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[Landcruiser1066]

Hi all
Stopped at the garage to get a coffee in my 1995 landcruiser 80 series and tried to switch the engine off but the starter kept running turning the engine over, only way to stop it was to disconnect the batteries, probably drove for a couple of miles like that before I stopped and the motor was very hot. Took the motor off and took it apart, all seemed OK. Upon trying to restart all was dead apart from the hazard warning lights came on and wouldn't switch off. Eventually managed to get it to crank over by hot wiring to the solenoid but the engine failed to start and it usually fires instantly. Some of the ignition pre check lights aren't illuminating either. Tried bump starting down a hill today but without success. Had a similar over running problem 10 years ago and a new starter motor and starter solenoid cured it, I'll try a new motor but I'm not sure that's the total problem. Any thoughts?  Regards. R

[Google]

[andy]

It would help if you told us if it's petrol or diesel.
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150 series Invincible X
100 Series VX Limited
Mercedes Sprinter 311 Luton
1993 VX80 4.2td SOLD
1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
1994 Hilux Surf SSR-V Sold

[Roger Fairclough]

Ignition switch !

Roger

[andy]

Well no reply, but I notice that you say batteries so will have to assume that it's diesel, and if that is correct then have a look at the 24 volt change over relay under the battery tray, these corrode and some times get stuck.
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It's Not a Bl**dy Jeep it's a Landcruiser
150 series Invincible X
100 Series VX Limited
Mercedes Sprinter 311 Luton
1993 VX80 4.2td SOLD
1996 Hilux Surf SSR-G Intercooler Sold
1994 Hilux Surf SSR-V Sold

[Landcruiser1066]

Hi all
Yes it's a 4.2 diesel. Could completely disconnecting the batteries have activated the immobiliser? I have not been using the key fob for years.
Thanks for your suggestions

[Landcruiser1066]

Hi, hopefully all sorted, new starter motor fitted, disconnecting the batteries accidentally  activated the immobiliser which I haven't used in years. Found the key fibs and switched it off. Thanks for your assistance.

[bas]

Hi I had the same problem about 4 years ago,and took it to a auto electrician he tripped and cleaned the motor and replaced the solinoid £28 never had a problem since,he did say it was the solinoid though,and thats on a 94 4.2 vx with 155,000 mls on the clock.