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2000discoII · 05-23-2006, 08:50 PM

I have a 2000 Disco II that had similar problems today. Came out to start after a short trip, engine turned over but would not start. After about 10 minutes started up, then stalled about two blocks down the road. Same again, engine turned over but would not start. After about 30 minutes, she started up, went about 2-3 blocks and stalled again. After about 30 minutes she started again. I didn't drive it this time as the wrecker had arrived. I don't have all the codes with me but I remember P1590 (which it has shown before) a bunch of P0304,0306,0307, and another P0300.
I can get them tomorrow from the shop. Disco has 89k miles and I'm wondering if this could be indicative of a fuel filter. I don't know if it has ever been changed. The shop was thinking perhaps a sensor that reacts when it heats up? Any replies appreciated. The shop is a local one (Fort Walton Beach, Fl.) that specializes in imports as we have no LR dealers within 250 miles.

Muddy Oval · 05-23-2006, 09:52 PM

I doubt just the filter would cause that problem and have it happen so suddenly. If my memory isn't failing- some of those codes are misfire codes. Could be an ignition issue- the shop should be able to sort it easily.
Ft. Walton Beach- I used to be stationed there... we used to fly up and down the beaches scopin bikinis from the chopper...

2000discoII · 05-24-2006, 06:22 AM

You must have been at Hurlburt Field. I moved here after retiring (cop)from Indiana, about 11 years ago. The shop doing the work was probably here when you were, Martin Automotive International. Sounded like he knew what he was talking about when I dropped it off yesterday.

I also read on the forum that the 2000 Disco's don't have a inline fuel filter, only a screening type in the tank. I thought I had read somewhere that the fuel filter was accessed by removing the right rear tire and getting behind the wheelwell. Must have been another year or model.

The Bikinis are still here, albeit a little smaller, and beach watching is still popular from Anglers at the Okaloosa Island Pier. HURLBURT Special Ops are still patrolling the beaches for our safety as well.

Rovin4life · 05-24-2006, 07:57 PM

The crank sensor controls the fuel pump.

without the signal no fuel pressure.

I dont know it sounds like a faulty crank position sensor. And no its not easy to fix. Its on the backside.

wait a minute you said the vehicle had a new motor.

We ran into a motor that was replaced on a Disco and someone squished the wiring to the crank position sensor.

If it doesnt start tell the manager to take a look at the crank position sensor and the wiring, its possible its problematic.

landrovergeek · 05-25-2006, 08:33 PM

ok , final update.

my situation ended up not being a faulty fuel pump. is was the fuel pump relay. have driven hard for 4 straight days with no problem stalling and no issue with starting up in the morning....

thanks to disco mike and 6cuda6 for the help....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

I go along with that, here's hoping.
As part of your driving using the new relay, if it still acts up, try driving with out the gas cap.
Mike

6cuda6 · 05-26-2006, 06:28 AM

Excellent...glad it worked out...later, Dean

Disco Mike · 05-26-2006, 08:17 AM

Glad to hear it was a simple repair. So often we jump into the Giant Parts Bin and look at all the worst case possibilitys just to find another faulty Rover relay.
Have a good weekend.
Mike

2000discoII · 06-04-2006, 08:18 AM

Mine was the crank sensor. $300.00 parts, labor, towing, and back on the road.

05-23-2006, 09:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	I doubt just the filter would cause that problem and have it happen so suddenly. If my memory isn't failing- some of those codes are misfire codes. Could be an ignition issue- the shop should be able to sort it easily. Ft. Walton Beach- I used to be stationed there... we used to fly up and down the beaches scopin bikinis from the chopper... __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

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2000discoII 2000DiscoII Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl. Posts: 61 Gallery: 0	Stalling Mine was the crank sensor. $300.00 parts, labor, towing, and back on the road.

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05-23-2006, 08:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
2000discoII 2000DiscoII Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl. Posts: 61 Gallery: 0	I have a 2000 Disco II that had similar problems today. Came out to start after a short trip, engine turned over but would not start. After about 10 minutes started up, then stalled about two blocks down the road. Same again, engine turned over but would not start. After about 30 minutes, she started up, went about 2-3 blocks and stalled again. After about 30 minutes she started again. I didn't drive it this time as the wrecker had arrived. I don't have all the codes with me but I remember P1590 (which it has shown before) a bunch of P0304,0306,0307, and another P0300. I can get them tomorrow from the shop. Disco has 89k miles and I'm wondering if this could be indicative of a fuel filter. I don't know if it has ever been changed. The shop was thinking perhaps a sensor that reacts when it heats up? Any replies appreciated. The shop is a local one (Fort Walton Beach, Fl.) that specializes in imports as we have no LR dealers within 250 miles.

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05-24-2006, 06:22 AM	#18 (permalink)
2000discoII 2000DiscoII Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl. Posts: 61 Gallery: 0	You must have been at Hurlburt Field. I moved here after retiring (cop)from Indiana, about 11 years ago. The shop doing the work was probably here when you were, Martin Automotive International. Sounded like he knew what he was talking about when I dropped it off yesterday. I also read on the forum that the 2000 Disco's don't have a inline fuel filter, only a screening type in the tank. I thought I had read somewhere that the fuel filter was accessed by removing the right rear tire and getting behind the wheelwell. Must have been another year or model. The Bikinis are still here, albeit a little smaller, and beach watching is still popular from Anglers at the Okaloosa Island Pier. HURLBURT Special Ops are still patrolling the beaches for our safety as well.

05-24-2006, 07:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,884 Gallery: 0	The crank sensor controls the fuel pump. without the signal no fuel pressure. I dont know it sounds like a faulty crank position sensor. And no its not easy to fix. Its on the backside. wait a minute you said the vehicle had a new motor. We ran into a motor that was replaced on a Disco and someone squished the wiring to the crank position sensor. If it doesnt start tell the manager to take a look at the crank position sensor and the wiring, its possible its problematic.

05-26-2006, 06:28 AM	#21 (permalink)
6cuda6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 299 Gallery: 0	Excellent...glad it worked out...later, Dean

05-26-2006, 08:17 AM	#22 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,784 Gallery: 0	Glad to hear it was a simple repair. So often we jump into the Giant Parts Bin and look at all the worst case possibilitys just to find another faulty Rover relay. Have a good weekend. Mike

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