Thread: '02 TD5 II NEEDING HELP

Sounds like the solenoid.

Try tapping it with a hammer whilst some one is turning the key.

I agree, Solenoid contacts most likely. (Although they usually don't cause the M and S lamps to flash, It could also be the TX switch on the trans...)

JC

Hi Guys,
The solenoid is fine as we tried that with the NRMA guy. It charged when we turned the key. The car eventually started, but we're turning the key up to 20 times.
Any other ideas anyone? PS the M+S is not flashing anymore.
EG

Hi E/G.
Hope you are joking when you say you have spent $7k. on two services.
I have had a 300tdi, '97, (now 190k.) since new, and have not spent 1 cent on services.
Why? I do them all myself.
That is an exhorbitant amount, and seeing as that you are going to very reputable service providers without proper satisfaction I believe something is wrong somewhere.
I would suggest (as an oldy from the bush) you are getting a "tug along" from your mechanics.
llandro

Trivett definitely gave us a run for our money without a doubt because GC told us that there were parts that should have been replaced at the 100K service. On top of this, we found hairline fractures on clamps after the Trivett service that we had to replace ourselves! $4.5K was spent at GC only 10K kms ago. I really dont want to spend similar amounts again despite the love I have for the disco.
City slicker like me have no idea how to service my own truck and naively hope that mechanics from both establishments will do the right thing! Surely I shouldnt be experiencing the same problem every 10K, right? So I am very jealous that you can.
We are hosting a party at home on the 3rd, Llandro, maybe you're definitely a good friend to have!
Can you recommend someone who can take a look at the disco for us that is reliable?

Originally Posted by llandro

Hi E/G.
have not spent 1 cent on services.
Why? I do them all myself.

llandro

Were all the parts free then.....?

Only times I have had this issue were caused by three different things.
1 Bad connection in the starter motor wire plug.
2 Car not in park correctly or wiring to gearbox.
3 Bad battery.

For one wiggle the small wire to the starter and try again.
For 2 try neutral and at some point check all wiring to the gearbox.
For 3 get battery fully load tested and if it fails replace.

Good luck.

Cant help you with the issue but as for a mechanic go to a land rover place, dont waste time with other mechanics. Graeme Cooper is one of the best in the business and Bruce Davis near windsor is really good aswell. Not northshore i know but dont waste time with general mechanics land rovers need specialty mechanics. They might charge a bit more but it saves you money in the long run cause they often know the problem so can just fix it instead of spending hours diagnosing.