Helen
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Registered: 26th Apr 09
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Hi all. 
Some of you know me already but this is my first time posting so apologies in advance if I do something wrong!
I've got a 1.3 CDTI corsa C and recently it's been having trouble firing up. Mainly when its damp or raining but the cold now isn't helping either. Leaving it for 20seconds then trying initially helped but now even this method can take 3 attempts.
Ian knows the car and we have threw some ideas around as to what it could be. But I'm welcome to suggestions as to what to try.
Anyone known this problem before?
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Baskey
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Registered: 31st May 06
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I presume you have changed the glow plugs?
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Mertin
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Registered: 12th Oct 05
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Diesel not starting in cold weather, glow plugs would be my first guess
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Helen
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Registered: 26th Apr 09
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Yer that was one idea given to me but not tried that yet because someone else said it could be air in the fuel system. Another suggested changing the spill pipes which can corrode or something???
Bit confused tbh cos I hadn't heard of them before
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Baskey
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Change the glow plugs as it's a £20 20 min job.
It could indeed be drawing air into the fuel system (I had this on my old van but it was easy to spot as the fuel pipes in the engine bay were all cracked)
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
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Were you at a Meet a few years back with Ste & Ian?
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Helen
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Yer I've been to a few meets and track days. I was engaged to Ste at the time.
Sounds like changing the plugs are my best option but I'll look at the pipes too. There was talk of an air fuel mix problem on it a while back at the engine management light is on so maybe the pipes are damaged
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Helen
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Baskey, where can I get plugs for £20? Most places are about £60 I think
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Whittie
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I remember you actually.
Have a look on eBay Helen; If you havn't got eBay, i'm sure Ian would give you some help.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=1.3cdti+corsa+glow+plugs&_sacat=0&_dmpt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&_odkw=1.3cdti+glow+plugs&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
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MarkSport
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Registered: 22nd May 09
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quote:
Originally posted by Helen
Yer that was one idea given to me but not tried that yet
Do it, You will be suprised 
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Baskey
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quote:
Originally posted by Helen
Baskey, where can I get plugs for £20? Most places are about £60 I think
Type.....
'corsa glow plugs 1.3'
Into google and click on the first eBay link, £23
Just checked and I paid £19 for mine for the local motor factor for a 1.7 td astra van
[Edited on 11-11-2010 by Baskey]
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Helen
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Thanks guys. I'll try that.
Did any of you go to the track event at Oulton park last weekend?
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Andrew
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Hi Ste's bird
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Helen
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Hi Andrew. Ex "bird" thank you
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Andrew
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What you up to this evening? 
On a serious note, hope you are well! I had a simlar issue with a Belingo, just needed new glow plugs.
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AlexW
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Registered: 25th Oct 08
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I'd change the fuel filter at some point soon too. Be careful with changing glow plugs, they can snap in the head.
[Edited on 11-11-2010 by AW06]
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Helen
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Ha believe it or not I'm braving this nasty weather and going horse riding tonight.
Would changing the pollen filter help too AW06?
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Andrew
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Pollen filter won't help at all Helen.
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p93sco
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does it turn over slow when you go to start it ?
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Joe
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Glow Plugs, Leak off pipes, EGR valve. All 3 are common and can cause bad starting.
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Helen
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Registered: 26th Apr 09
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Yer. Even when I leave it for 20seconds or thereabouts it takes slightly longer than expected to fire up.
It's started on first try a few times today but I have been sat giving it half a minute after the warning lights go out before trying to avoid disappointment ha!
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