Hi Guys, my mates freelander is all of a sudden not starting. It turns over but nothing happens, and there are no dashboard lights on. The other day I went with my jumpleads and lo and behold the lights came on and it started.....i let the battery charge for a bit, stopped and tried to start again but no lights..I hadn't touched a thing!! and the lights never came back on. Obviously intermittent (excellent) but is there anything obvious that I should look for? Obviously an electrical fault but where?
Cheers for that, I immediately thought battery as well and checked terminals. I attached cables again, the lights did not come on but the engine turns over fast as if trying to start (ruling out battery). When the lights came on (only once), it started and ran ok. Maybe I shouldn't have turned it off.
Darmain
Well-Known Member
No, what Freelance refers to is the ignition switches are known to go defective, such that the main power feed is not energised but the starter circuit is. The engine cranks but won't start. Mine has suddenly cut out because of this little gem. You might need a new switch!!
howardo
New Member
Have you checked air intake filter for blockages and check the MAF sensor.
