Rover 200 starting

Car: Rover 200
Variant: 214 8i
Model Year: 1999
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
car just clicks when you turn the ignition. put a new battery on still has the samr problem. it will start with a push
Posted: Dec 17, 2007 (16 years ago)
have you a voltmeter if so connect to battery and try to start it should stay above 10.5 volts ish.if not new battery is duff.if ok put + lead on starter fat wire if still above 10.5v starter duff if lower than 10.5v whilst starting, lead between battery and starter duff.replace with jump lead to prove.
Posted Dec 17, 2007 (16 years ago)
when the car is warm do you still have to bump start the car or does it start via the key if so you have a sticking starter solenoid which you will need a new starter you will be looking about 35 to 45 pounds for one this is only if the car wont start via the key when warm
Posted Dec 22, 2007 (16 years ago)

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