What have I done

RoryRover · 5th March 2012, 22:00

Just had an enjoyable weekend working on Rory.

Fitted a new fan resistor - after which the fan ran on low speed again just as it should. Changed the vitron "O" rings and fitted an EGR bypass.

I started the engine after doing all this to move it off the ramps and all was fine.

Tonight I have re-fitted the front - taking my time to get the pannel gaps and bonet shut as even as I could - and when I stood back to take a look I was really pleased.

So I got into Rory to go for a spin - and - he would not start.

The IPS and lights came on just fine and I could hear the underbonnet pump working away - but as soon as I turned to the start position everything dimmed and I heard a couple of loud clicking sounds - but the engine turned not at all.

I am guessing the problem may be with the starter - but I am praying I have not done something really daft like siezed the engine.

It started and ran fine last night before I put the front back on - What have I done??

Now in a complete panic that I may have wrecked my favorite car - but I have no idea how !

Fusilier · 5th March 2012, 22:04

Sounds like the battery to me from the description, you have mentioned, I got the same symptoms and as soon as I put in a new battery, everything worked as it should, and have not had a problem since. My battery was about 7 years old, so bought a new one with 5 year warranty, but like you said could be the starter motor. I would check battery first.

Stu

scouseeric · 5th March 2012, 22:07

Hi John, maybe something as simple a flattened battery; hth

Eric

FLYER · 5th March 2012, 22:11

Charge your battery

Hodgy · 5th March 2012, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYER

Charge your battery

Has Flyer said, but please read this;
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=106447

kissifer1972 · 5th March 2012, 22:22

Definitely sounds like your battery is just a little flat. Not unusual at this time of year. Give it a charge and all will be fine.

Just make sure you don't keep trying to start it with a flat battery or you might scramble your key - see here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=106447

LOL Hodgy you just beat me to it

Chris

RoryRover · 5th March 2012, 22:47

Well I put the battery on charge for an hour and then plucked up the courage to try starting again.

And Rory started on the button and ran as sweetly as normal. So I have not wrecked Rory with all my tinkering after all.

Now feeling a little embarassed but too relieved to care.

Thanks for all the responses - at least I will sleep tonight now!

FLYER · 5th March 2012, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoryRover

Well I put the battery on charge for an hour and then plucked up the courage to try starting again.

And Rory started on the button and ran as sweetly as normal. So I have not wrecked Rory with all my tinkering after all.

Now feeling a little embarassed but too relieved to care.

Thanks for all the responses - at least I will sleep tonight now!

i would take it off and overnight charge it . Just to be sure it starts in the morning ,

SD1too · 5th March 2012, 23:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoryRover

Well I put the battery on charge for an hour ...

Rory,

As Flyer says, an hour won't be enough. 12 hours (or longer) would be better.

Simon.

scouseeric · 5th March 2012, 23:24

Good to know you sorted it, cheap too!

Eric

5th March 2012, 22:00	#1
RoryRover Avid contributor Rover 75 Con SE CDTi tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 135 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What have I done Just had an enjoyable weekend working on Rory. Fitted a new fan resistor - after which the fan ran on low speed again just as it should. Changed the vitron "O" rings and fitted an EGR bypass. I started the engine after doing all this to move it off the ramps and all was fine. Tonight I have re-fitted the front - taking my time to get the pannel gaps and bonet shut as even as I could - and when I stood back to take a look I was really pleased. So I got into Rory to go for a spin - and - he would not start. The IPS and lights came on just fine and I could hear the underbonnet pump working away - but as soon as I turned to the start position everything dimmed and I heard a couple of loud clicking sounds - but the engine turned not at all. I am guessing the problem may be with the starter - but I am praying I have not done something really daft like siezed the engine. It started and ran fine last night before I put the front back on - What have I done?? Now in a complete panic that I may have wrecked my favorite car - but I have no idea how ! __________________ John Mk 2 2004 Rover 75 Connie SE Diesel Tourer I think I'm having a midlife crisis - good innit ?

5th March 2012, 22:04	#2
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	\|What have I done Sounds like the battery to me from the description, you have mentioned, I got the same symptoms and as soon as I put in a new battery, everything worked as it should, and have not had a problem since. My battery was about 7 years old, so bought a new one with 5 year warranty, but like you said could be the starter motor. I would check battery first. Stu Last edited by Fusilier; 5th March 2012 at 22:07..

5th March 2012, 22:22	#6
kissifer1972 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Conn Tourer & Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Saloon Join Date: May 2010 Location: Queensbury Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Definitely sounds like your battery is just a little flat. Not unusual at this time of year. Give it a charge and all will be fine. Just make sure you don't keep trying to start it with a flat battery or you might scramble your key - see here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=106447 LOL Hodgy you just beat me to it Chris __________________ Mods so far X-Power Performance Upgrade LED interior lights and sidelights Genuine Rover Xenons - now removed and sold Kenlowe fan Synergy 2 EGR Bypass

5th March 2012, 22:47	#7
RoryRover Avid contributor Rover 75 Con SE CDTi tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 135 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I put the battery on charge for an hour and then plucked up the courage to try starting again. And Rory started on the button and ran as sweetly as normal. So I have not wrecked Rory with all my tinkering after all. Now feeling a little embarassed but too relieved to care. Thanks for all the responses - at least I will sleep tonight now! __________________ John Mk 2 2004 Rover 75 Connie SE Diesel Tourer I think I'm having a midlife crisis - good innit ?

5th March 2012, 22:07	#3
scouseeric Passed Away 75 contemporary se cdti Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi John, maybe something as simple a flattened battery; hth Eric

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FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	Charge your battery

5th March 2012, 23:24	#10
scouseeric Passed Away 75 contemporary se cdti Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good to know you sorted it, cheap too! Eric