Update after few days. Solenoid clicks in, now starter does not spin. Took it off, opened to find brushes worn out. Took it to local car electrician, he was replacing brushes and brush holder and greas all up for €30... now we're fine with that starter

I've managed to read all the sensors on my 1.8K (MEMS1.9) using OBD2 VAG USB Cable with FT232 chip, one like this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001038972882.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4di1bzJz and Rover MEMS Diag app on Android phone...

Just a quick note for anyone looking into starter solenoid problem. Mine solenoid died. No clicks no nothing on key in. Knock it few times with a hammer and it will crank happly. Few starts OK and repeat beating to start. It became to frequent so I decided to fix it. Removed the starter (it...

Hi all, I'm third owner of Freelander 1.8 petrol 1999 here in Malta. As exepcted on 20yr old Hyppo, lots od problems found on it, but lots of them resolved reading this forum. Last one was starter solenoid failure that might be interesting to other Freelander owners... Cheers!