Hello from new 75 owner (and a tip re Trip PC)

smudge.g · 6th July 2017, 13:15

Greetings from fr NE of Scotland and a new Rover 75 owner (2003 Connoisseur Tourer CDTi auto) just 2 days in and absolutely loving these cars! Such comfort and huge amounts of room inside. Even my daughter was quite impressed after giving her lift home! It is a bit lower than my previous car (Renault Scenic) so driving up and down our farm track is a slow and careful process!

Anyway, despite having "all the bells and whistles" as described by the garage selling it, the trip computer wasnt working, neither does the reversing sensors. Having just used the excellent guide here to stripping down the indicator stalk, I found the brown wire loose inside and proceeded to fix. All is now fine and dandy and the trip computer now works great. However, the guide mentioned using 'brute force' to remove the indicator top. After putting it back together, I noticed that there are 2 tiny clips either side of the white switch top, which if carefully prised open, it may make removing the top part much easier! Just thought this may help someone with same problem! Just to find reversing module and try to fix that now!

Ken Lion · 13th July 2017, 11:36

Great way to start on the forum by offering up a useful tip!

Most of us spend the first 100 posts asking for (and getting lots of) help

Oh, and welcome btw.

roverbarmy · 13th July 2017, 12:55

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Originally Posted by smudge.g

Just to find reversing module and try to fix that now!

Do you get a beep when you engage reverse? If so, it will probably be the sensor wiring connections or an individual sensor fault. The bumper removal is straight forward and the sensor mountings just push outwards after pushing the side clips in. Plenty of spares on members spares or ebay.

TomRS · 13th July 2017, 13:22

Welcome to the place

BoroRover · 13th July 2017, 16:38

Welcome to the club. Rover 75's are addictive. !!!

jackatesme · 13th July 2017, 18:42

I had same problem with reverse sensor, if you do not have "beep" with lights left on,it may be the beeper itself as mine was.
And welcome to the font of knowledge otherwise known as The Forum.

6th July 2017, 13:15	#1
smudge.g Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDTi Connie SE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keith, Banffshire Posts: 686 Thanks: 431 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	Hello from new 75 owner (and a tip re Trip PC) Greetings from fr NE of Scotland and a new Rover 75 owner (2003 Connoisseur Tourer CDTi auto) just 2 days in and absolutely loving these cars! Such comfort and huge amounts of room inside. Even my daughter was quite impressed after giving her lift home! It is a bit lower than my previous car (Renault Scenic) so driving up and down our farm track is a slow and careful process! Anyway, despite having "all the bells and whistles" as described by the garage selling it, the trip computer wasnt working, neither does the reversing sensors. Having just used the excellent guide here to stripping down the indicator stalk, I found the brown wire loose inside and proceeded to fix. All is now fine and dandy and the trip computer now works great. However, the guide mentioned using 'brute force' to remove the indicator top. After putting it back together, I noticed that there are 2 tiny clips either side of the white switch top, which if carefully prised open, it may make removing the top part much easier! Just thought this may help someone with same problem! Just to find reversing module and try to fix that now!

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jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	I had same problem with reverse sensor, if you do not have "beep" with lights left on,it may be the beeper itself as mine was. And welcome to the font of knowledge otherwise known as The Forum. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable. Last edited by jackatesme; 13th July 2017 at 18:44..

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Ken Lion Gets stuck in R75 2.0 CDT Club SE Tourer Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 616 Thanks: 105 Thanked 101 Times in 89 Posts	Great way to start on the forum by offering up a useful tip! Most of us spend the first 100 posts asking for (and getting lots of) help Oh, and welcome btw.

13th July 2017, 16:38	#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 the club. Rover 75's are addictive. !!!