Land Rover Freelander 2 starter problems

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Tomoland

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• Mar 30, 2019

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Hi I have a 64 plate Landrover Freelander 2 with 64000 miles on it.
Just yesterday and now today it has started to not start properly on first turnover , we take key out and put it back in and takes about 3 attempts for it to start, it just makes a clicking noise but all lights come on even entertainment system. Any ideas on what it can be please? We have used a different key but still the same.
Thanks

 

Trench Rat

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• Mar 30, 2019

• #2

Checked the battery? Could be a little weak.

 

Arctic2

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• Mar 30, 2019

• #3

AS above how old is your battery, also check the battery leads for tightness, is it a diesel or petrol car you have ?

 

freelance

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• Mar 30, 2019

• #4

Time for new batt, especially if it is a stop/start

 

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Tomoland

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• Apr 2, 2019

• #5

Thanks, new battery put on but still the same, it makes the click noise a couple of times but then starts ok?
Possibly starter motor maybe?
Thanks

 

Arctic2

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• Apr 2, 2019

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Tomoland said:

Thanks, new battery put on but still the same, it makes the click noise a couple of times but then starts ok?
Possibly starter motor maybe?
Thanks

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Petrol ort Diesel ? yes it could be the solenoids on the starter motor, if it has the same starter as the FL2 2007 -2010 them parts are only £14 and about 45 minutes work to remove the starter and replace contacts and plunger, then refit not an hard job for a good DIY but would cost a lot more at a garage I would presume.