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Old 24th September 2020, 12:43   #1
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Hi has anyone got any idea y my rover won't start?
All it does is clicks when i try to start it..
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Old 24th September 2020, 12:54   #2
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Flat battery
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Old 24th September 2020, 14:53   #3
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I'm just about to buy the car it's been stood for months tge guy told me that he tried to start it to move it on a fully charged battery but it just made a clicking sound all the time... Could the starter motor be sticking do u think?
Are they hard to get to from under the car??
The car is 150 miles away from my place and i pick it up at the weekend. Then I'll set to work to bring it back to life..
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If the headlights flash at the same time as trying to start, it's a flat battery. Try cleaning the connectors on the starter too, just in case.
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Old 25th September 2020, 18:44   #5
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Hi has anyone got any idea y my rover won't start?
All it does is clicks when i try to start it..
Wot the other OP's said or it could be the starter solenoid is goosed - sometimes a good tap with a light hammer could free it off and you might then get it started to get you home. New parts available on the 'tinternet for around £20 and a fiddly but easy DIY fix once you get access to the starter motor (removal and bench repair).
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Old 25th September 2020, 19:24   #6
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My money is on a duff battery, has it been proven to be good???
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