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Thibx



Member Since: 05 Nov 2015
Location: Uccle
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Belgium 
Defender won't start and strange noise
Hello to all,

I'm a new owner of a beautiful diesel defender 90 of 1986 (military version). After a few days, issues started to appears. It is now impossible to start even thought the battery is good and the starter is new. What is even stranger is the fact that when I turn the key into "position 1" for the glow plugs, the sign illuminate on the dash board and very loud noise start, it sounds like a harsh electronic beep and is awful.

Do any of you experienced this issue or know anything that could help me?

Some help would really be appreciated

Thibaut
Post #469589 5th Nov 2015 12:23am
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Freypal



Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 271

United Kingdom 1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Portofino Red
Can't think of anything that would do that as standard on a truck that old. Any possibility it has an aftermarket immobiliser fitted?
Post #469835 5th Nov 2015 7:19pm
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VeeTee



Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
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Netherlands 
Sounds like a problem with your starter solenoid or starter motor... Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold)
1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold)
1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold)
2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold)
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Post #469843 5th Nov 2015 8:00pm
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Thibx



Member Since: 05 Nov 2015
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Belgium 
Thank you for your answers

The dashboard is not the original one so I'm going to look behind to see if there's not something wrong going on there.

And I'm going to check again the starter to be sure that it is working properly

Do you think that the issue could also come from the glow plugs?

Have a nice day
Post #469970 6th Nov 2015 9:16am
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Freypal



Member Since: 23 Sep 2013
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United Kingdom 1992 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Portofino Red
Instrument binnacle is really easy to remove. Id pop that off and see if there are any strange looking aftermarket boxes behind...
Post #469972 6th Nov 2015 9:18am
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MR_JAMES



Member Since: 10 Oct 2013
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
make a video and post to youtube so we can see and hear the problem. 1953 80"
1987 mini city e
2011 90"
Post #470000 6th Nov 2015 10:42am
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
It should also, I would think, be fairly easy to establish which component is making the noise.
Post #470008 6th Nov 2015 11:03am
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Browny90



Member Since: 20 Jul 2015
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Stornoway Grey
I would say that its the Glow Plug relay..

Relays can make odd noises sometimes when faulty, and can sound almost like a buzzer..

The relay is big and usually mounted on the bulkhead in the engine bay. you'll be able to find it by following the glow plug wire from the engine towards the bulkhead, It should go straight to the relay..

This would explain your noise and starting issue..

This is assuming that the engine is turning over but not firing, I dont think you mentioned if it was a turning over issue or a turning but not starting issue..

Also good idea to mention the engine type etc. I'm assuming its a naturally asperated diesel from the year and it was military. but many people (including the military) have retro fitted better engines since then on some vehicles..

Keep us posted, but have a look at the GP relay!

Failing that, have a good listen around and find out exactly where the odd noise is coming from. it sounds like that has something to do with your issue so a good place to start.. they will always give you clues Smile

Welcome btw Smile good Luck! Thumbs Up

Browny My 1986 90 is currently on a full rebuild, with new chassis, Paint etc.. Very much a hybrid, TD5 Chassis, tub & bulkhead with a 200TDI and LT77 GB Painted in Stornoway Grey Smile 2 years off the road, but getting close to completion now
Post #470059 6th Nov 2015 12:42pm
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