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Rescue01

Member Since: 17 Jul 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 105

Help stuck won’t start.

Currently stuck with the caravan on the back. 2011 2.4Tdci

Stalled while manoeuvring the caravan. Tried the key nothing. Rolled to a safe stop.

Ignition lights come on but nothing when I turn the key further to start. Can’t remember if engine warning light comes on with ignition?? Tried disconnecting battery for a bit but still nothing. All other electrics work battery full. Feels funny on that last turn of the key to start. Any ideas??? Will have to try and find someone with a towbar to move the caravan.

Suggestion welcome.

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21st Oct 2023 2:27pm

BrickBox

Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
Location: Wales
Posts: 938

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

Are you in a position to unhitch the caravan to try a jump start? Or even better, can you get someone just to pull you with a tow strap to jump start you. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.

21st Oct 2023 2:37pm

Rescue01

Member Since: 17 Jul 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 105

Was going to ask if it would bump start. Had it stall long time ago and I’m sure it wouldn’t start while I was rolling but I’m on a hill so could try?

21st Oct 2023 2:42pm

BrickBox

Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
Location: Wales
Posts: 938

Definitely give it a go. Just don’t go too far down the hill if it puts you in any worse of a situation.

2nd gear would be my pick. Get a bit of momentum. If it starts then that would point me to your starter motor being at fault. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.

21st Oct 2023 3:28pm

Rescue01

Member Since: 17 Jul 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 105

Thanks. It’s pouring with rain and getting dark.It’s been a crap week already.Will start fresh in the morning in the dry.I’m thinking it’s the Ignition switch.

DT.

21st Oct 2023 3:45pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2469

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

I would check earth points and lock/unlock with the fob a few times Puma 110" SW

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Earth first. Other planets later

22nd Oct 2023 11:25am

Welshsurferdude

Member Since: 23 Feb 2012
Location: Newport
Posts: 2457

try locking and unlocking it a few times to begin with 2011 Santorini Black USW XS.

2015 Discovery 4.5 Black pack Firenze red XS

22nd Oct 2023 3:22pm

Rescue01

Member Since: 17 Jul 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 105

Thanks for all the tips.

I suspect the ignition barrel is not turning all the way to the start position.

Vehicle and caravan both moved after bump starting it.

I’m back at work next week and no time to look at properly so it’s outside my local garage for them to sort.

22nd Oct 2023 3:27pm

BrickBox

Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
Location: Wales
Posts: 938

Fantastic news the bump start worked..! 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.

22nd Oct 2023 4:59pm

Rescue01

Member Since: 17 Jul 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 105

Just to let you know that it was indeed the ignition barrel that was faulty and wouldn’t turn. All fixed and back to normal.

25th Oct 2023 4:53pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17729

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Thank you, it is always good to hear that the problem has resolved and what the diagnosis was. It all helps build up the knowledge base.

25th Oct 2023 4:58pm

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