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mpald

Member Since: 16 Dec 2016
Location: North East
Posts: 40

TD5 Starting Issues

Would be grateful for any pointers as to what my problem could be.

On my 2004 TD5, I have just started having some issues on starting up. so far, once on every 10 or so occasions, the vehicle does not start on ignition; electrics are working and dashboard lights are on at position 2, but as the key goes to position 3, it fails to fire up - it does not turn over but just makes a soft clicking sound.

Is this likely to be an earthing fault, glow plugs, or the ignition?

Any suggestions much appreciated.

26th Dec 2018 6:17pm

kyvlle

Member Since: 22 Jul 2016
Location: Essex
Posts: 55

2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green

I'm having the same issues too! Also an 2004 TD5. Rang my mechanic before Christmas, and it sounds like the starter motor solenoid is going bad. Booking it in to get it fixed early in the New Year.

26th Dec 2018 6:56pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4784

Sounds like starter solenoid to me. If the battery is in good health and all of the connections and ground points are good then that is the most likely cause. It's a common failure point.

Solenoid rebuild kits are inexpensive

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26th Dec 2018 7:19pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

TD5 starter motor see link below very useful

https://www.defender2.net/forum/post563456.html#563456

26th Dec 2018 7:54pm

mpald

Member Since: 16 Dec 2016
Location: North East
Posts: 40

Thank you all - much appreciated. I'll get on to it in the morning.

With thanks.

26th Dec 2018 9:05pm

gazman

Member Since: 17 Aug 2015
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 652

Was it damp when you had the issue??

Before you swap out the starter or RIP anything to bits, try and wiggle the wires on the starter motor. I had a issue with mine and it was intermittent but would leave me stranded.
I was told during one event to try and move the starter wires. Low and behold it worked.

When I got it home I disconnected the battery, cleaned all the contacts and added electrical grease and it's been spot on since. 2014 - current ..... 2003 defender td5 90 (my car)
2009 - current .... 2005 zx10r

27th Dec 2018 12:20am

mpald

Member Since: 16 Dec 2016
Location: North East
Posts: 40

Thanks for the suggestion; I am having a look this morning. It wasn't really damp; I garage it overnight and the problems have been on short trips rather than after a good soaking or taking it through thick mud. it will be worth a try, though.

27th Dec 2018 11:36am

Adam17

Member Since: 15 May 2018
Location: Within Bedfordshire
Posts: 1193

Great info here guys, cheers.
I also own a 2004 TD5 - ill keep this info in mind - I have seen the starter repaired - and doesn't look too difficult... Regards
Adam

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27th Dec 2018 12:31pm

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