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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 01:24 AM
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My disco 1996 v8 struggle to start when i switch off and to start again takes about 10 cranks . battery is new .plug wires new. Spider out. Can someone help please?
 
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Old Aug 11, 2017 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ernst
My disco 1996 v8 struggle to start when i switch off and to start again takes about 10 cranks . battery is new .plug wires new. Spider out. Can someone help please?
You want to post a question like this in this section > https://landroverforums.com/forum/discovery-i-39/

Good Luck!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2017 | 09:24 PM
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psst it's in that section
 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 03:27 PM
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After it does start, does it run ok?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2017 | 10:48 PM
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Check engine light on when the vehicle is running? Is this an NAS Disco?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2017 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by hrhoward
After it does start, does it run ok?
Yes runs fine then
 
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Old Aug 13, 2017 | 02:31 AM
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Whats a nas disco
 
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Old Aug 13, 2017 | 06:30 AM
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North American Spec = nas
 
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Old Aug 13, 2017 | 10:22 AM
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Yep, if it's not then we're dealing with a 3.9 motor and not a 4.0, two different animals.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2017 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Ernst
Whats a nas disco
I do not know. Its a 3.9 south african model
 
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