Thanks for all your help. I'm running out of time and am looking at getting this thing hauled out of here. I'll probably pay more for the tow than the vehicle is worth.

But before I do that, I'm going to see what the fuel pump is doing. Now I'm trying to figure out how that trim holding the carpet comes out. I'd like to not damage it, but I'm getting desperate on time. Does it just pop off?

First, I will shoot a squirt of starting fluid in the air box to make sure it runs. Then I'll pop the fuel pump hatch and see if its getting power.

 

I would really want to see what the fuel pickup looks like, some of the carpet trim has screws some Im not sure about. At this point I would just break it loose, trim is cheap.

 

From the video i made a few posts back… It's the Idle Air Control valve that is making the high pitched noise and vibrating. If this thing was stuck open or closed, would it make my engine not start?

I would think that it would start, but run rough.

Same question for the Fuel Purge Valve. If it was bad, would it stop the engine from running? ***EDIT**** I think google helped me answer this one. No it should not stop the engine from running. It's emissions stuff.

 

It should start fine but, idle like crap.

 

not sure on the purge valve but, those should not affect starting. Things like the maf or cps or fuel pump would be starting problems.

 

That's what I've gathered after a bit of research here. Thanks.

I'm waiting for some starter fluid. I will squirt some in the air box while cranking and see if it runs. If it does, this would indicate fuel.

 

Im guessing you double checked the inertia switch for malfunction.?

 

I've pressed the inertia switch button down. Is there another way to check it? Would the engine still crank with the inertia switch malfunctioning? Can I bypass it?

I will search the forums for these answers, but if you know please speak up.

 

Engine will still crank but it kills power for fuel. I have no idea about jumping.

 

I've seen hints of the inertial switch plug underneath the engine compartment fuse box coming loose in the forums. I was on the phone with Vern from TRS Automotive this afternoon and he mentioned that if it is not a fuel problem (determined by starter fluid sprayed in the air intake) that he has seen something with the fuse box. He did not elaborate.

Anyone know about bypassing the inertial switch or it's plug underneath the fuse box?

I read a line in a land rover forum somewhere today that gave me hope… it was something like "don't give up, it's only a machine"… So I'm not giving up. Looks like I might rent a truck in the meantime. I should be here two more weeks. So I'm confident that this truck will drive out of here.

Thanks again to everyone for the support.



from this thread; https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...t-53792/page2/