intermitent ign starter

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hi i have been getting problem with ign starter,sometimes i put the key in ignition turn key nothing happens, try 2nd time & it turns over, it doesnt click like i have had on other cars in past which usualy means dodgy starter, just wondered have anybody else had this prob & is itr a common fault with freelander td4 2000 model. is there any way of testing for what the fault could be as i said at the start its interment, but noticed it nappears to be getting worse usualy in mornings now its getting colder & damper weather, any help would be appreciated..

rgrds

john:confused:
 
does this mean i have to get new ign switch & key or is there a part u can buy that atatches to your existing ign barrell, & if so where is best place to buy & do you know how much aprox, & is it an easy job i can fit myself????

rgrds john
 
hi john
you can buy the back of the switch on its own at roughly £25 and it is a easy job to do,
simply remove the ign cowling and its 2 small philips screws
dont rule out the battery though as if its the original will have had its day by now try charging the night before
cheers Gaz
 
thanxs nags, i know its not battery have already had that checked where do i buy part from is it a landrover part only???

rgrds john
 
local BEARMACH stockist should stock it dont buy br*tpart tho if in doubt buy from main dealers
cheers gaz
 
Had a similar problem on my TD4. Still happens occasionally.
Turn key, all ignition lights come on but it will not turn over.
Turns out it is a loose wire on the starter motor. The 12v feed to the solenoid. This is a spade connector on the front of the starter, push this firmly home and she now starts immediately.
Worth a try if all your ignition lights come on when turning the key but not turning over!

Chris.
 
Yep I had this one damp morning, I turned the key and the instrument lights lit but nothing else happenned, no clicks just silence.
I put it down to the damp and sprayed WD40 fecking everywhere. Started fine after that. Could just be a damp connection.
 
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i had this happen while away over the weekend, called the AA and he diagnosed the starter, which he bopped with a small hammer while i turned the key. this worked. i then had to repeat this action a few times from stopped, the fault comes and goes but i'll now check the wires on the starter motor before thinking of replacing it.
 
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