Same problem

I am having the EXACT same problem you are. I even left my 06 Sport with the dealership for 10 days. They could not replicate the problem.

The problem went away for a few weeks, but just resurfaced again this morning. Interestingly enough, about 5/6 of the time, I can get it started with jumper cables. This might just be pure coincidence as the battery is just fine. I have no clue.

My dealership is stumped as well. Their best guess suggestion is to replace the starter, but no guarantee that this is the solution. I don't see any other choice for me at this point. I cannot continue to be intermittently stranded.

Making the situation worse, the parts manager says these starters are on "critical backorder" and he has no idea if it will take weeks or months to receive one.

Is this happening to others?!?!? There are at least two of us now.

 

Same problem

I am having the EXACT same problem you are. I even left my 06 Sport with the dealership for 10 days. They could not replicate the problem.

The problem went away for a few weeks, but just resurfaced again this morning. Interestingly enough, about 5/6 of the time, I can get it started with jumper cables. This might just be pure coincidence as the battery is just fine. I have no clue.

My dealership is stumped as well. Their best guess suggestion is to replace the starter, but no guarantee that this is the solution. I don't see any other choice for me at this point. I cannot continue to be intermittently stranded.

Making the situation worse, the parts manager says these starters are on "critical backorder" and he has no idea if it will take weeks or months to receive one.

Is this happening to others?!?!? There are at least two of us now.

I'm having the same issue in my 2008 RS HSE. I have several stored codes and they all tell me different things are wrong with the vehicle. I replaced the mass flow sensor, and cleaned the throttle body housing. I originally thought my cars motor wasn't turning over because my key fob may have a low battery. Now I'm leaving towards an starter issue

 

Hi there,
Im having the same problem, and let me tell you it gets worse. Initially I was getting warning messages on the range rover sport constantly, transmission fault, special programs off, hdc fault, so many of them now, I cannot even remember. Then I started getting the problem with the ignition. I have had EVERYTHING replaced. battery, transmission, alternator, etc etc etc. Initially the dealer I purchased the vehicle from was covering these repairs, now he is saying the warranty is up, so its my problem, which infuriates me, as I have basically had these problems since week one. Just so you are aware, now the vehicle does not start up, most cold mornings. It will not work on jump leads, unless from another range rover, or similar powerful vehicle, or from a self contained battery charger. So you will definitely be stranded. I am now having to fork out for a tow truck each time this problem occurs. I cant get it started at all. There is a message on the radio screen, saying low power mode. I have had almost every expert in ireland look at this for me. No one has a notion what is wrong or how to fix it. do we not have some sort of comeback, even with Land rover. I feel like we have been stiffed with faulty vehicles. Is there anyone out there who can advise me on this. I was also told, that the subwoofer on the radio could be running the battery down. Or that It could be my hands free kit in the vehicle, or the fact that I got 22inch rims put on. All these sound like ridiculous reasons for a vehicle to act up like this. I have sent it in for repairs diagnostics etc, 20 times in the last 6-7 months, and now im stuck with this. Wish someone would help me, this is upsetting me, bankrupting me, and nearly losing me my job, as Im a rep, and there is a recession on, no one is safe. Please can someone help me. I have no where else to turn at this stage.

 

I am also having the exact same problem with 06 RRS. The battery seems fine but the engine did not start. only slight"tic" when i turn the key. Call AAA yesterday and get it started with jumper cable but the AAA guy said this is not battery prob. Today, the engine not start again. Do i need to tow to dealers? please advise.

 

Check the battery terminals. I have had the same problem and found that the terminals are not getting a good connection.

 

Did anyone get any nearer a solution with this problem as its also affecting my 2006 RRsport.
Ive been having the problem for a month now and its gone from taking a few turns of the key to get it started to it just not starting for over 24 hours and then for no reason it will just start!
Its been in and out of a Land Rover specialist for the past month now and they have changed the battery, starter motor, alternater,ignition module and ignition barrel but still every time I get the car back after half a day the problem starts again.

Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks

 

ignition switch?

