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Bert@E



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Defender td5 won't start...
Defender td5 won't start...
Everything was fine last week, this week i had a flat battery chamged it but know it won't start...
The only thing i did was change a relay for led lights.
The starter won't turn, it seems to be an electric problem.

Thanks!
Post #649140 9th Sep 2017 3:02pm
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miker



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Rioja Red
First step is check battery voltage.

Are there any signs of life, it could be the main relay also? Quite a common issue.
Post #649141 9th Sep 2017 3:14pm
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Bert@E



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Where is the main relay located, under the seat or in front of the gearbox?
Post #649149 9th Sep 2017 3:53pm
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miker



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Under the seat for that one
Post #649150 9th Sep 2017 3:56pm
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dorsetsmith



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Post #649153 9th Sep 2017 4:12pm
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LinDens90XS



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Just as an aside. Check the wiring colours as the main relay on my 2003 TD5 was in position 2, not 4 as my book said. tried changing it into the correct space but other relays would not reach. Regards
Dennis.
Post #649491 10th Sep 2017 9:55pm
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davew



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Assuming you have lights on the dashboard when you turn on the ignition, the only thing stopping the starter turning is the immobiliser or the starter relay. The immobiliser provides an earth for the starter relay when it's disarmed.

The main relay, as it's termed, is for the engine ECU and has no effect on the starter motor circuit on a TD5.

Disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it will have armed the immobiliser, are you sure you have disarmed it ? http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/
Post #649496 10th Sep 2017 10:16pm
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stigomery



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When mine did this it was the starter solenoid. No click, no other issues, full battery...

A quick whack with a bit of wood on the starter solenoid soon sorted it out
Post #649687 11th Sep 2017 8:38pm
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