Hi all,

Hope someone is able to help.

I have a Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTI 2008 (08 plate) with 53,000 miles on the clock, owned for almost 1 year, 3 previous owners, purchased from Evans Halshaw.

Approx 3/4 months ago problem started with the car not starting properly, had it into Vauxhall garage to sort, was told it was the fuel injector which was replaced. Approx 2 weeks after problem was fixed it started again, car was starting from cold but not warm. Took back to Vauxhall again this time was showing INSP2 (which I replaced faulty bulb) and straight after INSP4, but once bulb was replaced INSP4 never showed up again. Explain all this to Vauxhall. They replaced EGR valve. Problem seemed ok, several weeks later (today) I have tried to start the car, no INSP error on dash, engine management light showing, try to start the car & EML on, car splutters but does start, squeaking noise coming from somewhere, dark smoke coming out of exhaust, car stays on for 1/2 seconds then cuts out. Left for few hours and tried again and now seems to start and tick over ok, although there is a faint squecking noise. As I said I have had injector & EGR valve replaced. Does anyone know what the problem could be or offer me any advice? Why would it not start and cut out (5 times in a row) and then a few hours later start ok?

Any help would be greatfuly received!

Thanks.

SarahB, February 2013

it is very hard to determine your fault on this but with your engine management light on a fault code should be stored and I am not going to say it`s this or that as it could cost you a fortune but somethings to check that don`t cost anything are:-you say the egr valve was replaced but was the electrical part changed also?have had the small pin which acts on the valve seized causing black smoke and bad to start,another cause of black smoke is to inspect the air intake system especially the intercooler/hoses for splits/small holes,the waste gate on the turbo`s are bad for seizing so that could be another thing to check and usually bring on the m.i.l also,the crank sensor may be worth removing to check also as these sometimes get damaged from debris from the d.m flywheel and also make sure your filters are clean and up to date.These are all things that can be checked without costing anything,as for your squealling noise it may be worth removing the fan belt to see if it disappears then you know it is one of the pulleys causing problems and a fuel conditioner may be worth a go to help clean out your fuel system.Good luck

cdc, February 2013