De Lijster Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Hello, My defender 2.5 petrol won't turn over, the igntion doesn't give any response. Battery is good, won't even jump start with another vehicle. Dit I short circuit it? Or fuses maybe? Please let me know what you all think? Kind regards, Lucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 First, welcome to the forum Is the starter motor solenoid clicking, you could try giving the starter a knock when trying as the solenoid may be stuck, also you can short across the terminals with a screwdriver to see if it engages that way, check wire to solenoid from ignition it should be giving power with key in start position, if not you may have a broken wire, dodgy connection or blown fuse. You could also remove starter motor and bench test, plenty of you tube videos to show how regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Is there power to anything with the ignition on? The system is very simple: Battery -> Ignition switch -> Starter solenoid So that's 3 places you can check for a good solid 12v, and also check your earth connections / earth straps. The starter solenoid is on a white wire with a red stripe. If the car has power but the starter does nothing it could be the switch or the solenoid, if the starter clicks but doesn't turn it could be the solenoid or the starter motor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Is the engine to chassis earth cable intact & in good order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Lijster Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Stellaghost said: First, welcome to the forum Is the starter motor solenoid clicking, you could try giving the starter a knock when trying as the solenoid may be stuck, also you can short across the terminals with a screwdriver to see if it engages that way, check wire to solenoid from ignition it should be giving power with key in start position, if not you may have a broken wire, dodgy connection or blown fuse. You could also remove starter motor and bench test, plenty of you tube videos to show how regards Stephen Was clicking this morning before I went to work but now absolute no life. Yesterday was still working fine, which fuse could this be? I had defenders 300tdi and td5 from 1999 but these fuses are older types and can't make anything of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Lijster Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 5 hours ago, western said: Is the engine to chassis earth cable intact & in good order. Will check this tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 If it was clicking then it could be the starter. Make sure it's out of gear and spark a known live to the terminal on the starter with the white/red wire. If it turns over then it could be the switch on the back of the steering lock assembly. If not, then the starter motor is the likely culprit. Also, welcome to the forum. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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