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2000 Opel Astra Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Spark, Engine.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on October 19, 2011

OPEL ASTRA 2000 modelThis car refused to start after various checks made on the electrical system. we had checked the following areas (a) brain box (b)governor (c) fuel filter (d) electrical wiring system (e) upper and lower sensors (f) key sensors, etc

It does not start (with a functional new battery) inserted
Avatar Asked by vincent nyelong

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Replied on October 28, 2011

**Cranks but no start condition: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem,Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

**No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could be a blown fusible link, the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery condition and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on October 28, 2011

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if okay-check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on October 28, 2011

I dont have any repair info on your car but will still try to help you.So when you turn the key to start the car the starter is inop?Also can you hear the starter click etc when trying to start it?Also do you have a multimeter?Did you make sure the battery cables are clean and tight?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on October 28, 2011

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Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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