Rover 25 (1999 - 2005) - 04 1.6 Starting prob - lights on but delayed start

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Fri 20 Jun 2008 16:12
04 1.6 Starting prob - lights on but delayed start - MrBlogg
Hi All,

Have got an 04-plate Rover 25 (1.6) that's developed an odd fault when turning the ignition key.

When the ignition key is turned to the final position nothing happens, all the dash lights are on, radio, fan etc but nothing happens. With repeated turning to the final position at some point it will fire up. Also, if the key is just held in the final position and wait it will at some point fire up. Of course sometimes it just starts first time no problem!

When it was serviced the garage checked the computer systems but no fault was recorded. There seems to be mention on the web, but the solutions are quite varied (cam shaft sensor seems to be a possibility).

The problem is erratic but it will still happen even if just previously started successfully, also makes no difference if it?s hot or cold. The garage did get the same problem happen to them, but no fault recorded.

Any thoughts / ideas would be very welcome!

Thanks.

Edited by MrBlogg on 20/06/2008 at 16:16

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Fri 20 Jun 2008 16:41
04 1.6 Starting prob - lights on but delayed start - Screwloose

If it doesn't crank; then it's not the cam sensor.

Ignition switch, immobilizer, starter relay, or the starter itself are all possibilities. It won't be found by plugging in a computer - you need a man with a good old-fashioned test-lamp.
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