Recent content by bertl

forget my last post - there IS power on the soleniod lead when using the ignition switch. And I'm even more confused - why is the soleniod not working? It is not blocked and can be moved manually easily. If I understand right the starter should not turn without the pinion moved from the...

the imobilizer light switches off when starting - and the starter itself turns but just the solenoid does not push the pinion towards its counterpart in the engine.

it doesn't. it's not powered when I turn the ignition switch.

just checked the cables. In fact there's no power on the small lead - as you said that powers the solenoid. Leads to the next question - why?? Cable and connector look fine (and worked in the past, that was not the reason for changing the starter). Is it fused anywhere? I assume it's controlled...

IIrc when removing the old starter I just removed two cables from the starter/solenoid unit - power and earth. The solenoid is connected to the starter with a copper lead which cannot be removed from the starter. But will check again tomorrow. Thanks to all for your thoughts! Rob

Hi all, just changed the faulty starter motor on a 1.8 k-series engine. But what did I do wrong? The new starter is working, but apparently not connected to the engine. It seems the cogwheel of the starter does not reach the counterpart in the engine. You can hear and feel the starter...

Guys, ... that drives me nuts! After a little hit with a hammer the starter motor works again, so apparently it needs just a little overhaul. But guess what - of course the engine did not start, it doesn't fire now ... Will have to check the crank sensor again, also several ignition parts...

Hi all, just joined this forum and feel so free to start with a request immediately :D It's about my 2000 Freelander 1.8 - had some starting problems but after changing the crankshaft sensor it run well again, at least for a few days. Since yesterday it does not start anymore, the starter...