Engine wont turn over

canan · 24th May 2016, 12:58

Hi,

I have a 2002 Rover 75 CE auto (petrol) parked in my driveway. I last drove it on Sat night.

I have got into it today and all appears fine until I turn the key. All the usual lights and sounds are ok, but the engine just will not turn. I believe power is getting to the solenoid because I can hear sounds from the engine.

The battery appears to be fine as the radio and central locking work OK.

Any advice would be grateful.

Thanks

planenut · 24th May 2016, 13:02

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Originally Posted by canan

Hi,

I have a 2002 Rover 75 CE auto parked in my driveway. I last drove it on Sat night.

I have got into it today and all appears fine until I turn the key. All the usual lights and sounds are ok, but the engine just will not turn. I believe power is getting to the solenoid because I can hear sounds from the engine.

The battery appears to be fine as the radio and central locking work OK.

Any advice would be grateful.

Thanks

the power to operate the radio and locking is very low and would not necessarily indicate a battery fault. Is there a clicking from the starter when you try (not a turning noise)? Do the headlights flash when you try? both these indicate a low battery.

ballymenaman · 24th May 2016, 15:00

Read this -

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=106447

canan · 24th May 2016, 20:14

After reading old posts, I Bought new battery. Problem solved.
Strange how the radio and lights worked ok, but not enough the start the engine!
But happy now

Thanks for the prompt responses.

SD1too · 24th May 2016, 22:41

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Originally Posted by canan

Strange how the radio and lights worked ok, but not enough the start the engine!

Not really Jay.

Your starter motor draws about 150 amps from the battery. Your radio and lights require less than 10% of that figure.

By the way, if this is the first time this has happened, you didn't need to buy a new battery; just put the original one on charge.

If you are using your car infrequently, it's only a matter of time before your replacement battery suffers the same fate, so you might like to consider buying a maintenance charger.

Simon

24th May 2016, 12:58	#1
canan Avid contributor Rover 75 AUTO Connoisseur SE Join Date: May 2012 Location: london Posts: 136 Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Engine wont turn over Hi, I have a 2002 Rover 75 CE auto (petrol) parked in my driveway. I last drove it on Sat night. I have got into it today and all appears fine until I turn the key. All the usual lights and sounds are ok, but the engine just will not turn. I believe power is getting to the solenoid because I can hear sounds from the engine. The battery appears to be fine as the radio and central locking work OK. Any advice would be grateful. Thanks Last edited by canan; 24th May 2016 at 13:05..

24th May 2016, 20:14	#4
canan Avid contributor Rover 75 AUTO Connoisseur SE Join Date: May 2012 Location: london Posts: 136 Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Solved After reading old posts, I Bought new battery. Problem solved. Strange how the radio and lights worked ok, but not enough the start the engine! But happy now Thanks for the prompt responses.

24th May 2016, 15:00	#3
ballymenaman Avid contributor 75 Contemporary SE 2.5 V6 Auto, Rover 45, classic mini and E Niro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ballymena, Northern Ireland Posts: 239 Thanks: 25 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Read this - http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=106447