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burdy

New Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #1

Hi,
New to this site but i am looking for some advice
My Defender TD5 (53 reg) wont start,when I turned key,it just gave a clicking sound ,then nothing
My lights ,radio ect. are all working,dont want to buy a new starter motor without some advice.
Also happy xmas to all members,and a prosperous new year.
Thanks in advance for any advice
Cheers

 

Bump

Well-Known Member

Events Planner

• Dec 23, 2014

• #2

Hae you tried hitting the starter motor with lump hammer? This often resolves any issues with sticking contacts, etc. in the solenoid and starter, don't hit it to the extent you're going to break things, but, a good hit with a hammer normally resolves a lot of starter motor issues.

Failing that, double check your battery, a flat battery wold prevent the starter from working.

And... hello... happy Christmas to you too

 

kwak lad

Active Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #3

Welcome to the forum
Make sure all leads/ wires have good sound connections inc earths

 

davcud

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #4

Hello and Welcome

 

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notenoughtime

Active Member

• Dec 23, 2014

• #5

Hi and welcome
I would check battery due to cold weather! Then earths then starter

 

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burdy

New Member

• Dec 24, 2014

• #6

Bump said:

Hae you tried hitting the starter motor with lump hammer? This often resolves any issues with sticking contacts, etc. in the solenoid and starter, don't hit it to the extent you're going to break things, but, a good hit with a hammer normally resolves a lot of starter motor issues.

Failing that, double check your battery, a flat battery wold prevent the starter from working.

And... hello... happy Christmas to you too

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burdy

New Member

• Dec 24, 2014

• #7

Hi Bump & to all others who have responded,will try some of these remedies on my return home ,unfortunately i will be away from home(at work) for the next fortnight
Merry Chrristmas to all members
Cheers

 

v8geoff

Well-Known Member

• Dec 24, 2014

• #8

Hi welcome hope you get it started and have a great Christmas