Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.4 Won't re-start following cut-out.

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Sun 25 Nov 2007 20:24
98 1.4 Won't re-start following cut-out. - lilly025
Rover 414i S reg. Driving along and rover engine just died. When you turn the key the engine is trying to turn over but just dosn't quite make it to start engine. I pressed the fuel pump reset switch which clicked but still didnt help. Any ideas anyone


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Sun 25 Nov 2007 20:46
98 1.4 Won't re-start following cut-out. - Screwloose
lilly

A few basic questions to get the groundwork right.

How far had you driven?
Was the engine hot when it cut?
Any smoke from the engine bay?
Are the oil and coolant at the correct levels?
Is the engine cranking over more slowly than normal?
Have you tried jump-leads?
Any history to the fault?
Anything done on the car recently?
When was the cam-belt last changed?
What, if anything, have you tried so far?
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Sun 25 Nov 2007 20:53
98 1.4 Won't re-start following cut-out. - lilly025
A 15 min drive to work. no smoke from engine. oil change recent. battery is fine. no work been done to car recently. Ive had car for a year ive never changed cam belt. recovery break down people said they think it may be ignition pack but their not sure they advised to stick on engine computer. Ive never had any problems with car before.
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Sun 25 Nov 2007 21:57
98 1.4 Won't re-start following cut-out. - scrapmetal
I would have the crank sensor checked out.
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