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Dirk:
Hello Dirk here looking for anyone who has had a similar problem.
When i turn the ignition key nothing happens, the dials all get power to them but the engine does not start. If i leave it for about 10 mins and try again the engine starts first time, also when i then turn the engine off i can remove the key and the engine still runs....
Am i on the right tracks thinking the ignition barrel is knackered as when trying to start it i cant hear the solenoid, starter motor kicking in and i dont think the starter motor is jammed.
any thoughts would be welcomed.
I am off to change the breake shoes and wheel cylinders now lucky me
Cheers Dirk

Dirk:
i now know its not the ignition barrel

spy:
I dont know about on a series landrover but on a normal (aka boring) car I would have guessed at ignition switch?  Is there a switch behind the barel on these?

Oh and good luck with shoes / wheel cylinders thats my fun task for the morning! :(

rustprooflandyracer:
If it is a diesel you choudl be able to pull the key out with the engine running, however in doing so it turns the electrics off, this includes the alternator etc, so not a advised.

Rich_P:
If it is running with the ignition off, it could be the engine is now due for a decoke.

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