Thread: Problem with the Disco

MMMM could be bad fuel but being a v8 you will use that pretty quick id replace the fuel filter that would be a cheap easy fix if thats the problem

Under what conditions does this happen??
My 93 Rangie with 14CUX, always dies when I put into drive or stalls first try when the engine is just coming up to fully warm,say when you drive 1.5Km to the newsagent, duck in and straight back to the car.
I think the mixture compensation in the ECU is Juuust too lean at that point.
Mine has retained this through 3 dyno tunes, 2 inlet manifolds , all new sensors so I assume that it is a characteristic of the ECU.
The temp sensor probably has leaned the motor but the motor is just a little too cold to keep going.
Do not worry about it if your circumstances are as I have described.
Regards Philip A.

Rangieman: I will probably wait for the service and get them to do it.

PhillipA: This has happened under varying circumstances. A couple of times it has been in similar situations which you explained but last night the car was sitting there for about 2 hours after a short 3 km drive when I started it and then it stopped running while driving.

I haven't really been too worried about it until it stopped last night. I'm still getting to know the car and it seems to be running really well other than this.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Under what conditions does this happen??
My 93 Rangie with 14CUX, always dies when I put into drive or stalls first try when the engine is just coming up to fully warm,say when you drive 1.5Km to the newsagent, duck in and straight back to the car.
I think the mixture compensation in the ECU is Juuust too lean at that point.
Mine has retained this through 3 dyno tunes, 2 inlet manifolds , all new sensors so I assume that it is a characteristic of the ECU.
The temp sensor probably has leaned the motor but the motor is just a little too cold to keep going.
Do not worry about it if your circumstances are as I have described.
Regards Philip A.

Gee!.....I've NEVER had that problem [restart after really short drive] .....well only in late 80's (88 + 90) RR 3.5i's.....NEVER in a 95 RR or a 93 Disco....shouldn't happen in a 98.....

I, also would change fuel filter.....maybe add some GOOD! fuel system/induction/injector cleaner.....but Coopers do v. good n thorough servicing.

ignition module...... is my guess

Originally Posted by incisor

ignition module...... is my guess

Could that cause the engine to stop dead while driving?

Mine did the same when I bought it a few weeks ago. Got the "throttle body" cleaned properly by a mechanic I use and its been tops since then. Also started using the "Injector Cleaner" from Flashlube and its great stuff. Cleans the injectors and the car idles beautiful now. The petrol consumption is heaps better now as well. Just thought I'd give it a shot after I started using the other "Flashlube" stuff for lead replacement in my S3.

Im not mechanical at all mate and wouldnt know about more serious stuff but thought I'd bob my two cents in as well.

Hope you get it fixed mate!

Cheers

Thanks f_b, every bit of advice helps. I was thinking about that Flashlube stuff, how much has it improved petrol consumption? Do you use it in every tank full or only now and again? I might give it a go.

Cheers