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iann41:
The disco won't start. its a 300 tdi, P reg. Power is getting to the starter motor but there's just a whirring noise. I don't think it's engaging. The electrics seem to be playing up a little (Alarm system). Can it be connected? I've also noticed a Heat/Burning smell latly. Smells something like over cooked brakes or clutch (mines an auto). Any info on a remedy. Thx Ian

trecfive:
Engine to chassis earth cable not making a good connection.It will be earthing through the auto box gear selector cable,has the gear shifter got stiffer?

iann41:
not that i've noticed. Thx for the reply i'll have a look at the earth.

ChrisW70:
It can ground through the handbrake cable as well, could explain the burning smell?

David Gray:
Try running a wire from battery Pos to starter sol. This will by-pass alarm system if engine turns over then it could be alarm system(SPIDER) unit just had to change the one on mine with similar problem.

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