vauxhall engine trouble
Hi this post is more of a get your readers involved post. I have this problem with my vauxhall engine on my vauxhall corsa (1995) 1 litre petrol manual 3dr hatchback.
Now i could ask the people at work and find the answer, or visit my garage, but i thought i would asks the readers if they knew or could share similar problems with there vehicles.
Right now for the problem. My vauxhall engine at first thought seems to be flat, however i managed to start the vauxhall engine and drove it for 20 miles (recommended miles to recharge your battery) and left it overnight to find the battery flat again.
I then try to jump start the engine at several points in the day, firstly when its cold in the mornings around 8am, secondly in the afternoon when its warmer and finally at night around 10pm when its cold again. To my surprise the car engine only starts in the afternoons when its warm and not cold and i can drive it as normal once started, however if i leave it overnight it becomes flat again.
It is as if something is constantly draining the battery, however no lights are on, no switches left on or items plugged in (e.g. cigaret lighter).
So i assume it is not the vauxhall engine but in fact something else such as the starter motor or the manual immobilizer.
So readers, what do you think?
Secondly its only worth around 300 i reckon, so is it worth fixing and putting MOT and TAX on it, or should i get a new vauxhall with a fully working car engine?
