Thread: d1 not starting

VERY likely it is the alarm spider (Immobiliser) They cut out the coil supply, fuel pump and cranking circuits independently of each other. There is a bypass plug available, I can't recall the part number at present. It is located behind and under the radio.

Very hard to diagnose unless it is doing it, next time it does it, check the coil supply voltage it must be around 12.5V . Usually, when the spider is at fault, the coil + voltage will drop to around 8 to 10 volts, sometimes less.

I fit the bypass plug to most immediately, after time the spider fails anyway, and it is a cheap part, around $17.

JC

Thank you Justin C
Where would i buy this alarm spider by pass plug mate ,
would my local landy dealer sell it ?
thanks again mate

I had a similar problem in my 96 V8. When you turn it over & it doesnt start, check the immobiliser light on the dash, like a key symbol on the right hand side. if this lights up, then its that!! all i did was open the window, lock & unlock the car with the key, then try it again. if its not that, then i dont know
Dave.

dont forget to check/change the relays for the ignition system and the fuel pump.

When you say it cranks over but doesn't start, does it eventually start after heaps of cranking? I'm still trying to sort out my starting issues.

Hi Guys
well i got that bypass plug today and fitted it with no luck it already had it done at some other stage but i thought well while ive got it i might as well replace it
still crancking over with no start defenitly not getting any spark at the leads and not getting anything at the coil i might have to get a truck to come and pick it up and take it to ulr i think
Ive replaced fuel pump a few months ago and put a new coil in not sure about these relays for the ignition system black night wouldnt know where to look to even find them ........ its driving me insane actually
anyhow thanks guys
cheers

what side of melb are you on there's a few good places in the east and there's les richmond in thomastown

Hi Guys
well no luck i might have to take it to les richmond as his the closest to my place even though i wasn't happy with his service last time
Might give it one more go ill charge both battery's
and try again
Blck Night where are these relays you talking about mate ?
thanx again Guys
By the way if anyone is interested in a day trip close to melb id love to go
obviously not with my disco but with my defender or series 3
Sundays are good for me but can always think about a sat if anyone interested ........