Hello, My Rover 214 recently started exhibiting problems with starting/running during damp weather. The engine would start ok. For the first few minutes of running, until the engine had dried out the electrics, I would occassionally get some hesitation, and an unwillingness to accelerate. A new set of leads seems to have solved the problem, but a new symptom has appeared.
Both yesterday and today, while stationary at traffic lights, the tacho needle would suddenly jump from idle speed up to 1500rpm, then just as suddenly drop back. this would then repeat. Although the needle jumped around, there was no accompanying rise in engine revs, as I've seen happen when the crank sensor has failed in the past. If I pressed the accelerator, the revs would rise to about 1500, and the needle would hold steady.
This symptom has only occurred within the first few minutes of starting my journey, so I think it could still be to do with damp electrics.
Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
Many thanks, John