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Rover 75. Horn operation w.r.t. ignition switch
Yesterday, a child ( age estimated 5-7 yrs old ) was left in charge ( in the driver's seat )of a Rover 75 in my road with the engine running and the lights on main beam. He proceeded to annoy the the...
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Anyone own a Rover Metro automatic
My idle speed is very high, I've been told this is due a trannny that runs on a band, also that that it can be adjusted. But I'd like to know if owners of similar cars have the same problem. The idle...
 
Change from internal MAP sensor to External MAP sensor on MEMS 1.9
I am currently working on a turbo upgrade of my 1.8 K-series engine and looking to use a piggy back to modify e.a. MAP sensor readings. Map sensor will be a 2,5 bar sensor. My current ROVER MEMS 1.9...
 
Can't find switch to open fuel cap!
Help - I have bought a used December 2002 Rover 75 2 litre diesel CDT but the user manual is temporarily at the dealer. Where is the switch to open the fuel cap cover? I can't find it! Peter
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Rover 416 si broken gearbox does honda gearbox fit.
Halloo. Have a Rover 416si april 97 with a rattle during driving. garage says gearbox needs replacing (bad luck). looking for scrappy but that's a problem, until now no scrappy gearbox found (in...
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Rover 600 clock light
Hi, I have a Rover 600 2L auto 1999 model. The dash has a rectangular lcd clock above the heater controls. Unfortunately the light for the clock has failed. Any-one know how to get in to change the...
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alarm problems with rover 420D
Hi group, I have a 1996 Rover 420 with (at this moment) only 1 key and remote control (wich controls the immobiliser and the alarm) now it looks like that remote is also broken and beacuse Ineeded the...
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Metro 1.1 Carburettor problem
Hi all, My wife's Rover Metro has failed the MOT due to excessive CO. Any adjustment to to mixture has very little effect. This also happened 2 years ago, when the tester advised replacing the...
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Fitting Rover 214 driveshaft
OK, about a week ago I had the offside driveshaft on my 1991 Rover 214 fail. Basically it completely broke in two about a 1/3 of the way from the outer CV joint. There's a dodgy bearing in my gearbox...
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SRS light stops on
my SRS (airbag) warning light stops on (should go out after ignition) - on 620i took it for service today and rover dealer reakons it's £650 for new passenger bag + fitting does that sound right? i...
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Rover 418 several problems- help appreciated
Hi guys, My once trusty 418 SLD turbo Diesel (1995 MK1)has been giving me problems since Christmas, I had a head gasket job done in January, and have had these issues develop since then: 1) Engine...
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2001 Rover 45 TD Fault code
Hi Folks. My Rover 45 has just flashed the check engine light, and its stayed on. What would this usualy mean.? Its a deisel (first one Ive had) so surely there cant be that much to go wrong ! I dont...
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Range Rover Evoque convertible to go on sale next year
Looking forward to seeing more news about this new Evoque as well as photos. FROM: ANE A convertible version of the Range Rover Evoque will go on sale next year, Land Rover said in a statement. Forty...
 
radio fault
I just replaced my rover 75 car battery. I have a synphony radio install and the unit has just come up with the code EP E02 for some reason...no matter what I try nothing seems to let me get to the...
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fuel & stop start
My Rover Metro 96 has started behaving strangely. Starts fine. But when driving, at any time, the engine will stutter, as if its not getting fuel, do it a few times, then run fine. The cap and rotor...
 
Rover Metro automatic idle
I've got a 96 version of this great British invention. The idle is very high, I could be at the bottom of Everest in idle, and be at the top in no time. Someone told me this is normal with this car,...
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Rover 45 radio fuse
Hi Guys My Rover 45 (2000 model) which I've had for the last 4 years has started blowing it's fuse. Three in the last week and now it won't take a fuse without blowing. It is a common flaut amongst...
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Rover 220SD Water Circulation Problem
Hi All, I have a 1998 Rover 220SD (diesel). Its got 100K on the clock. It does not seem to be circulating the water round the engine properly niether is it turning the radiator fan on. It also keeps...
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Rover 200 Battery Light
A couple of days ago I had an unexpected flat battery. I got the battery tested and they said it was fine, just needing a re-charge. I re-charged it for 12 hours so it was fully charged and put it...
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Rover 216 SLi Not starting when engine is warm
Hi there, I have a peculiar problem with my K Reg 216 Sli (Honda Engine). When I start the car first thing in the morning it starts no problem. When the engine has been running for a while, reaches...
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