Anish1905
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was on the way back from work and the car wouldn't start. it did eventually but i had to keep on turn the key whilist revin it. What could it be as ive had the spark plugs, battery, distrubutor cap and rotar arm changed last week. oil and water level seems fine. Wonder if its the starter? but wouldnt that be a permanant problem?
would apperiate some help or might have to take it to the garage 2mo. cheers.
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Tom J
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i have exactly the same problem mate, does it do it all the time or just in the mornings?
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DP.
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if its turning over when u turn the key then its not the starter motor is it... essentials forinternal combusion engine consist of air, fuel and a spark. Ensure you have each of those!
When it is running is ur ECu light on?
Is it a problem only when its cold and damp?
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Tom J
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my problem is like every day! i took the car to ats to have battery checked as i thought it mite be that coz its in mornings, ie afta not being used all nite, but it was ok they sed, cld it be not holding its charge overnite or sumin?
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Anish1905
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sorry wats the ecu light? i used to have the problem when the car is old. then after chaging all the parts its the first time i had the problem. mind you it has only been a week since i changed everything. could it be that the engine needs a clean?
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Anish1905
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yeh its a problem when the car is cold and damp
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Tom J
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in haynes it ses
difficult to start wen cold:
battery discharged
battery terminals loose or corroded
worn, faulty or incorrectly gapped spark plugs
Fuel injection system fault
other ignition system fault
low cylinder compressions
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dan.payne
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Get some red X in ya petrol. also u can use it in the spark plug holes it clears all of the shite out. worked 4 me.
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Tom J
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sounds like we got the same problem anyhow. anyone got any ideas?
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Tom J
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what is red x?
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Korsa
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what is a corsa? 
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dan.payne
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red x is like 10k boost clears all carbon and stuff out of the fuel system or where eva you put it/want 2 put it.  u can get it from petrol stations like bp cost me bout £5 with 100% free. cheap as chips alsogies a little power boost especialy with optimax
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Korsa
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what's petrol?
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Tom J
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quote:
Originally posted by XTC113
what's petrol?
i believe it is what many vehicles use as fuel mate
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Korsa
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whats a vehicle?
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Tom J
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gtf
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Tom J
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pgtf
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Korsa
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pgtf wtfit?
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Tom J
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this is a serious post kurt so if u dnt wanna help dont bother posting
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Korsa
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 good night...
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IntaCepta
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i've also got the same problem
the battery is not holding the charge over night. a jump start sorts it out, but its a pain as i have to get my dad to move his car near mine etc.. just very annoying.
dunno why its happening, the battery should still have alot of life in it.
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DP.
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buy a new one i payed £32 for a huge 70amp battery!
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Gambit
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flameredcorsab, dodgy starting in the morning can be caused by leakin injectors, basically the seals are knackered on them, the fuel drips into the cylinder overnight so when you go to start it, its partially flooded so to speak
IntaCepta, get a new battery, a battery that has gone flat can never be resurrected!
DP, no point having a big fuk off battery if your alternator is unable to charge it
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Anish1905
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so how would you go about getting the injectors changed?
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Gambit
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buy new ones
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