Disco Wont Bloody Start!

Hi I own a 1996(n) 3.9 V8i Discovery and yesterday i fitted the rear light clusters that are just red and white (300tdi i think) my problem is now my car wont start! coincidence? when i turn the ignition key all the dash lights light up but when i turn it that final click - nothing, the lights dont even dim, the batteries fine, i can hear various relays clicking but the car wont start, theres even a clicking noise coming from behind the drivers side rear light that i fitted. HELP!!! i was wondering if the back lights could have anything to do with it? - i also wired up the passenger side bumper sidelight- or could it be the immobilisor? Lee

Did yer disconnect yer battery when you fitted the lighting? If so are you sure the terminals are clean, but mainly tightened?

no i didnt disconnect the battery

does anybody know if the starter motor should still turn over if the immobilisor is on? coz mine dont.

Is yours an automatic or manual as if its auto it could be the start inhibitor switch on the selector.

wreckhunter said:

Is yours an automatic or manual as if its auto it could be the start inhibitor switch on the selector.

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how would that cause all them relays to click?

its likely its a flat battery or dodgy connection

Hi,

A few points.

Generally if the immobilisor is armed your starter will NOT turn.

The starter will also not turn if the fuse or starter relay is faulty.

You state that you can hear a number of relays clicking. Do you normally hear these on start up (before your problem)? It sounds like a bad connection somewhere - possible an earth connection. Have you disturbed any wiring anywhere?

You may want to review your wiring (the rear lights that you changed to ensure you have not crossed over some of the wiring or was it simply a brake light cluster replacement?

RSVP

Louis

it was the starter motor fuse! 40p - sorted!