AboutJohn McInnis Expertise Land Rover Discovery.
I've had most of the common mechanical failures, altenator, water leaks, wiper failure, door/hinge problems, roof rust, floor rust, loads of electrical problems. Remember, I'm not a dealer or a mechanic, just an owner like most of you.
Experience
Experience Owner of a Discovery. I've had many mishaps with our Disco but I still like this vehicle. Talk to a fellow LR owner instead of a dealership rep. I'm not in this for the money. I'm just an owner who wants to help others.
Question I recently found a 2000 Range Rover 4.6 HSE for sale in the paper for $1800, I go and look at it and am told that it will not turn over, he was told it was a starter, but after installing a new starter it still will not turn over. The SUV is in great shape and I would like to buy if its an easy fix. Do you have any idea what could be holding her back from turning over? Thanks!!
Bryan
Answer Hi Bryan,
could be a good purchase but be warned and aware that LR parts are very, very expensive. The problems associalted with non-starts range from fuel pump failure, fuel pump relay, coilpack (no spark) or ECU failure ($2500).
IS the starter at least attempting to turn the engine over? Do you hear just a clicking noise or is the engine turning and just not igniting? Clicking noise....could be starter or starter solenoid,
no ignition (combustion) - could be no spark, no fuel or both. No spark - coilpack needs replacement; no fuel - either pump or pump relay has failed. ECU controls both spark and fuel by various sensors - Mass Air Flow sensor (air fuel mix), crank position sensor can also prevent starts.
All that I have mentioned can be replaced by a DIY'er who has worked on engine before. Not too complicated BUT parts are expensive.
Go with your instincts: determine if spark is present, if so, determine if fuel is present.
