Vauxhall Corsa B - 1999 1ltr Swift 12v - Corsa B starting problem

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Sun 27 Mar 2011 20:57
Vauxhall Corsa B - 1999 1ltr Swift 12v - Corsa B starting problem - Dansworth

I'm having trouble starting my car recently, especially after I haven't driven it for a day or 2. It's my first car, so it's a little hard to describe it technically, but I'll give it a bash!

When I turn the ignition on, the engine is turning over, but it doesn't kick on to start. I've used EasyStart to get it going a couple of times, I know it's pretty bad for the engine, but it's used as a last resort. After that has been put in, it fires up fine.

Does anyone have any idea what the problem could be? I recently changed the sparkplugs thinking that could be the problem, but I've had the same problem again.

Thanks

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Mon 28 Mar 2011 10:51
Vauxhall Corsa B - 1999 1ltr Swift 12v - Corsa B starting problem - jayeastanglia
have you put a code reader on it to see if there are any codes..how does it run normally?has the cam belt been changed recently as it may have slipped or not been timed up properly..did this fault suddenly appear or has it got worse over time?
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