Vauxhall Corsa 1000cc problem

[Bravehearted]

My aging Corsa has an aversion to starting every four weeks or so. Usually starts the next day as you are about to take it to the garage. Has anyone had similar intermittant problems. I have to keep the tow rope handy in case. Nine years old which does'nt make the scrappage scheme scenario and am unwilling to get the petrol pump or other parts changed with the threat of another brakedown not far off in the horizon. Any ideas or experiences of the same conditions. I can give you more details if requested. tooodles

[daymurphy]

The best I can suggest is that you pop across to www.vodc.co.uk and sign up (its free)

It's a vauxhall owners forum and there's a whole load of people who'll help you out.

To me it sounds like the fuel pump relay is on its way but to be sure I'd need to know what model, year, engine size, fuel system etc..

[razza]

Sounds like you are flooding it.Keep your accelerator pedal right to the floor while turning ignition key.May require new spark plugs as well.

[chas2008]

its unlikley to be anything major if starts and runs ok, probably electrical relay,sensor or in some cases there is a common problem with one of the main power leads, corrosion from what i can remember.

[gsr600]

i dont think you should put throttle to the floor as razza suggests,
as its 9 yrs old - it is fuel injected not carb,
your gonna have to spend some money on parts that you could change yourself -plugs fuel filter air filter etc,
have you got a warning light displayed on the dash

[Panic Button]

Agreed. Do not touch the accelerator until it has started.

[razza]

That tip was in manuals for my previous cars,both of which were fuel injectoion models,it didnt happen very often but it worked each time.