300tDi, ES auto, gearbox 1996/7
Driving along, applied foot brake, went to accelerate again and found disco had stalled.
Indicators stopped working, wipers, cigar power outlet failed (only live when ignition is on) i.e. it was as if ignition had been turned off.
Pulled into layby, obviously steering was stiff, but brakes were ok.
Restarted ok.
No warning lights.
Not sure of this bit, could be wrong, thought I put it in drive and applied throttle and no movement, but knowing me I could have been in neutral. Stuck it in reverse and all was well when I went into Drive. So this bit could be red herring. Drove home fine.
I changed all fuses to ones that GLOW when they blow (bought ages ago from this website and forgot to fit until now New Boat Gear).
My thoughts are (and this is where I seek your help because I could be way off track):
Key fob moved away from receiver under steering column and caused stall? I installed a new key barrel etc last year and found the receiver dangling, so strapped it up and sometimes the car needs the fob moving around a bit before it 'finds' it and starts. BUT can a disco stall if fob moves out of range? I will be moving the receiver nearer the key in a minute anyway).
Fuel filter. After sticking in a few litres of unleaded (20L to 20 L diesel) a while back and NOT starting as I realised what a plonker I was being in time, I drained whole tank, filled with 80L diesel plus Forte for diesel engines - cleans injectors etc - used it before. Since then have used the whole 80 Litres and refilled with another 80L. About to change fuel filter which is what I always do after using Forte.
Apart from that I haven't a CLUE. All oil levels and grease nipples were topped up a couple of months ago.
Any help much appreciated because wife will drive this soon and I don't want to be responsible for failing to keep her safe.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Driving along, applied foot brake, went to accelerate again and found disco had stalled.
Indicators stopped working, wipers, cigar power outlet failed (only live when ignition is on) i.e. it was as if ignition had been turned off.
Pulled into layby, obviously steering was stiff, but brakes were ok.
Restarted ok.
No warning lights.
Not sure of this bit, could be wrong, thought I put it in drive and applied throttle and no movement, but knowing me I could have been in neutral. Stuck it in reverse and all was well when I went into Drive. So this bit could be red herring. Drove home fine.
I changed all fuses to ones that GLOW when they blow (bought ages ago from this website and forgot to fit until now New Boat Gear).
My thoughts are (and this is where I seek your help because I could be way off track):
Key fob moved away from receiver under steering column and caused stall? I installed a new key barrel etc last year and found the receiver dangling, so strapped it up and sometimes the car needs the fob moving around a bit before it 'finds' it and starts. BUT can a disco stall if fob moves out of range? I will be moving the receiver nearer the key in a minute anyway).
Fuel filter. After sticking in a few litres of unleaded (20L to 20 L diesel) a while back and NOT starting as I realised what a plonker I was being in time, I drained whole tank, filled with 80L diesel plus Forte for diesel engines - cleans injectors etc - used it before. Since then have used the whole 80 Litres and refilled with another 80L. About to change fuel filter which is what I always do after using Forte.
Apart from that I haven't a CLUE. All oil levels and grease nipples were topped up a couple of months ago.
Any help much appreciated because wife will drive this soon and I don't want to be responsible for failing to keep her safe.
Thanks a lot in advance.
