Chris_Sport
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Registered: 6th Jan 05
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Hi Guys,
Went down to Blackpool yesterday night (80 miles) to see Little Britain Live (Brilliant), no problems on the way there but when I came back to the car it wouldn't start. All the lights are lit on the dashboard as normal but when you turn the key nothing happens. I got it going by bump starting it and it ran fine all the way home. When I got home I tried to start it with the key again and nothing. Bump started it again ok. Any thoughts? Its a R Reg Corsa 1.4 Sport.
One other thing as well, when the car is running, if you turn the key it doesn't do the normal grinding as it would normally.
Any thoughts?
Cheers.
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CoastalCorsa
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Registered: 7th Jan 05
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does the orange light flash on the dashboard when you turn key to start it
if it does then it could be the transponder thingy in ya key but i am sure it will try turn over jus not start
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Chris_Sport
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No it doesn't flash. I can bump start it too so I don't think its a prob with the immobiliser.
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CoastalCorsa
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check all plugs under bonnet have a look around the coil pak
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Chris_Sport
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Its not even trying to start though. As if the battery is disconnected. I'm thinking bad earth? Where are the earth straps on the engine?
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tom_simes
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Registered: 12th Jan 05
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there has to be a problem with the starter motor or its connections, as that is what 'grinds' if you turn the key after the engine is started. So either the starter motor itself is broken, or the wiring to it somewhere is damaged or loose. It could be a bad earth, or a problem with the wiring from the battery or ignition I think.
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Rob B
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Registered: 8th Jan 04
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tried a new battery 
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Marc
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As Tom said, could be the starter motor.
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3CorsaMeal
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dodgy connection in the actuall key barrel?
do the dash lights dim/go off when you turn key to start?
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Chris_Sport
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Battery is fine as all lights are on / electrics are ok. The lights don't dim when I try and start it. How can I get to the starter motor? Best from underneath? Also, I had a similar problem to this on my Nova and it turned out to be the earth cable going from the gearbox to the chassis had snapped. Is there one in the same place on a Corsa?
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ShEp
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Registered: 9th Aug 05
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starter motor or earth i agree, but without lookin at it i couldnt tell ya exactly
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Chris_Sport
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Sorted it now thanks. The earth on the starter motor had come off. 
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