Starting Issues

Stu67 · 29th January 2018, 16:19

Bit of an issue with my 2002 kv6 over the past couple days, it won’t sometimes start. Firstly it doesn’t seem to be a battery issue as it’s not even attempting to turn over, all the lights are on so to speak turn the key and nothing, no turning, clicking, lights don’t dim. Thing is it doesn’t happen all the time sometimes it starts just fine.
Now I quite like my Rover but before I go throwing money in all directions I wondered if anyone has come across this before, weird battery, crank / camshaft sensor, immobiliser, ECU. Each time it’s happened temp has been up to normal after a shortish run.
Any leads appreciated

frankson · 29th January 2018, 17:46

Firstly make sure your battery terminals are secure and the earth connection is securly fixed to the car body.

Number 6 · 29th January 2018, 18:01

Check the small spade connector onto the starter motor solenoid......

Ravinder · 29th January 2018, 19:10

If it doesn’t start, do you hear a faint single click when turning the key? This sounds like you starter motor solenoid is sticking if it starts other times. If your battery was flat, it wouldn’t start at all and usually clicks like a machine gun. If you have a sticky starter, it can be repaired for £10. You just need this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-2-0...72.m2749.l2648

roverbarmy · 29th January 2018, 19:49

If you have a second key, try that. It may be that the immobiliser is cutting the power.

Sheraton · 29th January 2018, 21:33

try cleaning the electrical contacts on the starter - had this issue with my 1.8t - cleaned the contacts and all Good

Paul.

Stu67 · 30th January 2018, 09:05

Thanks all for the suggestions, i’ll clean up the various contacts. The key one is interesting as it is like the immobiliser is stopping it starting, so will try my spare key to see if that makes a difference.

29th January 2018, 16:19	#1
Stu67 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 75 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Starting Issues Bit of an issue with my 2002 kv6 over the past couple days, it won’t sometimes start. Firstly it doesn’t seem to be a battery issue as it’s not even attempting to turn over, all the lights are on so to speak turn the key and nothing, no turning, clicking, lights don’t dim. Thing is it doesn’t happen all the time sometimes it starts just fine. Now I quite like my Rover but before I go throwing money in all directions I wondered if anyone has come across this before, weird battery, crank / camshaft sensor, immobiliser, ECU. Each time it’s happened temp has been up to normal after a shortish run. Any leads appreciated

29th January 2018, 17:46	#2
frankson Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon auto KV6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: portsmouth Posts: 207 Thanks: 462 Thanked 88 Times in 48 Posts	battery Firstly make sure your battery terminals are secure and the earth connection is securly fixed to the car body.

29th January 2018, 18:01	#3
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	Check the small spade connector onto the starter motor solenoid...... __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

29th January 2018, 19:10	#4
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: 9,037 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	If it doesn’t start, do you hear a faint single click when turning the key? This sounds like you starter motor solenoid is sticking if it starts other times. If your battery was flat, it wouldn’t start at all and usually clicks like a machine gun. If you have a sticky starter, it can be repaired for £10. You just need this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-2-0...72.m2749.l2648 __________________ 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

29th January 2018, 19:49	#5
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,053 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	If you have a second key, try that. It may be that the immobiliser is cutting the power. __________________ Oil in my veins!

29th January 2018, 21:33	#6
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	try cleaning the electrical contacts on the starter - had this issue with my 1.8t - cleaned the contacts and all Good Paul.

30th January 2018, 09:05	#7
Stu67 Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 75 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks all for the suggestions, i’ll clean up the various contacts. The key one is interesting as it is like the immobiliser is stopping it starting, so will try my spare key to see if that makes a difference.