Anglo-Frenchman Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 having a problem staring. Turn the key and it just clicks once. Flick the key once or twice and it starts normally. New battery and recent alternator replacement. Seem to have lots of battery power. Amy ideas please? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Common problem on the TD5 is the contacts on the starter motor solenoid get worn and don't contact properly, there is a starter motor solenoid re-build kit which is quite easy to do. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Starter-Solenoid-Contact-Kit-Landrover-Discovery-TD5-OE-Quality-Pattern-Part-/291674227559?hash=item43e9238367:g:ko4AAMXQS6pRtzuX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Frenchman Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thanks. Sounds like that might be the problem. How big a job is it to get the starter out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Not huge if I remember rightly, its fiddly but do able with some patience, I've only done it on a defender so its probably a little different. - If I remember rightly there is a bolt just below where the loom comes past the fuel regulator and its a bit of a pita to get in to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 As Maverik says, removal is fiddly, but not too bad. Don't forget to disconnect the battery first. 2 x 13mm head bolts that are easy to get to, but the top is (if I remember correctly), 15mm nut on a stud. 3/8" socket and 6" bar to get at it. There's part of the wiring loom between the starter body and engine block which you will have to get out in order to get the socket on. Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Frenchman Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks a lot guys. I'll get stuck into it as soon as the repair kit arrives from the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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