recenlty bought the car vaux astra cdti 54 plate old shape. one day started the car and it would not start or do anything. had sum 1 look at it and they advised it was the starter motor.
Replaced the starter motor and car was fine for 2 weeks or so ..
BUT now have turned the ignition and car starts up but turns off straight away. turned the key a second time and no power.

cant get it to start. eventually got it started using jump leads. thought might be battery - changed for a new one and nothing. still would not start same problem.

dont know what is wrong with it? diagnostic check comes back fine . car jst wont start dont know what to do with it ? please help

depressd astra owner, July 2010

Check cable connection on your starter. if that is tight remove and clean it up with emery paper (or the side of a match box will do). If the fault still occurs it could be a faulty ignition switch. you could check this by bypassing the swicth, but you need to be clued up to do this. you could also disconnect the imobiliser to imliminate that;.

J.U., August 2010