just will not start - Land Rover Forums

raidernine · #1 08-01-2007, 05:24 AM

Hello, I am a new 1997 owner and I am already having problems. This discovery ran great for a week and this sunday morning it will not start. Now that I think of the only that changed is that I read somewhere that I can put middle grade 89octane in the disco. I put ten gallon Exxon and it ran okay. I will not do that again. Could this cause the disco not to start or is there a history for starting problems. Is there a good place to take it to for service including the landrover dealership in new york city anywhere. Also where is a good website or location to get less expensive part and service in NYC. My mechanic can not figure out why it will not start. Help

breal372002 · #2 08-01-2007, 09:12 AM

Well, first of all we need to know some more details. Does the engine turn over when you turn the key. Does it make any noise at all?

raidernine · #3 08-01-2007, 11:31 PM

Hello, I told the mechanic also that I had the car detailed when I got it and also had the engine washed, they started laughing. I found out today that that may have been the mistake of the century. I got it to a land rover service place that does 85% land rover and a couple of sensors I must have damaged. This may be a $500.00 engine wash. I did not know not to wash the engine. I learn and pay as I go along.
thanks for the help.
tyrone m.