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Discovery 1 turns over but won't start

Old May 1, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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I don't get it. It turns over fine, has fuel, and just will not start. Changed the crank sensor to no avail. Out of thoughts.
 
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Old May 1, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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DO you have spark, have you tried starter or carb spray to start it?
What year is it, how many miles and have you tried reseting the immobilizer?
 
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Old May 1, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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No spark, yes i have tried starter fluid, 1997, 119000, and have not tried reseting immobilizer no idea what or where that is.
 
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Old May 1, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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Installed new spark plugs 2 months ago so i doubt that would be why i have no spark. The plug wire look to be in good condition also.
 
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Old May 1, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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Crank sensor can also not allow the ECU to activate the coils. Are you sure it is installed and connected properly?
 
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Old May 1, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Immobilizer is on the fender wall passenger side. It's between the evap canister and the computer. Check all the fuses. Don't start changing a bunch of parts until you have ruled out the obvious. I just went through this same thing. Do you have a scan tool to check the codes?
 
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Old May 1, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Read this. It's for 99's but applies to older Disco's also.
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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As for the installation of the crank sensor i believe i installed it correctly. Disconnected the battery first. Then removed the old crank sensor. Then installed the new crank sensor in the reverse order of the removal. Multiplug is connected all that good stuff.
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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The fuses are all in good order inside the cab and also under the hood.
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jbriggs
Immobilizer is on the fender wall passenger side. It's between the evap canister and the computer.

What does it look like? Got a pic? If no pic, please describe it.
 
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