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by scotty2
Sun Aug 20, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Yes 98 on a V.
by scotty2
Sun Aug 20, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Yes it's TGM. I was hoping to get a replacement ECU and bits to see if that is the culprit.
by scotty2
Fri Aug 18, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Anyone got the above parts? ECU CCU and Fob? 1987 820.
by scotty2
Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

I have been given the number of another contact who is supposedly really good at fault finding and is also an LPG guy. He is retired but takes on some "special" challenges.... In discussions, the ECU has come up as a potential offender. Can I get another ECU to try, but do I need the Fob with it, or...
by scotty2
Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Thanks for the input guys.
I'll talk to the garage this week.
Harry says if they can't fix it he would look at selling it...
by scotty2
Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

I'm afraid that has been tried and made no difference.
It is set to petrol only for now to narrow down (!) the issues...
by scotty2
Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Update: There is no update...Garage have had the car for nearly a fortnight working on it now and again and "He is very puzzled..."
Ongoing...
by scotty2
Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Thanks for the info.
Depending on what the Garage says (1st July) it might be getting booted out of the fleet!
I might have to recommission one of the coupes!
by scotty2
Sun Jun 04, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

TB2 passed MOT today. Phew!
Have been recommended a local garage who are supposed to be very good at fault finding so I will take TGM there for some looking at.
by scotty2
Sat Apr 29, 2023 12:18 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Had a strange one last night with TB2. We were in Hull last night to see Half Man Half Biscuit with my son driving and me drinking! Got to the car after the gig, son turns on ignition and no sign of starting. No click or anything. Checked headlights and there was battery power. Thought it might be t...
by scotty2
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Had a play today on TGM. Disconnecting the coolant temp sensor did not make a difference. I found an ECU in the spares box so took out the battery and fitted the spare ECU. (It didn't have MEMS written on the label so may not be compatible...) Car would start, rev, then die. Would not idle. Put orig...
by scotty2
Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Mobile Mech suggests possible fuel pump issue?
Tend to disagree as it does it on gas too. I'm going to see if I have a spare ECU to swap over after doing the CTS test.
e-bay showing lots of differing types - Which would be suitable if I decide to renew it?
by scotty2
Wed Apr 19, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Ah Coolant Temp Sensor! I've changed that on TB2 recently when the fan wouldn't kick in.
I'll try that at the weekend.
Ta.
Scott.
by scotty2
Wed Apr 19, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

CTS? And location please.
Ta.
by scotty2
Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:26 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192382

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Does it on both, so I have switched it to petrol only to avoid confusion. Starts OK for about 8 seconds, then runs roughly and rich. On the road, it jerks or kangaroos then recovers on full throttle then runs rough again on part throttle and idles roughly. Would have put money on the TPS but a new o...