Engine turns over but wont start, keeps dying

2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v
Car: Vauxhall Corsa
Year: 2000
Variant: 1.2 16v
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
engine light on, no-one can find a fault.
engine turns over and car did start twice but died straight away not enough revs to keep it going - now turns over but wont start. battery now needs charging as it wont move.
Before problem started, car would go but when driving it seems like someone holding it back as power died then picked up and pelted me down the road.
Problem added: Sep 24, 2009 (14 years ago)
To start this engine you'll need: air flow meter (if there is any), crankshaft sensor, cambelt sensor, compression and working spark plugs. First check what says ecu by flashing codes, ecu is smart and will tell you about any problem with any sensor, and much more. Good idea will be if you can check compression.
Sorry for my english.
Answered Sep 25, 2009 (14 years ago)
first make sure the engine warning light is not flashing as this would indicate an immobiliser fault for example sometimes the key falls apart and the chip inside falls out.next getit fault code read as the crank sensor may be faulty or maby other things
Answered Sep 27, 2009 (14 years ago)

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