Ok, so here is a catch up! I took the starter motor off (that short sentence was 3 days struggling to get the top bolt off~found some handy advice on another post which worked), replaced the the copper contacts and plunger for new, tested on a bench and replaced, which worked! For a little...

Your wisdom surpasses knowledge itself. Turns out it was the wiper relay :oops: I replaced it and the wiper work oddly enough. o_O So...the location of the starter relay is now up for debate hahahaha. I have got both sets of keys in case something silly with immobiliser. Gonna check the...

The first little blue resistor has blown causing it to short out inside.

AHAA! Got him. So definitely the relay, no to find a suitable replacement. Thank you SO SO much guys, you have been absolute legends.

Hopefully this pic will clear it up

So 12vdc on the back 3 but nothing on the front. I have checked whilst turning the key. Do faulty relay it is~right?

Yeah, I've got a tester here fortunately. So will check now....

I've found the earth strap, which is in decent condition apart from the 13mm nut holding it on to the body (looks like someone has been here before and rounded the nut) I've cleaned her as best I could in place which obviously isn't ideal. I will turn my attention to the relay as now I've got...

No, I didn't, just a visual, but i will now! Thank you

As the pics show, the lights come up, then left with the usual contenders when I comes to ignition, bit no engine noises. I am trying to get the starter relay out for inspection (behind battery) but she's reluctant to come free. Can I link it in situ to get it started??

No, not at all.

Ok so an update. Brand New battery. Still nothing when it comes to turn over. There is a earth strap on the negative side of the battery, would another be needed? I've found the one as previously stated drivers side wheel arch, all looks good. What next?

Ah, right, that's definitely what I've been doing, 30 minute tops, only short runs no real rpms. I shall make use of the motorway more! Good point well made, thanks Datatek

Unfortunately it's parked up where she died, which is a 5 hour walk from me ‍♂️ I managed to get a lift back home with a colleague but I'm on my own getting back to her. I've ordered a battery and it should be Tuesday delivery, so I'll put my hiking boots on then. I will definitely try and...

I can confirm I'm getting everything else, all normal lights on dash, radio, everything but starter motor turning over. I will grab a new battery but re purpose the old one. Jk

Ah ok, well that is a simple fix then, Thank you I will order straight away!

Hello everyone! I'm James, this is my first time posting~long time listener. I have just had the same experience with my 56 plate RR 4.2 l322, I am very eager to get back and go through these check lists. I drove 30 minutes to a job, did the job an hour and half later, unlocked, popped key in...