'97 Disco will not start

[dazzla]

Hey groovers,

Got a problem....
Pulled the battery out to use it in my tractor.
Put it back in and now my disco won't start.
It turns over but will not start.
Checked battery....its reading 12.54.
Any ideas?

cheers

[dullbird]

try another battery..........

it could be damaged.

possibly something has got upset from the removal of the battery for a long period.....but I don't know what as there is not alot to really go wrong on the power side of things

[dazzla]

Hey dullbird,

thx for the reply mate....that battery works in another car..
but i tried a brand new battery that I bought for the tractor today and that doesnt work either.

??

[Scouse]

Start with the basics.

Do you have a good spark while cranking?

Can you hear the fuel pump while cranking? You should hear it for a couple of seconds when the ign is first turned on too.

[loanrangie]

Something to do with the alarm/immobilizer ?

[camel_landy]

Something to do with the alarm/immobilizer ?

Ditto.

Lock & arm the vehicle and then unlock to reset the immobilizer.

M

[Juff]

Is it a diesel? Know nothing about the V8 but if its a TDI then check the fuel solinoide fuse didnt blow!

[dazzla]

Ok......

sorry it took so long to get back but i am playing around with an old fergie tractor.
It was a little black box between the radiator and the coil. Called a module.
Cost $130 smackers :(

thx for all your help and input.....as usual you all rock here :)

hope the new year is being sweet to all of you

daz

[dullbird]

Ditto.

Lock & arm the vehicle and then unlock to reset the immobilizer.

M

In my experiences with imobilzers if its playing up it wont allow the car to get as far as turning over...only had dash lights and thats it.

Anyway glad you got it sorted:)

[abaddonxi]

And how's the alternator on the tractor?

Cheers
Simon