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Disco failing to start - turning over slowly!!

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blacknight:
Hello

 1996 300tdi Disco - auto is occasionally failing to start first thing on a morning. It sounds as though its turning over slowly when the ignition key is turned. I initially thought it was the battery, but when the headlights are switched on whilst attempting to start they don't dim by much and when jump leads are attached from a van it still won't start. :( :(

This only happens occasionally, other than this the Disco will run perfect.

Hope there's someone out there with some idea of what this maybe, partner had to run for the bus this morning!!!!!! :lol: :lol:

landroverkeith:
StarterMotor ??

meader:
or check the earth wire from starter to chassis may look fine but take it off and clean it anyway plus wen you try to start also check to see if this wire gets hot

barmiebrumie:
Would say starter or earth wire

or even both !!!

MudPlugger:
I've got this very same problem but mine is due to either a dodgy earth or dodgy battery...my guess is my battery as I had put it on charge for 3 days and it still wouldn't work, although I may or may not have forgotten to turn the charger on!

I then charged it up for a day or so and there was a bit of life in the battery but it still took a set of jump leads and an extra battery to start it!

When I warm it up it'll start first turn of the key but if it's cold I still have to jump it.

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