broken down - hurstville / Sydney

**eckwalsh** · 5th February 2009, 11:16 PM

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!

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

**Cameron_Def** · 6th February 2009, 06:57 AM

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

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!

**RobHay** · 6th February 2009, 08:03 AM

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

**Cameron_Def** · 6th February 2009, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by RobHay

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

No idea !

It just started working the next day...

**dullbird** · 6th February 2009, 08:25 AM

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

**Redback** · 7th February 2009, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by Cameron_Def

No idea !

It just started working the next day...

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

Baz.

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