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by SteveB
Wed Feb 05, 2025 10:10 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Rover 216 cabriolet. Dashboard clock and Interior light.
Replies: 2
Views: 99

Re: Rover 216 cabriolet. Dashboard clock and Interior light.

When I bought my current 214 there was a similar problem with the clock. I dismantled it and found the unit with the screen was loose on the PCB - the soldered joints had broken. I resoldered them and it's been fine ever since.
by SteveB
Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:09 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Humour
Replies: 490
Views: 103666

Re: Humour

Confucius say:

Eat properly.

Keep fit.


Die anyway.
by SteveB
Tue Jan 07, 2025 8:30 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Have I got a serious problem developing?
Replies: 30
Views: 1856

Re: Have I got a serious problem developing?

At the risk of sounding a complete idiot this is my (very basic) layman’s understanding of the system. When you press the accelerator the throttle opens and the TPS sends a signal to the ECU. The ECU then sends a signal to the injector to provide an appropriate amount of fuel. Your first problem des...
by SteveB
Thu Dec 19, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Bringing Rover 400s into disrepute!
Replies: 3
Views: 273

Re: Bringing Rover 400s into disrepute!

Shows how roomy the boot is though... :wink3
by SteveB
Sat Dec 07, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: Rover 200, 400, 25, 45 and Streetwise Chat
Topic: 416 SLi Tourer - P521CEB
Replies: 6
Views: 6273

Re: 416 SLi Tourer - P521CEB

MOT history looks good - no major faults been recorded.
by SteveB
Wed Nov 27, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Have I got a serious problem developing?
Replies: 30
Views: 1856

Re: Have I got a serious problem developing?

Nice work Hugh. I’m sorry you haven’t found the cause of the original problem but, as you say, at least you’ve now got a tool that could help diagnose any future electronic issues (and interesting that it shows a previous coolant sensor fault). Incidentally, I can’t remember how the diagnostic plug ...
by SteveB
Mon Nov 25, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Humour
Replies: 490
Views: 103666

Re: Humour

Christmas gift ideas – books that would make ideal stocking fillers:

Replacing the K Series Head Gasket by Hughie Go-Aggen

How to test Shock Absorbers by Bowen C Ryde

Radiator Repairs by Ivor Leke

How to use a torque wrench by Titus Thebooksez
by SteveB
Sat Nov 16, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Have I got a serious problem developing?
Replies: 30
Views: 1856

Re: Have I got a serious problem developing?

Yes, that's the app I was referring to https://rovermems.com/. I notice on their front page they refer to MEMS 1.3,1.6 and 1.9, then mention 1.2 in the drop down list below. Before you commit to anything it might be worth dropping James an email to check how much functionality it has with that earli...
by SteveB
Sat Nov 16, 2024 8:53 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Have I got a serious problem developing?
Replies: 30
Views: 1856

Re: Have I got a serious problem developing?

It’s a lot of years since I had my SPi but I do remember having a similar problem with regards intermittent rough running. The car would run fine, then lose power, then pick up again. After a lot of head scratching and swapping out of parts I eventually solved it by replacing the rotor arm. Even if ...
by SteveB
Tue Oct 08, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Humour
Replies: 490
Views: 103666

Re: Humour

Man: Doctor, I keep thinking I’m a dog.

Doctor: Ok, lie on the couch and tell me all about it.

Man: I’m not allowed on the couch.