Corsa sxi cdti 1.3 2007. Immobilised?
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On Thursday I drove into my sisters drive, ran into her house for 5 mins and when back to the car to go home. The car was unlocked so I just got in however when I turned the key nothing happened at all. Not even the sound of the fuel pump coming alive, no turn over, nothing. Previous to it stopping there had not been any lights come on (apart from an airbag light that had been on for a while as I hard braked one time and need to get this reset, but no new lights). I did notice that they key didn’t make any lock/open sound for a couple attempts. But then it did work.
My partner came over later and when he put the key in it started? So I drove it again that day with no issues. The next morning it done the same to me and didn’t do anything when key was turned. 2 mins later my partner sat in it and it started straight away??
Drove the car 6 miles to my sister and it worked. Drove another 3 miles to Tesco and it started then I drove another 2 mins, parked and went into a shop. When I came back 10 mins later it was dead again. No lights had appeared on dash before it died.
So I tested the battery with a tester and its fine, plenty of charge. I had thought maybe the alternator was going as I had been getting a small whine off the belt next to it. My dad came with his car to connect to his battery anyway but this done nothing. But again there was no ticking over of the engine or any attempt from car to start.
Some guy came over to help and he thinks it may be the starter? But I have had no turn over sound at all its completely immobilised. It would not come back to life this time, not even with the partner giving it a go. So I was towed back home to start the long process of figuring this out.
So when I put the key in and turn its not making any noise at all and is completely immobilised. The engine light is now on and so is the car and spanner light, this is flashing.
Last night (Sunday) I unattached the car battery and changed the batter in the key, in the hope this may sort it out but after connecting it back up this morning its still not attempting to do anything.
I have checked all the fuses under the bonnet and they seem fine.
I have read the manual and ordered a new fuel filter just in case there is water in the fuel filter and this has tripped the immobiliser but I am running out of ideas now.
Although the car is not making any real sound or attempt at starting, if I stick my head right in the engine bay I can hear a slight ticking noise when the key is turned...near to fuse box.
Any suggestions welcome.
My partner came over later and when he put the key in it started? So I drove it again that day with no issues. The next morning it done the same to me and didn’t do anything when key was turned. 2 mins later my partner sat in it and it started straight away??
Drove the car 6 miles to my sister and it worked. Drove another 3 miles to Tesco and it started then I drove another 2 mins, parked and went into a shop. When I came back 10 mins later it was dead again. No lights had appeared on dash before it died.
So I tested the battery with a tester and its fine, plenty of charge. I had thought maybe the alternator was going as I had been getting a small whine off the belt next to it. My dad came with his car to connect to his battery anyway but this done nothing. But again there was no ticking over of the engine or any attempt from car to start.
Some guy came over to help and he thinks it may be the starter? But I have had no turn over sound at all its completely immobilised. It would not come back to life this time, not even with the partner giving it a go. So I was towed back home to start the long process of figuring this out.
So when I put the key in and turn its not making any noise at all and is completely immobilised. The engine light is now on and so is the car and spanner light, this is flashing.
Last night (Sunday) I unattached the car battery and changed the batter in the key, in the hope this may sort it out but after connecting it back up this morning its still not attempting to do anything.
I have checked all the fuses under the bonnet and they seem fine.
I have read the manual and ordered a new fuel filter just in case there is water in the fuel filter and this has tripped the immobiliser but I am running out of ideas now.
Although the car is not making any real sound or attempt at starting, if I stick my head right in the engine bay I can hear a slight ticking noise when the key is turned...near to fuse box.
Any suggestions welcome.
Lizzy2mellow said:
On Thursday I drove into my sisters drive, ran into her house for 5 mins and when back to the car to go home. The car was unlocked so I just got in however when I turned the key nothing happened at all. Not even the sound of the fuel pump coming alive, no turn over, nothing. Previous to it stopping there had not been any lights come on (apart from an airbag light that had been on for a while as I hard braked one time and need to get this reset, but no new lights). I did notice that they key didn’t make any lock/open sound for a couple attempts. But then it did work.
