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Old 9th April 2024, 14:58   #1
Shapfell
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Rover 75 Conn SE saloon / MG ZTT cdti auto

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Default Starting Problems.

Ok guys, here's one for you. Yesterday, I got up for shift at stupid o'clock, got in my 75 and tried to start it. The key had opened the doors OK on the fob, but all it would do is turn over. I took the key out, locked and unlocked the car, tried again and it started.
All fine and hunky-dory for the rest of the day.
This morning, again at stupid o'clock, unlocked the car on the fob, again, just turned over. Tried the 'spare key', lock and unlock, just turned over, no start. Got it out of he way by nefarious methods, went to work in other car.
Got home this afternoon. Unlocks fine, even boot release on the tailgate (that hasn't worked in ages!), no start but turns over. Fuel pump relay can be heard clicking in with the key. Tried 'spare key', unlocks and locks fine, no start. I then pushed the car back onto the drive but couldn't quite get it all in, so I tried at wind it in on the starter (I know, bad idea but....) and the damn thing started up, albeit lumpily but then settled down fine. Once on the drive, I let it idle for a while , turned it off, locked and unlocked and now it won't start again. I've checked the plenums and they're dry (which after the downpour we had yesterday is surprising). I'm open to ideas....
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2004 Conn SE 1.8
Work so far:-
Gerry T, Rad Fan Resistor, Handbrake Compensator, Bonnet Catch Block, Leather Handbrake gaiter, Journey Camera,
Sean's DD Unit with Freeview!, Towbar, Rear Sunblind, Smiley!, Headlamp Protectors, Alloy Intake, R75 Brolly, Puddle lights, reversing camera.

2004 Connie CDTi Tourer; replacement for the ZTT.
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