Thread: TD5 Defender not starting every time

Solenoid contacts? Does the Defer have a starter relay also?

cheers

Hi Landyandy,I'm no expert but one thing to try would be to tap the starter motor next time this occurs to see if that changes anything.My TD5 130 does this now and again but always starts on the second try so I haven't pursued it.Check for oil in the harness as another idea.I replaced the engine end of the two part harness a while back and have not had the no start problem since then, but that might be a coincidence. Hope this helps. 130man.

Andy, Is the trigger wire energizing when you turn the key? If not focus on the relay and ignition barrel.
If it does, pull the starter and check the contacts in the solenoid. Follow the tutorials here for the tips not found in RAVE.

Dave.

Andy

Land Rover TD5 Starter Motor Solenoid Repair Kit | eBay

Could be the answer
There are cheaper examples on ebay though

Andrew
There is a relay in the fuse panel just forward of the gearstick that may be crook. Was the case on my 130
Cheers

Thanks guys,good things to look into.
Graham,was The Toads problem intermitent like ours??
Guessing the relay you mention is marked as for the starter circuit???
I do have some spare D2 TD5 relays,hopefully I find a match.Its an easy eliminate befor delving deeper.
Thanks
Andrew

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Thanks guys,good things to look into.
Graham,was The Toads problem intermitent like ours??
Guessing the relay you mention is marked as for the starter circuit???
I do have some spare D2 TD5 relays,hopefully I find a match.Its an easy eliminate befor delving deeper.
Thanks
Andrew

Andrew - yes it was intermitent. Don't recall the actual location. Will look at it in daylight tomorrow and advise.
Cheers
Graham

Originally Posted by Graz

Andrew - yes it was intermitent. Don't recall the actual location. Will look at it in daylight tomorrow and advise.
Cheers
Graham

This is it. Don't know the P/N as its not marked on it. Is 12V 40A though.