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Loz2286



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TD5 immobiliser
Guys, please excuse the stupid questions as I've read through the threads that come up in the Search option. I can't stand electrickery at all and for most of my LR ownership I've had series motors that don't use too much of the stuff. Alarms and immobilisers just annoy me.

Is it possible to permanently switch off the immobiliser function. My 2000 TD5 has in the last few days been difficult to start. The immobiliser seems stuck on. This afternoon it took over a dozen attempts to get started. I recently changed the fob battery so I'm assuming it's not that. Where should I look? I will admit to being confused by some of the advice so far. I really am a bit thick when it comes to car electrics.

I'd rather have no immobiliser than have an unreliable motor.

Any ideas?
Post #457831 24th Sep 2015 6:54pm
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rallysteve



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
What do you mean by hard to start. If the immobiliser hasnt deactivated the enge wont turn over and the immobiliser light in the warning lamps will flash when you turn the key (not the one in the speedo) if the engine turns over but doesnt start then its probably injector seals, if it just clicks and doesnt turn over its the starter solenoid. 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread
Post #457832 24th Sep 2015 7:00pm
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Loz2286



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Just clicks, then nothing. No flashing lights.

Starter solenoid? Easy fix?
Post #457843 24th Sep 2015 7:20pm
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mk1collector



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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
I'd try replacing the contacts in the starter, kits are cheap and it's an easy job to do.
Like this kit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Full-Denso-Start...2326db3027 Ray
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Fatboy Slim



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It will turn over if immobilised just not start. Check the relays next to the fuse box under the drivers seat. Give them a wiggle with the ignition on any problems they normally click like mad as you're wiggling them
Post #457879 24th Sep 2015 8:17pm
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Loz2286



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Solenoid contract kit bought and arrived by post today. This evening will have a go. Haynes Book of Truth? states that prop needs to be removed to get starter off. Surely not?
Post #458698 28th Sep 2015 3:06pm
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mk1collector



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It's a bit fiddly to get the starter out but I didn't take the prop off Ray
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Post #458701 28th Sep 2015 3:12pm
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JWL



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You can at a push, do it in situ. The last time I did mine I did it so. It is a fiddle to get the top contact out but can be done.
If you take the starter motor off be aware the third nut, the one you can't see at the back, is a different size socket a 15 if I remember correctly. Plus a few long extensions are helpfull. Thumbs Up
Post #458721 28th Sep 2015 4:40pm
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excossack



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
The third nut is a 15mm. I got mine out from underneath by bringing it forward and coming out by the steering. 1999 Defender TD5 110

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Post #458760 28th Sep 2015 6:13pm
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Loz2286



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Gave it a try this evening. It was nearly dark though. I just about found the top nut with my fingers but couldn't get a socket on it. Is it better to go from the top or the bottom. I've got hands like shovels and always struggle squeezing them into small gaps. I'll give it a go tomorrow after work if I get back home in time.
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mk1collector



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I did it all from below Ray
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Post #459096 29th Sep 2015 7:46pm
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Loz2286



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Bloody thing. Tried for over an hour tonight and I couldn't get my big mitts anywhere near the top nut. Replaced the starter plunger in situ. Starts a bit better but not yet perfect. Will get it swapped sometime soon by a local specialist. 1999 Td5 110 CSW
1961 Series 2 88 LPG
Post #459935 2nd Oct 2015 7:53pm
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