Thread: D1 Starting Problems

My 1st thought was glow plugs,
But if you were filling up, the motor would have still been hot.

Next I would check the lift pump.
on the right hand sid of the motor

Hey Jodie,

Maybe check the wiring and the connection going to the stop solinoid on the back of the injector pump. I had similar problems with mine a while back which ended up being the wire was broken so ended up running new wire to it.

Cheers
Zelko

I'd be thinking fuel shut off soloniod or the wire going to it.

On the rear side of the injector pump there is a wire all on it's own which seems to go into a hole in the injector pump.

Make sure that is tight and the wire is in good condition.

It could also be some captive air in the fuel filter but they normally clear them selves pretty well.

It could also be the ignition switch or shut off sol relay not working properly.

On your Disco, crank but no go sounds like no fuel, so I'd echo mcrover's thought of fuel cut solenoid on the back of the fuel pump.

Lift pump - not involved unless it's p$$$ing out diesel when cranking.

Cheers

Pete

Thanks for the reply's so far. I will get hubby to check that wire on the weekend. Its really hard to find where it is coming from when it doesnt do it all the time! Also I might be picky but when I am holding a steady speed it sometimes feels like it has a slight surge. Could this be anything to do with the other problem? Im getting a little frustrated, I have owned the car for 10 months and it has been the most reliable car Ive owned, so Im hoping this turns out to be something really basic so i can take off road next month. Thanks again. Will let you know how I go.

[QUOTE=Landy Lady;856075]Also I might be picky but when I am holding a steady speed it sometimes feels like it has a slight surge.

Hey Jodie

Can you give a little bit more info on the surging, what does it feel like it's doing, is your Disco an Auto or Manual. Also have you cleaned out the fuel sedimenter, a lot of people don't know about this.

Zelko