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SpiderBaby
D3 Decade

Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1399

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zermatt Silver

Advice needed - Engine not turning

I've attempted to start my D3 this morning - it's been getting progressively slower to start over the last few weeks.

The battery (< a year old) is fully charged (I put it on the charger a day ago) but when I turn the key the starter doesn't turn - I just get a 'click'.

I'm guessing that either:

1. A fuse / relay has blown

2. The starter solenoid is blown

3. The starter is completely gone

If it's 1, does anyone have any suggestions which fuse or relay I should check?

If it's 2, can the solenoid be repaired or is it a new starter complete?

Thanks in advance for any help. I see no ships........

28th Dec 2011 3:01 pm

Slimer
Site Moderator

Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
Posts: 16295

Had the same issue on my previous D3 - slower and slower to start then wouldn't at all - was 3 (starter fooked), fixed under warranty in my case The End

28th Dec 2011 3:19 pm

Flack

Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
Posts: 6235

2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

You can get reconditioned starters that are as good as new, but you need to make sure that's the problem one quick check is turn all the lights on and see what happens when you try to start the car do the lights dim, You say the battery is only 1 year old but it still could that get a drop test done on the battery.

Flack

28th Dec 2011 3:37 pm

SpiderBaby
D3 Decade

Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1399

Thanks for the replies gents

I called the RAC out - he did a quick load test on the battery and a check of the relays etc but he feels it is the starter.

So I'm now waiting for a low loader to take it to the local (expensive) stealers.....

I did think of doing it myself but I've read how awkward (as in near impossible) to take the starter out without a lift.

This'll put a hole in my New Year ale money

- look like I'll be selling the wife

I see no ships........

28th Dec 2011 4:47 pm

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