broken down - hurstville / Sydney

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Originally Posted by Cameron_Def

Well a mechanic mate came over today, asked me to show him what was wrong .. so I turned the key and it started! !!!!!

So we went for a drive for a drink, to get it hot, still continued to start, did a 100k round trip and its fine.

Lucas The devil .. playing tricks on me.

But I am taking it tomorrow to get the batteries load tested, apart from that renewing my NRMA roadside assist.

I am baffled!

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Hey Cam.
What i have seen as a common accurance in many vehicles that get used off road or in dirty conditions is that the solenoid on the starter motor gets dirty inside and gets sticky.A clean out/service of the solenoid should fix the problem. You will be amazed at how dirty it will be in there.

Regards:

Eck

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Originally Posted by Redback

I had similar issues, turned out to be the starter motor solenoid, I would of helped yesterday, but I was home and had a couple of beers under the belt also i was on the way home at the time you posted, I work in Peakhurst:(

Sorry, Baz.

By the way, TD5s have Bosch electrics not Lucus

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Thanks for the offer (kinda haha) of help, I have a great group of 4wding friends around Sydney and we have a great "Help I need tow" hotline ;) ahhaha but next time I am stuck you never know, some LR expertise would always be welcome ;)

I will get the solenoid cleaned and connections checked asap!

.....and the problem was....?....................

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Originally Posted by RobHay

.....and the problem was....?....................

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No idea !

It just started working the next day...

having similar probs starts one minute then not the next...its very annoying and when you do get it started after it not starting it runs like its never had a problem

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Originally Posted by Cameron_Def

No idea !

It just started working the next day...

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I'd still get the ignition barrel and starter motor checked, good luck with it.

Baz.