Thread: Disco wouldn't start and then fault messages.

Originally Posted by Graeme

Not unless you meant a short to earth!

Semantics

So the cable was pinched against something or rubbed against something?

Yes, the cut in the insulation can be seen but I couldn't spot on what it had rubbed. It could be worthwhile to check other vehicles for the same inappropriate routing of the harness during assembly.

Originally Posted by Bradmc

I bet 50cents it is an earthing issue on a module somewhere under the car.

Similar thing happened to me awhile back.

Good luck with it.

50c is all yours Brad - I'll give it to you next time you are in PMQ :

Originally Posted by Graeme

Yes, the cut in the insulation can be seen but I couldn't spot on what it had rubbed. It could be worthwhile to check other vehicles for the same inappropriate routing of the harness during assembly.

Graeme - it was not a cut, just a pinch or a flat pressure mark from whatever it was resting against. That thin line you can see is actually a pen mark - the service rep drew a box around the area to show me where the problem was.

Great result but shouldn't happen on a new car.

Regards Philip A

To be a short to earth the insulation must have been compromised. Close inspection should reveal exposed wires at the bottom of the depression in the insulation.

I saw the lines drawn to indicate the area.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Great result but shouldn't happen on a new car.

Regards Philip A

Why? That's what warranty is for...

If a company set out to build a new vehicle that never had a warranty issue NO ONE could afford to buy it.

It's unfortunate but not to be completely unexpected..