Thread: Disco 3 assembly

Thanks all for the advice. Rereading the GAP manual, I'm wondering if the key reload process hasn't worked properly despite getting a success message at the end of the process. I hadn't noticed that the alarm indicator at the base of the tacho flashes continuously.

Today I tried reloading the key again - same result as before, no engine crank and the security alarm light flashing. This time I got a message B1D2113, which I can't find an explanation for. I also tried locking the car and letting it rest for 90mins, no change. If I can't start the engine with the kay am I going to need a visit to a dealer to reactivate the key or maybe the fault resides in the CJB?

Could also be a faulty instrument cluster. This can cause all sorts of problems and stop you from being able to start the car.

Before you cleared all the original faults, did you take a copy of them?

And is everything else plugged in like HVAC controls, audio system etc?

I didn't take a note of the original faults but I have learnt how to save the reports since. The front passenger seat is out, otherwise all of the components are installed. I have yet to check the connectors behind the centre console. There is the sound of a relay clicking when I turn the key to start, but I suspect that if the immobiliser system does not disarm properly then the engine won't start.

Originally Posted by Airmech953

I didn't take a note of the original faults but I have learnt how to save the reports since. The front passenger seat is out, otherwise all of the components are installed. I have yet to check the connectors behind the centre console. There is the sound of a relay clicking when I turn the key to start, but I suspect that if the immobiliser system does not disarm properly then the engine won't start.

Hopefully it's just a dead relay! Keep up the fight. I like a few little fights from time to time. Helps with confidence later on

Today I checked the connections on the audio and aircon panels. Al plugs cleaned and reconnected - no change in presentation. No engine crank.
I went back to the ECM (engine control module) and refitted the original unit. This time - success! I was able to start the engine. I've tried a few starts to confirm it wasn't just a one-off piece of luck.
So after all the checking it appears to have been a combination of water leaking down the A-pillars and some dirty plugs at the rear left wheel arch. All of the original units are now reinstalled - ECM, MJB, instrument cluster.
Thanks everyone for the encouragement and suggestions. Now I have the park brake and a couple of engine injector defects to clear, a thorough service (filters, oil change) and I should have this machine back on the road after a couple of years sitting in a workshop.

And proof it lives, did a couple of laps around the paddock. Feels strong and suspension is tight.

Now that I have the engine running, it's time to do something about the smoke! Looking at the first of the pics from loanrangie you can see a light grey smoke which is constant with the engine running.
At 760rpm the cylinder balance offset figures are #1 592, #2 1375, #3 750, #4 1375, #5 1031, #6 918. At 1500rpm all figures are 983.
Should I be running some injector cleaner through the system before I start thinking of new injectors? If I go the new injector path should I replace all 6?
Can these injectors be bench cleaned and reconditioned?
Thanks for any ideas - especially money saving ones.