wont start just keeps turning over until battery goes dead?

2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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TIPPER13
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Here I have a 53 plate astra 1.7 tdi estate which wont start just keeps turning over until battery goes dead the only lights that come on when ignition is turned on is oil light battery light and the handbrake light i have changed the edu and the ecu i just cannot find the problem help please
May 9, 2013 at 8:55 AM
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Hello,

As a general rule of thumb, you will need spark and fuel (and compression) to start the engine.
You need to make sure that the ignition system is working properly.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

When you turn on the key can you hear the fuel pump?
An inoperative fuel pump can be due to a faulty relay, wiring issue or a bad pump.

First check the relay, it is located in the fuse box under the hood. Check for any corroded terminals or bunt pins. You can also test the relay functionality.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

If the relay is good but still inoperative pump, then check for power at the fuel pump wire harness. If you have power but the pump does not work. Then it is a faulty pump and will need replacement.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Please let me know what you find or if you have any questions.

Thank you.
Jan 9, 2022 at 6:56 PM
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