When I try to start the car when cold, I sometimes just get a 'click' noise & starter doesn't engage. After a couple more attempts, it starts as normal.
I fitted a new battery 12 months ago & keep it on a CTEK trickle charger when not in use, so battery is always fully charged.
I wander if it could be a problem with the solenoid.
Has anyone had a similar experience?

Have a search on here, there is a sometimes problem with the starter and they do fail on occasion. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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The solenoid is part of the starter issues normally revolve around the main feed in the solenoid getting sooted up/burnt. I had to replace mine at 80k. I don’t think you can detach the solenoid with the starter in place..... 2012 tdv8 Westminster arrived Jan 19 gone Dec 23

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I’ve had a new battery and starter and still get this issue. It can not do it for a few days, then sometimes once, sometimes four times, hot or cold. Occasionally I get the click then 2 seconds later it starts.

I read a post on here about a cable getting brittle but can’t recall the detail 1995 4.6 v8, green/tan (long gone)
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In cold weather the load on the starter will increase which in turn puts a load on the connections. Have you checked the battery connections? If not properly pushed on and tightened the symptoms you describe are one possibility. John
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Battery to starter lead is apparently made up of 4 different sections plus a fuse can get dirty...just what I’ve read on here. Search using starter+motor in the search box function  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
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I have a similar issue on mine!! cannot make my mind up if the starter is failing or bad connection or the push button has an issue. i can go days with no issues then it will play up then nothing.
I have opted to wait until something fails rather than randomly replace bits. 2012 Vogue 4.4 TDV8 - Current
2014 Navara V6 - Gone
2004 Vogue TD6 - Gone
Grand Cherokee - Gone
Discovery V8 (LPG) - Gone
Discovery TD5 - Gone

I am not a gambling man, but I would put my money on the starter motor to go first.
So many owners have replaced them and had no further issues.
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I would also suggest you're going to have to replace the starter motor.

There's a great write-up in the wiki that highlights the symptoms as well as the replacement process if you're handy with spanners.

Mike

I agree it will but it is not clicking often enough yet though now i have said that it will pack up completely  2012 Vogue 4.4 TDV8 - Current
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I waited for a nice warm day then changed it.
Nearly 2 years ago now, but “ touch wood “ been fine since.
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There must be a reason the same starter motor contacts burn out on the 4.4, but not the 3.6...

What we all really need is some sort of anti spark grease to put on the copper contacts and prevent arcing burn.
They use something similar to silicon grease on high voltage switchgear to stop similar problems, but I can’t find any.
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Sounds more like high resistance developing somewhere in the starter feed.

Both Mpirie Mike and myself stripped failed motors and were gobsmacked by how badly burned the contacts were.
We both fitted new starters and refurbished the old one ready for next time.
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V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
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11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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