Thread: Lost power 98 300Tdi

Only a guess, but with an intermittent problem like that, I would look at replacing the ignition switch, it's not too dear or hard to replace with a new one ( Part No PRC 8230 ).
Put the old one in a box of spares which you can throw it out later when your happy you have found that was the problem.
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Thanks Arthur, I had to laugh at you signature. I call a mate of mine of 20 years Stanley. We have been hunting and camping for years and I blame him for everything. He also has a 98 130 he bought new.

Possible corrosion on the spade for the fuel solenoid on the back of the IP.

Mines done this a few times over the years, including totally cutting out driving down a mountain in the middle of the night.

Removed the spade, cleaned both the female and male spades with scotchbrite and contact cleaner and off you go again for a few years.

We can't blame Land Rover or Lucas for this one either as it's a Bosch pump.

Originally Posted by rick130

Possible corrosion on the spade for the fuel solenoid on the back of the IP. Mines done this a few times over the years, including totally cutting out driving down a mountain in the middle of the night.

Removed the spade, cleaned both the female and male spades with Scotchbrite and contact cleaner ---

You can test that by having the ignition on but with the engine stopped, wiggle the wire very lightly where it goes into the connector and if it's loose the solenoid will click with the movement interrupting the power.

Chop the old connector off and crimp on a new one ( The red size ) .

I have found one of those original connectors had come loose where the lug folds the crimp around the wire.

Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

You can test that by having the ignition on but with the engine stopped, wiggle the wire very lightly where it goes into the connector and if it's loose the solenoid will click with the movement interrupting the power.

Chop the old connector off and crimp on a new one ( The red size ) .

I have found one of those original connectors had come loose where the lug folds the crimp around the wire.

It doesn't always have to be loose spade to spade, as I mentioned it's usually been corrosion.
To have a loose crimp onto the tail of the spade though.....

Although I've had that happen enough on 240V gear.

Originally Posted by tonic

Then it all came good after restarting and reving a few times. Only drive it on weekends and still learning how it works. First diesel.

Fuel system. possibly fungus in the fuel.

When did the water seperator get cleaned out last?.I'd do everything mentioned above. Pat

Originally Posted by PAT303

When did the water seperator get cleaned out last?.I'd do everything mentioned above. Pat

Not that lonhg ago because it was leaking, but it is due for a fuel filter.