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[Nick W]

Actually I meant to say 'it is dead'.....my command of the French language leaves much to be desired.

Using the correct pronoun is how you do that in languages that use genders

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

https://youtu.be/9iKHjl5xAaA

Don't get me started on gender pronouns, Nick. The world is f*ucked up enough as it is.

[iansoutham]

2003 means chain driven with hydraulic tensioner.

How quick does it turn over? Thinking maybe chain jumped as that does happen with these if left for a long time. We had one in work that had not moved for a year or so and had to tow-start it to get it going first. The tensioner could not get enough oil so the chain had just enough slack to put the timing out by about a tooth and would not hold compression but not enough to smack valves. Oil pressure solved and all was good. Not saying it is the problem, but may be worth a look.

[Rangie]

Don't mess about with it , treat her to a newer little runaround..
😄

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

2003 means chain driven with hydraulic tensioner.

How quick does it turn over? Thinking maybe chain jumped as that does happen with these if left for a long time. We had one in work that had not moved for a year or so and had to tow-start it to get it going first. The tensioner could not get enough oil so the chain had just enough slack to put the timing out by about a tooth and would not hold compression but not enough to smack valves. Oil pressure solved and all was good. Not saying it is the problem, but may be worth a look.

The battery has been fully charged so it turns over quickly, but no more quickly than expected with a fully charged battery.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Don't mess about with it , treat her to a newer little runaround..
😄

If 'The Repair shop' on TV was not so popular I may have done this. I like to fix things if I can.

[robson]

Have you tried Quick Start. Not always recommended  but once wont kill off the car.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Have you tried Quick Start. Not always recommended  but once wont kill off the car.

I thought that was heresy recommending that stuff on here!   

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Have you tried Quick Start. Not always recommended  but once wont kill off the car.

I thought that was heresy recommending that stuff on here!   

Is that the same stuff as 'Start yer bastard'?

[Sir Tigger KC]

Have you tried Quick Start. Not always recommended  but once wont kill off the car.

I thought that was heresy recommending that stuff on here!   

Is that the same stuff as 'Start yer bastard'?

Pretty much I think.   

[Kevin Wood]

Have you tried Quick Start. Not always recommended  but once wont kill off the car.

I thought that was heresy recommending that stuff on here!   

Is that the same stuff as 'Start yer bastard'?

Pretty much I think. 

Yep, and it won't prove anything and might trash it.

Nick's suggestion of drying out the plugs and ensuring any excess fuel has cleared will probably sort it, especially if it's been started to shuffle it around the drive and not driven.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Have you tried Quick Start. Not always recommended  but once wont kill off the car.

I thought that was heresy recommending that stuff on here!   

Is that the same stuff as 'Start yer bastard'?

Pretty much I think. 

Yep, and it won't prove anything and might trash it.

Nick's suggestion of drying out the plugs and ensuring any excess fuel has cleared will probably sort it, especially if it's been started to shuffle it around the drive and not driven.

Lifting the coil pack should be easier than the 135 Omega pack.

[dave the builder]

Lifting the coil pack should be easier than the engine out 2,4,6 Omega pack.

FTFY 

[VXL V6]

1.2 DIS Pack and spark plug removal is simple 

Corsa C's had known issues with water leaks around the bulkhead, the BCM is known to suffer with water ingress so could be worth a check.

A crank sensor failure could also result in non-starting, if you can smell petrol when you remove the plugs then the crank sensor should be OK as I believe the ECU dictates the running of the fuel pump from the crank sensor output

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

1.2 DIS Pack and spark plug removal is simple 

Corsa C's had known issues with water leaks around the bulkhead, the BCM is known to suffer with water ingress so could be worth a check.

A crank sensor failure could also result in non-starting, if you can smell petrol when you remove the plugs then the crank sensor should be OK as I believe the ECU dictates the running of the fuel pump from the crank sensor output

Thanks....yes it does have that 'crank sensor failure' feel in that there is absolutely no hint of it wanting to fire up.
Wouldn't CS failure throw up a fault code though?