I did a couple searches and couldn't find anything quite like my situation, so I figured I'd throw it out there and see what ya'll have to say.
For the past month or so, my Disco I has been having trouble turning over after running the engine for 30 mins or more. I recently replaced the fuel pump, so I know that's working.
About a week ago, the truck failed to turn over a couple of times, then a few hours later it started right up.
This weekend I drove about thirty miles, parked the truck, tried to start it minutes later and it wouldn't turn. I let it sit for a couple of hours (in the sun as there was no shade) and tried again. When I tried again it didn't turn at all. Just little spurts that barely turned the motor. At that point I had to get it towed.
It went to the shop, where they quoted me a ridiculous price to replace it ($500). So I decided to tow it home by the help of a friend.
I got it to my driveway and about an hour or two later, I decided to try and start it just for kicks. Wouldn't you know, it started right up. I turned it off and tried again a few minutes later and it started, but a little bit harder.
Any thoughts? Replace the starter? Solenoid? Dirty Connections?
I'm about to replace the starter, but just wanna try all the easy stuff first.
For the past month or so, my Disco I has been having trouble turning over after running the engine for 30 mins or more. I recently replaced the fuel pump, so I know that's working.
About a week ago, the truck failed to turn over a couple of times, then a few hours later it started right up.
This weekend I drove about thirty miles, parked the truck, tried to start it minutes later and it wouldn't turn. I let it sit for a couple of hours (in the sun as there was no shade) and tried again. When I tried again it didn't turn at all. Just little spurts that barely turned the motor. At that point I had to get it towed.
It went to the shop, where they quoted me a ridiculous price to replace it ($500). So I decided to tow it home by the help of a friend.
I got it to my driveway and about an hour or two later, I decided to try and start it just for kicks. Wouldn't you know, it started right up. I turned it off and tried again a few minutes later and it started, but a little bit harder.
Any thoughts? Replace the starter? Solenoid? Dirty Connections?
I'm about to replace the starter, but just wanna try all the easy stuff first.
