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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Plenty of petrol and cranks fast on the battery.

No codes either stored or pending on Maxiscan MS509. No warning lights or 'flashing spanners'

[STEMO]

It's probably died of boredom.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Oh dear.... They say these things come in threes.    First the mower doesn't want to play and now Mrs Opti's Corsa. 

Maybe we should start a poll.  What's next to shit its self?  The Jaaag or the Signum.   

[STEMO]

Oh dear.... They say these things come in threes.    First the mower doesn't want to play and now Mrs Opti's Corsa. 

Maybe we should start a poll.  What's next to shit its self?  The Jaaag or the Signum. 

Or the man himself. He's talking about parting with a few hundred quid for a widow maker.

[dave the builder]

how long has it been stood ?
has it got oil in ? and antifreeze  not water only in the cooling system ?
1 L 1.2 or 1.4 ?
can you hear the fuel pump when you turn to accessories ignition position ? (dash lights on)

[Nick W]

Have you dropped the key and lost the immobiliser chip?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

It's the mighty 1.2 SXI of 2003 vintage.

It was lasted started a couple of weeks ago and all was fine. No hint of it 'catching'.......it turns over fast without a hint of life.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Have you dropped the key and lost the immobiliser chip?

No....and I've just tried the'basic' spare key ( the one that can't operate the central locking system)

[Nick W]

It's the mighty 1.2 SXI of 2003 vintage.

It was lasted started a couple of weeks ago and all was fine. No hint of it 'catching'.......it turns over fast without a hint of life.

Was it started and turned off without being driven?


Crank it over with the throttle wide open for 30 seconds.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

It's the mighty 1.2 SXI of 2003 vintage.

It was lasted started a couple of weeks ago and all was fine. No hint of it 'catching'.......it turns over fast without a hint of life.

Was it started and turned off without being driven?


Crank it over with the throttle wide open for 30 seconds.

Yes.....never really driven as it is SORN. I'll give it a go. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Nope. No success.  Il est mort. 

Battery still good though.

[Sir Tigger KC]

All the fuses good?

[Nick W]

Nope. No success.  Il est mort. 

Battery still good though.

Then you need to do some work:
Remove the plugs, and dry them with a flame. Inspect them for wear and damage; replace if necessary
Pull the fuel pump fuse, and crank it over with the throttle open again. Do that a few times.
Ensure the battery is fully charged.
Refit the plugs


If it was flooded, it should now start.


Cars are feminine, so elle est mort

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Nope. No success.  Il est mort. 

Battery still good though.

Then you need to do some work:
Remove the plugs, and dry them with a flame. Inspect them for wear and damage; replace if necessary
Pull the fuel pump fuse, and crank it over with the throttle open again. Do that a few times.
Ensure the battery is fully charged.
Refit the plugs


If it was flooded, it should now start.


Cars are feminine, so elle est mort

Thanks Nick.....coil pack is a piece of piss to lift on the Corsa. Car has only covered 29000. Plugs were changed at around 22000  miles. Hardly ever used.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

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