So we're thinking about purchasing our Landlord's Discovery SE7 '96. We had the AC running the entire day (dont' know if it has anything to do with that). We took it for an extended test drive. It drove fine until we got to McDonalds to get lunch. The car stalled out while idling in the drive thru (rather embarassing but we got it pushed out of the way). We tried to jump it because it was not trying to crank or anything (internal lights and gismos and fans were on). So after sitting for about 20 minutes trying to figure out what was going on. I decided to try ONE MORE TIME. It started and idled roughly. So then we tried to head home. About 15-20 Minutes later it died while driving. So we pulled over. Started it up... and then just kept acting up roughly and shutting down to finally NOT starting at all. So we fiddled trying to figure out whether it'd be battery, starter, or what.

After 20-25 minutes it finally started. And we drove it home 25-35 minutes...withOUT AC thinking maybe it was the starter getting hot? But that wouldn't have made it just die while running right?

So we called a Land Rover service department and they said it sounded like the Crank Shaft Sensor? Sound familiar?

Anyone have anyother suggestions? We don't have the money to play the guessing game and I need to figure out if this issue is minor or major. If it is a simple buy this piece and it's fixed, fabulous. But I don't want to be paying for a starter, O2 Sensor, Crank Shaft whatever.... and the Land Rover dealer wants about 200 for a diagnostic test.

Thinking about passing this up...but I like the size and strength of it.

 

Is the check engine light on?
If so AutoZone can tell you for free.

Get the seller to knock off the price to cover the repair, $400 USD about.
Land Rovers are not cheap to maintain,, unless you can work on them yourself,
I do just to relax.
96's are one of the easy ones to work on and least costly to maintain.

 

The crank sensor on DI's rarely fail, most likely it is either in really bad need of a tune up or a failing fuel temp sensor.
If you go to www.atlanticbritish.com you can read about this in their tech tips.
The fuel temp sensor is $100 if you instal it yourself.
Also make sure that if you buy it that you MUST use premium gas, ask your landlord if he has been running regular or what.

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Ok so those prices are reasonable. Went to Advanced Auto last night, it is one of the O2 Sensors causing the check engine light. My money is on this thing needing a tune up as well. Husband pulled out the air filter last night and HOLY crap was it nasty! So I think we'll go with the most basic of fixes and do plugs and filter. If that doesn't fix it we'll move to O2 Sensor. We took it out again last night but stayed close to home and it did ok.

 

The 60K service is a sticky thread (one at the top).... it is a must when purchasing a new Rover, unless you are positive the items have been done recently.

Just remember, it takes ATF in the power steering pump, and Bosch +4 plugs with Magnacor 8MM plug wires have proven best on these trucks.

 

Ok - just found out that when it gets lower than a quarter of a tank it will do the stalling out and what not.... is that a different clue?

 

Thanks Disco Guy!!

 

That scenario would lead towards a fuel pump. They are cooled by fuel, and they got hot when the tank is low. If it is on the way out, it would start dying when fuel gets low. This is also why you should fill up when you get gas and not just throw a few bucks in every time.

Does not have anything to do with it not cranking, though.

 

Fuel pump 1996 Pre-Advanced Evap (has a round evap can behind battery) Disco I fuel pump $200 and very easy to install.
Just look under the carpet in the back and you will see a cover with 6 screws.

 

90% of O2 codes thrown by Rovers are due to the need of a tune up.
www.apexperformance.net has the best price on the plug wires.
What plugs you use are of personal preference.
And the tune up on a DI is very easy, less than a hour with plugs and wires.