Guess what?

FLYING BANANA · 25th March 2022, 12:13

Yup! Banana broke down again this morning. Refused point blank to re start. Even Allen tried. Turns over but refused to fire. Called the AA, they arrived at 12.05. Gave the mechanic the keys, and she started up and ticked over ok.
I think seeing the AA van shocked Banana into starting.

I had trouble starting her last Tuesday.

So with Allen following Banana is back at the workshop. Won’t get looked at till Monday but I’m ok with that. Still got the Bear, or there is always the bus or shank’s pony.

xsport · 25th March 2022, 12:41

sounds a bit like camshaft sensor bob but wait and see. might be worth changing that anyway on monday. mat has them at dmgrs that could be with you first thing monday. ...

Rev Jules · 25th March 2022, 13:46

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

Yup! Banana broke down again this morning. Refused point blank to re start. Even Allen tried. Turns over but refused to fire. Called the AA, they arrived at 12.05. Gave the mechanic the keys, and she started up and ticked over ok.
I think seeing the AA van shocked Banana into starting.

I had trouble starting her last Tuesday.

So with Allen following Banana is back at the workshop. Won’t get looked at till Monday but I’m ok with that. Still got the Bear, or there is always the bus or shank’s pony.

FLYING BANANA · 25th March 2022, 14:30

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Originally Posted by xsport

sounds a bit like camshaft sensor bob but wait and see. might be worth changing that anyway on monday. mat has them at dmgrs that could be with you first thing monday. ...

It’s electrical as you cannot hear the fuel pump priming.

Ian G · 25th March 2022, 15:22

An AA van parked just along the street from us this morning and I thought of you hope I didn't jinx it mate.

Just a thought
Rimmers still list the front loom as available for a little over £20 changing that would eliminate one possible cause.

bl52krz · 25th March 2022, 16:36

I am afraid Bob, you will have to put your foot down with a firm hand. Banana is taking a liberty at the moment because she is a bit jealous of the Bear. Park the Bear outside my house for a few days, and give me the keys, and I will make sure I start it up every day. You will find that you will have no more problems with the Banana. Honest.

FLYING BANANA · 31st March 2022, 14:13

Allen gave me a lift in “Leafy” to go and collect Banana from Polyne Garage. She was basking in the sun topping up her Yellowness.

Spoke to the auto electrician who had located the problem, fault laid with the fuel pump relay, one of the pins was not going to earth when the ignition was turned on, the pin was staying live. Trikey had very kindly sent me three new relays last year, and I had fitted one of these.

So the garage fitted another new one and it has cured the problem, hopefully. I’ll give her a good run out tomorrow. She needs a wash. Many thanks for all the advice.

25th March 2022, 12:13	#1
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,555 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Guess what? Yup! Banana broke down again this morning. Refused point blank to re start. Even Allen tried. Turns over but refused to fire. Called the AA, they arrived at 12.05. Gave the mechanic the keys, and she started up and ticked over ok. I think seeing the AA van shocked Banana into starting. I had trouble starting her last Tuesday. So with Allen following Banana is back at the workshop. Won’t get looked at till Monday but I’m ok with that. Still got the Bear, or there is always the bus or shank’s pony. __________________ 233,320. New rear tyres on order for BBB. onen hag oll

25th March 2022, 15:22	#5
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	An AA van parked just along the street from us this morning and I thought of you hope I didn't jinx it mate. Just a thought Rimmers still list the front loom as available for a little over £20 changing that would eliminate one possible cause. __________________ The man behind redfive

25th March 2022, 16:36	#6
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	I am afraid Bob, you will have to put your foot down with a firm hand. Banana is taking a liberty at the moment because she is a bit jealous of the Bear. Park the Bear outside my house for a few days, and give me the keys, and I will make sure I start it up every day. You will find that you will have no more problems with the Banana. Honest. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

31st March 2022, 14:13	#7
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,555 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Banana home, again. Allen gave me a lift in “Leafy” to go and collect Banana from Polyne Garage. She was basking in the sun topping up her Yellowness. Spoke to the auto electrician who had located the problem, fault laid with the fuel pump relay, one of the pins was not going to earth when the ignition was turned on, the pin was staying live. Trikey had very kindly sent me three new relays last year, and I had fitted one of these. So the garage fitted another new one and it has cured the problem, hopefully. I’ll give her a good run out tomorrow. She needs a wash. Many thanks for all the advice. __________________ 233,320. New rear tyres on order for BBB. onen hag oll

25th March 2022, 12:41	#2
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,639 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	sounds a bit like camshaft sensor bob but wait and see. might be worth changing that anyway on monday. mat has them at dmgrs that could be with you first thing monday. ...