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2002 Rover 45 Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Ignition switch.
Mileage: 40,000 miles.

Asked on November 28, 2011

I havent started my car in 8 days and now i try to start it i turn the key and instead of firing up it just beeps quite loudly.

The battery seems fine, as all the lights come on and are not dimmed, and i have petrol. It has 9 months MOT (if that's any relevance)
Avatar Asked by Jono85

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Replied on November 28, 2011

Have the vehicle anti-theft system checked out-start here

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 28, 2011

9 months MOT?

You could either have a problem with the ignition switch or the starter solenoid. Make sure the big wire going to the starter has power to it and the small wire has power when the key is in the 'Start' position.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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