car will not start EP warning

potts · 22nd March 2009, 09:32

Hi...parked up last night..no problem....came out this morning and it would not start...have the EP in lights where the gear change indicator is..i know from the book it says gear box problem but is anyone else able to shed better details on the problem..regards potts

potts · 23rd March 2009, 15:40

Any Help ChapS...still No Luck With This Someone Must Have A Clue Cheers Potts

Greeners · 23rd March 2009, 15:46

The car will got into EP when it detects a problem in the box.

First thing to try is a battery reset to see if that at least allows it to start (radio codes Sat NAV etc)

If no joy then you will have to take it to either an auto specialist or a garage with a T4 to diagnose the fault.

petersrover · 23rd March 2009, 16:17

When my 2.0 atuo came up with this code a couple of years ago it meant the battery was dead. Put on a new one and hey presto it started.

James.uk · 23rd March 2009, 17:09

EP = emergemcy programme.. Normally used to prevent the engine starting and thus causing damage to the gearbox. But --

Sometimes it's the ECU sending an incorrect fault code. e.g. after it got wet, and has been dried out again!

When it happened on the White 75 I had, there were 22 other fault codes as well!

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potts · 25th March 2009, 18:59

ok folks do not be mislead by the EP symbol all it was is a broken earth supply to the ecu...quite a commom fault but the dealer will tell you it is the ECU...problem fixed....regards potts

stocktake · 25th March 2009, 19:25

Thanks for taking the time to post the answer up, it really does make a difference.
Glad you are sorted.

22nd March 2009, 09:32	#1
potts Newbie rover 75 saloon club cdt Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: somerset Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	car will not start EP warning Hi...parked up last night..no problem....came out this morning and it would not start...have the EP in lights where the gear change indicator is..i know from the book it says gear box problem but is anyone else able to shed better details on the problem..regards potts

23rd March 2009, 15:46	#3
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	The car will got into EP when it detects a problem in the box. First thing to try is a battery reset to see if that at least allows it to start (radio codes Sat NAV etc) If no joy then you will have to take it to either an auto specialist or a garage with a T4 to diagnose the fault. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

23rd March 2009, 16:17	#4
petersrover Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon 1.8 Turbo Connoisseur manual Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	EP When my 2.0 atuo came up with this code a couple of years ago it meant the battery was dead. Put on a new one and hey presto it started.

25th March 2009, 19:25	#7
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,593 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Thanks for taking the time to post the answer up, it really does make a difference. Glad you are sorted. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

23rd March 2009, 15:40	#2
potts Newbie rover 75 saloon club cdt Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: somerset Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any Help ChapS...still No Luck With This Someone Must Have A Clue Cheers Potts

23rd March 2009, 17:09	#5
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	EP = emergemcy programme.. Normally used to prevent the engine starting and thus causing damage to the gearbox. But -- Sometimes it's the ECU sending an incorrect fault code. e.g. after it got wet, and has been dried out again! When it happened on the White 75 I had, there were 22 other fault codes as well! .

25th March 2009, 18:59	#6
potts Newbie rover 75 saloon club cdt Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: somerset Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ok folks do not be mislead by the EP symbol all it was is a broken earth supply to the ecu...quite a commom fault but the dealer will tell you it is the ECU...problem fixed....regards potts