Newbie, both to the Rover marque and the 75!

Parisien · 1st October 2020, 12:56

I'd always liked the look of the 75, indeed I even had a neighbour who had a new one for a year, but I didn't pass too many remarks, now 16yrs later I've taken the plunge!

Hadn't been looking too hard when a 2006, CDTI popped up in Lisburn, owned by a long standing enthusiast who'd bought it off another enthusiast, it had been well looked after by a local dealer/ex dealer for most of its 113k miles. But the clincher was a complete new clutch/flywheel 2k miles ago, plus a bit more spent on suspension work for MOT.

First 20 minute drive was more than pleasant, then on collection did a further 240 miles in 24 hours, even more enjoyable.

I'll be doing a few checks myself, plenum, boot, footwells
plus others as advised in the forums stick section.

Cable tied driver side under seat airbag connector, light now off.

Had battery out, radio has code 3223 on panel, not sure what that means or how to get radio to work again?

Suffers from low temp reading on gauge, do I do recommended modification, plus swop out thermostat, or just mod?

Will then get my trusted mechanic to check sub-frames, suspension, bushes and chassis for rust in the coming days.

Doubtless I'll have a few more queries over the coming weeks, thanks for the help and welcome to date.

P

PS I use same handle, Parisien, on Lancia, volvo, Mercedes, pistonheads etc forums over the last 15 years!!

FLYING BANANA · 1st October 2020, 13:06

Welcome to the fountain of knowledge on our cars.

macafee2 · 1st October 2020, 14:01

if you can post a picture of the radio someone will advise how to put the code it

macafee2

Parisien · 1st October 2020, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

if you can post a picture of the radio someone will advise how to put the code it

macafee2

Can only see an Internet url option to put a pic up, it's an CD80 apparently

Thanks

BoroRover · 1st October 2020, 15:16

Welcome to this great club. Enjoy your 75. Truly great cars.

suzublu · 1st October 2020, 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parisien

Can only see an Internet url option to put a pic up, it's an CD80 apparently

Thanks

CD80

You can disable the code on the CD80 or change it, there's a how to somewhere

Found it https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...50&postcount=5

Parisien · 1st October 2020, 15:22

Cheers Suzublu, yes, bottom right, will do a search.... Beat me to it, give it a shot now, brill

OK, so tried above, not sure which right button, no hash button, but 'em it came on, checked after turning on and off.... Still working!

P

Rogue · 1st October 2020, 16:30

Greetings and welcome

1st October 2020, 12:56	#1
Parisien Regular poster Rover 75 saloon 2006, MG ZT 190+ 2002 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: N Ireland Posts: 40 Thanks: 45 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Newbie, both to the Rover marque and the 75! I'd always liked the look of the 75, indeed I even had a neighbour who had a new one for a year, but I didn't pass too many remarks, now 16yrs later I've taken the plunge! Hadn't been looking too hard when a 2006, CDTI popped up in Lisburn, owned by a long standing enthusiast who'd bought it off another enthusiast, it had been well looked after by a local dealer/ex dealer for most of its 113k miles. But the clincher was a complete new clutch/flywheel 2k miles ago, plus a bit more spent on suspension work for MOT. First 20 minute drive was more than pleasant, then on collection did a further 240 miles in 24 hours, even more enjoyable. I'll be doing a few checks myself, plenum, boot, footwells plus others as advised in the forums stick section. Cable tied driver side under seat airbag connector, light now off. Had battery out, radio has code 3223 on panel, not sure what that means or how to get radio to work again? Suffers from low temp reading on gauge, do I do recommended modification, plus swop out thermostat, or just mod? Will then get my trusted mechanic to check sub-frames, suspension, bushes and chassis for rust in the coming days. Doubtless I'll have a few more queries over the coming weeks, thanks for the help and welcome to date. P PS I use same handle, Parisien, on Lancia, volvo, Mercedes, pistonheads etc forums over the last 15 years!!

1st October 2020, 13:06	#2
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1st October 2020, 15:22	#7
Parisien Regular poster Rover 75 saloon 2006, MG ZT 190+ 2002 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: N Ireland Posts: 40 Thanks: 45 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Cheers Suzublu, yes, bottom right, will do a search.... Beat me to it, give it a shot now, brill OK, so tried above, not sure which right button, no hash button, but 'em it came on, checked after turning on and off.... Still working! P Last edited by Parisien; 1st October 2020 at 15:29..

1st October 2020, 16:30	#8
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,653 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	Greetings and welcome __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

1st October 2020, 14:01	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,927 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	if you can post a picture of the radio someone will advise how to put the code it macafee2

1st October 2020, 15:16	#5
BoroRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 1,861 Thanked 723 Times in 471 Posts	Welcome to this great club. Enjoy your 75. Truly great cars.