having problems with my N reg corsa
the engine turns over but doesnt " catch"
if im really lucky it will eventually start but more often than not, it doesnt.
what could be the problem?
and yes, there is petrol in it!! xx
thank you
2006-09-28 06:35:55 · 14 answers · asked by Mrs Chicagosgirl!! 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
check your ht leads are connected properly to the spark plugs etc, or change leads and plugs altogether
2006-09-28 06:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by ♥fluffykins_69♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JESUS! the people on here! It's like when you ask for directions and they don't know where you wanna go so they just have a mad guess! talk about the blind leading the blind!
As for your problem, it could be any number of things. If you can answer me a fewquestions i should be able to point you in the right direction. How many miles has the car covered? Did this problem start suddenly or was it a gradual decline? When the car is running now does it run well? How old are the spark plugs and leads? How old is the fuel filter? Has the car ever over heated? Do you run the car on cheap 'supermarket' petrol?
2006-09-30 12:26:44 · answer #2 · answered by dave p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the starter turning the engine or is it slipping i,e making a grinding awful noise?? if it is worn get the starter replaced. if it aint slippin try gettin it serviced you can get all the parts for around 50 or 60 quid from a trade counter like andrew page or partco ,thats providing you know someone with an inkling of mechanical knowledge to do it for you. a garage will charge more than 100 pounds for a service and prob not replace half the stuff they should...good luck..
2006-09-28 13:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by THE POVES 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The problem is, you bought a Corsa! Why?
If there is still petrol in it then open the filler and drop a match in it. Then buy another car.
There are SO many better cars available for the same money.
2006-09-28 18:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by vidfletch2001 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
have you had the petrol filter changed in the past couple of years? it can be a number of things but i cant diagnos it without being there. start with the filter i mentioned... they arent very costly
2006-09-28 13:39:51 · answer #5 · answered by Cars 4 Sale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be number of thing but as it still starts sometimes get a mechanic to check it for you before it stops all together you could cheat join aa or rac or green flag then call them out
2006-09-28 13:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by johnny boy rebel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the way your question was as phrased, I would suggest spending £60.00 with home-tune once a year, stops all the hassle and just keeps you on the road.
can't recommend it enough.
2006-09-28 13:45:30 · answer #7 · answered by Blitz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAVE YOU HAD IT SERVICED RECENTLY .ALSO THE FRONT ENGINE PULLY ON THOSE MODELS TEND TO SHEAR THE WOODRUFF KEY ON THE CRANKSHAFT CHECK THIS FIRST AND ALSO CHECK TO SEE IF YOU HAVE A SPARK AT THE PLUG LEAD
2006-10-01 10:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you need to clean or replace your spark plugs, they are not firing properly, nothing to worry about and not too costly, try this first before you spend on anything else, trust me
2006-09-28 13:44:25 · answer #9 · answered by dazzadrew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your car need 5 thing to run fing what it is not and and the latfed is your problem fuel get to the moter, air, spark, comprestion, exhaust hope it helps
2006-09-28 18:02:18 · answer #10 · answered by adam coon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