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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Default 97 Disco 4.0 V8 not starting.

I have a 97 Disco 4.0 V8 that's cranking but not starting. I've scanned it and got the following codes:
P0102
P1187
P0300
P0306
P1314
P1313

I'm guessing misfiring is why its not starting. I don't know what I should be checking to find out what's causing the misfiring. Help.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Mis fires are caused by worn out spark plugs and wires.
So start with a tune up.
I assume you have checked the fuel pressure and have checked for spark?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Yes, I've checked fuel pressure and for spark. I changed the spark plugs and wires last spring. I didn't think they would go bad that quickly. I'll check the plugs and wires anyway.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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If you used cheap plug wires you are lucky they lasted a year.
These trucks eat plug wires for lunch, you have to use good ones, Magnecore, STI, Kingsbourne seem to work best and hold up the longest,
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 01:41 AM
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The P0102 can indicate that MAF sensor is not plugged in, etc. Be sure it is seated firmly.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Got it running with new plugs. Cleaned the MAF sensor clips with contact cleaner. All codes are gone.
 
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