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NAD500300 - Starter Motor – 4.0L V6 Petrol

Original price - Original price €240,00
Original price
€240,00
€240,00 - €240,00
Current price €240,00
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Starter Motor for the 4.0L Cologne V6 SOHC EFI petrol engine, part of the engine starting circuit.

The unit mounts to the joint face between engine and transmission and cranks the engine through a pinion that engages the flywheel ring gear. Its integral solenoid switches the high-current battery feed when the start signal is received, drives the pinion into mesh with the ring gear, and releases it once the engine runs under its own power.

Mounting flange, pinion and solenoid terminal arrangement are specific to this engine and its flywheel. Because the starter sits low on the engine and transmission joint, its main feed cable and earth path are exposed to road dirt and heat - check both for corrosion and voltage drop before condemning the unit, as either fault produces the same slow cranking as worn brushes or a failing solenoid.

Inspect the flywheel ring gear teeth for chipping or wear while the starter is out; damaged teeth will quickly ruin a replacement pinion.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Discovery 3 2005-2009 (L319)
Land Rover Discovery 4 2010-2016 (L319)
Fitment Notes DISCOVERY 3 (LR3) 2005-2009 — 4.0L Cologne V6 EFI Petrol (SOHC), to VIN 9A999999
DISCOVERY 4 (LR4) 2010-2016 — 4.0L Cologne V6 EFI Petrol (SOHC), from VIN AA000001
Alternative Codes
NAD500300

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NAD500300 starter motor and what does it do?
The NAD500300 is the starter motor for the 4.0L Cologne V6 SOHC EFI petrol engine. It mounts to the joint face between engine and transmission and cranks the engine through a pinion that engages the flywheel ring gear, with an integral solenoid switching the battery feed on the start signal.
Where is this starter motor fitted?
The starter motor mounts at the joint face between the engine and transmission, positioned so its pinion engages the flywheel ring gear. It serves the 4.0L Cologne V6 petrol engine's starting circuit, driving the pinion into mesh and releasing it once the engine runs.
Which vehicles does the NAD500300 fit?
The NAD500300 fits the Discovery 3 (2005-2009) up to VIN 9A999999 and the Discovery 4 (2010-2016) from VIN AA000001, both with the 4.0L Cologne V6 EFI petrol engine. Use your VIN to confirm which side of the model split your vehicle falls on.