OldProgie Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I've been having an intermittent problem starting my '92 200TDi Disco for a little while. It behaves as though the battery is flat and won't turn over the engine. Taking the key out then trying again will often fix the problem. Most times this will be from a cold start, but it will sometimes start fine in the morning, then fail to start after a short journey. Now, the preheat light sometimes fails to come on. I've checked the battery, the alternator and the starter motor and they all seem fine. Does anyone have any ideas what the problem may be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotal Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Try checking and cleaning up the glow plug relay (it's easy and quick to clean) shouldn't fix the non starting but may fix the glow plug light. Could be a faulty ignition switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex park Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 how did you check the battery? sounds like the battery isnt holding charge and may be duff, it will take a long time to fully charge the battery just driving the car several hours. if you are only doing short journeys this will not charge it up. this would be worse on cold days as you suggest. try having the battery tested at kwik fit or a local place that sells batteries, halfords etc. before buying a new one. alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 try having the battery tested at kwik fit or a local place that sells batteries, halfords etc. before buying a new one better still, go to a bona fide auto electrician, kwak fit or halfrauds will possibly sell you the incorrect bettery, as well as tyres, shocks, brakes, wipers and exhaust...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streamline Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I have had the same problem. Checked battery which seemed supect but OK. Found that it would start if I locked and unlocked vehicle with buttons. To check if the diesel pump solenoid was on I connected a wire to it and earth so that if it did not light it was an immobiliser fault, which turned out to be the case. As the spider , by general opinion, seemed to be most likely I substituted ti with a jumper( sold by Land Rover) To do this there is an excellent article in the Tech Archive by Bog Monster with pictures. Thank you Bog Monster-- Briliant. Regrettably whilst this fix has stopped the fuel pump being de energised on start, intermittenly no starter and small icon of car in dash. Bsck to lock and unlock. Back to square one. On putting the clock back it seems the disturbance has open ciruited the bulb. Does any one know where to get one as it seems to obsolete from my local dealer Hope this may help Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Details on the bulb are in the tech archive thread - its available from Halfords but should be available from any LR dealer too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldProgie Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 how did you check the battery?sounds like the battery isnt holding charge and may be duff, it will take a long time to fully charge the battery just driving the car several hours. if you are only doing short journeys this will not charge it up. this would be worse on cold days as you suggest. try having the battery tested at kwik fit or a local place that sells batteries, halfords etc. before buying a new one. alex I've checked the battery with an automotive multi-meter and it's been showing plenty of power. I've also taken the battery off and charged it overnight a couple of times. I also had a local (non-franchised) land rover dealer check it Odd thing is that the last couple of days it's been as good as gold, so I have not been able to try and track the problem down any further. Seems to mostly happen when - a. I need to be somewhere b. I'm away from home with no means of starting it easily and no tools. At least it bump starts really easily. (I miss my lightweight with it's starting handle though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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