03 1.8 petrol wont start

roggy75 · 9th March 2009, 17:45

Hi there

I have got a 75 conis experiencing starting problems all lights and instruments working fine but i noticed a high pitched wine from around the injector housing wich goes when you unplug the right hand plug at the front of the unit any ideas what this could be?

The fabled fuel filter syndrome

Cheers

Roggy 75

Phil · 10th March 2009, 00:11

It sounds like it, well worth checking and ruling out anyway.

James.uk · 10th March 2009, 00:26

More info about the car please? Year? engine type and size etc.

Does the engine turn over? Has this been slowly coming on or is it a sudden thing?
.

Phil · 10th March 2009, 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by James.uk

More info about the car please? Year? engine type and size etc.

Does the engine turn over? Has this been slowly coming on or is it a sudden thing?
.

It says in the thread title, 03 1.8. Good point about the battery though. Does it crank over as normal?

roggy75 · 10th March 2009, 08:02

Battery is fine and engine turns over fine
This is a sudden problem without any other issues before hand

kevin · 10th March 2009, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by roggy75

Battery is fine and engine turns over fine
This is a sudden problem without any other issues before hand

if the last time use it. it started 1 st time and run ok but next time you tryed to start it the engine just keeps turning over. I would go and have a lookat the.
fuel filter under the back seat n/s as it is know to come apart and stop the car from starting.

14th down on left in this link.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto

T-Cut · 10th March 2009, 09:58

I does sound like Fuel Filter Syndrome (FFS), for which the proper cure is the Fabled Orange Clip (FOC), rather than a self-tapping screw as suggested in the old How To.
These may help you to determine what's up.

Rear seat cushion removel:

Servicing the fuel filter: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=9108

roggy75 · 10th March 2009, 17:54

Hi there

thanks for the help unfortunately still wont start after checking the filter all ok on that front any other ideas as to what could be causing the problem

T-Cut · 10th March 2009, 22:21

Did it have the Orange Clip already fitted? If not, putting it all back together doesn't exclude the problem 'cos the filter unscrews as you replace it. The Orange Clip is an essential item on any petrol engine showing starting problems. It's really not worth going into the tank and not fitting it. I can't guarentee it will solve all cases of non-starting, but it will eliminate the single biggest cause.

jcwatrichmond · 11th March 2009, 07:33

Hi T-Cut, do you know where you can buy the fabled Orange Clip?

John

9th March 2009, 17:45	#1
roggy75 Newbie 75 saloon club Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	03 1.8 petrol wont start Hi there I have got a 75 conis experiencing starting problems all lights and instruments working fine but i noticed a high pitched wine from around the injector housing wich goes when you unplug the right hand plug at the front of the unit any ideas what this could be? The fabled fuel filter syndrome Cheers Roggy 75 Last edited by roggy75; 9th March 2009 at 19:09.. Reason: found info on forum

10th March 2009, 00:11	#2
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	It sounds like it, well worth checking and ruling out anyway. __________________

10th March 2009, 00:26	#3
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	More info about the car please? Year? engine type and size etc. Does the engine turn over? Has this been slowly coming on or is it a sudden thing? .

10th March 2009, 08:02	#5
roggy75 Newbie 75 saloon club Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Battery is fine and engine turns over fine This is a sudden problem without any other issues before hand

10th March 2009, 09:58	#7
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I does sound like Fuel Filter Syndrome (FFS), for which the proper cure is the Fabled Orange Clip (FOC), rather than a self-tapping screw as suggested in the old How To. These may help you to determine what's up. Rear seat cushion removel: Servicing the fuel filter: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=9108

10th March 2009, 17:54	#8
roggy75 Newbie 75 saloon club Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi there thanks for the help unfortunately still wont start after checking the filter all ok on that front any other ideas as to what could be causing the problem

10th March 2009, 22:21	#9
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Did it have the Orange Clip already fitted? If not, putting it all back together doesn't exclude the problem 'cos the filter unscrews as you replace it. The Orange Clip is an essential item on any petrol engine showing starting problems. It's really not worth going into the tank and not fitting it. I can't guarentee it will solve all cases of non-starting, but it will eliminate the single biggest cause.

11th March 2009, 07:33	#10
jcwatrichmond Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T 2003 Club SE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Solihull, Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi T-Cut, do you know where you can buy the fabled Orange Clip? John