Thread: TD5 Disco 2 Ignition Problem

So I just got back car back from a radiator leak.

Now when I try to start my ignition it doesn't work 100% of the time. What happens is I hear a click when I turn the key at the normal rate.

I hear a click and then nothing. I try it a few times with the same result. So this time I turn it slowly so the dash lights are on and I hear something working on the driver's side. Like a little hum.

Then I turn the key a bit more, this time much slower and hold it half way for 2-5 seconds then turn it all the way and the engine comes to life.

Has anyone had this problem before? I called MR Automotive and they said it might be an ignition switch problem.


My explanation was probably really bad so I will take a video of it and upload to YouTube.

Thanks for any help

Originally Posted by BIG O

Maybe check battery terminals..MR might have been playing around there while working on your radiator.

How much did they charge for the radiator leak? Why not NATRAD ??

NATRAD?

It was happening before I brought it in but after I noticed the leak.

They ended up replacing the whole radiator and the total cost was $840 with the Australian Warranty Network covering me for $550.

In regards to the ignition problem, I did spill some water near the fuses when topping up my coolant.

Things I've looked at:

1. Battery - its still green and working well
2. Gear position - made sure it was in park
3. Alarm/immobilizer - made sure it was unlocked

It's weird because it usually happens when I try to turn it on after I come back. For example, filling up the car with petrol and coming back. It usually turns on first time in the morning.

It may be unrelated but last night I had a short circuit in my towing system and it said "Input SC detected. No Brake Function". Today it fixed itself and it seems to turn on every time. Maybe I've got a naked wire somewhere??