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Opel vectra js - Opel vectra B 1999 wont start - TonyFox

Hi there

My vectra was off the road nearly 8 months. My battery was dead so got the new one but still could not start the car. I can hear the solenoid click. Pulled the starter motor out cleaned the brushes worked fine on the bench. Put it back in a car same thing, motor turns 10mm, battery ok, tryed jump starting but no luck. Keys opens and closes the car.

Can something be wrong with immobilizer due to a no power to ECU for long time.

THX

Opel vectra js - Opel vectra B 1999 wont start - elekie&a/c doctor

Check connections to starter motor and earth lead to battery and engine/chassis. Remove the poly-vee drive belt ,you may find one of the rotating parts has seized.