Opel Corsa B 1993–2000 Service and Repair Manual: Engine
Engine fails to rotate when attempting to start
- Battery terminal connections loose or corroded.
- Battery discharged or faulty.
- Broken, loose or disconnected wiring in the starting circuit.
- Defective starter solenoid or switch .
- Defective starter motor.
- Starter pinion or flywheel ring gear teeth loose or broken.
- Engine earth strap broken or disconnected.
- Automatic transmission not in Park/Neutral position or starter inhibitor switch faulty.
Engine rotates, but will not start
- Fuel tank empty.
- Battery discharged (engine rotates slowly).
- Battery terminal connections loose or corroded.
- Ignition components damp or damaged .
- Broken, loose or disconnected wiring in the ignition circuit .
- Worn, faulty or incorrectly-gapped spark plugs.
- Carburettor/fuel injection system fault.
- Major mechanical failure (eg camshaft drive).
Engine difficult to start when cold
- Battery discharged.
- Battery terminal connections loose or corroded .
- Worn, faulty or incorrectly-gapped spark plugs .
- Choke mechanism faulty - carburettor models .
- Faulty fuel cut-off solenoid - carburettor models.
- Fuel injection system fault - fuel-injected models .
- Other ignition system fault .
- Low cylinder compressions .
Engine difficult to start when hot
- Air filter element dirty or clogged .
- Choke mechanism faulty - carburettor models .
- Faulty fuel cut-off solenoid - carburettor models .
- Fuel injection system fault - fuel-injected models .
- Other ignition system fault.
- Low cylinder compressions.
Starter motor noisy or excessively-rough in engagement
- Starter pinion or flywheel ring gear teeth loose or broken.
- Starter motor mounting bolts loose or missing.
- Starter motor internal components worn or damaged .
Engine starts, but stops immediately
- Loose or faulty electrical connections in the ignition circuit.
- Vacuum leak at the carburettor/throttle body or inlet manifold.
- Blocked carburettor jet(s) or internal passages - carburettor models.
- Blocked injector/fuel injection system fault - fuel-injected models .
Engine idles erratically
- Air filter element clogged.
- Vacuum leak at the carburettor/throttle body or inlet manifold.
- Worn, faulty or incorrectly-gapped spark plugs .
- Uneven or low cylinder compressions .
- Camshaft lobes worn .
- Camshaft toothed belt incorrectly fitted.
- Blocked carburettor jet(s) or internal passages - carburettor models.
- Blocked injector/fuel injection system fault - fuel-injected models.
Engine misfires at idle speed
- Worn, faulty or incorrectly-gapped spark plugs.
- Faulty spark plug HT leads .
- Vacuum leak at the carburettor/throttle body, inlet manifold or associated hoses.
- Blocked carburettor jet(s) or internal passages - carburettor models.
- Blocked injector/fuel injection system fault - fuel-injected models.
- Distributor cap cracked or tracking internally .
- Uneven or low cylinder compressions.
- Disconnected, leaking, or perished crankcase ventilation hoses.
Engine misfires throughout the driving speed range
- Fuel filter choked.
- Fuel pump faulty, or delivery pressure low.
- Fuel tank vent blocked, or fuel pipes restricted.
- Vacuum leak at the carburettor/throttle body, inlet manifold or associated hoses.
- Worn, faulty or incorrectly-gapped spark plugs.
- Faulty spark plug HT leads.
- Distributor cap cracked or tracking internally.
- Faulty ignition coil .
- Uneven or low cylinder compressions .
- Blocked carburettor jet(s) or internal passages - carburettor models .
- Blocked injector/fuel injection system fault - fuel-injected models.
Engine hesitates on acceleration
- Worn, faulty or incorrectly-gapped spark plugs.
- Vacuum leak at the carburettor/throttle body, inlet manifold or associated hoses.
- Blocked carburettor jet(s) or internal passages - carburettor models .
- Blocked injector/fuel injection system fault - fuel-injected models .
Engine stalls
- Vacuum leak at the carburettor/throttle body, inlet manifold or associated hoses.
- Fuel filter choked.
- Fuel pump faulty, or delivery pressure low.
- Fuel tank vent blocked, or fuel pipes restricted .
- Blocked carburettor jet(s) or internal passages - carburettor models.
- Blocked injector/fuel injection system fault - fuel-injected models .
Engine lacks power
- Camshaft toothed belt incorrectly fitted .
- Fuel filter choked .
- Fuel pump faulty, or delivery pressure low.
- Uneven or low cylinder compressions.
- Worn, faulty or incorrectly-gapped spark plugs.
- Vacuum leak at the carburettor/throttle body, inlet manifold or associated hoses.
- Blocked carburettor jet(s) or internal passages - carburettor models.
- Blocked injector/fuel injection system fault - fuel-injected models.
- Brakes binding .
- Clutch slipping - manual transmission models.
Engine backfires
- Camshaft toothed timing belt incorrectly fitted.
- Vacuum leak at the carburettor/throttle body, inlet manifold or associated hoses.
- Blocked carburettor jet(s) or internal passages - carburettor models.
- Blocked injector/fuel injection system fault - fuel-injected models.
Oil pressure warning light illuminated with engine running
- Low oil level, or incorrect oil grade.
- Faulty oil pressure sensor.
- Worn engine bearings and/or oil pump .
- High engine operating temperature.
- Oil pressure relief valve defective .
- Oil pick-up strainer clogged .
Engine runs-on after switching off
- Excessive carbon build-up in engine .
- High engine operating temperature .
- Faulty fuel cut-off solenoid - carburettor models.
- Fuel injection system fault - fuel injection models.
Engine noises
Pre-ignition (pinking) or knocking during acceleration or under load
- Ignition timing incorrect/ignition system fault .
- Incorrect grade of spark plug.
- Incorrect grade of fuel.
- Vacuum leak at the carburettor/throttle body, inlet manifold or associated hoses.
- Excessive carbon build-up in engine .
- Blocked carburettor jet(s) or internal passages - carburettor models.
- Blocked injector/fuel injection system fault - fuel-injected models.
Whistling or wheezing noises
- Leaking inlet manifold or carburettor/throttle body gasket.
- Leaking exhaust manifold gasket or pipe-to-manifold joint .
- Leaking vacuum hose.
- Blowing cylinder head gasket.
Tapping or rattling noises
- Worn valve gear or camshaft.
- Ancillary component fault (water pump, alternator, etc).
Knocking or thumping noises
- Worn big-end bearings (regular heavy knocking, perhaps less\ under load).
- Worn main bearings (rumbling and knocking, perhaps worsening under load).
- Piston slap (most noticeable when cold).
- Ancillary component fault (water pump, alternator, etc).
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