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IanMellor
 


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Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Adriatic BlueDiscovery 3
Broken down.....(20/12/18)

Help!!!
I've broken down.
Starter motor not turning.
No faults (gap tool)
Battery 12.2v
Tried both keys
She's in park.

Any ideas please?

Thanks  
Post #201138320th Dec 2018 11:00 pm
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Sea Raider
 


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checked the battery terminals are tight?  
Post #201138620th Dec 2018 11:02 pm
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Pete K
 


Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

relay? in the box next to the battery marked SM

Hit with a screw driver handle first. if that don't work, swap it for another.

maybe the headlight washer one may fit  
Post #201138720th Dec 2018 11:05 pm
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IanMellor
 


Member Since: 22 Aug 2013
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Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Adriatic BlueDiscovery 3

Relay clicks but also tried swapping it. No joy  
Post #201139520th Dec 2018 11:10 pm
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Pete K
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

well if it clicks it can only really be 2 problems.

1) starter motor failed.

2) The thick cable (that is bolted under the front of the engine in tube) has shorted out on the front diff and blown the mega fuse below the battery + terminal (in black plastic case)  
Post #201139920th Dec 2018 11:17 pm
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IanMellor
 


Member Since: 22 Aug 2013
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Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Adriatic BlueDiscovery 3

Tap on starter motor got it started.
I assume it needs servicing / replacement?  
Post #201144821st Dec 2018 1:29 am
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vanpeebles
 


Member Since: 20 Mar 2018
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

That's a classic failed/failing starter motor on any car. Might as well fit a new one Smile  
Post #201147421st Dec 2018 9:09 am
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Sheepy
 


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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 GS Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 4

Actually it's not necessarily a new starter motor, depends how handy you are with spanners.

I had a MK3 Cavalier that used to exhibit the same symptoms - needed the RAC spanner to get it to start. I took the starter off, stripped the solenoid apart and cleaned it all up, re-greased the mechanism and the car started happily for the rest of its life with me.

I'd suggest taking the starter off first, and bench testing it to see what happens. Then clean the moving parts related to the solenoid and re-test. If it works, then put it back in the car and enjoy the fact that you saved £££!!  
Post #201148521st Dec 2018 9:42 am
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IanMellor
 


Member Since: 22 Aug 2013
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Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Adriatic BlueDiscovery 3

Cool. Does anyone have instructions on removal? Thanks  
Post #201203723rd Dec 2018 9:24 am
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Pete K
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

disconnect battery
remove large metal under tray
look under on the drives side of the engine and locate start motor

loosen 1 10mm? bolt which holds the diesel/coolant heater exchanger in place and swing it out the way.
disconnect the 2 wires from the starter. 13mm? and 8mm (the smaller one has a captive nut thankfully.)

loosen the 3? 13mm? starter motor bolts and then remove them and then you need to wriggle the starter out, which can be fun!

The gearbox under tray probably needs to come off too, 4, 10mm bolts  
Post #201206323rd Dec 2018 11:36 am
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IanMellor
 


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Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Adriatic BlueDiscovery 3

Thanks a mill Pete. What better to do in the festive season.  
Post #201206823rd Dec 2018 12:03 pm
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