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paul89
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2nd Apr 10 at 18:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
hi all.... iv got a little problem and wondered if any1 could help....
i have a 1.2 16v corsa on the x plate.. i hacve just bought the car but it will not start.. turns over with plenty of life but wont start up i havent a clue what could be rong with it i have bin told it may b the cam sensor as its a common fault apparently but if any1 else has an idea i would be very greatful thanks all
Eddx14xe
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2nd Apr 10 at 18:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Done a paperclip test?
LeeM
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2nd Apr 10 at 18:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
got fuel?
sc0ott
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didnt you start the car before you bought it?
paul89
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yes got fuel.. and no i bought the car as a non starter tbh but just looking for sum advice about what could poss b the problem
paul89
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and whats the paperclip test?? what does that do?
Eddx14xe
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=478649
Mike
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2nd Apr 10 at 19:21   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
You can't do the paperclip test on the 1.2 16vs

It's just the free way to read fault codes instead of paying a garage.
paul89
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2nd Apr 10 at 19:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ok thanks.. this mite seem abit thick but what should happen then? what should happen from this??
paul89
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ok mike thanks any ideas what the problem could be??

 
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