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checked the wiring today, all leads have the right power when they should. I assume the starter itself should not turn as long as the pinion was not pushed from the solenoid. But apparently the solenoid does not move the pinion and the starter does turn anyway without being connected to the engine. I'm a little confused as the lead that powers the solenoid gets 12V when I use the ignition switch. I changed the solenoid with the one from the faulty starter, same result. The starter motor is the correct one definitely.

Hi all, just changed the faulty starter motor on a 1.8 k-series engine. But what did I do wrong? The new starter is working, but apparently not connected to the engine. It seems the cogwheel of the starter does not reach the counterpart in the engine. You can hear and feel the starter turning. I think when starting the starter's cogwheel should move into the green area to reach the engine's cogwheel (see pic), am I right? Well, apparently it doesn't ... Did I do something wrong or could the new starter be faulty also? Thank you for sharing your ideas! Rob

Guys, ... that drives me nuts! After a little hit with a hammer the starter motor works again, so apparently it needs just a little overhaul. But guess what - of course the engine did not start, it doesn't fire now ... Will have to check the crank sensor again, also several ignition parts probably. It's so sad ... Rob

Hi all, just joined this forum and feel so free to start with a request immediately It's about my 2000 Freelander 1.8 - had some starting problems but after changing the crankshaft sensor it run well again, at least for a few days. Since yesterday it does not start anymore, the starter motor is not running. The battery is charged fully, also you can hear the fuel injection working. But when turning the key nothing else happens. There's absolutely no sound from the starter motor, not even a 'click'. Tried to give it a push-start today but it didn't start. So far I'm not sure if it didn't fire or if it was just 'wet' from the start attempts - as I said the fuel injection is working. I fear it's a problem with the immobiliser - would the ignition and injection work if it is activated? Is there a way to check it myself or has it to be done by a LandRover dealer? Of course there could be several reasons for a non working starter (the starter motor itself, the wiring, the ECU, the immobiliser ...) but maybe it's a common and known issue with the freelander and someone has a hint what to look first?? And another quite strange problem - the window in the back door opens itself. Not when the car is running but when it is switched off completely after a few hours it goes down. It even shoudn't be electrified in that stage. Any ideas?? Thanks for your help and hints, Rob 2000 Freelander 1.8 - 1997 Rover 216 Convertible - 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow