Thread: Stalled. Now won't start

Thanks again. I will have to keep an eye on it. No did not hear the solenoid clicking - there was utter silence!

DAmn thing has done it two more times now. Seems to always be in the afternoon when it is the hottest. All other times seems to start fine. I can hear a click when I turn the key. I pulled out the relays and made sure the connections where fine...perhaps it is an earth.

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Originally Posted by BigJon

It could be the ignition switch failing, it is a common problem.

really...even if all the lights which should come on the dash come on (glow plugs, etc..) - it could still be the ignition switch?

Yep

Alright - will have to have a look at that. Lets hope it is simply a matter of fixing a connection!

That "Click" you hear, is it a relay or the starter solenoid?

If it is the starter solenoid, the contacts do do after while and can be replaced.

A mates D2 TD5 had the same issue. Sometimes just didn't want to start. Lights come on ready to go but only heard the solenoid click in. Replaced the contact in the solenoid and no problems since.

Sounds like ignition switch as mentioned. Can turn the key and get glow plugs radio but next turn nothing. It's a little spring that pops out to connect the two faces in the switch. Seems to be sounding pretty common to fail. Or if your extra lucky just a loose connection on the back of the switch!