Sounds like starter motor solenoid to me.

Try getting some mates to bump start it or even get a car to jump start it,
if the car is running and it still won't start then it can't be battery.
failing that buy a multimetre for 10 -15 quid and check it.
I reckon it's the starter/solenoid me self.

James
 
I'm in West Lothain, Livingston, and yeah I will try to get some mates around to help me bump start it, cant jump start it, due to the location of the battery, would need very long leads for that, I think its the starter myself, although no idea how to fix that or even check it
 
kmanderson62 said:
I'm in West Lothain, Livingston, and yeah I will try to get some mates around to help me bump start it, cant jump start it, due to the location of the battery, would need very long leads for that, I think its the starter myself, although no idea how to fix that or even check it
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On your back - un bolt the wires. then un bolt the starter motor bolts.
put new one in in reverse. half hour tops.
 
If you're not that mechanicly minded or don't have the tools. Get it done at an indie garage .can be an awkward job.easier if its been off later but a shot if never been off.easier to take off exhaust manifold.
 
currymunster said:
Sounds like starter motor solenoid to me.

Try getting some mates to bump start it or even get a car to jump start it,
if the car is running and it still won't start then it can't be battery.
failing that buy a multimetre for 10 -15 quid and check it.
I reckon it's the starter/solenoid me self.

James
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I beg to differ. Most jump leads bought in the shops are cheap tat and the knowledge/ability of people to be able to jump start a vehicle seems to be a dying trade (especially when it comes to diesel or larger petrol engines).
 
Only problem is getting it to a garage, and no idea how much they would charge me, where are the earth wires located? I'll try them first
 
kmanderson62 said:
I'm in West Lothain, Livingston, and yeah I will try to get some mates around to help me bump start it, cant jump start it, due to the location of the battery, would need very long leads for that, I think its the starter myself, although no idea how to fix that or even check it
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Do you have breakdown cover?
 
kmanderson62 said:
Sadly not, only got the landrover about 2 weeks ago
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You could remove the battery from the vehicle and then charge it off a set of jump leads, thus negating the need for long leads.

You could even join a breakdown club online over the weekend and then bugger me if you don't need to ring them with a flat battery in a couple of days. It'll probably only cost you about £30 for a years cover that includes a 10 mile tow if required.
 
Not sure if I can or not, has no insurance, as my learner insurance expired, would have to take that out again and see, I really don't think it's the battery though, as the one i bought today is marked "Fully charged and ready to go" So I'm sure its a starter, or earth wire problem
 
kmanderson62 said:
Not sure if I can or not, has no insurance, as my learner insurance expired, would have to take that out again and see, I really don't think it's the battery though, as the one i bought today is marked "Fully charged and ready to go" So I'm sure its a starter, or earth wire problem
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If I had a pound for every person that I have to have this same argument with on a daily basis at the side of the road I would have have a nice little nest egg waiting for me in my savings account.

just remember that batteries can be faulty from new
batteries do not contain 5 years worth of magic electrical smoke
The alternator on your vehicle is required to work to charge your battery up
Without a multi-meter you are ****ing into the wind in an attempt at finding the true fault unless of course it's the nut behind the wheel.
 
I know, but I was just wondering if it could be something else, like others have pointed out, with the starter and such haha, I will get a multi meter tomorrow and check the new battery, and see if its a problem there, I don't think the earth could have went bad over night?
 
Whats the Aah of the battery ?

I recommend 90 aAh or higher, anything less and its life is greatly reduced/not worthy
 
kmanderson62 said:
I know, but I was just wondering if it could be something else, like others have pointed out, with the starter and such haha, I will get a multi meter tomorrow and check the new battery, and see if its a problem there, I don't think the earth could have went bad over night?
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What battery did you fit?

You will need to check it before applying a load and then when a load is applied .

If a 12v battery shows you 12v it's flat. It should show you upwards of 12.4 volts.

Unlike a mobile phone being able to be used until your battery has bugger all power left in it you can't start your car on just 10% of battery power. Your car will not start if it has less than 75% capacity in the battery (unless you have a larger capacity battery than needed fitted)
 
Old battery showed 11.9v and was 450 Amps, and AH of 60
New battery was bought off the shelf at halfords today, and is 12v, Startup Power: 500 Amps, AH Value: 56, Reserve Capacity: 105, Bench Charge: 6.0 Amps


Edit : New battery is Startup Power: 550 Amps
AH Value 68
Reserve Capacity: 125
Bench Charge: 6.8 Amps
 
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I reckon the battery you got isnt up to the job,

Also your alternator might be on its last legs and may not be charging the battery adequately,

Check the earths, starter, alternator

Anyone of those can cause such issues
 
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