1997 Rover 600 starting
Year: 1997
Variant: 600si
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
engine cut out will notstart new distributor fitted engine turns over willnotstart the car has been locked using the key and not the handset for 2years there are no problems with petrol getting to engine
Posted: Oct 7, 2009 (14 years ago)
does it have the honda engine or the rover K series?
Posted Oct 7, 2009 (14 years ago)
are you getting any spark at all down the plug leads from the distributor
Posted Oct 7, 2009 (14 years ago)
I know this sounds a daft question but if the car has stood for 2 years have you checked that the timing belt hasnt sheard when you turned it over.
Posted Oct 8, 2009 (14 years ago)
Sorry miss read the bit about the key but still check that cam is turning when you crank the motor
Posted Oct 8, 2009 (14 years ago)
sounds like the ignition module in the distributer,i have the 620 si and had the same problem years ago,changed the cap,rotor arm and the coil at the same time whilst i had the cap off.dont know about yours but my ecu has a self diagnosis fault reader that is simple to use
Posted Aug 1, 2012 (11 years ago)
sorry,just noticed the date this was posted,few years ago
Posted Aug 1, 2012 (11 years ago)
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