dan9090 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Help needed again i'm afraid..... Never had any problems starting whatsoever Last week had snorkel and breathers fitted (great!!! ) but maybe the guy shorted something cuz... Then, she started "clicking" when you turned the ignition, just one click each time (like a relay click) and no sound of the engine trying to turn. She'd always start on like the 9th/10th go. Then went offroading and the above problem stopped!! But, later in day she had flat battery. Jumped her a few times and gave her good runs but still had a flat (either not trying to charge or not taking a charge). Went to jump her today to get down to battery place and..... first few attempts she was turning over but not enough juice to start her then..... after 5 minutes of trying she stops turning over and now each time you turn ignition all I get is a nasty mechanical grinding noice and vibration through the gearstick, no electrical sounds whatsoever. Aghhhhh!! Missus isn't gonna be happy if this costs much. Any ideas? Im a novice so go easy on the technical mechanical terms please!!! cheers, dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Just sounds like the starter is dead. the "clicking" could either be the solenoid full of poo, or the main starter full of poo and stopping the brishes from connecting well with the commutator. you could try stripping it right down and giving it a good clean up. some makes you can buy separate solenoid units (about £20), or even get them apart and clean them up, but most are "crimped" closed and a right pain to get apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bean Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 The clicking i thought was the solenoid trying to engage but the battery is to flat to turn the starter motor and turn the engine. Disconnect the starter motor and try and test run it on a bench (held in a vice or similar) to see what the problem is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 what's the voltage across the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan9090 Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Thanks for advice guys. Had a mate look at it and he said the starter is spinning but teeth not meshing, either cuz they are warn down/snapped or cuz its stuck in out position due to being covered in muck. Anyway, i need to get the starter motor off to see. I'm running a 2.5 TD and apparently I need to take top of exhaust off to get to it. Had a look in tech forum for some advice as to where to start - this will be my first attempt at dissambelling anything under the bonnet. any tips/links to help me get started on the dissambley would be great..... or do i just go any buy a Haynes manual? cheers dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bean Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 You can download the workshop manual for free, (look in tech section) will explain it all for you. Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 tips/links to help me get started on the dissambley would be great..... or do i just go any buy a Haynes manual? I reckon it's worth buying a Haynes - they're pretty good for most things Land Rover. Not sure on a TD, but in general: Remove gubbins to get access to the starter. This could be airbox, washer tank, exhaust downpipe etc. It's worth making yourself extra space to work in. Disconnect battery earth. Disconnect live wires to starter Disconnect solenoid live. Unbolt buts/stud holding starter in position. Access can be a PITA to these nuts. A combination of long extension bars or spanners with another spanner on the end for leverage works well. Manoeuver starter out. Watch you don't bash things like brake lines with the starter, as there's some weight in it when it's hanging from your fingertips. Fix starter. Refit. Beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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