Freelander 1 problem starting

My freelander 1 td4 starts no bother most of the time but every now and again turn the key to start it everything lights up but nothing happens

There's been a few of these lately. You need check the ignition switch, the relay 4 in the engine bay fuse box and the small wire on the starter. These are the common 3. If you still have now joy, let us know.

Ok thanks very much i'll start with them 3 things just one thing how do I check the ignition switch

Nodge68 said:

There's been a few of these lately. You need check the ignition switch, the relay 4 in the engine bay fuse box and the small wire on the starter. These are the common 3. If you still have now joy, let us know.

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Thankyou very much for your reply i'll start with checking them just one thing would be able to tell me how to check the ignition switch please

would be able to tell me how to check the ignition switch please

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you might find the answer via the 'search' button .. top right of page ..

here's one search result ..
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/search/387012/?q=ignition+switch+check&o=relevance&c[node]=9

here's a possible answer from that list ..
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/starts-sometimes.246509/#post-2903263

good luck

Can anyone tell me if I buy a new ignition barrel with immobiliser ring and ignition switch with keys would it need programed to my vehicle

It's the electrical switch on the bottom is the usual culprit

I've put a new ignition switch on and changed the number 4 relay checked and cleaned the small wire to the starter and it's still doing the same just wondering if it could be the starter motor sticking

shep72 said:

I've put a new ignition switch on and changed the number 4 relay checked and cleaned the small wire to the starter and it's still doing the same just wondering if it could be the starter motor sticking

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Could be the starter solenoid. Look up repairkitsuk Td4 on eBay - they sell a rebuild kit for £10 or so that is dead easy to fit.

guineafowl21 said:

Could be the starter solenoid. Look up repairkitsuk Td4 on eBay - they sell a rebuild kit for £10 or so that is dead easy to fit.

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Cheers I'll have a look

Done some more investigation and the problem is back to the small wire on the starter or the starter it self when you hold the small wire on the terminal you get a small blue spark and the car starts no bother at all