Ollie_B
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When i turn the igniton it tuns over fine and the battery isn't flat, but i will not fire and doesnt seem to be trying to fire any ideas what it could be?, it was running fine at 11 last night
Thanks
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morpheus22
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spark plugs?, complete guess btw
[Edited on 26-11-2008 by morpheus22]
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gianluigi
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quote: Originally posted by ollieb123
When i turn the igniton it tuns over fine and the battery isn't flat, but i will not fire and doesnt seem to be trying to fire any ideas what it could be?, it was running fine at 11 last night
Thanks
not being funny....but fuel?
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Ollie_B
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yep i was thinking that but i cant see every spark plug going, maybe its the coil pack im not sure
lol Nope not fuel, full tank...
[Edited on 26-11-2008 by ollieb123]
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Ben-B
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if its getting fuel be careful you dont flood it.
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Pete_vxl
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maybe just the weather?
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Ollie_B
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Nope dont think so lol had no chance of starting.
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daymoon
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tbh, before u check the onvious, no one will be able to help.
before posting, u should have checked:
is engine getting fuel?
is engine getting sparks?
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Ollie_B
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yep sorry forgot to mention i checked it is getting fuel, ill check sparks when i get home.
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john_c20xe
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crank sensor
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wayne_rob1
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what car do you have , what engine size?
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Ollie_B
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its a 1.2 16v corsa b sxi 1999, would the crank sensor cause this to happen?
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Luke
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quote: Originally posted by ollieb123
its a 1.2 16v corsa b sxi 1999, would the crank sensor cause this to happen?
thanks
These engine are prone for the crank sensor to go, it happend on my old one. Get a diagnostics test done if you can.
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john_c20xe
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yes car will not start without crank sensor
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Ollie_B
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ok thanks for your help, orderd a new one, pick it up tomorrow...
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