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Tech Tips

Troubleshooting - Hot Start Problems

Applies To:

Discovery I | '94-'99
Range Rover Classic | '87-'95
Range Rover 4.0/4.6 (P38) | '95-'02
Defender 90 | '94-'97
Defender 110 | '93

If you're experiencing occasional hot start problems (the vehicle will not start when the engine gets too hot) you may have to replace your fuel temperature sensor. This sensor may be giving your engine too much or too little fuel, resulting in a poor start - or not start at all! Replace your fuel temperature sensor and see if that doesn't help. (The same sensor is used by all of the above vehicles.)

Fuel Temperature Sensor - Item# ETC6661.

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