LR3 Starter Irregularities

SirWalt08

New member
Nov 15, 2023
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SC, USA
Hey folks. This is first post to the forum, so I’ll start by saying hello. I’ve appreciated reading through several posts on here and enjoy the sense of community and general desire to be helpful that’s shared by most.

My 08 LR3 has had an irregular start/crank rhythm since I bought it in Feb. Sometimes it takes about a second to crank. Other times it takes up to 3-4 seconds. It has recently trended towards the longer cranking times. Is this a common issue? Wondering if others have similar experiences. Should I look to replace the starter or could there be another culprit?
 

SirWalt08

New member
Nov 15, 2023
3
0
SC, USA
Vehicle details are:
08 LR3 HSE HD with 166k miles.

No engine or drivetrain mods other than serviceable trans pan swap. Recently replaced both drive belts and primary tensioner pulley.