Disco wont start-help!

[2 the max]

When i go to start the engine, i get nothing except a fairly high pitched whirring sound.
Was doing this last week too but on 2nd try it would start straight away, now nothing. Anyone know what this could be and how much to get it fixed as it is currently stuck in swainsthorpe 25 miles away from home :@

[crazymac]

Sounds like your solenoid isn't engaging the starter?

Try thumping the starter with a lump of wood then try it as its probably just a bit sticky!!

You will probably need to replace the starter soon.

[J.D.]

If you are getting a noise which sounds like something is spinning, it sounds like the cog from the starter is not firing out to engage with the flywheel and is instead spinning in the nose of the starter.

[wizard]

Certainly sounds like you need a new starter motor.
wizard :twisted:

[2 the max]

Ok cheers people, anyone know how much one of these will be to buy and fit (roughly)? I am a 4x4 newbie, rubbish at mechanics too so will be getting a garage to fit.

[2 the max]

also forgot to mention, this has only been happening since i went through some floods last week- could the water have got into the starter motor and short circuited something?

[crazymac]

also forgot to mention, this has only been happening since i went through some floods last week- could the water have got into the starter motor and short circuited something?

Ah!! It is possible that some crap has got into the solenoid? It is probably best to just replace as you are a novice with these but most would remove the starter and give it a good clean out.

I've never done one on a Discovery, but the old series ones were 3 bolts to undo, disconnect the electrics (remember where they go!!) remove starter, refit new one do up bolts and re connect electrics! Its no hard, awkward probably due to the tight spaces but not hard.

About £80 +vat for a new one

[bogie]

A 200 or 300 starter are costin around £140 mark these days(EXCHANGE). Just depends how gready your local motor factor shop is. I can get them repaired for around £40 by me.

[2 the max]

Just had some good news..my girlfriends dad was working on a disco today, and has the starter motor off it (good condition) and will fit it tomorrow before my 80 mile trip to essex for free. :D

[crazymac]

Good news, a simple cheap fix!

A 200 or 300 starter are costin around £140 mark these days(EXCHANGE). Just depends how gready your local motor factor shop is. I can get them repaired for around £40 by me.

Paddocks list them for £80.84 + VAT for new ones! http://www.paddockspares.com/search.asp

[bogie]

£80 + vat thats very good!

[mattyme]

i hope you watched and learnt during the process of swapping the starters!!!

we all started off with very little knowledge of mechanics and over the years the knowledge builds up!!  :D :D

[Range Rover Blues]

£80 + vat thats very good!

Depends on what brand, but I know I'd rather pay £80 than £140

[wullie_r]

we all started off with very little knowledge of mechanics and over the years the knowledge builds up!!  :D :D

Usually through neccessity, not choice!  :roll:

[les baty]

we all started off with very little knowledge of mechanics and over the years the knowledge builds up!!  :D :D

Usually through neccessity, not choice!  :roll:

yep and the more you know, the more your phone rings, ha ha