Hi,
Update: 08/01/09 @ 06:48
The car wouldn't start - same again. After Land Rover Dealership taking over 100 GBP of my money, the bloody thing wouldn't start again.
Battery fully charged.
Can hear the starter motor still clicking.
After about 15/20 attempts in succession, it started.
The Land Rover Garage quoted me 600 GBP for new starter motor & fitting.
Is the Solenoid(sp?)/Starter motor affected in cold weather?
Thanks,
Mat
True words Ming but if the switch don't close the current don't flow. Thats the problem we are having.
at last an Earthling wiff a bit er sence. . . . . . .But as Ming says, if yer battery is good, a jump won't make any difference & then you know for sure it's, starter motor, wiring or ignition switch.
Definately the best move. Cheers for the tip Chaser.
Update on this. Had a look on E-bay and found the kit, which is exactly what is required, was £10. Bought one straight away. Definately the best move. Cheers for the tip Chaser.
Final update.
Thanks so much for all your help + advice.
I thought I would write a reply on here, as everyone has been so great, and perhaps someone might find this useful in the future?
The garage guy didn't replace the starter motor, instead he took it out, and cleaned the contacts (at least I think that's what he said).
He replaced an oval ring (gold coloured) if that means anything to anyone?
I didn't understand Polish, but that's what he showed me.
Seems to be fine now, although the weather has improved to -4 (rather than the -20 it was) ... so it's difficult to compare.
Whole thing £240.00 approx. Bugger.
Anyways, thanks again.
Over and out.