Thread: Lack of Lectrickery

You could have a look here

http://www.repairmylandrover.co.uk/w...hop_Manual.pdf

To determine if the starter is at fault or the power isn't getting to it, first follow the cables between the battery and the starter, make sure all the joints are clean and tight.
This is equally important for the entire earth return current path from where the starter is mounted, to the negative post of the battery.

After you are satisfied with that, check to see if there is power on the wire going to the starter solenoid.

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Had this problem with my '98 Tdi, maybe similar on the V8, it was the spade connector on the solenoid of the starter that connects the starter switch (ignition key) to the solenoid, and it is in a "bugger" of a place to get to, but I removed the old spade connector from the very brittle wire and fitted a new one, problem solved.
And, come to think of it, had also the same problem on a '77 Rangie that we had years back, I think the heat under the exhaust manifolds has a bit to do with the problem.

Originally Posted by gazby

Had this problem with my '98 Tdi, maybe similar on the V8, it was the spade connector on the solenoid of the starter that connects the starter switch (ignition key) to the solenoid, and it is in a "bugger" of a place to get to, but I removed the old spade connector from the very brittle wire and fitted a new one, problem solved.
And, come to think of it, had also the same problem on a '77 Rangie that we had years back, I think the heat under the exhaust manifolds has a bit to do with the problem.

Ahaa! What colour was that wire please?

Why cant I find a wiring diagram (coloured) for a '91 petrol disco dammit! I need to colour code the wires going into the coil,,,,the alternator,,,, and the starter! grrrrr