Pauldisco1v8i Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 hi all, got a few probs with my 1997 v8i, first I had the car cut out and wouldnt start it would only turn over slowly checked out the forum and it sounded like the spider. had the dash out only to find that there was a by pass allready fitted. got a new battery cos I thought that may be the problem but no joy,then checked out the starter and reley they seem okay. now I cant even get the engine to turn the starter is engaging but the engine wont turn even though it will turn by hand . Any help would be apreciated as this is my first land rover and Im struggling to figure it out cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncmc Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Is it a manual or auto gearbox? The starter motor is running is it? Is your oil level normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Check that your battery is fully charged - preferably by putting it on a battery charger - so it rules that out as a problem. Check that all earth straps are in good condition - try connecting a good quality jump lead directly from battery earth terminal to a clean point on the block & see if that makes any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I had a similar (not identical) issue recently, turned out to be a dead starter - it would click & engage & try to turn but didn't have the guts to manage it. Also worth checking the starter power connection & any earth straps on the engine & box, if they're bad it will struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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