Hello:
'96 LR Disco I, 4.0L, Auto, NAS, "Lucas"
I had a solenoid issue. Rather then rebuild (over 125,000 US mi.), I purchased a NEW "Mean Green Starter." The vehicle started wonderfully for 2 days. Now nothing. I turn the key to start and I get a screeching sound. Not good. Engine will not turn over.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance. I'll monitor the group. My email is a dead link.
It sounds like the drive unit has failed, but it's impossible to be sure from here.
Richard
As crazy as it seems I went out today 0630 EST [1130 GMT] and it started. Go figure. Any other suggestions?
It definitely sounds like a slipping one way clutch in the pinion - they normally fail on an intermittent basis.
On or around Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:36:26 +1300, EMB enlightened us thusly:
If it's a recon unit (or new) you need to be complaining to the supplier. Unfortunately, that means getting it off again - if they're reasonable they'll let you have one to swap and bring the dud one back.
after i replaced my starter it stopped working properly after a couple of days and became intermittent. In the case of mine there is a solid metal bar that acts as a wire and takes the power from the connector to where it is required in the starer. It is only about an inch long with a 90 degree bend in. It had cracked. My replacement cracked too so i had to make up a very small flexy cable which is still going strong. Their stock must be made out of crappy metal.
I presume your earth is alright too?
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