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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987   
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Could have been a loose battery terminal, or loose earth lead to chassis, battery could last between 4 and 7 years so may just need a new one, do you do a lot of short journeys ?
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23rd Aug 2011 6:38pm |
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| Bobble Member Since: 21 Aug 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 223
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Mine's a TD5 but had exactly the same symptom last week.
Very simple - loose connection to the starter solenoid (the 12v lead, not the hoofing great cable direct from the battery, althought that might be worth a look too) Crimped it up a bit with pointed pliers, job done. Probably worth a look just to eliminate it from your fault finding. Also try swapping the start relay (the one which you can hear clicking) as this might not be latching fully. Last edited by Bobble on 23rd Aug 2011 6:50pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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23rd Aug 2011 6:47pm |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015  
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Deffo low battery power.
From my time in Poland, you have VERY cold winters- so there is a very good chance that the battery is completely goosed. Try charging it and then discharge test it. The LR batteries have vents on them 
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23rd Aug 2011 6:49pm |
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| Bobble Member Since: 21 Aug 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 223
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Oops, missed that bit  Yep, try the battery first, cold will have taken its toll. |
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23rd Aug 2011 6:54pm |
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| markieboy Member Since: 22 Jun 2011 Location: Poland Posts: 21 
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Defender hasn't been used recently, as I've been away for work! Only owned it for 2 months so not sure of it's past use! Thanks to all of you who replied, first thing tomorrow I'll be outside sorting it out! Thanks everyone!
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23rd Aug 2011 7:01pm |
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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987
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Due to the age of the battery I would be tempted to buy a new one anyway, at least it will eliminate one item and save it letting you down in future , buy a good one with 3 years guarantee
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23rd Aug 2011 7:07pm |
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| markieboy Member Since: 22 Jun 2011 Location: Poland Posts: 21
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As suggested by 'king of the sparks' , a new battery ! Already decided I will get new one tomorrow as don't need it letting me down in the winter! An old battery and -15 , - 25 don't go great together!
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23rd Aug 2011 7:18pm |
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| markieboy Member Since: 22 Jun 2011 Location: Poland Posts: 21
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Just to finish the story!! After battery on charge all night, reconnected and it fired into life on first turn of key! Have been out and treated my defender to brand new battery ! Thanks to all of you for your help! Great to know good people out there willing to share there knowledge with you!
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24th Aug 2011 10:33am |
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