magna42 Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Hey guys my 1999 td5 110 is not cranking due to a strong draw on the battery approx 13v before turning key to glow plugs etc then drops to 12v when key is turned. The fuel pump doesn't seem to stop making its noise just sounds like its maxing out and just keeps on going is a new pump with a new relay, i tried different relay but no luck. Tried a new charged battery and no crank still, a couple of times at the start it did turn over but not long enough to fire just a quick burst. Any help is appreciated started fine on bump start, unsure where to look next. Cheers 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Contacts on the starter motor solenoid. You can buy a rebuild kit with a bigger contact area. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-DEFENDER-DISCOVERY-2-TD5-NEW-STARTER-MOTOR-REPAIR-KIT-FOR-NAD101240-/124986296225?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Best to check all connections to the battery: the big 12V cable, the earth to chassis and engine etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Does it have an alarm/immobiliser? That may have a fault & not allowing engine to crank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 As per Maverick’s reply, I’d start with the starter solenoid- it’s a common fault on TD5 starters, and an easy fix. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 The one volt drop could just be the glow plugs, they do draw a fair chunk of current. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magna42 Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Maverik said: Contacts on the starter motor solenoid. You can buy a rebuild kit with a bigger contact area. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-DEFENDER-DISCOVERY-2-TD5-NEW-STARTER-MOTOR-REPAIR-KIT-FOR-NAD101240-/124986296225?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Will try and clean the contacts otherwise I will order a kit such as you sent, cheers Maverick 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magna42 Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Escape said: Best to check all connections to the battery: the big 12V cable, the earth to chassis and engine etc. Hey Escape i will follow the cables back and check conditions and connection points just to make sure they are all in good order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magna42 Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Bowie69 said: The one volt drop could just be the glow plugs, they do draw a fair chunk of current. Yeah I thought the same but I thought the volts should go back up after the glow light goes out which it doesn't at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magna42 Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 Also will add, after a quick 5 minute drive to the shop it wouldn't start to come back home had to bump start it to get it back, then the next day it started fine. Then after a 1.5hr drive had no luck starting the next time and thats where im at now. Cheers guys appreciate the help already hope you all had a nice Christmas! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, magna42 said: Also will add, after a quick 5 minute drive to the shop it wouldn't start to come back home had to bump start it to get it back, then the next day it started fine. Then after a 1.5hr drive had no luck starting the next time and thats where im at now. Cheers guys appreciate the help already hope you all had a nice Christmas! Cheers Classic symptoms of a starter solenoid on the way out. If you can’t source the kits in AUS, and they take a long time to import, you’ll have to buy a whole starter, and end up repairing your original one as a spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 2 hours ago, magna42 said: Yeah I thought the same but I thought the volts should go back up after the glow light goes out which it doesn't at this stage. Not quite true, modern diesels can keep powering glow plugs even after start, and before start, the light is just a comfort blanket/making sure minimal status for starting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magna42 Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 11 hours ago, SteveG said: Classic symptoms of a starter solenoid on the way out. If you can’t source the kits in AUS, and they take a long time to import, you’ll have to buy a whole starter, and end up repairing your original one as a spare. I've been on the hunt for a kit but not much luck for a quick delivery. I am meant to be driving 4.5 hours back to work in two days so I will see what my options will be for it and go from there. Very good idea though i will be doing that just to be safe for the future. Cheers for your help, greatly appreciated 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magna42 Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 9 hours ago, Bowie69 said: Not quite true, modern diesels can keep powering glow plugs even after start, and before start, the light is just a comfort blanket/making sure minimal status for starting. Ah righto well there you go rookie mistake then I just assumed after lights off they are off. It makes sense though as I'm sure they may require the glow for a bit longer in some situations, maybe not here though in the 40°c+ weather it has been lately 🤣 Cheers Bowie 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magna42 Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 Can anyone think as to a reason to why the fuel pump won't stop priming? Sounds like its not doing it any good. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magna42 Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 Starter motor was the go starting better then ever, cheers 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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