Vauxhall Meriva will not start

Car: Vauxhall Meriva
Variant: 1.6 Life Semi-Auto
Model Year: 2003
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Can not get the car started , turn ignition on & the usual dash lights come on & car turns over but it will not fire up , I initially thought it could be the brake pedal starter switch but that seems to be operating correctly so I now suspect the crank or camshaft sensor ? When the engine is turning over the light of the car with the spanner is flashing .
Posted: Nov 5, 2018 (6 years ago)
Is there any movement on the tacho when cranking?
Posted Nov 5, 2018 (6 years ago)
No there is no movement ,
Posted Nov 5, 2018 (6 years ago)
Usually a good indication of Crank angle sensor failure.
If you have diagnostics it can be checked in the live data/RPM.
Posted Nov 5, 2018 (6 years ago)
Thanks for that , I don't have diagnostics but It"s only a tenner for a crank sensor so I think I'll just get one & fit it at the weekend .
Posted Nov 5, 2018 (6 years ago)

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