Hello all

recently I notice that sometimes when I press the start up button turn the dash lights but the car does not start, if I press again the car will start fine

any thoughts?

Ivan Freelander 2 GS 59 plate about 35k miles (gone)
Freelander 2 GS 60 plate MY11 about 28k miles (gone)
Freelander 2 GS 13 plate

Got the same issued FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

My wife experience a similar issue with hers. Happened regularly, and very occasionally with me, I looked at replacing the button, (@£30,might be a pain in the you know what to change) however seemed OK with a firm push, not heavy, and not at the edge, e.g. push in the centre.

I believe it was wear in the switch, you could feel a small step, after a while being operated firmly it stopped.

The Local dealer did tell me they have changed a few........

Get the same on my I6 around 10% of the time. It's like it has a flat battery,or lazy starter motor and it flashes up "HDC not engaged" before having to press it a second time.

ivanuzcategui wrote:

Hello all

recently I notice that sometimes when I press the start up button turn the dash lights but the car does not start, if I press again the car will start fine

any thoughts?

Ivan

I see you have a manual. There has to be some sort of switch on the clutch to allow the starter to engage - I'd investigate that, since what you are getting is the same as if you had not depressed the clutch. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.