Oh dear, so the solenoid is actually the relay?? I feel my stupidity has sunk to a whole new level...
t0m1980
Active Member
Just wondering if there is anything like this https://forums.lr4x4.com/topic/89474-landrover-defender-90-300tdi-yellow-relays/ for the Defender 200tdi?
And just for peace of mind, according to that C151 is the starter relay, does it not have anything like that in the 200tdi?
And just for peace of mind, according to that C151 is the starter relay, does it not have anything like that in the 200tdi?
tottot
Well-Known Member
The 200 does have a relay to to activate the starter solonoid. Why ? I do not know, the amps needed to activate the solonoid are very low.
I just bypased mine when it failed and power now runs direct from ignition unit to starter solonoid through a 7 amp fuse.
In the relay row below the fuses it is the middle one in my 1990 90.
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I just bypased mine when it failed and power now runs direct from ignition unit to starter solonoid through a 7 amp fuse.
In the relay row below the fuses it is the middle one in my 1990 90.
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t0m1980
Active Member
Don’t suppose you know the relay part No. do you? If I try to stick to the diagram, I might just be able to achieve this lol, I don’t want to stray as I have nor the intelligence or the skill
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
protects the ignition switch
jamesmartin
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ywb10027
tottot
Well-Known Member
Hi James, When my relay packed up I did not have a spare so bypassed it but I did check how many amps were needed to run the solonoid and it was less than 5 Ignition switch should cope with that I hope as I have been lazy and not replaced the relay yet.
jamesmartin
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shouldnt think theres a rush to refit the relay,its just better practice through a relay
