?97 D1, 127,000 miles, about 1,000 since new head gaskets (not required because of failure), O2 sensor, speed sensor. Fuel l?vel at 3/4.
The Discovery has always been an easy start, whether on the first turn of the key [when cold] or second [sometimes when warm]. After a rainstorm last night, I turned the key and it would only crank, not fire. Tried it 3 times. No check engine light on. I checked the fuel pump and fuel system fuses and both were unbroken. With the key on, I removed the fuel system fuse and heard clicks when I touched the connectors in the fuse box. I returned the fuse and the car started, but with an unusually high idle of 1200 rpm.
When the engine warmed up, the idle in Park or Neutral remained high. It lowered itself when shifting the transmission to D. On a 5 mile drive the engine felt erratic as if it were hunting for the right engine speed, at times almost feeling as though it wanted to cut out but never did. Held speeds of 25- 40 just fine, normal acceleration.
Came home and the car started as usual - immediate spark, 800 rpm and smooth at idle.
Searched the forum for other starting issues and didn?t see a similar post - any thoughts on what might have caused the issue?
Thanks,
Jeff
The Discovery has always been an easy start, whether on the first turn of the key [when cold] or second [sometimes when warm]. After a rainstorm last night, I turned the key and it would only crank, not fire. Tried it 3 times. No check engine light on. I checked the fuel pump and fuel system fuses and both were unbroken. With the key on, I removed the fuel system fuse and heard clicks when I touched the connectors in the fuse box. I returned the fuse and the car started, but with an unusually high idle of 1200 rpm.
When the engine warmed up, the idle in Park or Neutral remained high. It lowered itself when shifting the transmission to D. On a 5 mile drive the engine felt erratic as if it were hunting for the right engine speed, at times almost feeling as though it wanted to cut out but never did. Held speeds of 25- 40 just fine, normal acceleration.
Came home and the car started as usual - immediate spark, 800 rpm and smooth at idle.
Searched the forum for other starting issues and didn?t see a similar post - any thoughts on what might have caused the issue?
Thanks,
Jeff
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