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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: landroverkeith on January 15, 2009, 13:28:50

Title: another non starter
Post by: landroverkeith on January 15, 2009, 13:28:50

  :angry: :shock: can anyone shed some light please, ive just changed the starter motor on my dads discovery N reg 300 tdi as the old one was sticking constantly and wouldnt turn the engine over when it did catch on the key, now were having the same problem. Initialy the battery was flat and had to jump it off my disco all was well on and off couple of times and all was dandy but now as i say it wont fire just that annoying clicking noise any help would be appreciated

many thanks keith

Title: Re: another non starter
Post by: Banjo on January 15, 2009, 14:26:12

Make sure the earth is ok ,try putting a jump lead from the bat neg to the block.
 

Title: Re: another non starter
Post by: peasey on January 15, 2009, 15:58:59

How long have you charged the battery for and how long has it been flat?I reckon if you give it a good overnight charge things should all be well again.If its been flat for weeks and you have just jumped it to get it going chances are the alternater hasnt had long enough to bring it back up to fully charged.It takes alot out of the battery starting it over and over to check things out.Have you checked the voltage at the terminals running and off?The cold weather does them no favours either and if left flat for a while(how long I cant say as im no expert) it can [!Expletive Deleted!] them altogether.

Title: Re: another non starter
Post by: muddyjames on January 15, 2009, 20:08:46

I would LOVE to reply Kieth but I am afraid as my Disco is my only mode of transport at the moment I can't risk making you jealous I am afraid.  :lol:

Title: Re: another non starter
Post by: wrecker on January 15, 2009, 23:32:48

id say a dirty or wrongly fitted earth

Title: Re: another non starter
Post by: landroverkeith on January 16, 2009, 13:23:41

Quote from: muddyjames on January 15, 2009, 20:08:46

I would LOVE to reply Kieth but I am afraid as my Disco is my only mode of transport at the moment I can't risk making you jealous I am afraid.  :lol:

lol james thanks for your support lol but mine "touch`s every single bit of wood in the house" is working fine its my old mans thats being the pain lol

Title: Re: another non starter
Post by: LiftedDisco on January 16, 2009, 15:26:40

As Peasey said... your battery may have 'ceased to exist' - long slow charge needed if there is any chance of it coming back to life if the thing has been fully discharged and left flat for any time.

Cold, damp weather... don't you just hate it?

Hope you get it sorted

Title: Re: another non starter
Post by: TicTac on January 16, 2009, 19:27:25

Hi Keith

We got a landrover rally tomorrow at our house (they all need something fixing!) if you can get it here another one wouldnt hurt just remember to bring the bourbons..........

Title: Re: another non starter
Post by: Frankie-Boy on January 16, 2009, 20:16:56

Can I join in too, mine has a little job that needs doing.  :)

Title: Re: another non starter
Post by: minty on January 16, 2009, 20:27:57

of cause you can mate you no where we are just come over the fun starts at 9:30 tools out by 10 and ready for use by16:00 dinner at 17:00 :grin: :grin:
i think we should get something done irl make the t  :lol:

Title: Re: another non starter
Post by: Frankie-Boy on January 16, 2009, 20:33:04

Thanks M8, I might very well pop over but not until after lunchtime, I've got some people to meet at Emberton Park, (I've got me static caravan up for sale) and in any case I don't actually know your address anyway.

Title: Re: another non starter
Post by: landroverkeith on January 17, 2009, 19:05:01

Quote from: TicTac on January 16, 2009, 19:27:25

Hi Keith

We got a landrover rally tomorrow at our house (they all need something fixing!) if you can get it here another one wouldnt hurt just remember to bring the bourbons..........

Thanks for the offer sorry I missed the post lol can we do it again ? lol i got plenty to fix  :-k

and hehehehehheheh lol im not sharing my bourbons yum yum

Title: Re: another non starter
Post by: ben-dent on January 17, 2009, 19:07:34

hi keith

have you tryed an new earth from battery to the engine, and also make sure the bolts ar tight on the starter

cheers ben