| Author | Message | ||
     Leon M. (Lee) New Member Username: Lee Post Number: 3 Registered: 02-2003 |
Took my 97 Disco in for 60K service and now I have a problem. After three years of using Bosch platinum 4 sp's on my 97 Disco which always started in half a crank even in cold weather, the engine cranks many times before starting. Dealer replaced the Bosch with LR plugs. I thought it was the plugs so I changed it back to a new set of Bosch. But truck does not start in one crank any more. When it does after several cranks, the startup is weak for a few seconds. Dealer is puzzled. Happens on cold start on mornings and after cooling for a few hours. Anyone has any idea what might be causing this? Thanks. | ||
| Dave Crall (Discoverover) New Member Username: Discoverover Post Number: 14 Registered: 11-2002 |
Maybe the battery is not holding enough charge and/or your alternater is dying. | ||
| Milan (Milan) Member Username: Milan Post Number: 162 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'd guess what Dave said as far as battery goes or something with fuel delivery/pressure. | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 114 Registered: 12-2002 |
I have a similar problem. Doesn't start on first try most of the time and i have to pump the gas a little as I start it then a rough idle for 10-20 seconds (probably due to slight flooding). It will eventually lead to problems with my cats if I keep pumping it like this so this weekend I'm doing my regular maintenance and such. I got a fuel filter and will replace that too. I'll let you know if it works. If it's got a consistant crank out of the starter then no prob with the battery. Check your fuel pump and filter. | ||
| Paul T. Schram (Paulschram) Senior Member Username: Paulschram Post Number: 1136 Registered: 02-2002 |
Leaking injectors, dirty idle air control valve, coolant temperature sensor, wires, fuel temp sensor... |
