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Need to be more specific on the model type
D2 was 98 to 2005
D3 was 2004 to 2009
D2 2.5 diesel
D3 2.7 diesel
Assuming its a td5? then starter solenoid contacts was a common fail point, parts on ebay cheape enough.
When testing starter are you powering the motor directly, or using the solenoid trigger wire to fire the motor? both are different things electrically.
D2 was 98 to 2005
D3 was 2004 to 2009
D2 2.5 diesel
D3 2.7 diesel
Assuming its a td5? then starter solenoid contacts was a common fail point, parts on ebay cheape enough.
When testing starter are you powering the motor directly, or using the solenoid trigger wire to fire the motor? both are different things electrically.
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He did say D3 2005 2.3 diesel.
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So 2.3 has become 2.7! Wish my engines would grow like that!He did say D3 2005 2.3 diesel.
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Keep calling it a bus, or dare to call it a truck and watch us all melt away, bike boy!!
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An if itz a D3 watch out like fu ck for rust in the sills etc!
lets not dwell on the fact i am new to them an only wanted a bit helpKeep calling it a bus, or dare to call it a truck and watch us all melt away, bike boy!!
thanks man it seems ok but have heard this from a few folk after buyin it lol
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Which is what we are giving you! Don't be too sensitive on here! There will be a bit of banter but don't go near "Anything goes" cos it's a lot tougher there!
First question have you checked all earths tween batt and starter. especially to the engine?
Q2 Have you tried a jump lead direct from the batt neg to the starter?
Get back and we'll help never fear we are OK really, just it's dinner time and the bear and wine is flowing!
Edit, fu ck meant "beer"!
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Terrible pair of articles in this months and last months LRM!
not a prob lol just thought newbe was gettin roasted haha yeha tried direct lead from battery to starter and it spins fine i then connected a jump lead to earth on frame and the other to poss that goes to starter motor with a small wire going to trigger wire an tried it with the key the starter kicks out but dosnt spin ?
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sorry when starter was fitted i put direct earth from battery an still just clicked
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Now I only have Disco 1s and 2 but have had exactly the same prob. Can't guarantee this is it, but I would suggest you take the starter solenoid apart and check the condition of the contacts that make the circuit for the drive part of the motor once the solenoid closes. If they are dirty/pitted/worn/corroded then that could be the reason for your problem. Get back to us and don't worry there are D3 experts on here too. You are on the best Landy site in the world with massive knowledge and experience. don't worry, we'll get you fixed!
And if it isn't that then we need to look at where the pinion enters into contact with the ring gear on the flywheel.
And if it isn't that then we need to look at where the pinion enters into contact with the ring gear on the flywheel.
thanks manthis eases my mind greatly . i still have the starter out of the motor so will get into it the morn an get a look
got the starter on living room table now lmao wifes no happy but hey ho
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Only other obvious thing to try is that the positive lead to the starter is fully connected all the way back to the batt, and that the batt is up to snuff, i.e.12.6 volts at rest.
i charged battery an was holding charge that was my initial thought and cleaned all connections thinking it was them
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Nice to hear you typing in Scots! There are loads of Scots members on here, we'll see you right!
Living room table, lol you're braver than me!
