Update starting problems Rover 75 V6

JPeter · 6th October 2015, 14:42

Hi,
A very strange thing happened today. I have had severe starting problems with my V6 Rover. Usually worked when cold, but it would not start when the engine was warm. I thought I had everything checked, i.e. I had:

- changed the cam sensor to a brand new one (MG/Rover original part)
- checked the filter assembly (it was unnecessary since it is a "vintage filter")
- cleaned out the throttle housing with carburetor spray
- cleaned the MAP sensor
- cleaned and checked that the idle air intake motor is moving when the ignition is switched on

Not getting any better, I had to give up.

So today I had the car connected to the T4 computer at a local garage (English Car Care in Loddekoping, Sweden. By the way a great place). The T4 detected no signal from the cam sensor. A new one was installed and the car works so far.

I wonder if I am the only one or if any of you guys have had any such experience with faulty brand new parts. Is there any way to check the cam sensor on the work bench?

/JPeter

Dorset Bob · 6th October 2015, 16:11

I must admit, when I fitted a new cam sensor in mine, I noticed quite a difference between to sensor made in 2000 compared to the new one, (being a later MGR OEM part).

The old one had a nice weight to it and had a quality feel, where the new looked and felt cheap and nasty.

It is doing the job though, at the moment.

Made in Egypt!

Renowned for their quality cotton, but not sure about camshaft sensors.

JPeter · 7th October 2015, 16:32

I guess a brand is not stronger than the company's quality control department...

6th October 2015, 14:42	#1
JPeter Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Tourer / Rover 75 2.5 Saloon auto Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ystad Posts: 30 Thanks: 13 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Update starting problems Rover 75 V6 Hi, A very strange thing happened today. I have had severe starting problems with my V6 Rover. Usually worked when cold, but it would not start when the engine was warm. I thought I had everything checked, i.e. I had: - changed the cam sensor to a brand new one (MG/Rover original part) - checked the filter assembly (it was unnecessary since it is a "vintage filter") - cleaned out the throttle housing with carburetor spray - cleaned the MAP sensor - cleaned and checked that the idle air intake motor is moving when the ignition is switched on Not getting any better, I had to give up. So today I had the car connected to the T4 computer at a local garage (English Car Care in Loddekoping, Sweden. By the way a great place). The T4 detected no signal from the cam sensor. A new one was installed and the car works so far. I wonder if I am the only one or if any of you guys have had any such experience with faulty brand new parts. Is there any way to check the cam sensor on the work bench? /JPeter

6th October 2015, 16:11	#2
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	I must admit, when I fitted a new cam sensor in mine, I noticed quite a difference between to sensor made in 2000 compared to the new one, (being a later MGR OEM part). The old one had a nice weight to it and had a quality feel, where the new looked and felt cheap and nasty. It is doing the job though, at the moment. Made in Egypt! Renowned for their quality cotton, but not sure about camshaft sensors. __________________ Let the good times roll............

7th October 2015, 16:32	#3
JPeter Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Tourer / Rover 75 2.5 Saloon auto Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ystad Posts: 30 Thanks: 13 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I guess a brand is not stronger than the company's quality control department...