Defender td5 Starter motor clicking

[Ryhoon]

Hi all,
The starter on my 99 td5 130 has started playing silly buggers. The starter just clicks for a few times up to even 10 times before firing to life like nothing is wrong.Was thinking a faulty solenoid maybe. Any idea's??
Thanks, Ryan

[Larry]

Yep, had the same with my Td5 Disco. Once you get the starter motor out, it will literally take less than 10 minutes to replace the solenoid!

[bsperka]

Common fault with this starter.

[Leyland1980]

Just get a refurb kit. It's a denzo starter and the plunger and contact kits are readily available from eBay or motor electrical places.

[Ryhoon]

I'll order the rebuild kit today. till then i'll keep finding a hill to park on if i need to roll start it.

[Sitec]

Yup, did mine in the 130 6 months ago. The hardest bit was getting the starter out and back in! As said before eBay.. Had a quick look but ant find my purchase on there... Think it was thru Roverlord for about $24. Good luck!