Help with Disco Won't start

[Reads90]

Ok my disco won't start
Its a 300 Tdi Auto
Turn the key all the dash light come on turn to start and noting , not a bit at all. No noise. Drove to the shops fine , got out and then came back ten s mins later and then nothing
Things to forget
Batteries fine
Not even getting to the starter as no noise from there


Think it may be one of two things
The bit in the Auto wiring that tells the car to start when it is Park or nutral. Question is where is this and how do you get to it and check it. (bloody auto's not liking these bloody things one bit )

Or ignition Soliode (or how ever it is spelt) But i have had these go before and they tend to start playing up rather than just stop working like this did


what is peoples thoughts

[LandyAndy]

Hi
To check the auto cut out hold the key on start and move the shifter thru its positions,MAKE SURE FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE!!!,if the neutral start is out of adjustment it should start in one of the closeby positions to park and neutral.
Try cleaning the "trigger" wire on the solenoid,that is a common problem.
If its a stinking hot day it could be voltage drop,not enough volts getting to open the contacts of the solenoid.Simply shorting the main feed to the starter across to the trigger wire will start it.MAKE SURE PARK AND HANDBRAKE IS ON!!!!.
Next to check is imobiliser if fitted.
GOODLUCK,let us know how you go!!!
Andrew

[Graeme]

To rule out a battery terminal problem, turn the headlights on and see if they work.

[ladas]

On the ZF Gearbox there is a inhibitor switch fitted to the grear box on the bit where the selector lever is its forward facing (towards/near) the near-side (passenger side) bellhousing.

Its held in with a U clamp and 1 bolt (o ring in there)

It looks like it is easy to remove - not sure if its a 'switch' or uses resistance - my guess its a switch - so it would be easy to test with a meter.

I can post a picture / doc if required. Let me know



Ok my disco won't start
Its a 300 Tdi Auto
Turn the key all the dash light come on turn to start and noting , not a bit at all. No noise. Drove to the shops fine , got out and then came back ten s mins later and then nothing
Things to forget
Batteries fine
Not even getting to the starter as no noise from there


Think it may be one of two things
The bit in the Auto wiring that tells the car to start when it is Park or nutral. Question is where is this and how do you get to it and check it. (bloody auto's not liking these bloody things one bit )

Or ignition Soliode (or how ever it is spelt) But i have had these go before and they tend to start playing up rather than just stop working like this did


what is peoples thoughts

[ladas]

Here is the drawing

Ladas

[damienb]

Said it before, and I've been wrong, but could be the spider. If it starts working again 1/2 hour later, it's probably the immobiliser spider.

Damien

[87County]

Ok my disco won't start
Its a 300 Tdi Auto
Turn the key all the dash light come on turn to start and noting , not a bit at all. No noise. Drove to the shops fine , got out and then came back ten s mins later and then nothing
Things to forget
Batteries fine
Not even getting to the starter as no noise from there


Think it may be one of two things
The bit in the Auto wiring that tells the car to start when it is Park or nutral. Question is where is this and how do you get to it and check it. (bloody auto's not liking these bloody things one bit )

Or ignition Soliode (or how ever it is spelt) But i have had these go before and they tend to start playing up rather than just stop working like this did


what is peoples thoughts

check fuses 1 & 5 on Satellite 1 fusebox
and fuse 12 on main board (both under the steering column

[dullbird]

Said it before, and I've been wrong, but could be the spider. If it starts working again 1/2 hour later, it's probably the immobiliser spider.

Damien

that was going to be my guess get the pypass spider fitted so you can illiminate it

[damienb]

that was going to be my guess get the pypass spider fitted so you can illiminate it
Oops - it's a '94 - so no spider.

[dullbird]

Oops - it's a '94 - so no spider.

i would be suprised if a 94 disco didn't have an imbobiliser when our 92 defender does:eek:.........

do they really not have them:o

[Reads90]

To rule out a battery terminal problem, turn the headlights on and see if they work.

Not battery head lights electric wndows and everything works

[Reads90]

i would be suprised if a 94 disco didn't have an imbobiliser when our 92 defender does:eek:.........

do they really not have them:o

My 96 Defender does not have one

[Reads90]

Hi
To check the auto cut out hold the key on start and move the shifter thru its positions,MAKE SURE FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE!!!,if the neutral start is out of adjustment it should start in one of the closeby positions to park and neutral.

Nah nothing

Try cleaning the "trigger" wire on the solenoid,that is a common problem.
If its a stinking hot day it could be voltage drop,not enough volts getting to open the contacts of the solenoid.Simply shorting the main feed to the starter across to the trigger wire will start it.MAKE SURE PARK AND HANDBRAKE IS ON!!!!.
Ok will try that next. Done the old metal across the contact many a time. But there is not noise from the starter when you turn the key at all so i am think that somthing is not telling to to even try and engage.
Asi said you turn the key to start and all the lights on the dahs light up as normal but nothign else happens no noise nothing . No clicking Nothing
Next to check is imobiliser if fitted.
GOODLUCK,let us know how you go!!!
Andrew

Ali

[Reads90]

check fuses 1 & 5 on Satellite 1 fusebox
and fuse 12 on main board (both under the steering column

Already checked all fuses but will check again

[Reads90]

Hi
Try cleaning the "trigger" wire on the solenoid,that is a common problem.

Andrew

and the winner is Landy Andy :)
Who i will be buying a beer when i meet him:)

Yeap a little conector just a bit rusty and the car totally dead

Ali

[LandyAndy]

Will take you up on that oneday Ali:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Happens to my TD5 all the time.Last time I cleaned it sprayed with lanotec,re plugged it sprayed it again.
Hasnt done it since.
Andrew