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Damian Pryor
| | Posted on Monday, February 03, 2003 - 02:00 am: | 
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Every so often my 96 V8 disco wont start. This has only occurred a few times in hot weather when the air con has been on and it has been stopped for a short time. Baby on the way and wife doesnt like the idea of going for a stroll to let it cool down. Any help much appreciated |
Rolyh (Rolyh)
| | Posted on Monday, February 03, 2003 - 02:34 am: |
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Hi Damian
I am also in Aus and whilst I do not have a stalling problem what I do have is when I start it (air or no air) the thing starts at about say 1-1500 rpm and drops drastically to say 500rpm sometimes lower, It has actually stalled a couple of times. I think it may have something to do with the stepper motor..(perhaps it needs a clean)others out there will know more. It does not seem to have caused any problem...so far
Roly |
M. Recke (Disco_Obsession)
| | Posted on Monday, February 03, 2003 - 05:32 am: |
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Hi fellow Ozzie,
Yep stepper motor might need clean.
Also check your Basic idle .
To do this block off both ends ( this is behind the plenum chamber) one end connects to the stepper housing and the other end connects to he plenum chamber.
start engine and take a reading, the RPMs should be within specs, ( iI think 500 RPMs, but check the precise settings)
If it is not correct, you will have to remove the plug to get to the Basic idle adjustment screw. I think it's an allen key job. Bring it to correct settings.
reconnect the hoses you removed and start engine, this will set the stepper in range again. |
M. Recke (Disco_Obsession)
| | Posted on Monday, February 03, 2003 - 05:36 am: |
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sorry above post was for Roly,
Damian, I take it yours is EFI.
Check your Fuel temperature sensor to see if it's faulty.This could cause hot start problems . |
Damian
| | Posted on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 01:05 am: |
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Any hints as to where I may find a fuel temp sensor? I was guessing it was a faulty temp sensor of some kind as I get absolutely no response at all when trying to dtart it
Thanks in advance
Damian |
M. Recke (Disco_Obsession)
| | Posted on Friday, February 07, 2003 - 04:42 am: |
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The Fuel temp thermister is on the lefthand side as facing the vehicle from the front. It is on the fuel rail after the 1st injector.
I would also check the fuel pressure regulator to see the fuel pressure is constant in the fuel rail and also make sure you don't have a leaking injector.
hope this is of help. |
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