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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: jamesledingham on January 07, 2008, 12:29:12

Title: 2.5TD Starting problems
Post by: jamesledingham on January 07, 2008, 12:29:12

When I turn the key, I just get a click...I think it may be the starter motor sticking but not sure. It's happened before and I can normally roll the whole vehicle forward and back a little and it'll start again. No such luck this time!! Any ideas??

Title: Re: 2.5TD Starting problems
Post by: suggs on January 07, 2008, 12:41:09

sounds like the starter has finaly given up, mines just done the same.

Title: Re: 2.5TD Starting problems
Post by: ian_s on January 07, 2008, 12:42:56

it could be a stuck solenoid
tap it with a hammer and try again

Title: Re: 2.5TD Starting problems
Post by: jamesledingham on January 07, 2008, 13:02:03

Where do I find it?

And roughly what am I looking at to replace a starter motor?

Title: Re: 2.5TD Starting problems
Post by: L90OOK on January 07, 2008, 13:09:11

Solenoid should be on the side of the starter.
Before you take it out give all the connection to starter & solenoid a damn good clean including the chassis earth...could just be a poor connection  :D

Title: Re: 2.5TD Starting problems
Post by: jamesledingham on January 07, 2008, 13:31:26

And fitting? Am I right in thinking the whole turbo unit needs taking out?

Title: Re: 2.5TD Starting problems
Post by: electricbluebadger on January 07, 2008, 14:24:56

Nope its fiddly but can be changed without disturbing the manifolds or exhaust but you will swear a lot :)..... oh and do it when the engine is cold :) youd be surprised... may just need removing and cleaning out and greasing

Cheers Steve

Title: Re: 2.5TD Starting problems
Post by: suggs on January 07, 2008, 14:32:06

new starter £99 from paddocks

Title: Re: 2.5TD Starting problems
Post by: Guardian. on January 07, 2008, 14:35:41

i assume the battery is definately charged, as a low battery will cause it to just click and not turn over.