Been having a few problems lately in this damp weather getting my Rover 620SLi to start in the mornings.
Wouldn't start the other day so changed the HT leads and it started but this morning wouldn't start again, changed plugs but still no
joy.
Any other suggestions?? or anyone any experience with Rovers?
ta,
Rich.
[Edited on 11/12/06 by shortie]
They were well known for crankshaft sensor problems giving just the sort of starting probs you describe. You'll need to get it "code
read" to see if it's recorded fault(s).
Two well known non-starting faults on Honda-Rovers of this era.
(1) distributer pick module
(2) failure of soldered joints on the main fuel relay circuit board.
The fixes for both the above are quite easy.
However neither really fit your description as
(1) tends to cause sudden complete failure at the road side.
(2) tends to be an intermittent fault that causes the car not hot start.
From your description my first suspect would be either the coolant or inlet temperature sensor. To confirm you need to retrieve the diagnostic codes
from the PGM-Fi ECU on any 620/618/623 models with Honda engine without an obd2 connectyor this done by bridging a blue connector located behind the
side trim in the LH pasenger foot well. The Haynes manual details the blink codes.
[Edited on 11/12/06 by britishtrident]
[Edited on 11/12/06 by britishtrident]
quote:
Originally posted by russbost
They were well known for crankshaft sensor problems giving just the sort of starting probs you describe. You'll need to get it "code read" to see if it's recorded fault(s).