I have a fuel injected 96' Rover mini. I recently got it and drove it around without a problem. One day I was driving and turned it off, then I tried to turn it on and it just doesnt stay on.The car starts but when I let go of the gas it turns off. I need to leave my foot on the gas to remain on. Any ideas on what it can be? Thx

-Richii

 

Have you tried pulling the codes from it yet? I would think based on the year, it would have OBD II.

 

I don't know specifically about your engine, but that sounds like a vacuum problem. If your engine has vacuum lines check those.

 

Alright thanks Ill check the vacuum hoses and if the problem consists Ill pull the obd codes. thx guys

 

Check your electric fuel pump fuse. My 90's Rover SPI has a 20amp fuse for the fuel pump. If the fuse blows you can get a similar result to what you are having. On my car it is fuse #11.

 

Ooops! I just checked my car today the fuel pump fuse is a 10amp not 20amp.

There is also a 10amp fuse that controls the fuel pump relay and engine management system. Check these two fuses this may be a simple and cheap repair!!

 

Ill give them a check. If it was the fuel pump fuse i figured it wont start.