Disco 96 start problem
#11
My mechanic (close friend) is the one looking at the LR. He tested the connections and said they are fine. Not exactly sure how he did. I will find out. So, this may be a stupid question, what about the alternator???? I'm just trying to rule out all of the possibles.
Thanks for your input.
Thanks for your input.
#12
#13
I suspect the "new" electrical connections by your mech.
luck,greg
#15
Sounds like you have a high level of frustration with it. Did you break the key off by turning it harder trying to force the damn thing to start?
I suggest you download and study the RAVE and prepare to do as much of the work as possible on the Disco OR go ahead and admit defeat, sell it cheap to get rid of it.
Someone on here will probably be glad to take the problem child Discovery off your hands ad you can get you a "Normal" car that won't frustrate you so badly so often.
I had all the same symptoms you are having until I redid my ground connections. It was really simple and no more intermittent start problems.
Also check the recent replacement to verify connections are indeed good.
Or I'll give you $100 for it as is.
I suggest you download and study the RAVE and prepare to do as much of the work as possible on the Disco OR go ahead and admit defeat, sell it cheap to get rid of it.
Someone on here will probably be glad to take the problem child Discovery off your hands ad you can get you a "Normal" car that won't frustrate you so badly so often.
I had all the same symptoms you are having until I redid my ground connections. It was really simple and no more intermittent start problems.
Also check the recent replacement to verify connections are indeed good.
Or I'll give you $100 for it as is.
#16
Yes, we were trying to sell it today when the stupid thing wouldn't start. Needless to say, they are not interested anymore. It runs GREAT when it starts... Of course, it happens when we are showing it to someone. We will try to check the solenoid. Thanks for the input. We are admitting DEFEAT!!!
#18
Danny Lee- to answer your question. Another problem with the LR is that when you insert the key it sticks and doesn't want to turn. You have to wiggle it just right for it to turn for ignition of the engine. My mechanic broke it (he wasn't familiar with it and forced it). Oddly enough, we got a new steering column and it has the same problem. We can't seem to fully fix anything with this DISCO. Tried WD40 and grease and anything you can think of to loosen it up.
#19