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Geojim
 


Member Since: 27 Sep 2018
Location: Exeter
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2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Barolo BlackDiscovery 4
Start Button Taking Forever

Hi Guys and Gals,

Hope everyone’s enjoying the Easter sun! Just wondered if anyone’s experienced the problem I’m having with the D4 start button. The car used to start straight away when the button was pressed but now it’s taking ages to start. Sometimes I hold the button pressed for a few seconds, nothing happens, try again and eventually it starts. Am worried it’s just not going start one of these days.

Any ideas on what could be the problem here?

Cheers All!

J  
Post #22219772nd Apr 2021 7:59 pm
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Hardware
 


Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
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United Kingdom 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Sumatra BlackDiscovery 4

similar post recently ? they swapped the button and all was well. .


Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer Sad ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms  
Post #22219802nd Apr 2021 8:04 pm
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Geojim
 


Member Since: 27 Sep 2018
Location: Exeter
Posts: 18

2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Barolo BlackDiscovery 4

Thanks Dean! I spent a while searching for something similar and failed. Sounds like a straight forward fix if all it needs is a new button. Happy days!! Cheers  
Post #22219872nd Apr 2021 8:36 pm
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M3DPO
 


Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
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England 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Starter will not operate until the glow plugs have operated, which means there can be a delay in very cold weather Thumbs Up It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.  
Post #22220313rd Apr 2021 8:15 am
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Geojim
 


Member Since: 27 Sep 2018
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2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Barolo BlackDiscovery 4

Thanks M3DPO Thumbs Up  
Post #22220323rd Apr 2021 8:43 am
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Hardware
 


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United Kingdom 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Sumatra BlackDiscovery 4

I would have thought glow plugs not a factor this time of year ... what was it like in winter? .


Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer Sad ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms  
Post #22220553rd Apr 2021 10:53 am
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Geojim
 


Member Since: 27 Sep 2018
Location: Exeter
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2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Barolo BlackDiscovery 4

Hi Dean, it seems to have developed over the last 6-12 months, it’s hard to say exactly as have barely used it during lockdown. I’ve had the D4 for 3 years though and it always used to start straight away, summer and winter.

Cheers  
Post #22220683rd Apr 2021 11:49 am
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Gary_P
 


Member Since: 03 May 2016
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Ukraine 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Battery?
Have you checked it? How much do you drive your car? How old is it ? Mine takes noticeably longer to start when the battery has less charge. Gary
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Discovery 4 HSE 2016MY  
Post #22220693rd Apr 2021 12:09 pm
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Geojim
 


Member Since: 27 Sep 2018
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2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Barolo BlackDiscovery 4

Good thinking Gary. It’s a 61 plate and hardly gets used, especially of late. The battery wasn’t the best when I bought it 3 years ago. I’ll investigate further!


Cheers  
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Member Since: 31 Jan 2010
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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4

Have a look at this thread
https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/sale-d4-sta...87135.html Faultmate MSV-2
500,000 plus miles in RR,s and trying for more without breakdowns this time Smile
Gone Lexus RX400h SE
Past Audi A6 avant Qutro
Toyota Supra
Long line of RR's
Had for 40 years but now gone 1935 Daimler and 1937 MG  
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