a little help please..

Davidal · Mar 30, 2009

I've searched and searched through the forums but can't find an answer to the problem.
My disco has an intermittent starting problem, starts fine first time everytime, but then after a short trip, turn it off and she won't start again. After a few minutes (sometimes hours) she starts again without problem.
I've fitted a new starter motor, attempted to bypass the automatic inhibitor switch, but the same problem is there, tried wiggling the gear selector, but nothing concrete.
Struggled to find any wiring diagrams and even thought of putting a switch live direct to the starter motor solenoid but this is a last resort right????

I must be missing something simple right??

andyb66 · Mar 31, 2009

Assuming petrol (you don't say

) you need to establish if you have fuel and spark when it refuses to start.

Even with modern fuel injection all petrol engine need both of these

ratty · Mar 31, 2009

Davidal said:
I've searched and searched through the forums but can't find an answer to the problem.
My disco has an intermittent starting problem, starts fine first time everytime, but then after a short trip, turn it off and she won't start again. After a few minutes (sometimes hours) she starts again without problem.
I've fitted a new starter motor, attempted to bypass the automatic inhibitor switch, but the same problem is there, tried wiggling the gear selector, but nothing concrete.
Struggled to find any wiring diagrams and even thought of putting a switch live direct to the starter motor solenoid but this is a last resort right????

I must be missing something simple right??

will the engine turn over?
Are the dash lights coming on?
Are there any noises (clicks, graunching, etc)?
Is the immobiliser light extinguishing?

Stickybackbob · Mar 31, 2009

ratty said:
will the engine turn over?
Are the dash lights coming on?
Are there any noises (clicks, graunching, etc)?
Is the immobiliser light extinguishing?

Year?
Engine type (petrol or diesel)?
Would also help.

discobill · Mar 31, 2009

Amplifier/coil cud be a pos. Had a Triumph years back that gave me similar symptoms. Would be fine and then refuse to start whenever it felt like. Was no rhyme or reason as to when it decided not to start.

D2 Com · Mar 31, 2009

Davidal said:
I've searched and searched through the forums but can't find an answer to the problem.
My disco has an intermittent starting problem, starts fine first time everytime, but then after a short trip, turn it off and she won't start again. After a few minutes (sometimes hours) she starts again without problem.
I've fitted a new starter motor, attempted to bypass the automatic inhibitor switch, but the same problem is there, tried wiggling the gear selector, but nothing concrete.
Struggled to find any wiring diagrams and even thought of putting a switch live direct to the starter motor solenoid but this is a last resort right????

I must be missing something simple right??

I had a similar problem with a Rover 75. Bought in good faith and after about 50 miles and a few days later it died up the road from home. She started again some hours later. I took it out for a drive locally and she did the same again and the following day she started fine. Diagnosis was a fault in the coil pack. Major expence on the 75.

A mobile electrical technician confirmed to me when I asked if this problem could have been disguised (hidden) prior to purchase with his confident reply of 'oh yes'!

Good luck in sorting the problem!

a little help please..

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