MG ZR Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems

Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems and faults
Intermittent immobiliser problem

Having problems with my immobiliser and key fob, one minute it works and then it dont i can open the doors with the key but sometimes the immobiliser kicks in and starts making a nee nor sound and wont start. HEEEELLLLPPP

2004 MG ZR 1.4
Posted: May 18, 2015
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Electrical fault

Hi there, I have a 1.4 2003 mg ZR and as I was driving the radio went of an I notices so did the heaters also lost intermittent front wipers and rear wipers, and since all this happening I've notice if you have the engine running and turn t...

2003 MG ZR 1.4
Posted: Apr 14, 2015
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Only starts from jump and centrol locking screwed

So I just acquired a car from my step mother who was going to take the ZR to the scrappys so I thought I'd take it off her hands. She tells me the car won't start, but once engine is jumped off it will run fine and also the central locki...

2000 MG ZR
Posted: Oct 30, 2014
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Car cut out and now wont start

I was driving car and it cut out but lights wipers still working tried starting but click in. Removed starter motor and working battery charge and working still wont start it just makes a clicking sound was on m4 doing 60 mph when it cutout...

2003 MG ZR 2.0 td
Posted: Nov 3, 2013
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Car not starting, engine management light on.

i recently change the head gasqet of my car after it failed. i also change thermostat, new plugs,oil filter and put new engine oil. i set the whole engine back. when i put the key on to start the car, , it s not firing. basically it s ...

2004 MG ZR 1.4 hatcback, manual
Posted: Jun 5, 2013
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Loss of power steering

I have a petrol mg zr 105 and whilst driving today I felt the power steering go,lea can you give me ideas as to what this could be, the fluid is full

2002 MG ZR
Posted: May 15, 2013
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Rev and die

my son has an mgzr 1.8 and what happens is when he starts the car it revs high then after around 15seconds it revs higher then dies.any help would be grateful as i have lost patients

2005 MG ZR 1.8
Posted: May 1, 2013
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Miss fire

While I put my foot on the accelerator the car will rev but it seems as if its miss firing. While the car is just idling it doesn't seem to have this problem. Also while driving the car will jump. Could this have anything at all to do wi...

2002 MG ZR 1.4
Posted: Mar 20, 2013
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Kangaroo jump

While driving my car at any speed, the car seems to be kangaroo jumping while driving. Also I've noticed a lack of power the same time. I have been told its the coil pack. Has anyone else had this? And what was the cause?

2002 MG ZR ..1.4
Posted: Mar 12, 2013
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Battery goes flat air flow metre makes a noise while the car is not running with no keys in the ignition also the windoors still open with the ignition on

my mg zr 1.4 starts and drives but shudders through the gears engine managment light on aswel. but wen the engine is off and the keys are out of the egnition. thers a buzzing sound coming from the air flow metre also this runs my battery ...

2000 MG ZR 1.4
Posted: Mar 2, 2013
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All dashboard lights stay on and flat battery

hey if some1 could please help me my dash lights stay on when engine is started an my battery is flat every morning if u could please give me some ideas or solve the problem please guys it would be a great help the car is an MG ZR 16 VALVE ...

2002 MG ZR 1.8 twin cam 16 valve
Posted: Feb 20, 2013
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Electrical fault

hi when i have my stereo on or wiper blades or lights on when i go to use my indicators or if my wiper blades cut in my lights dim down and my dashboard lights dim or flicker also when i use my hazzard lights the dash lights will flash and ...

2000 MG ZR 2.0 turbo diesel
Posted: Feb 19, 2013
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Won't start

Car started drove 200 yards car cut out now I have no ignition lights I have checked the fuses they seem to be fine hazerds don't work, everything else seems to work, battery is fully charged

2003 MG ZR 1.8 120
Posted: Dec 23, 2012
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Won't start

Car started drove 200 yards car cut out now I have no ignition lights I have checked the fuses they seem to be fine hazerds don't work, everything else seems to work, battery is fully charged

2003 MG ZR 1.8 120
Posted: Dec 23, 2012
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Starts and cuts out

when I start my ZR it fires up then cuts out straight away. it only does this when starting from cold and it takes a few attemps to get it to fire. when it does i have to give it some throttle. once the revs have gone over 2000rpm it will i...

2004 MG ZR 1.4 maual
Posted: Aug 31, 2012
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Bad starting.

My honeybunch 1.4 ZR has developed a bad starting habit. Cold, hot, in between. No difference. Turn the key it turns OK. after about 5-10 seconds turning it over it starts to kick but not start. 1,2,3,4, attempts and it starts and usually...

2006 MG ZR 1.4. 105. Manual
Posted: Aug 29, 2012
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Compression low

my car wont start so i have had it checked its a MG ZR 2004, 1.4. The compressions are very low the highest is 100 the lowest is only 35!! I have been told the belt has slipped its going round but told I need a new 1 at around £650.00 doe...

2004 MG ZR 1.4
Posted: Feb 6, 2012
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Car wont start and engine manigment light on

Wonder if anyone can help me, I got in my car today and turned key if fired for about 5 seconds then stopped firing and the orange manigment light came on, the car wont start now it turns over but doesnt start, any ideas??

2004 MG ZR
Posted: Feb 6, 2012
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Car makes a clicking noise when starting but lights and cd players still work

my mg zr started making a funny clicking noise when tryin to start it i bumped started it and it was running fine for a few weeks untill it happened again and now its every over week its happening. battery tested and its ok... could it star...

2002 MG ZR 1.4
Posted: Nov 7, 2011
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