Rover 1.8T Starting Problems - Page 4

Howzatt · 23rd June 2009, 21:43

Forgot to mention, you will need your radio code if you disconnect the battery.

Regards

Gman2 · 24th June 2009, 07:08

Keith - I've been following this thread and unfortunatley have nothing to add but I feel your frustration

As T-Cut said a T4 may be the best way forward but do you have a specialists near-by and Howzatt may have a point? Let us know as soon as you get it sorted as there may be a lesson for us all to learn here!

Keith James · 24th June 2009, 08:43

Many thanks to all of you for your input.

May l ask a silly question but what symptons would you experience if it was a ECU memory failure, and if it is how do you correct it.

Regards

T-Cut · 24th June 2009, 09:44

The ECU controls virtually everything, so if it gets corrupted (Getting wet for instance), the effects are unpredictable. Maybe yours is playing up, but I honestly doubt it. The repair of a 'broken' ECU is a specialist job and many people recommend the ECU Doctor (Google it). The ECU is very much like a computer and it can sometimes get its knickers in a twist, especially if it's got wet or you try to do certain actions too quickly for it to respond (it's no Pentium Duo!). The solution in such cases is often a simple reboot. That means disconnecting the battery for half an hour. On reconnection, the problem may go away.

TC

Keith James · 24th June 2009, 13:54

Hello again to all

Its amazing what a petrol can and 5Ltrs of petrol can do, car started-up first time and runs perfectly.
As mentioned fuel gauge was showing a 1/4 full but l had read on the website about the saddle tank layout causing problems but only applied to diesel, anyway thought that l would give it ago even though mine being petrol.
Car started first time. will give a good run later today now that l have been able to get to a filling station

and check things out.

Many thanks to all for your contributions very much appreciated

Regards
K.J

Greeners · 24th June 2009, 15:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith James

Hello again to all

Its amazing what a petrol can and 5Ltrs of petrol can do, car started-up first time and runs perfectly.
As mentioned fuel gauge was showing a 1/4 full but l had read on the website about the saddle tank layout causing problems but only applied to diesel, anyway thought that l would give it ago even though mine being petrol.
Car started first time. will give a good run later today now that l have been able to get to a filling station

and check things out.

Many thanks to all for your contributions very much appreciated

Regards
K.J

I would still get the filter checked, as the car should start and run on 1/4 of a tank (unless it's on an acute slope !!!!)

At least it's running

Gman2 · 24th June 2009, 20:00

Blimey - that's a relief

Have you got a faulty gauge then and quarter full was in fact empty? My gauge stuck once on the ZTT soon after buying it some time ago. On a run it was reluctant to drop beyond 3/4 full and I thought I was achieving diesel type mpg! The following day started up and the tank showed under half full - never happened since

24th June 2009, 09:44	#34
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The ECU controls virtually everything, so if it gets corrupted (Getting wet for instance), the effects are unpredictable. Maybe yours is playing up, but I honestly doubt it. The repair of a 'broken' ECU is a specialist job and many people recommend the ECU Doctor (Google it). The ECU is very much like a computer and it can sometimes get its knickers in a twist, especially if it's got wet or you try to do certain actions too quickly for it to respond (it's no Pentium Duo!). The solution in such cases is often a simple reboot. That means disconnecting the battery for half an hour. On reconnection, the problem may go away. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 24th June 2009 at 09:59..

24th June 2009, 13:54	#35
Keith James Newbie Rover 75 Saloon 1.8T club SE /53 plate Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ledbury/ Herefordshire Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello again to all Its amazing what a petrol can and 5Ltrs of petrol can do, car started-up first time and runs perfectly. As mentioned fuel gauge was showing a 1/4 full but l had read on the website about the saddle tank layout causing problems but only applied to diesel, anyway thought that l would give it ago even though mine being petrol. Car started first time. will give a good run later today now that l have been able to get to a filling station and check things out. Many thanks to all for your contributions very much appreciated Regards K.J Last edited by Keith James; 24th June 2009 at 14:13..

23rd June 2009, 21:43	#31
Howzatt Newbie Rover 75 1.8T Club SE Saloon 2003 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newark Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Forgot to mention, you will need your radio code if you disconnect the battery. Regards

24th June 2009, 07:08	#32
Gman2 Posted a thing or two ZTT+ 1.8T, mgf 1.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 28 Thanked 65 Times in 42 Posts	Keith - I've been following this thread and unfortunatley have nothing to add but I feel your frustration As T-Cut said a T4 may be the best way forward but do you have a specialists near-by and Howzatt may have a point? Let us know as soon as you get it sorted as there may be a lesson for us all to learn here!

24th June 2009, 08:43	#33
Keith James Newbie Rover 75 Saloon 1.8T club SE /53 plate Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ledbury/ Herefordshire Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks to all of you for your input. May l ask a silly question but what symptons would you experience if it was a ECU memory failure, and if it is how do you correct it. Regards

24th June 2009, 20:00	#37
Gman2 Posted a thing or two ZTT+ 1.8T, mgf 1.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 28 Thanked 65 Times in 42 Posts	Blimey - that's a relief Have you got a faulty gauge then and quarter full was in fact empty? My gauge stuck once on the ZTT soon after buying it some time ago. On a run it was reluctant to drop beyond 3/4 full and I thought I was achieving diesel type mpg! The following day started up and the tank showed under half full - never happened since