Disco wont start...discoMike!!

[WhiskyTangoFoxtrot]

Hey guys, its been super cold here and the 94 disco has been sitting in it for a week now with any start ups.

I went to start it this morning and nothing. No cranking. I took the battery in and Napa determined it was bad after the voltage test. So I installed it and tried to give it a start. Nothing, no cranking. So I then checked the fuses...ok, heard the fuelpump...ok, but no starter cranking!

I plugged the block heater just for good measure.

I still have no cranking. Disco Mike...what should I do next?

Any and all help would be appreciated. Thanks guys!



94 disco
3.9

[Disco Mike]

Send me your tele number and I'll call you.
Mike

[Disco]

Originally Posted by WhiskyTangoFoxtrot

Hey guys, its been super cold here and the 94 disco has been sitting in it for a week now with any start ups.

I went to start it this morning and nothing. No cranking. I took the battery in and Napa determined it was bad after the voltage test. So I installed it and tried to give it a start. Nothing, no cranking.94 disco
3.9

I don't quite understand your post? You say that you had the battery tested and the voltage test determined it was bad but you reinstalled it.If that's what you are saying, why didn't you buy a new battery?

[WhiskyTangoFoxtrot]

oops, I meant to say I bought a new battery still no crankage.

[Disco]

Do this test. Turn on your headlights and crank the motor. If the headlights continue to shine brightly, it means that the current from the battery is not reaching the starter. You could have a faulty starter relay or solenoid. If the starter clicks when you turn the ignition key, the starter could be bad. If this is the case, do a voltage check at the solenoid. This will reveal if there is current passing through the ignition switch circuit. It's also possible that the solenoid is stuck due to your cold weather. Try giving the starter motor a few good taps with a hammer or similar implement. It might be all that's needed.

[WhiskyTangoFoxtrot]

Thanks guys, ran the tests like DiscoMike and Disco offered and sure enough its the starter. Thanks guys for the tips.