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  1. 9th December 2017, 09:42 AM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by bee utey View Post
    Lube attracts dirt, probably not a good idea in a non sealed unit.
    It's a Landrover So it should be self lubricating
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  2. 9th December 2017, 10:00 AM #32
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    The solenoid is actually the first version that has a rubber boot over the plunger, before it was superseded by a newer part number that has no boot.
    But yeah, this one had some type of old grease residue or something in it and was as sticky as glue!
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  3. 9th December 2017, 11:17 AM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by donh54 View Post
    My 97 model had one
    My 98 didn't.
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  4. 21st December 2017, 08:53 AM #34
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    Quote Originally Posted by edddo View Post
    I have had the test light connected to the solenoid for a few days and about 20 starts now. It has lit up and started perfectly each time.
    Prior to that it was about one non start episode each 3 starts.
    All I have done is clean up the solenoid terminals. Could it really be that easy?
    I have ordered a new starter motor and starter relay anyway in the name of having as much confidence in the reliability of the car as possible.
    With an auto you dont have the option of a tow start.
    I deem this problem fixed.
    It was just dirty solenoid terminals.
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  5. 21st December 2017, 03:26 PM #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by edddo View Post
    ... I don't think just cleaning the solenoid terminals will be the fix - life is not like that...
    I like the apparent irony. Glad it's sorted for you (fingers crossed).
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  6. 22nd December 2017, 08:53 AM #36
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    Haha yes
    Apparently current and future experiences are not completely determined by previous ones
    Who would have thought?
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    problem back again.
    What will be the cause this time......?
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    Seems to be a different issue this time.
    As far as I can tell there is no power to the solenoid....that will explain my symptoms - but what has happened to cause that??

    Now I am hopeless with electrics so any advice welcome!
    So....2 things come to mind:

    A fuse - where do I look for the fuse - is there a fuse description diagram here some where - I will have a look

    The starter motor relay - mentioned earlier in this thread but I never did get to replacing it. Re this - this relay is apparently 1 of the 4 behind the panel next the accelerator pedal.
    Which one is it?
    There is one above the other 3 that is the easiest to access - anyone know?

    thanks
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  9. 22nd June 2019, 10:15 AM #39
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    Run a wire from battery to solenoid and see if it starts, when mine did this it was the alarm module.
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  10. 22nd June 2019, 10:17 AM #40
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    yes I will try that after I replace the starter relay.
    But I hope it is not that - I paid my local indi to bypass the alarm a few years ago.
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