C_O_R_S_A___B
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Registered: 17th Jul 06
Location: Thornley, County Durham
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was on my way to pick my missus up when all of a sudden i wasnt going anywhere anymore - the whole car just died
at first i thought it was out of petrol as the light was on - so went and got some petrol, filled her up - no joy
then thought it may have been a dead battery so stuck some leads on - no joy
the starter motor will turn but engine just doesnt seem to want to "bite" anyone any ideas?! and please dont say timing belt!!
oh its a 99 veg 1.4 sport - ta peeps!!
Jon
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swill_omnibus
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Registered: 12th Dec 07
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Have you checked the actual belt yet?
Maybe crank sensor or cam sensor maybe?
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lex2005
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shot altenator will eventualy cause this if un noticed
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C_O_R_S_A___B
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as have said in my other thread there was an aweful rattle coming from the engine - have been told that could have been pinking, lifters, water pump etc
havent checked the belt as not had the chance - will be tomorrow
could be the altenator as the car was dying the more and more i tried it - but it would anyway with the engine not going to charge the battery wouldnt it!?!?
cheers guys
Jon
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taraka
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Registered: 18th Feb 06
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ye but its not likley to be the altenator if the starter motor cranks get it booked in for a full scan.
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Torsa g
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Registered: 20th Sep 07
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does it crank over as if youve got a flat batt or does it turn over to quickly as if there is no compression,
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C_O_R_S_A___B
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the later mate - normal speed but no compression
Jon
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T21SVJ
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Registered: 14th Sep 06
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take oil cap off and try to crank it, if the cams dont move its the timing belt.
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corsasriboy
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Registered: 23rd Mar 07
Location: leicestershire
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the rattling you heard previously to it stopping could have been the timing belt tensioner if it was worn.
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