03 connie 1.8 auto perfect yesterday now turns over but won't start

ionajohn · 20th September 2010, 14:27

great yesterday & every day for last 15 months but today turns over but no sign of starting..any suggestons please
Thanks
Sarge

arjan_m · 20th September 2010, 14:29

More important, what does work???

You see all the lights etc?

Maybe a broken or low battery? Would be my first guess.

tonybubble · 20th September 2010, 14:35

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Originally Posted by ionajohn

great yesterday & every day for last 15 months but today turns over but no sign of starting..any suggestons please
Thanks
Sarge

Fuel filter (FFS), John?

Please see here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ed+orange+clip

Neil Coupland · 20th September 2010, 15:51

Classic symptoms of fuel filter.

ionajohn · 20th September 2010, 16:35

Thanks all 3 of you that link is great Tony, will try in the morning & let you know
Thanks again for you all & a GREAT club
Cheers
John

tonybubble · 20th September 2010, 16:59

If you have AA, RAC Homestart or similar cover, you could always get them out??

T-Cut · 20th September 2010, 17:07

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Originally Posted by tonybubble

If you have AA, RAC Homestart or similar cover, you could always get them out??

And then tell them what to do. The FFS and FAC are a mystery to many ossifers of said organisations.

TC

Parker · 20th September 2010, 17:34

When I called out the AA he had no idea about the fuel issue, mind you neither did I at the time and then the club came to my rescue. Orange clip is firmly fitted now.

tonybubble · 20th September 2010, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parker

When I called out the AA he had no idea about the fuel issue, mind you neither did I at the time and then the club came to my rescue. Orange clip is firmly fitted now.

Similar to me. I had a 180 ZTT, which refused to start after I had stopped for a while. It was before I joined the club and had no idea of the problem. The RAC chap who came out was very diligent and eventually tracked it down after an hour and a half. I was very impressed and grateful at the time.

pab · 20th September 2010, 18:48

fuel filter syndrome..happens when you least expect it.

20th September 2010, 14:27	#1
ionajohn Avid contributor rover 75 2.5 saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bristol Posts: 210 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	03 connie 1.8 auto perfect yesterday now turns over but won't start great yesterday & every day for last 15 months but today turns over but no sign of starting..any suggestons please Thanks Sarge

20th September 2010, 14:29	#2
arjan_m Gets stuck in MG TF 135 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Helmond Posts: 581 Thanks: 28 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	More important, what does work??? You see all the lights etc? Maybe a broken or low battery? Would be my first guess. __________________ Look at my (photo)threads here: Fitted a 750 bumper on the 75 Tourer My Rover 75 Tourer My third 75: My Rover 75 1.8 mod topic Rover 75 1.8 Classic, MidNight Blue, 2002 Current car: MG TF 135, Antracite (LQW), 2002

20th September 2010, 16:35	#5
ionajohn Avid contributor rover 75 2.5 saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bristol Posts: 210 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	non starter Thanks all 3 of you that link is great Tony, will try in the morning & let you know Thanks again for you all & a GREAT club Cheers John

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Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	When I called out the AA he had no idea about the fuel issue, mind you neither did I at the time and then the club came to my rescue. Orange clip is firmly fitted now. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

20th September 2010, 15:51	#4
Neil Coupland Gets stuck in Range Rover Sport, MG TF 160 Aubergine Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 693 Thanks: 21 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Classic symptoms of fuel filter.

20th September 2010, 18:48	#10
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	fuel filter syndrome..happens when you least expect it.