I have an older RR, but from what your describing and what you've already tried I would suggest a new ignition switch. Like I said my RR is a 91 so I'm not familiar with the ignition systems on the newer ones but it could be bad wiring on the column or something related to the switch itself. Just my 2 cents

- Ransom

 

I have fixed alot of these with that problem. I have found a fair amount of them have a bad ground on the passenger motor mount. Land Rover sometimes didn't drill the hole deep enough and it seems like the bolt is tight but it has just bottomed out in the threads. If that ground is good then depending on the weather you might have water dripping into your CJB(central junction block). Passenger kick panel area. There is a problem with the mouldings on the outside of the A pillars leaking water through the clip holes. There is a updated kit to reseal those mouldings. If you need the part number I can supply it. If that all looks good you probably have a bad ignition switch.

 

Even though I am not affected by this, I will be the only one that says thank you for the post.:beer:

Martin

 

Problem resolved?

Did you ever find out what was causing your issue?

 

I am also interested in if this issue was resolved or not as I am experiencing the same symptoms on my 06 RR.

 

I'm having the same problem with my 06 RRS. I've had the vehicle in 3 times to assess the issue. They have never been able to replicate the issue, and have found no error codes. They did, on the last occasion, check the battery ground in the wheel well, which was apparently corroded. They cleaned it and I was issue-free for about a month. The problem has just recurred and the rover is back in the shop. The technician connected a light to the starter motor to assess it, and it fired perfectly 24 straight times. I know I'll get the car back and the problem will still be there. If anybody has resolved this issue, let me know. The technician has recommended replacing the starter motor and solenoid. Not sure how to proceed.

 

Ignition Problem

Just to follow up; Changed the battery, and the problem has not recurred. It has been >2 months problem-free.

 

03 RR same issue

I've had the same issue with my 03 RR randomly not starting and getting the "tic" noise. Mine seems to eventually start sometimes taking a dozen attempts. One thing that seems to have helped this happen far less often is that I noticed my RR wasn't always switching from highway mode back to regular (air suspension) after driving on the highway for quite a while then turning the truck off too quickly before it's had time to switch back. Could just be superstitious but if I wait or actually turn the knob to make it go back to normal mode, the problem doesn't seem to occur nearly as often. Certainly wouldn't hurt to try.

 

Hi there,

I am having the same issue. Has anyone fixed the problem or know exactly what it is?

 

06 rr hse

Hello everyone,

Well I am new here and am also having this intermitant ignition problem on 06 RR HSE. Turn the key and a click, sounds like a bad ground connection? RR dealer said it could be bad starter motor but didn't know for sure. Been trying for two days to remove top bolt on starter can't get it out, has anyone here changed the starter on theirs if so, any hints to help me,please. What size is the bolt and best way to do it? I checked all the wire leads removed and cleaned the ones on starter and on the batt. Seems to start fine now but for how long!!? :dunno: Please email me travisthomas74@att.net

 

Hi guy's not sure if this is connected but i have an 07 RRS and had the same non starting fault i changed the battery and the fault went away for 6 months, then the charging light came on and a series of faults came on the display, changed the alternator and all faults went away, seems like a slight drop in voltage is fatal to these RRs's.

 

aachour33, I'm now experiencing this intermittent starting issue with my 06 RRSS. Can you tell me how to find that passenger side motor mount ground? I'm not sure how to search for it in the online tech manual. Thanks!

 

Hello,

Since the 1st week of July 2012, I have been experiencing the same issues w/my 2006 Range Rover Sport (after having no problems since purchasing it in October 2006). The car has been in the shop 3 times in the last 3 weeks, and each time I pick it up, the "Vehicle Fault System Shutting Down," loss of instrument panel and entertainment system, intermittent failure to start, etc. continue to intermittently replicate. The 1st time the car went in the shop the dealer installed a new battery, the 2nd time they "updated software" and yesterday the dealer installed a new ignition switch. The issues replicated before I could get the car home (about 18 miles from the dealer) & then the vehicle didn't start for ~ 5 minutes (heard nothing but the click noise).

During the last trip to the shop, prior to installing the new starter switch, the dealer advised that they checked the battery ground, checked the central junction block for water but found none, and checked the mouldings on the outside of the A pillars, but found no leaking water through the clip holes.

