Rover 200 Common Problems and Solutions
Whining noise from gearbox
Problem:
If you are hearing a whining noise coming from the gear lever, it is due to a fault with the release bearings. When you put your foot on the clutch, the noise will usually go away.
Solution:
You need to replace the release bearings to sort the problem.
Difficulty level
Rough idling/poor running
Problem:
If you are having issues with the engine idling very roughly and/or the vehicle running very poorly, you most likely have an issue with the coil pack.
Solution:
You will need to fit a replacement coil pack to resolve the issue.
Difficulty level
Coil Pack
Starting problems
Problem:
The engine coolant temperature sensor is prone to failure on this car. If this sensor has failed you will have problems starting the car when the engine is cold. The video below explains how the coolant temperature sensor works:
Solution:
Replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor should rectify the situation.
Difficulty level
Coolant Temperature Sensor
Starting problems
Problem:
The engine coolant temperature sensor is prone to failure on this car. If this sensor has failed you will have problems starting the car when the engine is cold. The video below explains how the coolant temperature sensor works:
Solution:
Replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor should rectify the situation.
Difficulty level
Coolant Temperature Sensor
Electric window problems
Problem:
If you are having problems with the electric windows, it could be due to one of two causes. If you are finding that the windows are sticking a bit, it is due to an issue with the rubber seals. If the window goes down but will not go back up, this is caused by a plastic clip on the window regulator breaking.
Solution:
For the problem with sticking windows, all that is needed is to lubricate the rubber seals with something like WD40. You will need to replace the plastic clip on the window regulator to resolve the issue with the window not going up.
Difficulty level
Window Regulator Mechanism
Engine cutting out
Problem:
One of the main causes of the engine cutting out on the 200 is for the cranks position sensor to fail. If this part is failing you may also be noticing that the engine is idling very erratically, with the revs jumping up and down instead of remaining constant.
Solution:
You will need to replace the crank position sensor to fix this problem.
Difficulty level
Crank Position Sensor
