Engine wont turn over?

Al75 · 1st March 2024, 11:45

Hi
Went to start my Rover 75 1.8 petrol this morning, turned the key the dash lights up but nothing else. No clicks or half turns. I've checked the battery and its fully charged. Has anyone experienced this or got any suggestions as to where to start looking?
Thanks in advance.

Ed3 · 1st March 2024, 15:28

What we would do decades ago - as a first check - is to check for a rusty earth connection - usually the bolt into the car body - the battery to the body and body to the earth strap. Or a broken or damaged earth strap so an earth is not getting to the engine block and starter motor.

Years ago the quick trick to check for a rusty earth connection was a single jump lead from the earth on the battery to the engine block. I dont know if that works or is safe on a Rover 75.

Matt_75 · 1st March 2024, 15:36

Problem resolved on duplicate thread

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=327222

Al75 · 1st March 2024, 19:45

Problem sorted, i removed the started motor connections and cleaned them up and it started immediately. Simple solution, too busy looking for more complicated solutions. Lesson learned, look for the obvious. Thanks for the replies and ideas.

roverbarmy · 2nd March 2024, 20:08

Solenoid repair kits used to be available as the non-start is usually a precursor to that. The dirty connections will not have helped the situation though.

1st March 2024, 11:45	#1
Al75 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 27 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Engine wont turn over? Hi Went to start my Rover 75 1.8 petrol this morning, turned the key the dash lights up but nothing else. No clicks or half turns. I've checked the battery and its fully charged. Has anyone experienced this or got any suggestions as to where to start looking? Thanks in advance.

1st March 2024, 15:36	#3
Matt_75 Gets stuck in 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 548 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Problem resolved on duplicate thread https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=327222 __________________ Matt 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 (BRG) 1999 Rover 75 Club 2.5 (Dorchester Red) 1973 Triumph Dolomite (Honeysuckle)

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Al75 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 27 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Problem sorted! Problem sorted, i removed the started motor connections and cleaned them up and it started immediately. Simple solution, too busy looking for more complicated solutions. Lesson learned, look for the obvious. Thanks for the replies and ideas.

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roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Solenoid repair kits used to be available as the non-start is usually a precursor to that. The dirty connections will not have helped the situation though. __________________ Oil in my veins!

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Ed3 Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi saloon Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK Posts: 306 Thanks: 88 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	What we would do decades ago - as a first check - is to check for a rusty earth connection - usually the bolt into the car body - the battery to the body and body to the earth strap. Or a broken or damaged earth strap so an earth is not getting to the engine block and starter motor. Years ago the quick trick to check for a rusty earth connection was a single jump lead from the earth on the battery to the engine block. I dont know if that works or is safe on a Rover 75.