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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Landyrover on September 30, 2007, 19:33:55

Title: TD5 Starting Problem
Post by: Landyrover on September 30, 2007, 19:33:55

Hi All,

A great green laning trip today ended earlier than expected when my 2002 ES refused to start :(  All the dash lights came on with the key turned in the ignition, but the engine didn't turn over at all. Managed to get going with a tow and get home OK though...

Once back, we jacked up the front of the car and tapped the starter motor solenoid a few times with a spanner - she then started on the key without hesitation and has done thus so far... (fingers crossed)

Is it possible to obtain a solenoid or am I gonna have to spend more of my hard earned dosh on a complete new starter?? Only just replaced the steering box so would prefer not to have to pay out more ££££'s...

Cheers,

Nick

Title: TD5 Starting Problem
Post by: L90OOK on September 30, 2007, 20:50:03

Try removing the terminals on the starter & chassis earth, give them a thorough clean, reattach firmly.  :wink:

Title: TD5 Starting Problem
Post by: Landyrover on September 30, 2007, 21:12:37

Quote from: "L90OOK"

Try removing the terminals on the starter & chassis earth, give them a thorough clean, reattach firmly.  :wink:

Thanks, will do! :D

Cheers,

Nick

Title: TD5 Starting Problem
Post by: Landyrover on October 09, 2007, 21:47:40

Starter checked, no excessive wear and tear on solenoid, just needed a cleanup :D

Cheers,

Nick