Freelander TD4 starting problem

Hi all, new to this group, but I need help with my 2002 freelander. When I go to my landrover I unlock it get in and turn the ignition on and let the glowplugs go out etc, I then turn the key to start and nothing happens at all, I would then turn the key off and keep trying then eventually it will start. It has done this several times and I need it for work. Does anyone have any knowledge on this problem and if so I would be grateful for and help. Many thanks in advance

Quite a few threads here recently about similar issues. Worth a search but could be one of several things.
Does the starter click? If so then either battery or starter solenoid.

Ok I'll have a look around, yes it does click, many thanks

I had a similar issue where the starter clicked and if I held the key in the start position it clicked repeatedly. It seems to be a fairly common issue where a new battery will fix it even though the old one isn't that bad. I even fitted a new solenoid kit to the starter but it was still the same.
Don't be surprised if you have to replace the battery again in another year or two.

right i see, going to get the battery checked by a mechanic friend, just going to go from that really, how much was a new started solenoid? and was it hard to do? many thanks Alibro

Pretty cheap
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FREELANDE...hash=item3abf3c6c2e:m:mODUMeLDeCD2IaLg6A8kzew
Only an hour or so to do.

thanks for that ill get the battery checked first and go from there, thanks for the help

If the battery isn't new in the last couple of years I'd replace it regardless of what your friend says. My old battery seemed fine and is still working in another car but the voltage seemed to dip just enough to cause a problem with the Freelander.

the battery is only 3 years old, would that be old enough to cause problems do you think?

Hard to be sure. I was able to confirm my issue by using a spare battery and jump leads. The problem only happened first thing in the morning for me so I guess the voltage was dropping overnight.
There was a thread here last year where a guy had two or three cars with the same issue. If I recall correctly he said he was having to replace the battery every year and a half or so.
I guess it's worth replacing the solenoid first as it's the cheapest fix. If that doesn't work then change the battery.

Yes I'll do that, many thanks for your help Alibro, hopefully it's a cheap fix

Where's the best place to get a solenoid from?, any suggestions