1989 Range Rover stalls when cold - Land Rovers Only

Thomaswa · 01-30-2006, 05:23 PM

I have a 1989 Range Rove that stalls out when the motor is cold. and then it is hard to restart this only happens in the first five miles of driving if I let it warm up for Five minutes or so it runs fine.

RageRover · 01-30-2006, 06:19 PM

Spark plugs might be starting to foul out...a dirty fuel filter or a restriction in the fuel system...a dirty throttle body and plate...a sensor is not reading right for idle. All these are possibilities, plus I haven't gotten know my motor like an expert yet. A simple tune-up might be in order. If that helps.

Badger1 · 01-31-2006, 05:34 AM

I would suspect something in the fuel system dealing with the cold startup as you state. Like the air temp sensor, air flow meter, cold start injector or something. Do you have a LR shop manual? There is a pretty good writeup on the fuel injection system and how to test the different systems in it.

Thomaswa · 02-04-2006, 03:39 PM

I cleaned the throttle body with WD-40 and then carb cleaner and all is good.

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Thomaswa Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	1989 Range Rover stalls when cold I have a 1989 Range Rove that stalls out when the motor is cold. and then it is hard to restart this only happens in the first five miles of driving if I let it warm up for Five minutes or so it runs fine.

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RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Spark plugs might be starting to foul out...a dirty fuel filter or a restriction in the fuel system...a dirty throttle body and plate...a sensor is not reading right for idle. All these are possibilities, plus I haven't gotten know my motor like an expert yet. A simple tune-up might be in order. If that helps. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

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Thomaswa Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5 Gallery: 0	all fixed I cleaned the throttle body with WD-40 and then carb cleaner and all is good.

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01-31-2006, 05:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Badger1 Forward! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Loo-eee-ville, KY Posts: 2,154 Gallery: 1	I would suspect something in the fuel system dealing with the cold startup as you state. Like the air temp sensor, air flow meter, cold start injector or something. Do you have a LR shop manual? There is a pretty good writeup on the fuel injection system and how to test the different systems in it.

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