Have the same problem. Disco 2 TD5. New start motor is in place. So I tryied to move the relay as you did. And it works. So did you found the problem? Is the problem under the fusebox?

You're a gem! The way you described the issue/problem matched mine perfectly. I had removed the dead battery for two days to give it a good charge. The alarm went off upon reinstalling the battery, rapidly flashing dash led lights etc. Seriously mate, thank you kindly. I have a 1999 Disco II, 250k miles. Other than the odd assortment of unusual issues, it's been a reliable workhorse for camping in the forest, pulling a 14ft. aluminum boat, kayaks, a 5'x8' utility trailer. 🤩⚓🇺🇸

Sounds like your harmonic damper is fooked. They like to squeak on shut-down when they're failing.

I just did what you suggested, swapping them and I started it fine

Great video, but I really strained listening. Low tone. But amazing skills hope they help me on my problem

Great video, thanks for sharing this type of information is vital in diagnosing issues keep up the good work.

Very good

I bought a D2 TD5 that came with starting instructions of , usually required the 5 full pedal pushes and lots of cranking. Sometimes 5 seconds , sometimes numerous trys. Well eventually it didnt start at all so bit of investigation found that the starter motor had lost 2 of 3 bolts and No 3 was blowing in the wind. New starter motor bolts and now tight all issues dissapeared. This was 5 years ago. Seeing as I picked the car up for a grand in pretty tidy condition but with this issue I did pretty well.

Am having this problem this morning, will try it out now! Thanks!

I've exactly the same issue, car can be started using a lead off the +ve, the relay tests out OK but when in place will not work and the earth lead to engine tests out OK. What was your fix for the reluctant relay position issue? Thanks

I have the exact same problem except no matter what angle I put the relay in nor how far it’s pushed in still doesn’t start. Will only run off of bypassing the relay for a short amount of time

got a td5 disco, new in tank pump fitted and primed, won’t start just cranks and cranks.. any ideas on what i can try? :)

thank you

Did you notice the relay was different to the rest of them..

same problem with my disco 2 v8

Couldn't you have just swapped the relay with one next to it to figure that out?

😮 How did you do that? My V8 doesn’t click. Battery is good. So I’m hoping it’s a relay issue so I don’t have to pay $900 to have the starter replaced. How did you get it to start without the relay? You said you added 12 volts to the pin. How do I do that? I don’t have a multi meter.

hye...i have same issue...my discovery not even cranck when start...fuel cover cannot open and all spedometer, rpm, gas meter and temperature and all not working....can u give me suggestion?

Okay, cool. My money was on the starter motor.

I've just replaced the headliner and now the car won't start. I'm guessing I've either unplugged something, earthed something, or blown something. Can't really be much else.

Am having same no crank just click isue with my D2 🤯