99 Disco II - Just won’t start!!
#1
99 Disco II - Just won’t start!!
My 99 Disco II will not start. I replaced the battery. I replaced the starter. I replaced the relays in the fuse box. When I turn the key, all I get is the rapid clicking and the panel flashes on and off. I need to fix this before my wife says “I told you this would happen..”
any ideas?!?!?!
update: it started with a jump. Turned the key and it clicked slowly, then got faster. I stopped, then turned the key again and let it click until it finally turned over. Could it be the alternator?
-Roverwhelmed
any ideas?!?!?!
update: it started with a jump. Turned the key and it clicked slowly, then got faster. I stopped, then turned the key again and let it click until it finally turned over. Could it be the alternator?
-Roverwhelmed
Last edited by Roverwhelmed; 08-17-2019 at 04:01 PM. Reason: Update
#3
Replaced the battery terminals last night...got it started with a jump and it didn't even struggle. Started right up. I let it run for a bit. Went out this morning, turned the key and...silence. Not even the radio or beeping or anything. Absolutely nothing electrical works. I tried to jump it again and...silence.
My new alternator arrives today, so I'll swap it out tonight and put the battery on a charger.
I'm getting a little worried.
My new alternator arrives today, so I'll swap it out tonight and put the battery on a charger.
I'm getting a little worried.
#4
Do you have anything to tell you what the voltage is from the battery with the engine on and off?
With my engine running, I see over 13v all of the time.
I wouldnt think the alternator would keep it from starting.
Sounds like a battery issue, new or not. I'd take it back just to cover your bases and let them check it out.
With my engine running, I see over 13v all of the time.
I wouldnt think the alternator would keep it from starting.
Sounds like a battery issue, new or not. I'd take it back just to cover your bases and let them check it out.
#5
I tested the battery yesterday while it was running and it was at 13v. This morning, even though it wouldn’t start, I tested it and it showed 12, which is what I’d expect for a brand new battery. Maybe I’ll replace the entire battery cable, too. Will update later tonight. Thanks for the help!
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#9
I hope you’re right. Just got the alternator replaced and bought a new charger. And absolutely nothing. When I press unlock on the remote, nothing happens. A couple days ago I would at least get it to lock/unlock, even if it didn’t start. Now nothing happens. Where do I go from here? Should I change the battery cables?