The vehicle was presented with a no-start condition. The owner reported that the engine would crank but would not fire, and that the vehicle had been purchased in this non-running state.

Presented with a crank-no-start condition. Diagnosis revealed a failed engine control unit (ECU) that had suffered internal damage, evidenced by a distinct burnt smell upon removal. The faulty ECU was unable to communicate with diagnostic scan tools and was not correctly powering the engine management system. Replacement with a second-hand ECU restored normal vehicle operation.