Engine problems of the 1997 Land Rover Discovery

Two problems related to engine have been reported for the 1997 Land Rover Discovery. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2000

On several occasions, dashboard went blank while driving losing all power, dealer found that the security system had failed, causing it to cut the ignition switch, then after happening again dealer said the problem was casued by a defective crank shaft sensor.

2 Engine problem

One cylinder blewout and all 8 had to be replaced. While driving and when cylinder malfunctions it affects everything in the car ,including speedometer.


Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Land Rover Discovery



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