I have a 96 disco that has trouble starting in hot weather, 80 or above it sputters for a about a minute until I put it into drive and then sputters through the lot until it eventually just takes off. It runs fine when it cools down at night. Any help would be great.... Thanks!

 

Bad fuel temp sensor.

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/ETC6661.cfm

This is common with DI's.

http://www.roverparts.com/TechTips/h...t_problems.cfm

 

So what have you checked so far, how about tune related stuff? How long since you changed your fuel filter, checked your fuel pressure and cleaned/replaced your air filter?

 

Maybe the crank position sensor about to take a dump?

 

Its the fuel temp sensor.

 

That's weird. My fuel temp sensor isn't even hooked up, and I don't have any hot start issues.

 

When the GEMS gets no signal it goes into a default mode, when it gets a bad signal...

 

Spike,

You are simply amazing. I am impressed with your in depth knowledge on the DI. I appreciate you being so responsive to questions regarding my favorite vehicle.

 

AAAH. See, I learn something new about Rovers every day. Thank you sir

 

Makes perfect sense. Thanks!