Guest Cruisin' Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi all, I have a '98 VVC 1.8 which just doesn't want to start. If I turn on the ignition without my foot on the accel it just cuts out immediately. If I turn on the ignition with my foot on the accel and tease it, then I can hold the revs (just about) and off I go. Once started the car is absolutely fine. Had cleaner (or something like that - bear with my terminology - blonde and female:) ) put into the 'Fuel Injection' but that didn't work. Had it checked (the cpu) and it came back with 'faulty fuel/fast idle valve'. Had that replaced but it's still happening. It feels like petrol starvation would feel in the old days of carbs. Anyone got any ideas PLEASE as I love my baby . Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Fuel filter ok? Pump sending fuel through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Not something like a blocked CAT is it mate. Had loads of problems with idling with the girlfriends old Polo. Turned out to be a blocked CAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cruisin' Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Pump sending fuel through? Yep, I can hear that when I turn the key. Will mention fuel filter to garage. Not something like a blocked CAT is it mate. Quite the opposite. All the 'stuffing' has come out of the back of the exhaust, but my garage said: 'in the order things happen, it wouldn't effect it' !! Any ideas on that? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 knackared ht leads? Plugs bad? I'd ask these guys - http://forums.mg-rover.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cruisin' Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I have posted there but only had one reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I know whats the matter with it. Its a Rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cruisin' Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 We can't all afford to run Supra's One in the family is enough - and it scares me to death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 We can't all afford to run Supra's One in the family is enough - and it scares me to death I run a Rover (daily driver) and a Supra and its not the Supra that scares me to death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I always used to use http://www.rovertech.net when I had my coupe turbo. Some clued up guys on there, give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cruisin' Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 its not the Supra that scares me to death And thanks for that Rovertech link, will go now and join. Why doesn't it surprise me that I've had more replies on a SUPRA forum than I have on the MG/Rover forum!!! You Supra guys are something else. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cruisin' Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Guy coming out AGAIN to do a check via ECU. Lets see if it shows up anything else! Fingers crossed. Oh yeah, joined Rovertech forum, but when I try to log in it says I don't have the right ..... grrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hob Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 immob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Not a problem with the fuel cut-off switch behind the stereo console is there?? Clutching at straws really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cruisin' Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Won't be the immob as when that happens I get nothing. Completely dead. At least at the mo it starts but doesn't want to carry on, but does if I tease the revs. Will mention the fuel cut-off switch to him when he comes here. So far I have: Fuel Cut-Off Switch Spark Plugs and/or leads Ignition Coil Petrol Filter Crank Sensor Main Fuel Relay Throttle Position Sensor Idle Air Control Valve Take your pick!!! Whatever it is at least it's not effecting the car once it's up and running. Goes like a dream. Hope I haven't tempted fate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 does it restart again fine when it's warm or does it not make a difference whether warm or cold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cruisin' Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 No difference. What's up with your Supe then!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cruisin' Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Well the guy came out again last week and did another check via the Ecu. Before he did so, the spark plugs and leads were checked, as were other parts. Still nothing. So my mechanic said 'take it to Rover, see what they say.' (My local Rover garage that was, still sorta exists. Although it's now split into two : Honda and Citroen, it still has all the Rover people working there and all the Rover stuff.) So today I did. They ran a diagnostics check and found absolutely nothing - well there's a surprise. Then they said as a last resort 'we checked the battery' and guess what - that's what it was!!!!! When they put in a new battery it rocked. Turns over a dream. Engine sounds right again on start up. BUT only time will tell if that really was the problem. I just may be posting again in a few weeks time, but I don't think so. They said that either it was: A coincidence in that the first problem (Fuel Idle Control Valve) was masking that there was also a problem with the battery. Or The initial problem had caused a battery problem. Whichever, its now fine. I am SOOOO PLEASED as I just LOVE this car. As soon as I can upload pics I'll put one on here of my radioactive plum mean machine. One problem I did notice tonight, but I'm presuming that's because they changed the battery, but I'm not sure, is When I click the fob to get into the car, the door unlocks, but the alarm notification stays flashing on the dash. The car does start and at that time the alarm notification lights go out. It hadn't used to do that. The lights used to go out as soon as I clicked on the keyfob. Can I rectify this myself or does it have to go back to Rover. Thanks. P.S. Thanks for all your advice/help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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