Freelander Starting Problem

I have a 1999 Freelander XDI 2.0l
Sometimes when I turn the ignition key (after wating for the amber coil light to go out) nothing happens, after up couple of trys it turns over.

The Battery is quite new so its not that.

Any ideas anyone?

Woody

starter motor common fault clean connectors if its still the same renew or get old one recondistioned hope this helps

Thanks

Would it be a good idea to get a repair kit like this one..

LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2.0 TD & TD4 STARTER MOTOR KIT on eBay (end time 25-May-10 11:41:52 BST)

reeflodge said:

Thanks

Would it be a good idea to get a repair kit like this one..

LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2.0 TD & TD4 STARTER MOTOR KIT on eBay (end time 25-May-10 11:41:52 BST)

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Several people in the past have successfully repaired theirs with kits like these, you've got little to lose & all to gain by having a go with it.

sounds switch based to me

lr110 said:

sounds switch based to me

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Agree - was scrolling down to say it sounds like it's starter solenoid.

Is there a click the key is turned to the start position (you can usually hear the solenoid) before the nothing? Click would be indicative that solenoid is working - so personally I'd try percussive engineering on the starter before paying money (suspecting sticky brushes).

OK I have solved the problem
It turned out to be a switch behind the Ignition the one the the ignition loom goes into.
Its very simple thing to change just x2 screws.

Apparantly this is a very common problem on early freelanders which is why last year you could but one from Landrover for around £15 but now they are £55-£60!!!!

Thanks Land Rover

yer me i guessed correct!

lr110 said:

yer me i guessed correct!

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Yes lr10 you were