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DavyG



Member Since: 23 Jun 2019
Location: Ireland
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2.4 Puma. Lazy starter?
My 2.4 started playing up a couple of weeks ago. At first I thought it was the battery on its way out. A few days ago it got progressively worse. The engine would crank over for a second or two, then stop as if the battery had flattened. Switch ignition off, try again and it would start fine. Yesterday I had to do 3 - 4 times before it would start. Today, after the same 3 - 4 times this morning, it won't turn over at all.
I've fitted a new battery (didn't make any difference)and checked the wires running to the starter.
Any suggestion before I pull off the starter motor?
Thanks,
DG
Post #869799 26th Nov 2020 8:09pm
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dorsetsmith



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ignition switch in its self is common fault on post 07

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Post #869801 26th Nov 2020 8:18pm
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Oldowner



Member Since: 26 Dec 2018
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Aintree Green
Mine did exactly that. Starter motor was tired and gave up completely not long after.
Post #869802 26th Nov 2020 8:21pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Mine's been doing that randomly and intermittently for the last ten years. Sometimes you turn the key and it is really flat-battery-sluggish, try again and it cranks normally. I've been carrying a spare starter motor under that rear seat just in case I need to carry out a roadside swap for ten years!
Post #869807 26th Nov 2020 8:46pm
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stew 46



Member Since: 26 Jan 2012
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England 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Bonatti Grey
I’m having the exact same at the moment !! Got a new starter going in next week I hope as can’t be let down with my big plant trailer and a 2.5 tone digger on it in a back lane Big Cry , I’ve checked earths and all good and as you I fitted a new battery a couple weeks ago Neutral

Stew
Post #869809 26th Nov 2020 8:54pm
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DavyG



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Pulled out the starter motor today and 3 hours later with a few expletives.....problem solved. Smile
Post #869990 27th Nov 2020 6:58pm
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