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by Dorset Dave
Fri May 06, 2022 6:18 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Autobox poor shift
Replies: 4
Views: 1360

Re: Autobox poor shift

Although I have the full service history it doesn't show if the fluid has been changed. For the last 15 years or so it was serviced by a local garage which I don't think was a Rover specialist. Is is possible to remove the bottom of the gearbox for a full fluid change? Has anyone any experience of t...
by Dorset Dave
Thu May 05, 2022 6:16 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Autobox poor shift
Replies: 4
Views: 1360

Autobox poor shift

I have owned my 94 Honda engined 216 cabriolet for a couple of months. It has full service history and 87k miles on it. I am used to Vauxhall autos from the 80s and 90s and the gear changes are always smooth. The change on the 216 is very pronounced. Fluid is clean and at the correct level. Apart fr...
by Dorset Dave
Tue Mar 29, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Horn relay
Replies: 2
Views: 1314

Re: Horn relay

Found the horn relay, it is part of the white relay box behind the fascia that surrounds the radio. Fitting a simple switch into the purple and black wire isolates the horn either when the alarm goes off or the horn button is pressed. Putting the switch in the "on" position reverts everyth...
by Dorset Dave
Sat Mar 26, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Horn relay
Replies: 2
Views: 1314

Horn relay

Can someone tell me where the horn relay is on a 94 cabrio? I want to try to disconnect the alarm from it. I have the centre console stripped out but can't see which one it is. Thanks for looking.
by Dorset Dave
Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Automatic transmission torque converter lock up.
Replies: 2
Views: 1231

Re: Automatic transmission torque converter lock up.

Thanks very much. I am covid positive at the moment but as soon as I am clear I will get the fluid changed as well as hunting for that manual.
by Dorset Dave
Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:10 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Alarm going off
Replies: 2
Views: 1509

Alarm going off

Sorry folks, I have replaced switches, repaired wiring and the alarm sets but goes off for no reason. It's a 94 cabriolet with the Factory alarm system. I want to stop the horn from sounding. I think it's the car horn not a separate siren. What's the easiest way to turn off the horn? Presumably I ne...
by Dorset Dave
Thu Mar 17, 2022 6:21 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Automatic transmission torque converter lock up.
Replies: 2
Views: 1231

Automatic transmission torque converter lock up.

I understand that my 94 216 cabriolet automatic has a lock up system on the torque converter. I am new to Rover ownership but have Cavaliers of the same period and they lock at 56mph. What speed does the lock up kick in? If it isn't kicking in is the solenoid inside or outside the box? Hopefully I w...
by Dorset Dave
Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Alarm warning light
Replies: 9
Views: 4209

Re: Alarm warning light

Thanks for the information but the L shaped part that connects with the door when you shut it has broken off. Sadly this one is terminal.
by Dorset Dave
Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:36 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Alarm warning light
Replies: 9
Views: 4209

Re: Alarm warning light

Thanks everyone for your help. It turned out that the driver's door switch had quit. I am in the process of finding a replacement.
by Dorset Dave
Sun Mar 13, 2022 11:04 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Alarm warning light
Replies: 9
Views: 4209

Re: Alarm warning light

I have just taken a good look at the bonnet area but can see no sign of any switch. The central locking works from the fob with either of the boot or bonnet being open or closed. Could it be that the continuous light merely indicates that the central locking is in use and that it does not have the a...