STC1245 - Starter Motor Solenoid
It performs two functions in one stroke: the plunger throws the engagement lever that slides the drive pinion into mesh with the flywheel ring gear, and at the end of its travel it closes the heavy-duty contacts that feed full battery current to the motor windings. A failing solenoid typically presents as a single loud click with no cranking, or as intermittent starting once the internal contacts and copper disc have burned.
For the 2.5L four-cylinder diesel starter motors - naturally aspirated, turbocharged, 200 TDi and 300 TDi.
Check the main battery and earth cable terminations before condemning a solenoid; high resistance in the supply produces the same symptoms.
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — 200 Tdi (from VIN LA081991), 300 Tdi (from VIN MA081992). Bosch Ref 0 331 303 165
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1992-1994 — 200 Tdi (Less Catalyst), 300 Tdi (from VIN JA610294). Bosch Ref 0 331 303 165
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