Have any of you guys experienced problems with starting your TDV8 as now and again when I go to start mine it sometimes just clicks and doesn't start, bit like a starter motor problem but when I turn the key off and on a few times it starts.

The one I drove on the landrover experience had the same fault, the guy said it was a problem with some of the earlier ones, don't remember what the cure was (if) Sons of dogs come hither and get flesh
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Ummmmm interesting, mine is a 57 plate looks like a visit to the dealer for that plus the knocking from the front end but I know now what their response to the knocking will be, "It's down to the 22" wheels sir"

Klm, nothing to do with the thread - but you car looks gorgeous!!!

I second that!

KLM are you using only one key fob most of the timeand then occassionally picking up the other one which has a near flat battery due to lack of use? Remember the battery charges through the ignition slot, it isn't a changable battery like Land Rovers with the same fob used to have 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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It could be something as simple as a loose battery terminal connection,(dealers sometimes don't check these on a pdi ), or poor connections at the starter motor or solenoid, or negative battery cable to body (poor connection).......Let us know if they find the problem. RRS TDV8 Buck Blue (no, not now in my dreams). ..........D3 TDclankety clankV6 ............BMW 318i

I had my starter motor replaced as it would do the same thing. Sometime started first go and others it took 6 goes. According to LR in Brisbane it was a sticking solenoid. Hope ths helps you. Other than my TDV8 is runnng smooth as... Steve

I had the same problem at the beginning with my TDV6, usually happened at the 2nd or 3rd start of the day. I believe I was too quick inserting then turning the key. Now I insert the key, wait a bit (sometimes wait for the "checking system"message to go out) then start, never had the problem again. '08 RRS TDV8
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Thanks for the comments guys about the car, gave it a good valet today so I will post some pics later as it really does look good.

I'll get the dealer to take a look asap as it is doing it all the time now so thanks for letting me know what you've had replaced at what they should check first.

I'll keep you updated

Hi

I appreciate this is an old post however I had the same problem so took it to the dealer and they fitted a new starter motor about 2 weeks ago. All fine until Saturday when it took 2 trys to start.

Did you get any resolution to the problem in the end or did it just go away. I am reluctant to take the car back to the dealer with the same problem as it's obviously not what they thought it was first time!!

Any help gratefully appreciated.

Jonathan Jaguar XKR Convertible
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Previously....
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645ci
Jag XKR Convertible (my wife still loves this car!)
BMW 530i
BMW 328i (I loved this car)
Golf R32

Jonathan - in this colder weather you must make sure your glow plugs are ready before turning the engine. When the glowplug light goes off in the display the plugs are ready. 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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It also happens when the engine is warm guys? I will check what you are suggesting though and see if it works!

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Range Rover Evoque 2.2 Prestige in white - gone
Porsche Boxster S White with lots of extras! Gone
Lotus Elise 2011 Touring for sunny days - gone!

Previously....
RRS TDV8 Black 57 Plate
645ci
Jag XKR Convertible (my wife still loves this car!)
BMW 530i
BMW 328i (I loved this car)
Golf R32

They just fitted a new starter motor and it has been ok since