Starting Issues With a Range Rover Sport? Here’s our Complete Guide…
Experiencing difficulties starting your 2018 Range Rover Sport Autobiography? You’re in good company. Many Range Rover Sport owners have encountered similar problems with their high-end vehicles.
A recent customer brought their Range Rover Sport Autobiography to our experts when their vehicle was having trouble starting.
Our experts solved the issue during the first visit. Want to know how? Read on!
Here’s the Problem
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Autobiography is admired for its performance, comfort, and off-road capabilities, making it the “go-to” vehicle for many drivers.
However, when our client’s Range Rover Autobiography didn’t start one morning, their day quickly turned from pleasant to frustrating.
Initially, they took their vehicle to another garage. They were told it was a fuel system issue and that a few parts needed to be replaced. Despite swapping out several components, the problem persisted.
Pretty frustrating, huh?
It suggested that the previous garage might not have the necessary Range Rover expertise to work on this high-end vehicle.
After speaking to a friend and reading excellent reviews online, they brought their vehicle to our Range Rover specialists at Gent’s Garage.
They informed our experts that the previous garage had already replaced the fuel rail pressure sensor, high and low-pressure pumps, and the fuel filter, but the issue remained unresolved.
Our technicians quickly recognised that the earlier attempts to fix the problem were insufficient, prompting a more thorough inspection to determine the underlying issue.
Our Findings
To diagnose the Range Rover, our specialist technicians began a detailed inspection. They examined the entire fuel system, checked the fuel level in the tank, and inspected the vehicle’s dashboard for any warnings.
The inspection revealed there were no fuel system leaks, which was a positive sign. However, the dashboard’s Engine Management Light (EML) signalled a problem that needed a deeper investigation.
At Gent’s Garage, our Range Rover experts always use a thorough 15-step diagnostic process to resolve every issue. This allows us to provide you with a first-time fix, saving you time, money and stress.
Process of Diagnostics
Our experts used the advanced SDD TOPIx diagnostic software, specifically designed for Range Rovers, to investigate the Range Rover Autobiography Engine Management Light (EML).
During the diagnostic scan, the following error code appeared:
P008721 – Fuel rail pressure system bank 1 too low.
This code pointed to an issue with the fuel rail, similar to what the previous garage had identified. However, their solution was ineffective. Thankfully, our technician was confident they could get to the bottom of the problem.
Our specialist conducted thorough fuel pressure tests for both high and low pressure and found the system was functioning correctly with no signs of failure.
So, what was the underlying issue?
Digging deeper, we discovered the problem lay within the Drive Motor Regulator Valve (DRV). This valve controls high-pressure fuel flow to the motor, adjusting the fuel supply according to the vehicle’s needs based on the driving conditions.
Upon removing the DRV valve, it was clear that one end had broken off inside the fuel rail bank. This broken DRV valve was causing the Range Rover Sport’s fuel rail malfunction.
While such issues are rare in high-end vehicles, even small components can wear out and break over time, leading to more severe problems. Fortunately, the issue was caught just in time, and there wasn’t any further damage.
Performing the Repair
Before performing any further work, our experts called the client to discuss our findings and the recommended repairs needed.
At Gent’s Garage, we keep you in the loop from the moment you enter our garage. We only start repairing your vehicle when you say so. You’re in full control.
After reviewing the diagnosis with the client, our skilled technicians recommended replacing the fuel rail to restore the vehicle’s performance. The client agreed with our recommended solution, and we repaired their vehicle.
First, we removed the faulty fuel rail and installed a genuine Range Rover replacement. Following the installation, an adaptation reset was performed to ensure everything was functioning correctly.
Our technician scanned for any fault codes before proceeding with a test drive. Finding no new codes, the old codes were cleared.
With the repairs completed, our experts took the Range Rover for a thorough test drive, noting its performance, power delivery, and overall handling. The client’s Range Rover Sport Autobiography performed perfectly and had no starting issues.
When we returned the vehicle to the client, they were pleased with the level of service they’d received and couldn’t believe how quick the turnaround was. At Gent’s Garage, we always provide better than dealership value and don’t have long waiting times.
You always save time, money and stress with us – and benefit from the experience of our Range Rover specialists.
The client drove away happy, and our experts were pleased to have a delighted customer.
Conclusion
A recent client brought their Range Rover Sport Autobiography to our experts at Gent’s Garage with starting issues and a worrying Engine Management Light (EML) on the dashboard. Concerned about their vehicle’s performance, they sought the expertise of our team.
Despite a thorough visual inspection revealing no fuel leaks, our experts wanted to perform a deeper inspection.
Using our comprehensive 15-step diagnostic procedure, our specialists identified the fuel rail as the culprit, and it needed to be replaced.
Once the new fuel rail was installed, an in-depth test drive confirmed that the vehicle’s issues were fully resolved.
At Gent’s Garage, we pride ourselves on providing efficient, cost-effective solutions, delivering unmatched value and service.
If you encounter any problems with your Range Rover Sport Autobiography or other Land Rover models, our expert team can help.
Call Gent’s Garage today for all your vehicle’s needs.
