Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - (95-99) 420 DI intermittant starting.

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Tue 5 Feb 2008 19:12
(95-99) 420 DI intermittant starting. - Rambling-Rose
Hi,

can anyone help? Our Rover has got my hubby baffled! Its starts ok from cold, on the morning, but after its been for a run out and then stopped for a few minutes, its difficult to get it started again.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 05/02/2008 at 19:21

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Tue 5 Feb 2008 23:29
(95-99) 420 DI intermittant starting. - Peter.N.
Has this problem occured suddenly or gradually? I don't know if this engine has electronic management, if so it could be a sensor fault. If it has come on slowly, it could be wear in the injection pump. I expect 'screwloose' will be along soon, he will be able to tell you I'm sure.

Edited by Peter.N. on 05/02/2008 at 23:30

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Wed 6 Feb 2008 00:07
(95-99) 420 DI intermittant starting. - Screwloose
Peter

Yes - it's a Bosch VP21 electronic pump. You're thinking low pump pressure when the diesel is hot and thin?

Might be a crank sensor issue? Perhaps....
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