Go Back   The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums > The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums > Technical Help Forum
Register FAQ Image Gallery Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read
Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10th October 2019, 18:15   #1
DKR
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Engine suddenly cuts off (2.0 CDTi)

Hi,


Today, all of the sudden, my engine shut down while driving just a few km/h. No sounds or strange observations prior to...


I managed to pull over, and I restared the engine - only to see it shut off again after a few seconds.
Started again - several times - higher RPM only helped for an extra few seconds; then shut off... Always after just a few seconds
(at just 1 time it didnt click/start but thats a loner...)



I didnt have time to investigate much, but going back the the car tomorrow



I've been searching the forum - would this error suggests that I have a look at the plenums, the diesel pump/control, or do anyone have another pointer I could follow when I get there?
I had no other errors, and tank is more than half full.



Rover 75 2.0 CDTi 2005


Thanks for any advice
  Reply With Quote
Old 10th October 2019, 18:23   #2
Yorkshire GOC
I really should get out more.......
 
Yorkshire GOC's Avatar
 
Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto

Join Date: May 2014
Location: Hull
Posts: 2,058
Thanks: 1,842
Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts
Default

If your engine starts tomorrow when cold i would look at the possibility of a failing camshaft sensor - only fails when the engine is hot - so if she starts from cold tomorrow i would look at replacing/checking the sensor wiring.
__________________
She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003

The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.
Yorkshire GOC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10th October 2019, 18:33   #3
DKR
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Thanks, Yorkshire for quick reply


Engine wasn't hot though - been driving 3-4 minutes max. after having left work :/
  Reply With Quote
Old 10th October 2019, 18:45   #4
Yorkshire GOC
I really should get out more.......
 
Yorkshire GOC's Avatar
 
Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto

Join Date: May 2014
Location: Hull
Posts: 2,058
Thanks: 1,842
Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts
Default

Afraid that maybe enough - lets see if she starts cold - that will be a good indicator -
__________________
She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003

The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.
Yorkshire GOC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10th October 2019, 19:39   #5
DKR
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Allright, almost hope it's "just" that, lol - I'll let you know.
Thanks,
  Reply With Quote
Old 10th October 2019, 19:56   #6
trikey
Premium Trader
 
trikey's Avatar
 
Rover 75

Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 33,711
Thanks: 8,837
Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts
Default

Try an injector leakback test.
__________________
Lest we forget..
trikey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10th October 2019, 20:16   #7
DKR
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Hi trikey,


Thanks - just found an instruction on that...
I'll see if I can find a piece of hose somewhere.
(we can't really do repairs in public streets, but since this is a test, I may try it )
  Reply With Quote
Old 10th October 2019, 23:18   #8
Mike Noc
This is my second home
 
Mike Noc's Avatar
 
Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4.

Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 11,531
Thanks: 3,470
Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DKR View Post
Thanks, Yorkshire for quick reply


Engine wasn't hot though - been driving 3-4 minutes max. after having left work :/
Forget the cam sensor if the engine is cutting out - once the ECM references the cam position when cranking it ignores the cam sensor until the next attempt to start.
Mike Noc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11th October 2019, 14:39   #9
DKR
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Thank all for your suggestions,


When I returned today, it started @first try - drove home without any issues...


SO:

@Mike:
Do you think it could *not* be the sensor or the wiring?
(I was just about to order a new sensor before I saw your post)


@Yorkshire:
Do you still (after Mike's input) think cam shaft sensor and/or wiring could be the culprit?



@trikey:
I saw a tut on this yesterday somewhere on the net - 4" tubes, not starting the engine (disconnect the cam shaft sensor connector, I think it was, to prevent the engine from starting), but just cranking it for about 10 secs.
However, I consulted an auto workshop today, they said that would not be sufficient - I should use bottles, *and* start the engine...
Do you have any thought on that?




Thanks again from a RoverLoving, but not AutoTech mind
  Reply With Quote
Old 11th October 2019, 15:20   #10
Lee T
Gets stuck in
 
Lee T's Avatar
 
MG ZT

Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 828
Thanks: 180
Thanked 248 Times in 189 Posts
Default

Injectors can be tested by removing leakback pipe and T pieces from injectors, place pipe in a bottle, disconnect injector electrical plugs and crank the engine for 10 to 15 seconds, any injector with more than a slight dribble of fuel around the T piece hole will be out of spec. If all injectors are fine then you may have a leaking high pressure fuel pump. A member local to me had the same symptoms and a new seal kit solved the problem.
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Lee T is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 20:44.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright © 2006-2023, The Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club Ltd