53 reg conny 1.8 petrol, won't start.

BBCATZ · 16th February 2008, 10:28

53 reg conny 1.8 petrol

Got in this morning & despite the engine turning over with half a tank of fuel it will not fire up.

The lights do not dim when cranking over & the battery seems to have plenty of grunt in it.

Last night it was -5 here ( Liverpool) & it is presently 5 degrees where the car is parked in the shade.

Any clues.

Thanks in advance.

Tatts · 16th February 2008, 10:34

I'd wager the intank fuel filter/module has seperated.

You have the typical symptoms, car was working, you left it, came back to it & it won't start.

Have a look in the How To's, there's a guide in there.

Or call the recovery service & let them do it - if you are a member.

BBCATZ · 16th February 2008, 10:35

Thanks ,

Will check fuel filter.

T-Cut · 16th February 2008, 10:37

My first thoughts:

Flooded plenum?
Detached fuel filter?
More or less in that order.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBCATZ

Thanks ,
Will check fuel filter.

Deatils here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=9108

TC

BBCATZ · 16th February 2008, 10:47

Definately not flooded plenum.
Just checked through the spyhole mod.

Will check filter & hope it's an easy fix.

Greeners · 16th February 2008, 10:50

How fast did the engine turn over...?

Same as usual or slower ?

BBCATZ · 16th February 2008, 10:55

Same as usual.

Greeners · 16th February 2008, 11:03

I'd plump for the detached filter then....

BBCATZ · 16th February 2008, 11:06

Just about to dismantle car & have a look.

Best put the thermals on as it is a bit parky here !

Will let you know how I get on .

Thanks again.

GreyGhost · 16th February 2008, 11:17

Have you got the details of where the filter is and access?

If not see here:-
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid005.pdf

Ignore the self tapping screw advice and install WJC000230 orange clip to prevent the filter unscrewing again.

16th February 2008, 10:28	#1
BBCATZ Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	53 reg conny 1.8 petrol, won't start. 53 reg conny 1.8 petrol Got in this morning & despite the engine turning over with half a tank of fuel it will not fire up. The lights do not dim when cranking over & the battery seems to have plenty of grunt in it. Last night it was -5 here ( Liverpool) & it is presently 5 degrees where the car is parked in the shade. Any clues. Thanks in advance.

16th February 2008, 10:34	#2
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	I'd wager the intank fuel filter/module has seperated. You have the typical symptoms, car was working, you left it, came back to it & it won't start. Have a look in the How To's, there's a guide in there. Or call the recovery service & let them do it - if you are a member. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

16th February 2008, 10:50	#6
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	How fast did the engine turn over...? Same as usual or slower ? __________________ *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]

16th February 2008, 11:03	#8
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	I'd plump for the detached filter then.... __________________ *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]

16th February 2008, 10:35	#3
BBCATZ Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks , Will check fuel filter.

16th February 2008, 10:47	#5
BBCATZ Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Definately not flooded plenum. Just checked through the spyhole mod. Will check filter & hope it's an easy fix.

16th February 2008, 10:55	#7
BBCATZ Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Same as usual.

16th February 2008, 11:06	#9
BBCATZ Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just about to dismantle car & have a look. Best put the thermals on as it is a bit parky here ! Will let you know how I get on . Thanks again.

16th February 2008, 11:17	#10
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Have you got the details of where the filter is and access? If not see here:- http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid005.pdf Ignore the self tapping screw advice and install WJC000230 orange clip to prevent the filter unscrewing again.