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wahey70

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• Feb 4, 2011

• #1

hi all, newbie here. put a new battery into my disco yesterday now it wont start, its turning over but wont fire. 1. cant hear the fuel pump running when i turn on the ignition, an 2. the hazzard lights keep flashing can anyone help please........

 

The Mad Hat Man

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• Feb 4, 2011

• #2

wot model Disco?

did yu keep the electronics alive whilst changing the battery?

 

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wahey70

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• Feb 4, 2011

• #3

no m8 changed the clutch 2 days ago left the battery disconnected knowing i needed a new one only collected the new battery yesterday

 

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wahey70

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• Feb 4, 2011

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is there a fuel cut off impact switch anywere on the beast

 

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wahey70

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• Feb 4, 2011

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sorry its a 01 td5 2.5 tdi

 

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• Feb 4, 2011

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you ant answered the question what year is it (sorry you done it now)

 

sierrafery

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• Feb 4, 2011

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use the fob to unlock - lock - unlock the car then put ignition on pos II and leave it so for about 3 minutes....turn ignition off lock - unlock then try to start it again.

 

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wahey70

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• Feb 4, 2011

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tried the lock an unlock thing but not for 3 mins will give it a go thanks

 

sierrafery

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• Feb 4, 2011

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what about the red LED on the dash.....what it's doing...and as it was a hint above wont hurt to push the inertia switch.

 

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wahey70

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• Feb 4, 2011

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thanks sierraferry for your help turns out the back door handle was stuck in the open position mustve been holding out the alarm