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Tue 14 Jul 2015 15:14

Vauxhall Zafira A - Zafira 2002, 1.8 auto petrol won't turn over - Wink249

I got up yesterday the car didn't start thought I'd turned the key too fast so tried again the car started. I travelled 0.6 miles and the car cut out losing power steering and the breaks were almost out. I tried starting it again and it just wouldn't start. I left the car and went back a few hours later it still wouldn't start, the spanner lights on also the traction control and ABS light but not flashing on constantly.
The car had a new coil pack 2 months ago, a complete service in Feb and complete new exhaust. I have tried disconnecting the battery, tried the spare key nothing.
A friend put it on his diagnostic last night and got code PO301 cylinder 1 misfire, so I replaced all 4 spark plugs still nothing.
Has anyone any ideas what the problem could be battery, starter motor etc?? Also a way to start it so I can get it back home.
TIA

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Tue 14 Jul 2015 17:09

Vauxhall Zafira A - Zafira 2002, 1.8 auto petrol won't turn over - Cyd

Sounds rather like the battery is [nearly] fully discharged either because it has had it or the alternator isn't charging it (but if it was the latter you should have the charge light on - but even this isn't foolproof).

Have you tried a jump start?

Or, remove the battery and try charging it overnight.

Then have the battery and charge circuit tested.

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Tue 14 Jul 2015 17:53

Vauxhall Zafira A - Zafira 2002, 1.8 auto petrol won't turn over - Wink249

Thanks think I'm going to try a new battery tomorrow.

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