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Landy Hugger

Member

• Nov 26, 2018

• #1

Hi All
Can someone please tell me how to find my starter relay on a Classic Range Rover LSE. Having trouble starting it after the battery went flat when I was on holiday.
When I turn the key in the ignition the lights come on on the dash but no click sound from the starter but if you put the lights on you see them dim when you turn the key so next move it the relay, then the coil and then the starter I hope.

Thanks

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Nov 27, 2018

• #2

Landy Hugger said:

Hi All
Can someone please tell me how to find my starter relay on a Classic Range Rover LSE. Having trouble starting it after the battery went flat when I was on holiday.
When I turn the key in the ignition the lights come on on the dash but no click sound from the starter but if you put the lights on you see them dim when you turn the key so next move it the relay, then the coil and then the starter I hope.

Thanks

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If the lights dim when you turn the key, my thoughts are that it will be the solenoid on the starter motor at fault.

 

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Ratae

Well-Known Member

• Nov 27, 2018

• #3

Begin by fully recharging your battery with a battery charger then try again.
If the same connect a jump lead from battery earth terminal to a good clean point on the block & try again. This rules out earthing strap issues.
Then as above. Sometimes they can stick so a tap with a mallet worth trying.

 

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Landy Hugger

Member

• Nov 27, 2018

• #4

Thanks, goes by the tests I have tried from what you both have said it looks like the solenoid on the starter. Will give that a test this weekend and see how it goes.
Thanks for the help.

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Nov 28, 2018

• #5

Landy Hugger said:

Thanks, goes by the tests I have tried from what you both have said it looks like the solenoid on the starter. Will give that a test this weekend and see how it goes.
Thanks for the help.

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They are sometimes difficult to test as they will read zero ohms across the contacts on a DVM but because the contacts are burnt, they will not pass enough current to turn the motor.

 

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Landy Hugger

Member

• Nov 28, 2018

• #6

Not even getting a clicking sound, so for around £70 for a new starter it’s worth a go. New starter and coil will help anyway

 

Western Slope Rover

Well-Known Member

• Nov 28, 2018

• #7

The coil should not cause the problem you're encountering. Save your money.