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Quick update: removed the Starter at the weekend; solenoid was "free" by the time I got it off, but one of the contacts had a copper "pimple" and the copper disc part was rough and pitted. Couldn't get a service kit from the local factor, so stripped it down and filed contacts and disc smooth...

Thanks kevstar & brian47 - will check out the starter solenoid. Sounds obvious when you say it.. ;-) I had thought there may be some other isolation if the ignition was off, but I guess if the 2 wires are pretty much straight from the battery, if the solenoid is closed, the motor will turn...

First post, so be gentle if I contravene any rules.. ;-) 2004 Disco 2 has flat battery. If that was the only problem, well, I wouldn't be here! The good lady told me the other day that it wouldn't start, so stopped trying before battery went flat. As she was walking away with key in hand, the...

I've "lurked" around these forums for a while, and picked up some good advice in times of need! Decided it's time to join the fray properly! Needless to say, I have a "new issue" with my 2004 Discovery 2, bought new in Suffolk, stayed a while then emigrated to France for 4 years, then emigrated...