Matt H
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and not used, what little things can i do to help it start? i did try starting it recently but the battery was quite flat & soon died
now got a fully charged battery to jump start it
other than maybe abit of WD40 on the leads, what other little things can i do? I dont want to flatten the battery again by turning it over & over
Hoping to get it MOT'd very soon, possibly tomorrow if all goes to plan
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leeshez
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Petrol in the car? and no perrished fuel pipes? depends on how long it has been stood.
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Matt H
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only about 5-6 weeks
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leeshez
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A good battery should be ok.
My brothers cav was stood for a month or so and it started first time. Just make sure the brakes are not stuck on.
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Matt H
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quote: Originally posted by leeshez
Just make sure the brakes are not stuck on.
they were bolted on last time i looked
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Adam_B
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your laughing but its better to be safe than sorry
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Andrew
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I started Mums C3 after 5 weeks and started 1st time. Run fine too apart from the brakes being a little rusty.
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Matt H
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quote: Originally posted by Peugeot Nut
I started Mums C3 after 5 weeks and started 1st time. Run fine too apart from the brakes being a little rusty.
your mums car is only afew years old at the max. mine is 11 yrs old
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leeshez
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Thanks pug that was i meaning. Make sure your brakes are not rusty or components seized.
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Andrew
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quote: Originally posted by Matt H
quote: Originally posted by Peugeot Nut
I started Mums C3 after 5 weeks and started 1st time. Run fine too apart from the brakes being a little rusty.
your mums car is only afew years old at the max. mine is 11 yrs old
Get a new one then It's a 53 palte with 90 miles on the clock She won't use it so i'm gonna have it Just haven't told her yet
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leeshez
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quote: Originally posted by Peugeot Nut
quote: Originally posted by Matt H
quote: Originally posted by Peugeot Nut
I started Mums C3 after 5 weeks and started 1st time. Run fine too apart from the brakes being a little rusty.
your mums car is only afew years old at the max. mine is 11 yrs old
Get a new one then It's a 53 palte with 90 miles on the clock She won't use it so i'm gonna have it Just haven't told her yet
Why did she buy a car she does not use?
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Andrew
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Because she has got too much money
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leeshez
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I will look after it for here if she wants
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leeshez
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Here money that is
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Andrew
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Don't think she will agree to that cos she want's to spend it
I'm working on getting that car off her. It's like new apart from not being washed in around 18 months.
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MikeD
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I have left my corsa standing for a few months, and after a jump start and a good run its fine
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Steve
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why wold you desire to own a c3?
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Matt H
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can we keep on topic please!
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Colin
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quote: Originally posted by Matt H
can we keep on topic please!
Just shag it
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Matt H
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well it wont fookin start
i dont get it. the car used to start really well & now its not even trying.
doesn't help that there is a total mess of wiring under the bonnet & the battery looks like spaghetti junction we tried disconnecting the power cap as we thought this might be draining battery power & then the alarm wouldn't switch off re-connected it & the alarm fob worked again
totally fed up
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Colin
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Blow it up
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FlamingCorsa
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could try cleaning the spark plugs, if u been turning it over they could be oily!!!
also test to c if u got a spart at the same time, and check fuel is coming through otherwise it should start i wud think, its not imobolised itself or summit???!!! iaz
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Matt H
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i have considered it
nothing ever seems to go right
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Matt H
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quote: Originally posted by FlamingCorsa
could try cleaning the spark plugs, if u been turning it over they could be oily!!!
also test to c if u got a spart at the same time, and check fuel is coming through otherwise it should start i wud think, its not imobolised itself or summit???!!! iaz
yeah i gave the plugs a wipe & sprayed some wd40 on them
next step is to test for a spark
whats the best way to check the fueling?
thanks
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Andrew
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Kick it. Worked on the Paxo this morning The bitch started first time, reversed it off the drive, closed the gates and as i got back it it just died. Then it wouldn't start again so i got out and kicked it in the front bumper whilst checking the starter motor (i need a new one and spark plugs) and then it worked
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