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trikey · 19th November 2018, 10:24

It was a superb idea to make the lights come on with a weak battery!!!

first-things-first · 19th November 2018, 10:44

Check battery contacts as well. You need to make sure the connections are firmly pushed on as far as they go. Don't leave a little gap between the connector and the post bottom. I had this and thought the connectors were duff as they were not tight enough.

I've just (last night) refurbed my starter motor (as mentioned above) as the contacts were well worn and I got exactly this. Did all the checks above, just in case.

Started great until a week ago then failed to start one day.

All dash lights / stereo OK but when you turn the key to start - just a click. Works fine now after new contacts and "plunger".

Dawn · 19th November 2018, 11:43

It occured to me battery is less than 2. Just checked receipt and under warranty. Rang SDL and explained I cantvgetvto Derby with it before 5.30 and so they are delivery new in the morning foc. Fingers crossed thats all it is. Very good of them though!

Ravinder · 19th November 2018, 11:49

Sounds to me like your starter motor. This makes a single click, too. A gentle tap on the starter motor may get it going. There’s a repair kit available on eBay which sorts it out permanently.

stocktake · 19th November 2018, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravinder

Sounds to me like your starter motor. This makes a single click, too. A gentle tap on the starter motor may get it going. There’s a repair kit available on eBay which sorts it out permanently.

Post 9, headlights!

stevestrat · 19th November 2018, 13:10

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Post 9, headlights!

Yep, headlights coming on is an indication of insufficient battery power. As stated by others modern batteries don't fade slowly as they used to, they just die.

Ravinder · 19th November 2018, 13:51

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Post 9, headlights!

Just trying to help, Dave....distressingh

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tourer · 19th November 2018, 15:23

When I have had a low battery on a 75, the relays have chattered when trying to start, making a right din.

Dallas · 19th November 2018, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawn

It occured to me battery is less than 2. Just checked receipt and under warranty. Rang SDL and explained I cantvgetvto Derby with it before 5.30 and so they are delivery new in the morning foc. Fingers crossed thats all it is. Very good of them though!

That's very good of them, good luck for tomorrow.

Dawn · 19th November 2018, 17:20

Okay...so now I am just a little bit worried. I came to take the battery off and the connections were loose! A-ha methinks, could this be it? I tried to tighten them, but they won't budge. One I can't move, the other I did manage to, but it simply won't tighten enough over the pole.

Okay, not much I can do about that tonight, so I removed the battery and stuck it on my charger...its not a tester, but it is showing the battery is full, and the thing sparks too. I know it still could technically be duff, and I won't know for sure until tomorrow, but I am seriously thinking I could have another issue.

I dare not try starting it again now until I have a new battery to try, I've had three attempts and don't want to duff the key on top.

If it is not the battery, where is the starter/connectors, how do I get to them? The car has its tray fitted, so I am thinking in the dark it won't be easy. I am away at the weekend, and the Toyota has the dreaded MOT next week, so I really need to get this going!

19th November 2018, 10:24	#11
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,769 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	It was a superb idea to make the lights come on with a weak battery!!! __________________ Lest we forget..

19th November 2018, 11:49	#14
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Sounds to me like your starter motor. This makes a single click, too. A gentle tap on the starter motor may get it going. There’s a repair kit available on eBay which sorts it out permanently. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

19th November 2018, 10:44	#12
first-things-first Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 176 Thanked 352 Times in 272 Posts	Check battery contacts as well. You need to make sure the connections are firmly pushed on as far as they go. Don't leave a little gap between the connector and the post bottom. I had this and thought the connectors were duff as they were not tight enough. I've just (last night) refurbed my starter motor (as mentioned above) as the contacts were well worn and I got exactly this. Did all the checks above, just in case. Started great until a week ago then failed to start one day. All dash lights / stereo OK but when you turn the key to start - just a click. Works fine now after new contacts and "plunger".

19th November 2018, 11:43	#13
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	It occured to me battery is less than 2. Just checked receipt and under warranty. Rang SDL and explained I cantvgetvto Derby with it before 5.30 and so they are delivery new in the morning foc. Fingers crossed thats all it is. Very good of them though!

19th November 2018, 15:23	#18
tourer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer CDT Auto. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Eaton Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 30 Thanked 220 Times in 160 Posts	When I have had a low battery on a 75, the relays have chattered when trying to start, making a right din.

19th November 2018, 17:20	#20
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Okay...so now I am just a little bit worried. I came to take the battery off and the connections were loose! A-ha methinks, could this be it? I tried to tighten them, but they won't budge. One I can't move, the other I did manage to, but it simply won't tighten enough over the pole. Okay, not much I can do about that tonight, so I removed the battery and stuck it on my charger...its not a tester, but it is showing the battery is full, and the thing sparks too. I know it still could technically be duff, and I won't know for sure until tomorrow, but I am seriously thinking I could have another issue. I dare not try starting it again now until I have a new battery to try, I've had three attempts and don't want to duff the key on top. If it is not the battery, where is the starter/connectors, how do I get to them? The car has its tray fitted, so I am thinking in the dark it won't be easy. I am away at the weekend, and the Toyota has the dreaded MOT next week, so I really need to get this going!