Defender not starting!?!

[mt159]

I have a defender and when i turn the key in the ignition the dash lights come on as normal but when i turn it futher the engine dosnt start up or even attempt to. I thought at first it was my battery so i took it out and charged it even tho its only 6weeks old. Put it back in and still nothing!! Anyone know what could be wrong with it?
Thanks

[sherman]

Starter motor or alternitivly hit it with a large hammer

Edited by sherman on Thursday 25th March 00:12

[sunbeam_alpine]

^^ Like he said.

Giving a TAP on the starter with a hammer could sort it.

[cpas]

Push the bonnet right up to the windscreen to gain access to the starter motor (a the back of the engine bay, behind and under the turbo). The solonoid is on top of the starter and often sticks. Give it a good tap with a long straight bar (socket extension) or hammer if you can swing it in there and this may cure it (temporarily). Mine sticks if it doesn't get used for a couple of weeks.

[mt159]

Thanks for the info ill have to have a look tomorrow

[jagracer]

It may be the small wire to the solenoid has come loose or fallen off at the starter, I had this happen to me once.

[maffy32]

try wot he said it may look like its on but give it a push and it may be your problem

[mt159]

I took my starter motor out an found that it was completely rusted up! Have will have to get a new one. NOT GOOD!!

[LD1Racing]

300bhp/ton will be along in a minute and suggest you buy a Jeep Wrangler.