Opel Astra 160IE 95 model - Opel Astra Dashboard Engine Light Does not go on - Opel Astra 160IE

Hi all

I need some help. I have a Opel/Vauxhalll Astra 160IE 95 model and the car wont start. Also the Dashboard Engine light is off, even when starting. Help Needed urgently.

Edited by Opel Astra 160IE on 23/09/2014 at 18:43

Opel Astra 160IE 95 model - Opel Astra Dashboard Engine Light Does not go on - bathtub tom

More information required, like when did you buy this car, what work has been done recently, what's its recent history and a more information of the problem (describe everything from when you open the door).

Opel Astra 160IE 95 model - Opel Astra Dashboard Engine Light Does not go on - Opel Astra 160IE

bought the car in April, the car went for service throughout its history and we are just the second owner. upon receiving the car we took it for a diagnostic and everything was fine except the Head gasket. So in July we changed all gaskets with thermostat, waterpump belts, seals ect. did not change anything electrical. the car drove like a new one and then we took of the exhaust off becuase the pipe coming from the exhaust manifold was cracked. when we put it back after we welded the pipe back on and tried to start the car, it did not want to turn over and we saw the engine light was totally off(not even coming on with other warning lights upon starting). we checked everything(took off all sensors and cleaned and still same problem.

Opel Astra 160IE 95 model - Opel Astra Dashboard Engine Light Does not go on - Fernando P

Was the welding to the exhaust manifold done with an electric arc welder? Did you disconnect the battery first? If so and you did not disconnect the battery first, try disconnecting and re-connecting it now.

Opel Astra 160IE 95 model - Opel Astra Dashboard Engine Light Does not go on - Opel Astra 160IE

Tried it and does not work

Opel Astra 160IE 95 model - Opel Astra Dashboard Engine Light Does not go on - Opel Astra 160IE

yes it was. Tried it and does not work

Opel Astra 160IE 95 model - Opel Astra Dashboard Engine Light Does not go on - elekie&a/c doctor

Do you have the engine type/code?Is this a single point injection engine or multi-point(4 injectors)?

Opel Astra 160IE 95 model - Opel Astra Dashboard Engine Light Does not go on - Opel Astra 160IE

multi point

Opel Astra 160IE 95 model - Opel Astra Dashboard Engine Light Does not go on - Big John

Engine not wanting to turn over etc.......

To me it sound like an earthing problem - especially when you have had things in bits (manifold etc.)

To test try a jump lead between the "-" battery terminal and a good earth point on the engine