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mac55 · 07-21-2006, 12:25 PM

Something New for me anyway!

Daughter just called (on her way to work) and asked what would make her disco just die waiting at a red lite?
I said I don't know? May be bad gas!
It started right up so?????????????
Any Ideas?

Mac

roverX · 07-21-2006, 12:35 PM

Did the CEL come on?
Was it overheating?
Did it run rough prior to shutting off?
Was the engine still cold or was it warmed up?
When was the last time the plugs were changed?
When was the last time the plug wires changed?
Has the battery ever been drained all the way down?

Need a few more details to assist with diagnosis.

Disco Mike · 07-21-2006, 12:49 PM

on Rover X plus a fuek fikter or coil failng depending on the truck year, mileage
Mike

me.guevara · 07-21-2006, 04:28 PM

x2 on X and Mike, plus:

When my fuel pump went, it did so intermittently - engine stalls from lack of fuel, let it sit a while, starts up no problem.

Rovin4life · 07-21-2006, 04:37 PM

I have seen some MAF sensors do that on those years.

mac55 · 07-21-2006, 09:28 PM

no cel
no overheating
yes it started running rough and when she stopped it quit, but it started right up.
it was warmed up and running on the highway
don'tknow about the plugs and wires have had it only a year it is a 97 4.0 v8
yes the battery had been drained at least twice.

me.guevara · 07-22-2006, 04:24 AM

Check the IACV, too.

07-21-2006, 12:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
mac55 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 52 Gallery: 0	Here we go again!!!! Something New for me anyway! Daughter just called (on her way to work) and asked what would make her disco just die waiting at a red lite? I said I don't know? May be bad gas! It started right up so????????????? Any Ideas? Mac

07-21-2006, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Did the CEL come on? Was it overheating? Did it run rough prior to shutting off? Was the engine still cold or was it warmed up? When was the last time the plugs were changed? When was the last time the plug wires changed? Has the battery ever been drained all the way down? Need a few more details to assist with diagnosis. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

07-21-2006, 04:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
me.guevara MG Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bolivia Posts: 720 Gallery: 0	x2 on X and Mike, plus: When my fuel pump went, it did so intermittently - engine stalls from lack of fuel, let it sit a while, starts up no problem. __________________ ________________________ MG '95 Disco I, 3.9L V8i 5-speed Discoverying Bolivia...

07-22-2006, 04:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
me.guevara MG Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bolivia Posts: 720 Gallery: 0	Check the IACV, too. __________________ ________________________ MG '95 Disco I, 3.9L V8i 5-speed Discoverying Bolivia...

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07-21-2006, 12:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,131 Gallery: 0	on Rover X plus a fuek fikter or coil failng depending on the truck year, mileage Mike

07-21-2006, 04:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rovin4life Former NAS LR TECH, Current AUS LR TECH Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 1,664 Gallery: 0	I have seen some MAF sensors do that on those years.

07-21-2006, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
mac55 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 52 Gallery: 0	no cel no overheating yes it started running rough and when she stopped it quit, but it started right up. it was warmed up and running on the highway don'tknow about the plugs and wires have had it only a year it is a 97 4.0 v8 yes the battery had been drained at least twice.

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