[Sladydave]

Hi I have a Range Rover Vogue 2003. Sometimes it refuses to start. Othertimes its fine. Had it checked out. Code reader flashed an imobbolizer fault which was cleared . Today it was reluctant to start. Finally it did. Drove it for half hour. Stopped, switched off . Went to shop, came back, refused to start. Finally did. drove home. Switched off ,tried a restart and its refusung to start. Starting to wish I'd never bought it as its had a brand new battery, crank sensor and been swore at a lot! Any ideas? Fuel pump seems fine with fuel getting to filter etc. No faults showing with pressure sensor. So its simply being a pain in the proverbal .Thanks/

UPDATE.

This morning after cranking the engine for a few minutes it eventually started and its starting ok now. This is what it did before.
I ran complete diagnostic tests, including injectors, fuel pressure, stating sequence etc. No Codes showing. So everything is as it should be.
Will add its a 3litre V6 diesel .

 

[Datatek]

Hi I have a Range Rover Vogue 2003. Sometimes it refuses to start. Othertimes its fine. Had it checked out. Code reader flashed an imobbolizer fault which was cleared . Today it was reluctant to start. Finally it did. Drove it for half hour. Stopped, switched off . Went to shop, came back, refused to start. Finally did. drove home. Switched off ,tried a restart and its refusung to start. Starting to wish I'd never bought it as its had a brand new battery, crank sensor and been swore at a lot! Any ideas? Fuel pump seems fine with fuel getting to filter etc. No faults showing with pressure sensor. So its simply being a pain in the proverbal .Thanks/

Ignition switch is a common failure item on that vintage L322.

 

[brianp38dse]

Also check the engine earth strap by the passenger side engine mount they are known to corrode they my look ok but go under the insulation.
can be checked with a jump lead from battery - to engine.

 

[Datatek]

Also check the engine earth strap by the passenger side engine mount they are known to corrode they my look ok but go under the insulation.
can be checked with a jump lead from battery - to engine.

Sorry Brian, for the avoidance of doubt, Battery negative to engine.

 

[backinblack]

HP fuel regulator on it's way out?

 

[Blob]

It would be useful to know some more symptoms on this. Does it crank or not would be the first question.
If it cranks, is it smoking (like unburnt fuel)? Unlikely but still worth asking.
Help us to help you a bit mate, if you're this vague with the questions all you'll get from anyone is interpretation.

You can't "get this checked out" you need a be able to read data in real time, even a very cheap code reader will be a worthwhile investment here.

 

[pwood999]

Might help to know which engine it has ?? or did I miss that ??

 

[Sladydave]

I thought it was clear that the engine cranks, hence it eventually started? You can get it checked out ,with a code reader. I have a proffesional one and again I did say that it throws up no codes/so obviously must be using a code reader? No it isnt smoking at at all. And didnt think I was being vague at all.

 

[Sladydave]

UPDATE.

This morning after cranking the engine for a few minutes it eventually started and its starting ok now. This is what it did before.
I ran complete diagnostic tests, including injectors, fuel pressure, starting sequence etc. No Codes showing. So everything is as it should be.
Will add its a 3litre V6 diesel .

 

[backinblack]

Didn't think there was a V6 diesel?

Whats the fuel pressures when it won't start (high and low rails?

 

[kermit_rr]

Didn't think there was a V6 diesel?

Whats the fuel pressures when it won't start (high and low rails?

The 3.0td6 was a straight 6?

 

[backinblack]

The 3.0td6 was a straight 6?

Yes my old one is a straight 6. OP says theirs is a V6?

 

[kermit_rr]

Yes my old one is a straight 6. OP says theirs is a V6?

theres several v8, but i think that was only used in the RR?

 

[kermit_rr]

OP says theirs is a V6?

maybe its a V8 but only running on 6?

 

[backinblack]

Wasn't the early V8 petrol with the V8 diesel coming out later?
V6 was in the Sport and L405?
OP can't be a sport cos they didn't do a Vogue.

 

[backinblack]

It's all a bit vague
Sorry couldn't resist

 

[Datatek]

UPDATE.

This morning after cranking the engine for a few minutes it eventually started and its starting ok now. This is what it did before.
I ran complete diagnostic tests, including injectors, fuel pressure, starting sequence etc. No Codes showing. So everything is as it should be.
Will add its a 3litre V6 diesel .

2003 it was an M57 straight six.

 

[Datatek]

The problem is typical of the ignition switch failing

 

[backinblack]

Mine was the HP fuel regulator. Start it with easy start and it carried on running.

 

[Blob]

I thought it was clear that the engine cranks, hence it eventually started? You can get it checked out ,with a code reader. I have a proffesional one and again I did say that it throws up no codes/so obviously must be using a code reader? No it isnt smoking at at all. And didnt think I was being vague at all.

And there's your interpretation.
No, it wasn't clear that it cranks just because it eventually started, if the starter wasn't working it would not crank but may eventually turn over and start.

The way I read your comment about "getting it checked out" to me meant that you were taking it somewhere to get it done rather than you having your own diagnostic.

My mistake, I've learned. All the best.