My partner came over later and when he put the key in it started? So I drove it again that day with no issues. The next morning it done the same to me and didn’t do anything when key was turned. 2 mins later my partner sat in it and it started straight away??
Drove the car 6 miles to my sister and it worked. Drove another 3 miles to Tesco and it started then I drove another 2 mins, parked and went into a shop. When I came back 10 mins later it was dead again. No lights had appeared on dash before it died.
So I tested the battery with a tester and its fine, plenty of charge. I had thought maybe the alternator was going as I had been getting a small whine off the belt next to it. My dad came with his car to connect to his battery anyway but this done nothing. But again there was no ticking over of the engine or any attempt from car to start.
Some guy came over to help and he thinks it may be the starter? But I have had no turn over sound at all its completely immobilised. It would not come back to life this time, not even with the partner giving it a go. So I was towed back home to start the long process of figuring this out.
So when I put the key in and turn its not making any noise at all and is completely immobilised. The engine light is now on and so is the car and spanner light, this is flashing.
Last night (Sunday) I unattached the car battery and changed the batter in the key, in the hope this may sort it out but after connecting it back up this morning its still not attempting to do anything.
I have checked all the fuses under the bonnet and they seem fine.
I have read the manual and ordered a new fuel filter just in case there is water in the fuel filter and this has tripped the immobiliser but I am running out of ideas now.
Although the car is not making any real sound or attempt at starting, if I stick my head right in the engine bay I can hear a slight ticking noise when the key is turned...near to fuse box.
Any suggestions welcome.
OK, a few things I have picked out that hopefully may help in your diagnosis.My partner came over later and when he put the key in it started? So I drove it again that day with no issues. The next morning it done the same to me and didn’t do anything when key was turned. 2 mins later my partner sat in it and it started straight away??
Drove the car 6 miles to my sister and it worked. Drove another 3 miles to Tesco and it started then I drove another 2 mins, parked and went into a shop. When I came back 10 mins later it was dead again. No lights had appeared on dash before it died.
So I tested the battery with a tester and its fine, plenty of charge. I had thought maybe the alternator was going as I had been getting a small whine off the belt next to it. My dad came with his car to connect to his battery anyway but this done nothing. But again there was no ticking over of the engine or any attempt from car to start.
Some guy came over to help and he thinks it may be the starter? But I have had no turn over sound at all its completely immobilised. It would not come back to life this time, not even with the partner giving it a go. So I was towed back home to start the long process of figuring this out.
So when I put the key in and turn its not making any noise at all and is completely immobilised. The engine light is now on and so is the car and spanner light, this is flashing.
Last night (Sunday) I unattached the car battery and changed the batter in the key, in the hope this may sort it out but after connecting it back up this morning its still not attempting to do anything.
I have checked all the fuses under the bonnet and they seem fine.
I have read the manual and ordered a new fuel filter just in case there is water in the fuel filter and this has tripped the immobiliser but I am running out of ideas now.
Although the car is not making any real sound or attempt at starting, if I stick my head right in the engine bay I can hear a slight ticking noise when the key is turned...near to fuse box.
Any suggestions welcome.
Firstly it is not the fuel filter getting water in tripping the immobiliser, never heard that one before! If you do go ahead & change the filter (and it is the same as on the petrol engined cars) it is under the driver's side towards the rear & the clips are VERY fiddly & easy to break. So be sure to have a very close look at the new clips to understand how they work before you start.
Was your partner using the same key when it worked?
It could be the starter, but this is unlikely, however try putting the car in gear, removing the handbrake and "rocking the car" back or forward to a slightly different position, if this works then it is the starter.
You do need to get the codes read on the engine management system, as this will find out why the engine & spanner lights are on & this may be the cause of the problem.
It is not the alternator either.
If you are getting the sound of a clicking noise when you try to start the car, this could be a fuel pump relay & if so would say the immobiliser is not the problem.
The petrol engines in these can throw cam position sensors, but this normally gives uneven running & loss of power, but in a diesel engine, I don't know what this would do.
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