LR3 Ignition problem

[glenmel69]

Hi
My 2005 LR3 has just developed an ignition problem. I put the key in the ignition and everything comes on as usual but when i turn the key......nothing just a clicking noise behind the glove box

After several attempts she starts but the problem is getting worse i.e. taking longer before it finally turns over

Please Help

Glen

[sideview]

Does the clicking sound like the starter solenoid? I'd start with checking at the battery, possible it could be loose or corroded terminal connections

[Southern_Proper]

dead battery

[tcpfl]

Originally Posted by Southern_Proper

dead battery

That would be my guess. Just had to replace my battery a couple weeks ago and it had the same symptoms.

[glenmel69]

The battery is fine although whilst checking the battery i asked my wife to turn the ignition and there were some weird clicking noises from the relay so when i placed a little pressure on the starter motor relay it started first time.

I then swapped the relay with another of the same type and hey presto it starts first time everytime so i need a new relay (hopefully)

[tcpfl]

Well there you go. Let us know if the relay was the problem