Malestrom
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- Cornwall, UK
First off, new to the forum but couldn’t see a welcome yourself page. I’m new to discovery 2’s but had Land Rovers in the past. Glad to find a forum that seems friendly and approachable.
Bought a 2002 TD5 manual for towing and camping with my daughter. I’ve spent a couple of months doing a thorough service including:
All fluids
Complete coolant system change
Power steering pump
Full fuel system change (stand fast injectors, but I’ve done the seals)
New battery
Loads of other stuff too as I want it to be reliable
So long and short is the car is now back on the road and when running is sweet as a 23 year old car can be.
But…..
When I start the car 8/10 times the car will start up then immediately shut off as if the power has been pulled out of the car.
Now I’ve checked all the earths in the engine bay etc and new battery, fuel system is fine as it starts up like a dream.
It feels like the ignition switch is almost flicking back on its spring too much and going back to position 2 or something? I can’t seem to find anyone having the same issue that I do.
It definitely feels like a loose electrical connection as it’s like all power is just cut when it happens and a little wiggle of the key will sometimes bring it back to life if you catch it in time.
To get her started I have to turn the key, let it start up then gently release the key onto its “stops”. It’s a bit of a nuance but I’m worried it’ll develop into a no start at some point.
Does anyone know if there are internal electrical connections that can be adjusted or need decorrroding?
Bought a 2002 TD5 manual for towing and camping with my daughter. I’ve spent a couple of months doing a thorough service including:
All fluids
Complete coolant system change
Power steering pump
Full fuel system change (stand fast injectors, but I’ve done the seals)
New battery
Loads of other stuff too as I want it to be reliable
So long and short is the car is now back on the road and when running is sweet as a 23 year old car can be.
But…..
When I start the car 8/10 times the car will start up then immediately shut off as if the power has been pulled out of the car.
Now I’ve checked all the earths in the engine bay etc and new battery, fuel system is fine as it starts up like a dream.
It feels like the ignition switch is almost flicking back on its spring too much and going back to position 2 or something? I can’t seem to find anyone having the same issue that I do.
It definitely feels like a loose electrical connection as it’s like all power is just cut when it happens and a little wiggle of the key will sometimes bring it back to life if you catch it in time.
To get her started I have to turn the key, let it start up then gently release the key onto its “stops”. It’s a bit of a nuance but I’m worried it’ll develop into a no start at some point.
Does anyone know if there are internal electrical connections that can be adjusted or need decorrroding?