Freelander 2 starting problems

When I press the starter button the engine sometimes fails to turn over as if the battery is low. It may take 2 or 3 attempts till the engine turns over and starts normally as if the battery is okay.

Asked on 12 January 2013 by C.L. Lincolnshire

Answered by Honest John

Starter motor/flywheel engagement problem. Might be the DMF starting to fail.

Tags: batteries dual mass flywheel technical issues

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