Discovery 1 - Starting Problem

[Cavendish]

I have a 1996 Discovery 1 that will not start. I charged the battery and it initially would turn over but not start. Now, when I turn the key, all of the instrument lights and features turn on but it will not even turn over now.

Any suggestions on where to start?

 

[joey]

Sounds like battery may be dead. On the 96 it also had the spider alarm system if I recall correctly, which suck. Make sure you use the remote to unlock the door if possible otherwise lock and unlock the door with the key at least 3 times slowly to ensure the alarm is not set.

Do you hear the fuel pump running?

Have you tried to start with some starting fluid?

 

[Cavendish]

Thank you for the info Joey. I will try your suggestions regarding the alarm system as well as listening for the fuel pump running and using started fluid.

Kurt

 

[Cavendish]

Hi Joey - I just tried your suggestion regarding resetting the alarm and the vehicle started! Thank you so much for your knowledge and helping mw with this issue.

Kurt

 

[joey]

Glad I could help

 

[Scanachi]

Sounds like battery may be dead. On the 96 it also had the spider alarm system if I recall correctly, which suck. Make sure you use the remote to unlock the door if possible otherwise lock and unlock the door with the key at least 3 times slowly to ensure the alarm is not set.

Do you hear the fuel pump running?

Have you tried to start with some starting fluid?

You win!!!!