I have a ford transit minibus 2.4 asm auto. at 1st it would get stuck in gear 2 and cut out when slowing down at this point the gearbox light was flashing. Then the van wouldnt let me select a gear on the dash and the lights were just flashing and making noises this didnt allow me to select neutral and start it, now the glow plug light is flashing and will not even turnover, so I took the batterys out to charge over night and reset the vans system and it then turned off the gearbox light and it allowed me to turn the van over but it wouldnt ignite, 10-15 mins later it went back to flashing lights and not allowing me to select a gear. this has really baffled me and a few mechanics already Im tempted to get an auto electrician out but before spending more money on it I wondered if you guys could help me diagnose the problem, AA man plugged his diagnostics in and it said there was no problems so forums are now my only option!

 

Check out this website it has a few threads with the SAM box, http://fordtransit.org


I have one in my transit and it gives me issues sometimes, however for all its bugs it will stay an ASM cos it just so easy to drive.

 

I have just got the exact same problem. there was starter grinding sound on accasion which could have been from the car clicking briefly in first gear while trying to start Then after a while flashing lights and not going into neutral started happening and what appears like no power. Did you find out the problem at all? Thanks Hodgey.