Hey there, just got a new Disco and am having some issues with starting and limp mode
A few days ago, car was cranking but wouldn’t start – no lights were on. After 3-4 goes it went.
Next time I tried it, it wouldn’t go at all. A day later it did but after about 10 minutes driving the S and M lights came on and it went into limp mode.
I then test battery and it was 12.3v… it looked pretty old so I bought a new one, cleaned terminals and was getting 12.8v from both terminals and leads. Car started but after 10 minutes back in limp mode…
Now when I go to start it the S and M lights come on and it cranks but won’t start.
From my Googling etc it seems to be that it could be one of a few things:
• Alternator
• Crank sensor
• Grounds
• Air box and hoses
• XYZ (but I did the rear wiper test – and that worked, though not sure if this is reliable)
• Transmission fluid
I know I need to use a code reader but my mate with one is away at moment. Any suggestions on easy ways of solving/ruling out any of these?
Thanks in advance!
A few days ago, car was cranking but wouldn’t start – no lights were on. After 3-4 goes it went.
Next time I tried it, it wouldn’t go at all. A day later it did but after about 10 minutes driving the S and M lights came on and it went into limp mode.
I then test battery and it was 12.3v… it looked pretty old so I bought a new one, cleaned terminals and was getting 12.8v from both terminals and leads. Car started but after 10 minutes back in limp mode…
Now when I go to start it the S and M lights come on and it cranks but won’t start.
From my Googling etc it seems to be that it could be one of a few things:
• Alternator
• Crank sensor
• Grounds
• Air box and hoses
• XYZ (but I did the rear wiper test – and that worked, though not sure if this is reliable)
• Transmission fluid
I know I need to use a code reader but my mate with one is away at moment. Any suggestions on easy ways of solving/ruling out any of these?
Thanks in advance!