more electrical problems!!! Blrharg!! - Land Rovers Only

Badger · 09-02-2005, 09:52 PM

Ok, so I got the the new window lift ECU (thanks tidewaters, great condition A+) and plugged it in, nothing happend!!!

So I stood there, grinding my teeth, think what could be the problem.

Ahh!! Ground Wire!! maybe that got disconected. I found the ground wire (I think) and it was not attached to anything.

Being late for work I decided I would work on this in the morning. The truck started, no problems.

Quiting time, I am going out to my disco, I jump in turn the key and............. nothing happens.

I turn it again, nothing. and again and again and again. Nothing!!!!!!!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

After hicthing a ride home I start to type this.
What is my problem??

All these little electrical problems are costing me a pretty penny. I am going to get this new problem fixed.

I love my disco and I tearfully considering selling. I'm a college student on a very limited income. It is hard for me afford all this.

roverX · 09-02-2005, 10:01 PM

Boy!!! I am gonna bitch slap ya if you ever talk like that again!!! Did you do the obvious? Like check to make sure the battery is connected properly? Is the battery charged? Did it make any noises when you turned the key? Do any of the dash lights turn on when you turn the key? Give us some more info so a better diagnosis can be made. Boy, my hand is cocked...

But seriously, I know where you are coming from as a college student. I remember being in grad school and literally living on a prayer for food and gas.

Badger · 09-02-2005, 10:05 PM

Thanks for the support.

I can turn on everything in the car except the car engine......every time I turn the key it just clicks. It clicks some where under the hood and some where over on the passanger's side. The battery is fine, its like brand new.

roverX · 09-02-2005, 10:08 PM

Seriously, sounds like a bad connection.

Badger · 09-02-2005, 10:13 PM

thats what I am thinking, but how much would that cost to fix? All these little fixes add up. I have already pu over $1000 into this car in the last three months.

I have a friend who is willing to but it at $6K, I might take him up on it, or I'll post here starting at $5500.

I really dont want to though

roverX · 09-02-2005, 10:23 PM

Dude, don't sell it until I take you offroading and you see what your machine can do.

Badger · 09-02-2005, 10:49 PM

I posted it. There still will be time to go wheeling with ya. I dont think it will sell like a hot cake.

I didn't realize how emotional it would be to sell.

Disco · 09-03-2005, 12:54 AM

Badger! Since the vehicle started OK in the morning, but not when you started it in the afternoon + you have power, suggests that there is a little glitch in the ignition. Have you tried selecting/jiggling the gear shift lever in either park or neutral when you tried to start?

Badger · 09-03-2005, 11:03 AM

Update

Ok, this morning I went with a AAA tow to go pick it up. We got there and I thought I would try starting it one more time. Nothing happend. We checked the battery. one of the connectors was loose. We fixed that. The car started......and reved all the way to 6.5 Rpm!!! It keeps at six until you turn it off.
Whats the problem?

09-02-2005, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Badger Fridge Largemeat Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Tahoe Posts: 130 Gallery: 0	more electrical problems!!! Blrharg!! Ok, so I got the the new window lift ECU (thanks tidewaters, great condition A+) and plugged it in, nothing happend!!! So I stood there, grinding my teeth, think what could be the problem. Ahh!! Ground Wire!! maybe that got disconected. I found the ground wire (I think) and it was not attached to anything. Being late for work I decided I would work on this in the morning. The truck started, no problems. Quiting time, I am going out to my disco, I jump in turn the key and............. nothing happens. I turn it again, nothing. and again and again and again. Nothing!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! After hicthing a ride home I start to type this. What is my problem?? All these little electrical problems are costing me a pretty penny. I am going to get this new problem fixed. I love my disco and I tearfully considering selling. I'm a college student on a very limited income. It is hard for me afford all this. __________________ 97 Disco SD The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all that you are traveling for.

09-02-2005, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Boy!!! I am gonna bitch slap ya if you ever talk like that again!!! Did you do the obvious? Like check to make sure the battery is connected properly? Is the battery charged? Did it make any noises when you turned the key? Do any of the dash lights turn on when you turn the key? Give us some more info so a better diagnosis can be made. Boy, my hand is cocked... But seriously, I know where you are coming from as a college student. I remember being in grad school and literally living on a prayer for food and gas. __________________ 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?

09-02-2005, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Badger Fridge Largemeat Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Tahoe Posts: 130 Gallery: 0	Thanks for the support. I can turn on everything in the car except the car engine......every time I turn the key it just clicks. It clicks some where under the hood and some where over on the passanger's side. The battery is fine, its like brand new. __________________ 97 Disco SD The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all that you are traveling for.

09-02-2005, 10:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Seriously, sounds like a bad connection. __________________ 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?

09-02-2005, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Badger Fridge Largemeat Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Tahoe Posts: 130 Gallery: 0	thats what I am thinking, but how much would that cost to fix? All these little fixes add up. I have already pu over $1000 into this car in the last three months. I have a friend who is willing to but it at $6K, I might take him up on it, or I'll post here starting at $5500. I really dont want to though __________________ 97 Disco SD The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all that you are traveling for.

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09-02-2005, 10:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Dude, don't sell it until I take you offroading and you see what your machine can do. __________________ 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?

09-02-2005, 10:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Badger Fridge Largemeat Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Tahoe Posts: 130 Gallery: 0	I posted it. There still will be time to go wheeling with ya. I dont think it will sell like a hot cake. I didn't realize how emotional it would be to sell. __________________ 97 Disco SD The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all that you are traveling for.

09-03-2005, 12:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Disco Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,819 Gallery: 0	Badger! Since the vehicle started OK in the morning, but not when you started it in the afternoon + you have power, suggests that there is a little glitch in the ignition. Have you tried selecting/jiggling the gear shift lever in either park or neutral when you tried to start? __________________ No hand signals, driver playing with his transfer Knob.

09-03-2005, 11:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Badger Fridge Largemeat Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Tahoe Posts: 130 Gallery: 0	Update Ok, this morning I went with a AAA tow to go pick it up. We got there and I thought I would try starting it one more time. Nothing happend. We checked the battery. one of the connectors was loose. We fixed that. The car started......and reved all the way to 6.5 Rpm!!! It keeps at six until you turn it off. Whats the problem? __________________ 97 Disco SD The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all that you are traveling for.

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