hi my car has been running fine since yestreday,, went 2 start it this morning and won.t start.. looked at battery and the light on it was red.. so took it off and brought it in to charge it. then replaced it back in rover and it still won.t start.. even tried jump starting it.. its very close to starting but just does.t make it.. what else can i do any1. i rely on car as my child needs regular hospital appomintments and car has never let me down before.. its 1998 rover.. s reg.. 414i thanks in advance all
2007-10-06 07:15:08 · 3 answers · asked by rfamilylove 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Almost 200,000 on the engine? How old is the battery? if 3 1/2 to 4 years you may need to replace it.
1; Do you pump the throttle when starting? this could/will flood the engine with fuel.
2; Do you have good Spark & Fuel flow? Coil wire loose, Fuel filter clogged (Change).
3; was the engine smoking or running rough at all? Could dirty throttle body or injectors.
4; If you change the battery or not check cable and wire connections at battery, starter & starter solenoid, secured, clean & dry, condition also.
Good Luck!
2007-10-06 17:09:10 · answer #1 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you test the battery voltage after charging ? Should have 13.5 volts. A bad battery will not hold a charge and will not accept a jump start. You need to have the battery tested, sounds like it is your problem.
2007-10-06 14:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by tronary 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the engine is turning over and won't start.
It could be one of several things:
Fuel problem,
Electrical problem,
Ignition sender,
distributor,
Timing,
Carburetter.
I think you need a mechanic to look at it for you.
If have a 416 and I love it
2007-10-06 17:00:42 · answer #3 · answered by Dreamweaver 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