Hi ,does anyone know what sort of job it is to change the starter motor on my tdv8 .

Thanks Rob zx12r
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IIRC, it's a of a job

Think it is messing me about ,clicks a few times then works ,want to check connections on it ,not sure where to
gain access to it from yet . zx12r
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Mine did that for a while. Then it died. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Did you replace it yourself ? zx12r
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No, I had it done by the dealer under warranty. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

ok thanks zx12r
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Was the starter itself clicking, or did you get no response when turning the key?

Thanks
Mark 2007 TDV8 RR Sport HSE
2003 TD5 Discovery 2 ES
2001 TD5 Defender 110 DCPU
2003 4.4 RR Vogue [Project]

Yes starter was clicking ,when I try for second /third time it starts fine ,I am thinking its the solenoid sticking,
just trying to find someone that has actually done one to see what sort of job it is zx12r
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Sorry, not done it - trying to diagnose a fault on my own truck. mine doesn't click, it just doesn't do anything when you turn the key sometimes. I suspect mine is just a loose or wet connection on the starter solenoid...

Cheers
Mark 2007 TDV8 RR Sport HSE
2003 TD5 Discovery 2 ES
2001 TD5 Defender 110 DCPU
2003 4.4 RR Vogue [Project]

Sorry to hear that for you ,I am looking at mine this lunch time and hopefully changing it soon ,if so I will
let you know what job it was zx12r
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Cheers - will be interested to hear how you get on. Good luck... 2007 TDV8 RR Sport HSE
2003 TD5 Discovery 2 ES
2001 TD5 Defender 110 DCPU
2003 4.4 RR Vogue [Project]

Looking at the workshop manual, the job does look, as Mikey suggested, to be a  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Yes i agree had the skid plate off yesterday and was able to see the motor ...just !!
going to have to take a couple more covers off to gain access,even then it will
be tricky .
My local independent wanted £400 plus price of starter ! so i will do it myself thankyou  zx12r
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You have a PM  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed