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| Freypal Member Since: 23 Sep 2013 Location: Shropshire Posts: 271   
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Can't think of anything that would do that as standard on a truck that old. Any possibility it has an aftermarket immobiliser fitted?
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5th Nov 2015 6:19pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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Sounds like a problem with your starter solenoid or starter motor... Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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5th Nov 2015 7:00pm |
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| Thibx Member Since: 04 Nov 2015 Location: Uccle Posts: 2 
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Thank you for your answers
The dashboard is not the original one so I'm going to look behind to see if there's not something wrong going on there. And I'm going to check again the starter to be sure that it is working properly Do you think that the issue could also come from the glow plugs? Have a nice day |
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6th Nov 2015 8:16am |
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| Freypal Member Since: 23 Sep 2013 Location: Shropshire Posts: 271
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Instrument binnacle is really easy to remove. Id pop that off and see if there are any strange looking aftermarket boxes behind...
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6th Nov 2015 8:18am |
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| MR_JAMES Member Since: 10 Oct 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 248 
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make a video and post to youtube so we can see and hear the problem. 1953 80"
1987 mini city e 2011 90" |
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6th Nov 2015 9:42am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17480 
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It should also, I would think, be fairly easy to establish which component is making the noise.
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6th Nov 2015 10:03am |
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| Browny90 Member Since: 20 Jul 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 183 
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I would say that its the Glow Plug relay..
Relays can make odd noises sometimes when faulty, and can sound almost like a buzzer.. The relay is big and usually mounted on the bulkhead in the engine bay. you'll be able to find it by following the glow plug wire from the engine towards the bulkhead, It should go straight to the relay.. This would explain your noise and starting issue.. This is assuming that the engine is turning over but not firing, I dont think you mentioned if it was a turning over issue or a turning but not starting issue.. Also good idea to mention the engine type etc. I'm assuming its a naturally asperated diesel from the year and it was military. but many people (including the military) have retro fitted better engines since then on some vehicles.. Keep us posted, but have a look at the GP relay! Failing that, have a good listen around and find out exactly where the odd noise is coming from. it sounds like that has something to do with your issue so a good place to start.. they will always give you clues 
Welcome btw good Luck! 
Browny My 1986 90 is currently on a full rebuild, with new chassis, Paint etc.. Very much a hybrid, TD5 Chassis, tub & bulkhead with a 200TDI and LT77 GB Painted in Stornoway Grey 2 years off the road, but getting close to completion now |
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6th Nov 2015 11:42am |
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