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Make sure the battery connections are good. No corrosion, tight.
Check the connecton at the starter.
Check the connecton at the starter.
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Tony Barbara
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ok a few days ago I noticed a slight hesitation at the starter ,I can hear the fuel pump Im going toget some new battery connectors right now ,headlights dash have plenty of juice .
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Tony Barbara
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I changed the battery terminals and jiggled the wires at the starter and gave the starter motor aslight tap with a hammer and she started ok probably going to check those connections but its b#### to get at ,thanks for the help.
First check the ground straps. The connections on these must be clean, Clean, CLEAN. There is one down by the starter that is a likely culprit.
Having said that, I had the same problem about a year ago on my '96. After doing all the usual things (checking terminals, connections, etc.), I determined that it was the starter. It took all of a day to remove the starter, as one of the starter bolts was frozen and needed an in comprehensible amount of torque to break, plus finding the right socket/tool to remove the starter bolt). Once removed the starter worked perfectly.
It turned out that the Positive battery cable had corroded internally. The wire looked normal at the terminal, as all the wires looked shiney, but the middle of the cable had been eaten away, and it wouldn't carry the starting current. I realise that this is a freak thing to happen, but it is worth checking before trying to wrestle with the starter heat-shield, and possibly frozen bolts.
It is easy to check, by running a jumper cable from the starter terminal to the positive terminal of the battery, and trying the starter.
-Reed
Having said that, I had the same problem about a year ago on my '96. After doing all the usual things (checking terminals, connections, etc.), I determined that it was the starter. It took all of a day to remove the starter, as one of the starter bolts was frozen and needed an in comprehensible amount of torque to break, plus finding the right socket/tool to remove the starter bolt). Once removed the starter worked perfectly.
It turned out that the Positive battery cable had corroded internally. The wire looked normal at the terminal, as all the wires looked shiney, but the middle of the cable had been eaten away, and it wouldn't carry the starting current. I realise that this is a freak thing to happen, but it is worth checking before trying to wrestle with the starter heat-shield, and possibly frozen bolts.
It is easy to check, by running a jumper cable from the starter terminal to the positive terminal of the battery, and trying the starter.
-Reed
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kevinhaeb
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Mine randomly won't start sometimes. I just turn the key all the way off and try again, that always seems to work...anyone else have this problem? That could be yours.
Random ?
I like Reed's anecdote and recommendation. I think I may just change my positive cable just for good measure on my 96. I'm betting that Tony has poor electrical connections.
Kevin, here's how my scenario played out: It seemed random for me, for at least a couple of years. As it evolved, I had all kinds of weird theories about why it would crank and not start (no fuel pump whine). Then, it began cutting off whilst driving at highway speed. Seemed that if I burped the gas cap after an episode, it would start right up and I'd have no problems so long as I drove with a loose cap. Several more months later, began about once a week, crank and no start, unless I rapped on the gas tank or rear deck with a hammer. Eventually, no more starting. Pulled the fuel pump and the connector down inside the pump was all burned up. Wires had insulation burned and peeled back. Replaced the pump (@~130Kmi) and no more troubles .. Except those rattling Cats, that is..!
I like Reed's anecdote and recommendation. I think I may just change my positive cable just for good measure on my 96. I'm betting that Tony has poor electrical connections.
Kevin, here's how my scenario played out: It seemed random for me, for at least a couple of years. As it evolved, I had all kinds of weird theories about why it would crank and not start (no fuel pump whine). Then, it began cutting off whilst driving at highway speed. Seemed that if I burped the gas cap after an episode, it would start right up and I'd have no problems so long as I drove with a loose cap. Several more months later, began about once a week, crank and no start, unless I rapped on the gas tank or rear deck with a hammer. Eventually, no more starting. Pulled the fuel pump and the connector down inside the pump was all burned up. Wires had insulation burned and peeled back. Replaced the pump (@~130Kmi) and no more troubles .. Except those rattling Cats, that is..!
kevin i have had the same thing for years. it will turn over but wont start. then after i turn it off it will work. i think it is a relay that dose not snap it to place
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Discodan95
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95 starting problem
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My 95 disco 1 with 127k on it ran fine one day next day i have to put my foot to the floor to get it to start. noticed the fuel pump doesn't run for a minute when you turn the key. It also sounds more like a loud whine than the quiet buzz it used to make.
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I just joined I hope i'm doing this right.
My 95 disco 1 with 127k on it ran fine one day next day i have to put my foot to the floor to get it to start. noticed the fuel pump doesn't run for a minute when you turn the key. It also sounds more like a loud whine than the quiet buzz it used to make.
Is the pump on the way out? Any help would be ghttp://discoweb.org/forums/images/icons/icon4.gif
Exclamationreatly appreciated.