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landrovercrazy

New Member

• Jan 25, 2010

• #1

Hey all, just bought a 1993 rangie vogue SE . One problem, when I try to start is, the started motor just clicks, and doesn't really crank the engine. Does anyone know where it is, and if hitting it with a hammer will help

Thanks in advance,
Red

 

DC_

New Member

• Jan 26, 2010

• #2

If your looking into the engine from the front of the car it's on the left side of the engine. Just tucked in behind your exhaust manifold. There's a solenoid attatched to it and you should see A couple of wires from it along with an earth strap coming from the starter bolt to your chassis.
Make sure all your connections are ok and your battery is in good nick. It might not be getting enough juice to turn it if your battery is fooked!

You could try the landie hammer method if the other checks are ok

 

DC_

New Member

• Jan 26, 2010

• #3

Get yourself a basic manual if you haven't got one. They at least tell you the basics and a few lies along the way lol

 

SpudH

Well-Known Member

• Jan 26, 2010

• #4

DC is bang on with his advice. Bad connections are often the cause of starter problems.

 

rustyrangie

Active Member

• Jan 26, 2010

• #5

agreed, could well be battery or bad connection somewhere, or you've left it in gear

 

goonarmy

Beer tester

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Jan 27, 2010

• #6

the aire keep popping off my starter.follow the drivers side bank manifold and that leads to the starter motor, its a round thing with a smaller round thing sticking out.If yer burning yer hand on the manifold then ya in the right place!!!!