Vauxhall Astra engine turns, fires but will not start
Variant: mk3 1.4 montana
Model Year: 1995
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Hi,
My astra 1.4 will not start, when I turn the engine over it will fire if I put my foot right to the floor and keep the starter motor turning, but it will not rev up and start and stops firing if I take my foot off the gas and when I stop turning the starter motor it's dead. Even an RAC man when called out could not identify the fault.
I hope a motor repair Guru out there can help me before I loose it and scrap the car, but it's only got 60000 on the clock and the engine when running is sweet.
My astra 1.4 will not start, when I turn the engine over it will fire if I put my foot right to the floor and keep the starter motor turning, but it will not rev up and start and stops firing if I take my foot off the gas and when I stop turning the starter motor it's dead. Even an RAC man when called out could not identify the fault.
I hope a motor repair Guru out there can help me before I loose it and scrap the car, but it's only got 60000 on the clock and the engine when running is sweet.
Posted: Jan 29, 2010 (14 years ago)
Can't remember the set up on that car , but there should be an ECTS (engine coolant temp sensor ) which could be faulty .This sends a signal to the ECU to say the engine is cold and needs more fuel to start / run . Simple job to change and inexpensive .Hope this helps .
Posted Jan 29, 2010 (14 years ago)
is the engine light flashing when the ignition is turned on
Posted Jan 30, 2010 (14 years ago)
No everything appears as normal!
Posted Jan 30, 2010 (14 years ago)
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