Thread: Where is the Starter motor/Solenoid?

Maybe it would be better if you took the vehicle to an auto electrician if you cannot find the starter or solenoid....

Just out of interest, what vehicle is it?

Regards,
Mike.

Originally Posted by 90@

Maybe it would be better if you took the vehicle to an auto electrician if you cannot find the starter or solenoid....

Just out of interest, what vehicle is it?

Regards,
Mike.

2014.

For the record I've changed starter motors on just about every single car that's been in my family and I've never had a problem finding them. So how about being helpful or don't bother responding.

Fair enough....
It's on the passengers side of the vehicle (right hand drive vehicle)....
Just above where the oil filter goes....

I'll attach a pretty crappy picture of my starter solenoid that I just took....
It's the silver canister just to the right of the wire with the red insulation on it.

Regards,
Mike.

Sorry, lone ranger,
I wasn't trying to make fun of you at all,
The starter and solenoid is pretty hard to get to on the newer defenders,
Not much room from underneath with the engine mount in the way,
And not much room from the top with the pipes in the way, probably easier from the bottom if you are trying to attach at the solenoid though...

Just remember to disconnect the battery before playing around in there or at least make sure that the vehicle is OUT of gear.....

Regards,
Mike.

Got it.

Is there an easier spot to connect the driving light. All I'm looking to do is connect a +ve to anything that will provide a current whenever the car is turned on.

The earth i can put anywhere.

Try looking at the back of the alternator for access, I know some on here have gone that way, others have used the starter solenoid, some have gone all the way back to the battery box, and some have used the same wiring as their winch wiring.

Regards,
Mike.

Next question is where is the alternator?

I'm used to working on big fords where there is plenty of room.

Originally Posted by 90@

Sorry, lone ranger,
I wasn't trying to make fun of you at all,
The starter and solenoid is pretty hard to get to on the newer defenders,
Regards,
Mike.

No probs. The location of the starter motor reminds of a Renault 12 we used to own where it was cheaper to wreck the car then replace the starter motor as it required a full engine removal.