Member Since: 16 May 2015
Location: Surrey
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Starting From Cold
Hi All
I have purchased my first Disco 3 a month ago. I have a few issues with it, which I will run though you guru's over the next few days. Want I like to know, is is there a set procedure for starting from cold. I have tried it as soon as I put the key in. I have tuned on the ignition and sat there for10 seconds or so. Both occasions it will fire up in about 5 seconds or so. Is this normal. My previous car, a diesel Audi would start on the button.
Mark
26th Jun 2015 6:43 pm
sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
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I just wait for the glow plug light to go out before starting
26th Jun 2015 6:49 pm
LandRoverAnorak
Member Since: 06 Mar 2014
Location: Surrey
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Me too. Mine starts straight away after waiting for the glow plug light to go out. In warmer weather it'll start straight away without waiting.Darren
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Location: Scottish Borders
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Hot or cold wait for light to go out and then starts straight away. No delay.James favourite hobby is writing in the third person.
26th Jun 2015 7:18 pm
haroosh
Member Since: 16 Nov 2010
Location: Perth & Kinross
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Mine is taking a few seconds now to start (after starting instantly for years) and after consulting with DiscoMikey its looks like I need a couple of new injectors. Worth getting it checked through the diagnostics to check the injectors out. And of course your glow plugs may also be shot.
26th Jun 2015 7:41 pm
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If healthy it should start on first spin.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 16 May 2015
Location: Surrey
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Thanks Gareth
Found the . It only eliminates with the other lights, which I assume is a system check. Would this mean that I have a problem with the glow plugs, or should I look elsewhere.
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. It only eliminates with the other lights, which I assume is a system check. Would this mean that I have a problem with the glow plugs, or should I look elsewhere.
