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Wildrover66

Member Since: 25 Apr 2018
Location: Kildare
Posts: 52

1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Orkney Grey

Car starts but wont run suspect ignition switch

Hi
1997 300 Tdi
Just stopped for fuel and the car wont start or run. All good before this.
No dash lights at position 2 of the key
At position 3 car starts and dash lights work if you hold it in this position it runs but starter motor engaged. return to position 2 and she stops.
Is the first port of call a new ignition switch or are there other possibilities ,relays ,fuses,earth straps etc

As said she runs in position 3 just nothing in position 2 , also to add main headlights wont work either in position 2 all other lights working.

And yes it was filled with Diesel not a fuel issue

Thanks in advance

8th Oct 2019 9:07pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8113

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Check wiring on back of ign barrel and feeds to it for pos II Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

9th Oct 2019 6:41am

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

Mine had similar issues once, removed the cowling and found the back of the ignition switch had just about fallen out, new ignition switch fitted and was all good. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............

9th Oct 2019 11:07am

Wildrover66

Member Since: 25 Apr 2018
Location: Kildare
Posts: 52

A quick update
checked power at all switch positions and all measures normal 12+ v
Still no dash lights in position 2
Last thing in the circuit to check is a header joint K109 which I cant find
Anyone know where to look
All fuses good

I have a new switch ordered which I will fit when it arrives even though all appears normal there
Thanks for your input

10th Oct 2019 5:04pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

header joint K109 ( C285 ) up behind the dash

white wire

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Last edited by dorsetsmith on 10th Oct 2019 9:42pm. Edited 1 time in total

10th Oct 2019 5:48pm

Wildrover66

Member Since: 25 Apr 2018
Location: Kildare
Posts: 52

Cheers I will look for it in the morning

10th Oct 2019 6:42pm

Wildrover66

Member Since: 25 Apr 2018
Location: Kildare
Posts: 52

Click image to enlarge

C285-17 if I read this correctly is directly connected to switch position 2. I have power at switch but no dash lights

10th Oct 2019 9:26pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

that`s right check at the header for 12 volts

also provides 12 v power to the engine fuel stop sol

10th Oct 2019 9:55pm

Wildrover66

Member Since: 25 Apr 2018
Location: Kildare
Posts: 52

Fixed new switch arrived so decided to try it prior to chasing voltages
Old one internals pictured no damage but some wear
Top right on left position 2 but a couple were loose to touch

Thanks for your replies

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11th Oct 2019 1:53pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

good

11th Oct 2019 2:42pm

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