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gazman



Member Since: 17 Aug 2015
Location: Liverpool
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Alpine White
Anyway to test a starter motor?
I'm having difficulty when my td5 is stinking hot (used for towing or off the motorway) that I can't start it. It sounds like it has a flat battery turns over slow and doesn't fire.
If I wait let it cool slightly or even open the bonnet for a few mins it spins up like normal and fires up no problem. The earths have been cleaned but it's made no difference. The battery turns the motor over for a while and the car splutters as if it's trying to start. Once it has spluttered once it usually starts if I knock it off activate alarm and immobiliser (might not be related) then deactivated it. It's will spin a few times and then fire

I've read on other posts about the starter motor causing spikes and I'm wondering if this is the case with mine. Any suggestions?
Post #451566 2nd Sep 2015 8:00pm
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