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Old 06-04-2009, 12:32 PM
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Default Melted O2 Sensor! and bypassed fuel inertia switch?

This second 97 Discovery that I am working on has a couple of issues...

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So could the bypass be why the fuel gauge doesn't work?

And surprisingly the O2 sensor seems to still be working since it's not throwing a single code.

129k miles 97 Discovery.

here are more pics which maybe some of you can give feedback on it's medical condition...
http://picasaweb.google.com/Landrove...nS97Discovery#
 
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Old 06-04-2009, 12:37 PM
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yeah, pretty sure bypassing the inertia switch will kill the fuel gauge.
 
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Old 06-04-2009, 12:49 PM
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Yeah i wonder who did that? Maybe the PO or last guy who attempted to fix it rigged it so and didn't know to reset it. I'm gonna remove the bypass, reset the switch and see if she still runs and if the fuel gauge works.

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yeahm may be a bad switch.
 
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Old 06-04-2009, 01:15 PM
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Bad switch, and it won't effect the fuel gauge operation.
Looks like it is time to rewire that 02 connection, sure won't work like that.
 
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Old 06-04-2009, 04:57 PM
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I like their plug for the radiator.
And that is the dryest power steering box I have ever seen on a Rover!!
 
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Old 06-05-2009, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Spike555
I like their plug for the radiator.
And that is the dryest power steering box I have ever seen on a Rover!!
Well i did pressure wash the steering box to locate the leak... but it wasn't THAT bad. =)
 
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UPDATE:

I "unbypassed" the fuel inertia switch and reset it and it runs fine. Fuel gauge still doesnt work nor does the tachometer. Upon further inspection of the melted O2 sensor, all the wires/ connections are still good (intact) but i'll still be searching for a used harness to replace it with.

ALL fuses are good.
 
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Old 06-08-2009, 11:13 AM
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Check the wiring on the alternator to see if that is what is causing the tack to be in-op.
 
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I was just wondering if this a bypass of the inertia switch would work? I am just hoping to use it as a temporary solution till I can get a new one...
 
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