big ives Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi my 2004 auto Disco 2 has this intermittent starting fault, what happens is turn the key to position 1 and and as normal all the lights come on the dash, turn the key to the next poition and nothing happens? the problem points to the ignition barrel? i have read that the starter also gives problems, but is the solenoid on the starter anything to do with the problem with the ignition barrel? i know its all wire through each other, but is the problem the ignition????? i have a brand new battery so i know its not that. many thanks Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 The starter solenoid contacts burn out in which case you will get a clunk when you try and crank it over, but the starter won't turn the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfhound Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 My TD5 has started doing the same, but i got my son to turn the key whilst i listened for the relay in the engine bay fuse box, it's clicking but the solenoid isn;t. seems to point to a bad connection or faulty wiring at the solenoid as when i wiggle the connections on the solenoid, the motor then swings over. funny thing, once i did this my ABS lights came on (which it has done on occasions in the past) seems to point to faulty wiring/harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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