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Rover Coupe 1.8 VVC Stalls on start up


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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 :hug:.

 

Thanks again.

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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

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its not the Supra that scares me to death
:lol:

 

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.

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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

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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!!! :confused:

 

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 :banghead:

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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.

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