What other solutions have any of you found? Please email me @ caj1@rcn.com or text me @ 202-744-7223!

 

I have the same problem 2006 sport radio,heather,screen fail out,4 warning lichts go one nobody can fix it??????

 

my 2007 hse sport has had this same issue now for the 3rd time. It will work fine for a month or so and then one random morning all you hear is "click". It would sometimes fire up after the 3rd or 4th try but now nothing. It's not budging for a couple days....and then out of the blue, it starts up fine. Every time I finally get it cranked and into the dealership, they look at me like I'm stupid because they cannot get it to "replicate the problem" for them. I'll drive it on back home knowing nothing has been fixed and it will happen again soon. I had the battery changed even though the old one was only a few months old and that clearly wasn't the problem. Last time I tried to crank it so much it started popping up all kinds of error mssgs and then the air conditioner went out. $$$
I printed this whole thread topic out for them so they could see everybody's suggestions...but they won't take it serious until they actually see it not starting. Saying they won't blindly throw parts on it or don't want to mess with anything.
I'm taking it in (having it towed) to the dealership this week. It will probably crank up just fine for them when they get it, and if that happens and nothing get's fixed, I'm selling the thing while its cranking. I love my Rover to death and had just bought a new set of tires and rims for it, but I don't care how good it looks, if it's not dependable, I'm not wasting my time or money on it.

 

Add another to the list. My 06 has the same problem. Battery finr as well as terminals. Sounds like a ground issue like aachour83 has seen. Thanks aachour83 for the info, which I will take to my mechanic.

 

I fixed mine! i have a 2006 Range Rover 4.4 with the same intermittent starting problems, it started with a few clicks then became progressively worse over 6 months. I read this post 50 times before but I found a few other posts similar and those posts said it was most likely the starter. I pulled the starter motor off and the housing to the starter motor cracked, so when I would turn the ignition on the starter motor was hitting the cracked piece and not engaging into the flywheel of the trans. That explains why it was intermittent since it would sometimes engage past the cracked piece. I bought a piece of **** remanufactured starter from Pep Boys for $170 bucks and it starts perfect now...

 

RRSS starting issue

Thank you all for the posts concerning the RR starting issue. I've just experienced this same issue and my 08 RRSS is at the LR dealership now. The've diagnosed a bad starter. They've replaced the starter and wanted to keep it overnight. After reading these posts, I am hoping the they got it right. I'll find out tomorrow.

 

just to follow up... I had a loose wire connection to my starter. The Mechanic said he had to rotate a full 3 times to tighten it. Could it have really been that simple? I had a local mechanic look at just my connections. The land rover dealership would have surely ripped me off! It has been a full 3 months now with no issues. One happy guy right here!

 

This is a very possible solution. I dont have this problem in my 07 HSE, but the BMW E90 with similar click but no start problem. I had to tighten the bolt to one of the cable (red cable in my BMW) and it fixed the problem.

 

not starting

I had the same non starting problem with my 2006 RR Sport. Myself along with a friend of mine found that there was a loose wire connector that connects to the starter. Its the wire that runs to the ignition switch. problem solved. I'm the one who noticed the wire wasn't connected when we dropped the starter and I'm not even close to being a mechanic!

 

I also have a 2006 RR sport. All my issues started about a year ago. It first started with the door locks locking and unlocking while all the dash lights coming on and it wouldn't start when this happens. I didn't realize until it was dark outside that the hazard lights were flashing as well. Earlier this year being frustrated we tried hitting the dash and this would make it work again. We took the cluster out and tightened the wires and the issues stopped for a good 6 months, now that the issue is back and it's gotten worse. Sometimes hitting the dash won't help and then the power steering goes out and it won't go out of first gear. Dangerous and extremely frustrating. Haven't taken it to a dealership, I'm in Alaska and our RR dealership closed. Just want to fix it and sell it.

 

Hi i am having the same problem. I just try starting my 97 range rover at walmart and no hope. I had to walk home with my kids in a 103degree heat, though i live very close. My car lights are on, radio is on. But the dash broad is off and the car won't. Start. Not even a click when i turn the key. The walmart auto shop even try to jump but the battery but still the car won't start. So they are saying its not the battery. Am speechless.