rover 214 engine help

1921 LAND ROVER
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GARETHKAYE
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hi my rover 214 sei died the other day it went ok then i turned the headlights on and it killed the engine totally what caused this to happen can you help :lol:
Jan 13, 2006 at 8:45 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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have the alternator tested, if system voltage is borderline and you add a load such as lights it could kill the engine
Feb 2, 2006 at 7:00 AM
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Have the alternator tested. Borderline system voltage plus an added electrical load such as headlights can stall the engine.

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The owner reported that a Rover 214 SEI was running normally, then stalled completely when the headlights were switched on, and asked what caused it. The expert advised testing the alternator, explaining that if system voltage is already borderline, adding a load such as lights can kill the engine.

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