Land Rover Repair: landrover 2000 - inertia switch triggered?, land rover discovery, inertia switch

Question
hello.. i just purchased a 2000 land rover discovery.. i had a mechanic come over and change the oil and a tune up.. we didn't know that the alarm had a kill switch .. now we can't get the car started.. please advise on how to disable the switch..

Answer
Hi Shannon,

kill switch?  Maybe you are referring to the inertia switch...

An inertia switch, operational only with the starter switch in position ‘II’ and the alarm disarmed, prevents the doors centrally locking (or if the doors are locked, will unlock them) in the event of an accident or sudden impact.

When the switch operates, the direction indicator lights flash (if market permits), until the system is reset by turning the starter switch on and off, and opening and closing the driver's door.  Note that doors cannot be locked again until the switch is reset. The inertia switch also cuts off the fuel supply.

Not sure how that was done...if this is the problem...but I hope that's all that was done.

The fuel cut-off switch is located on the engine compartment bulkhead. After an impact, the switch must be reset by pressing the rubber top before the engine can be restarted.

Best of luck,

JohnMc