Hi,
Having problems starting a 2001 Astra 1.6 16v petrol.
It worked fine this morning but this evening coming to start it it doesnt. All that happens is that it tries to start but doesn't actually turn over.
I appreciate this is not the best description in the world! Basically if you imagine the sound an engine might make if there was, say, no petrol. It's not like that, its just like the 1st part of that sound continuously.
Battery sounds fine, the pitch of the engine trying to turn over sounds right compared to a dead battery. Its got plenty of petrol in it.
It was only serviced about 500 miles ago. Current reading is 60k miles.
Have tried bump starting it (not sure whether that was wise thinking back) but no joy. Started roiling down the hill, ignition on, in gear, let clutch out and the car keeps moving but engine doesn't start.
Has anyone got any ideas on what this could be?!
Any suggestions appreciated!
Thanks,
Stephen.