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    Starter motor ?

    Hi Guinea, Sorry its a Freelander 1 2001 1800 petrol engine. I'm going to have a play with the points above and see if I can rectify it as if I don't sort it soon I fear my other half may torch it while I sleep. Right I have made sure that no cables are touching any where they shouldn't and...
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    Starter motor ?

    Hi B34R, That's what I don't get, everything went on as it come off and it doesn't try to engage it just spins up as soon as you apply power. I'm the first to admit when it comes to amateur mechanics I'm more amateur than mechanic. I do wonder that even if the unit was tested it may have a fault...
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    Starter motor ?

    Hello All, I'm after a bit of help with this one. On starting my 2001 Freelander 1 nothing. I checked the battery which was ok and went through a quick check of earths wires etc, all seemed ok. Came to the conclusion that it was the starter motor so gave it a little tap and it sort of put in a...