Starter issue

Tiny
KARL KIP PRIDMORE
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  • 2006 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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I replaced the starter. The engine cranks, but it will not start. It will start with Easy-start or a jump.
Sunday, May 29th, 2016 AT 5:15 AM

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Tiny
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Try resetting security system if no owners manual look online for your car.
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Sunday, May 29th, 2016 AT 8:26 AM
Tiny
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The car will start with "Easy Start".
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Sunday, May 29th, 2016 AT 11:13 AM
Tiny
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The fuel pressure may be low, any codes? Starting with spray? Will it keep running or will it die again?
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Sunday, May 29th, 2016 AT 2:41 PM
Tiny
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No codes, yes kept it running on tick over and also variation revving for 30 minutes before turning off, still would not start off the starter.
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Sunday, May 29th, 2016 AT 3:05 PM
Tiny
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When you say it will not start with the starter, but the starter turns the engine, then check to see if you have spark and fuel to the engine while cranking the engine. There is a chance the bad starter damaged wiring to the ignition or other components. Also, make sure you have a good ground to the engine block from the battery.
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Sunday, May 29th, 2016 AT 7:03 PM
Tiny
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Diesel.
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Sunday, May 29th, 2016 AT 10:09 PM
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KEN L
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Did the engine run okay before the starter change? If so I would say go back over the starter to see if some wires were put in the wrong place.
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 AT 12:30 PM
Tiny
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Yes, the engine was running fine before, wires cannot be put in the wrong place as different fittings, (only 2 )
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 AT 1:23 PM
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KEN L
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Could you have bumped and damaged some wiring near the starter when changing it? The reason I ask is because 9 times out 10 its something we did when changing the part if it happens right after the repair.
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 AT 1:39 PM
Tiny
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Been over the wiring and pipe with fine tooth-comb, even replaced the crank-sensor which is just below the starter motor.
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 AT 1:49 PM
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KEN L
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Did you disconnect the battery when changing the starter? Is there a change it had a short, please check the all fuses just is case.

Here is a guide to help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

let me know
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2016 AT 2:31 PM

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