| Author | Message | ||
     Ryan McDonald (Nursemcdonald) New Member Username: Nursemcdonald Post Number: 16 Registered: 05-2003 |
Here is an electrical problem to stump ANYONE, if you have shared this same problem please speak up... if you can laugh along, feel free: a week ago my abs light pegged on. three days later my cruise control intermittently refuses to engage. tonight i noticed the following: i pull into the carport, turn engine off. i pressed on the brakes and the instrument panel illuminates and the "dim" headlights go on. i take my foot off the brake and everything goes dark (as one would expect). for kicks, i turned on my headlights and then pressed on the brake; the instrument panel lights up as if i turned the key to pre-ignition (bells, abs light, check engine light, service engine light, oil etc...). SOO- (for kicks) i insert my key and turn the engine on, and it starts with no problem. I still keep my foot on the brake and turn the key to the off position and remove the key!... and the engine continues to run until i take my foot off of the brake. I get out and back away slowly until i feel safe enough to remotely lock the doors and run.•••••••• help would be nice... | ||
| Steve Andrews (Sillybus) Senior Member Username: Sillybus Post Number: 263 Registered: 08-2002 |
Ryan, I'm not sure if this helps but may. Since you have an older D1, check the hoses for the cruise control. Especially check the ends of the hose where they connect to the vacuum pump. If the ends are split or cracking, trim off an inch or so and put them back on. If they won't reach, you'll have to replace them. I believe they are 7/32" vacuum tubing. I've had the cruise control go out several times in the last year. At first, a trim of the end of the hose got me through but then I eventually replaced the hoses. Since the cruise goes out commonly from the hose deterioration, I would look at that first and see if you can take that out of the equation. As far as the other problems, I can't help you. Maybe someone more knowledgeable than I will chime in. | ||
| Daniel Covaciu (Danielcovaciu) Senior Member Username: Danielcovaciu Post Number: 363 Registered: 10-2002 |
There was a guy around here recently putting Lucas curses on people he didnt like. Sounds like what you have. You dont need a mechanic man, you need an exorcist. God help you! Dan | ||
| scott stordal (Stordzy) New Member Username: Stordzy Post Number: 3 Registered: 02-2003 |
Do you know why the English drink warm beer? Because they have Lucas refridgerators | ||
| Ryan McDonald (Nursemcdonald) New Member Username: Nursemcdonald Post Number: 17 Registered: 05-2003 |
Does anyone know where I can buy discount Holy Water? Thanks for the cruise control tip, I found similar tips in the archives... i will let you know how it goes... | ||
| Bill Howell (Billh13) Member Username: Billh13 Post Number: 134 Registered: 03-2003 |
Ryan, I'm going to take a shot. There might be a plug somewhere under the hood that the wires have worn away and are now touching. I would look for a large wire bundle plug from the fuse box going into the firewall. I had a old Ford truck that did the same thing that you are talking about (couln't use the turn signals because it would kick the starter on). I had to fix the plug by shrink wrapping the wires right at the plug. Years of brake fluid dripping on the wires. I hope it helps, good luck and god speed. | ||
| Ryan McDonald (Nursemcdonald) New Member Username: Nursemcdonald Post Number: 18 Registered: 05-2003 |
Thanks bill, I will follow up after i do some detective work... | ||
| dennis clifton (Flyor) New Member Username: Flyor Post Number: 4 Registered: 05-2003 |
Has the windshield ever been replaced? It's possible that it's not sealed all the way aound and water has leaked onto the back of the fuse box causing your grief. | ||
| Bill Howell (Billh13) Member Username: Billh13 Post Number: 135 Registered: 03-2003 |
Ryan, any luck? | ||
| Phil (Discoanywhere) Member Username: Discoanywhere Post Number: 51 Registered: 06-2003 |
try pressing the brake, turning the key to the on position, put the transmission in neutral then open you glove box and shout "come out come out where ever you are!!" ...worked for a friend of mine...lol Thats too weird ...gotta follow this post, please let us know what you can do with your truck next... | ||
| Jim Macklow (Macklow) New Member Username: Macklow Post Number: 3 Registered: 03-2003 |
Ryan, any updates on this problem? My truck has the exact same "feature". | ||
| Dean Waters (Muddy) New Member Username: Muddy Post Number: 7 Registered: 06-2003 |
Ryan, My problem on my 94 DI (non cruise control) is similar, except if the engine is running and is warmed to optimum temp, and the heater blower switch is on 2nd or 3rd speed, and I turn the ignition off, the engine continues to run with the key removed. I'm a new owner and getting use to the gremlins these vehicles have, but if anyone has had similar problems and fixes, Im all ears. | ||
| todd powell (In4ma) Member Username: In4ma Post Number: 64 Registered: 05-2003 |
well....i dunno where to start with my electrics.97 disco. heaps of gear has been replaced and changed over to bosch. lucas is CRUD. i have another weirdo electrical prob. my indicators wont flash but the relay is ticking still, and it gets even BETTER. the relay ticks all the time. whether i am indicating or not. WTF? wat is it with these cars? great off roaders but love to suck my wallet dry.. | ||
| Jim Macklow (Macklow) New Member Username: Macklow Post Number: 4 Registered: 03-2003 |
Note to Ryan: I solved my wierd electrical problem (exactly the same as yours). I had taken my poor Disco to the dealer while on a road trip to diagnose some serious bad misfiring at low rpms (<2000). Too much money later they came up with the fix: new distributor cap and rotor. As a special bonus, they replaced the rear brake light bulb, but forgot to put in the correct one. They put in a single-filament bulb, so the brake/parking light curcuits got crossed. Replaced the bulb with the proper one and have been trouble free. I'd look at the brake lights and see if you have a grounding problem or even a bulb with an internal short. Hope this helps. | ||
| Ryan McDonald (Nursemcdonald) New Member Username: Nursemcdonald Post Number: 22 Registered: 05-2003 |
Jim, you are a genius! and a generous one at that. I too have a random misfire and recently replaced my left, rear, brake light with a single filament bulb... I am going to remedy it on Monday,,, stay tuned for more information. THIS DISCOWEB THING WORKS! |
