P38A Car wont start!

Hi all,

(2000 P38, 4.0 THOR)

did my usual run in to town this morning without issue. Then took the dog for a walk, again, no issue.
Just gone out to take the dog for an afternoon walk and nothing. The dash lights up as normal, fans come on but when I turn the key, all I get is a click under the bonnet and the BECM and nothing else.

I've checked with nanocom to make sure it's no immobilised and that comes back clear. Tried key in the ignition, hitting the buttons etc, again nothing.

There's no dimming of lights or anything when trying to crank either.

Any suggestions? I'm in the dangerous position right now of the RR being my only car as I recently sold the rest..

Have checked the relays and fuses - all check out as okay.

Completely at a loss here

Starter motor ??

Surely there'd be signs of fatigue before complete failure?

How would one test it? (that was my next step.. was gonna search for what relay and contacts to short to test)

No they can just fail a click is the most common sign, have you checked the engine earths ?? Try giving the starter a quick tap

Starter motor. Mine left me stranded at a petrol station with not a wiff of impending failure.

Great. That's all I need.

starting a new job, moving house... ****ed starter motor! yay for life.

So, replacement or refurb? Been looking at posts and it's ranging between 30 minutes and 7 hours to replace...?!

I shall head off to ebay.

Why would emmots be selling more than 1 of the same thing.. at different prices?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rov...-starter-motor-to-fit-1994-2002-/391130860081

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RANGE-ROVER-P38-STARTER-MOTOR-TO-FIT-1994-2002-/391344964965

As the house is half packed up, I don't have my main pc with RAVE. Downloading it just now on the laptop but it's taking an age.

So, to speed things up - can someone tell me where the starter on this thing is? The ground is sodden outside so don't wanna be crawling around and can't identify it from the top down.

under the drivers side exhaust manifold

Really poor access then. Excellent!

You can see it better with the o/s wheel and wheel arch cover off.

Well, was gonna attempt to give it a tap.. but can't see how that's possible lol

Have bought a replacement off emmots on ebay. Guess I wont be moving this week then!

Hopefully have it sorted for the weekend.

You have checked the battery haven't you? Fully charged and no loose terminals. I know its obvious but a single click when turning the ignition on in my previous experience has always been flat battery. Not sure if the P38 has it but I would suspect so, some of my previous cars if they detected a fairly low voltage they wouldn't even try and start for fear of totally killing the battery etc...

Nah, battery is fine

Replacement starter arrived today. Have a guy coming to fit tonight or tomorrow. Can't wait to get back on the road!