emeye Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Just got my 1999 1.8 Freelander back after having the rear fuel filter and some water pipes replaced it ran fine for a few days, but last night it wouldn't start. All the dash lights came on and there was a click as I turned the key but nothing else. The car locked and unlocked with out any problems. Lights came on with no prob. I checked the fuses etc and then I disconnected and reconnected the huge multi-connector that goes into the side of the silver box under the bonnet (guessing this is the ECU?) and it then started and I got home OK. Unfortunately this morning I had exactly the same problem, but unplugging/replugging the connector made no difference - I've tried the other key/keyfob but still the same problem. So, could a wire or earth strap have come loose? Could it be the immobiliser? Help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Sargent Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 if it makes one single click when you turn the key, then it's likely to be the starter motor solenoid. You can get a repair / replacement kit from eBay for about a tenner. Takes no more than 2 hours to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeye Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Turned out to be a dodgy connection to the starter motor - my mechanic mate sorted it in a couple of mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Sargent Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Good news! Glad you got it sorted - I should have said to try this first to be fair... but forgot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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