intermitant starting problem

hi everyone,

i'm new to freelanders,
just bought the wife a 1999 t reg freelander.

just developed spoblem with key fob/ starter?

if you turn off imob, some times start some times just lights nothing else?

could this be key fob/imobeliser?

or started solinod?

any one had similar?

all suggerstions welcome

cheers mark

either ignition switch around £13 from stealers or the starter solonoid which is inside the starter

hi markw, i`ve just had the same problem, go to my thread same title as yours, renrut. its a cheap and easy repair £13.20

hi renut,
do you have a part number, or where you had it from?
what they like to fit?
hows yours? did you change the starter first?

any think you can tell me would be great

cheers mark

Before ya start spending have a check that all leads etc to starter and battery are clean and tight....

Hi markw, as others have said make sure the connections on the starter and its solonoid are clean and tight, same with the battery connections. the problem i had was the IGNITION SWITCH ASSY, part number: YXB 100350 at the cost of: £13-20p from main agents, if you give your reg: number and chassis number they will confirm correct part needed. to fit remove the plastic cowl on the steering column. and the switch assembly is secured to the steering lock with two small phillips screws, unscrew these and unclip the small wiring block, refit in reverse, total time to do the whole job should take you approx 3/4 of hour.

thanks renut,
i have already checked the obvious,
have ordered the part so will let you know haw i get on.
are the really as easy as it sounds?

did find that if you wiggle the key starts nearly ever time?
does this sound like yours?

cheers mark

hi all,

sorted.......... placed the ignition switch ass....... less than £15 inc postage..
starts every time

thanks for your help

cheers mark