RobC1990 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 hello people, I drove my car this morning for around 6 miles, started fine, I went shooting I came back put it in the drive, I was listening to the car stereo whilst changing my shocks on the rear, I then went to start it and it wouldn't start just a ticking noise, I flashing symbol has appeared with a spanner, I called AA they checked the battery it was flat but he put some charge in, still wouldn't go, he said its something to do with the keys, we tried both keys still no joy! any help on this matter would be great! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 ex wifes corsa had same.engine management chip breaks down on corsas took lucas auto centre 5 hours to diagnose as its not broken but breaking down.random stop start failures .gets worse as it dies.common problem on em allegdley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC1990 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 does that cost a bomb? that AA man said it wasn't reading the key? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parapilot Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi mate, very common problem with corsa d. Flat / weak battery and it corrupts te bcm. Even with new battery you will still get flashing key light. It's not your keys. You will need someone to re program your bcm. A tech 2 will be needed. Try local auto electricians and get a quote to re program / update the bcm software - they will know about this problem (update software has a fix as vauxhall know about it). Vauxhall will charge a fortune. I do loads of these, pitty you are not closer I'd have sorted it for you. There is another way if you can be without your car for a few days, pm me if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Man Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Vauxhall..... Would sooner go on the bus than buy one. Sorry, no help I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC1990 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 its my first car I don't even want it I want a 4x4 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Man Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 its my first car I don't even want it I want a 4x4 lol ahh...better get it fixed n get rid then. I have a 4x4... Terrano 2.7tdi.....luv it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Vauxhall..... Would sooner go on the bus than buy one. Sorry, no help I know. My Vauxhall is 18 year old and NEVER missed a beat! Infact I have had 2 Nova's 1 Chevette auto Mk1 Astra 2 Mk2 Astra's 2 Mk3 Astra's Mk2 Cavalier 2 Mk3 Cavalier's The ONLY vauxhall I had probs with was a poxy little 2003 Agila twin port. Nasty new engines designed to fulfill the new EU regs and as such are far too soft now. I am still driving an 18 year old 1.8 cavalier 8v and it's flippin marvelous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Man Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 My Vauxhall is 18 year old and NEVER missed a beat! Infact I have had 2 Nova's 1 Chevette auto Mk1 Astra 2 Mk2 Astra's 2 Mk3 Astra's Mk2 Cavalier 2 Mk3 Cavalier's The ONLY vauxhall I had probs with was a poxy little 2003 Agila twin port. Nasty new engines designed to fulfill the new EU regs and as such are far too soft now. I am still driving an 18 year old 1.8 cavalier 8v and it's flippin marvelous. I note the lack of a Vectra on that list. I had one of them and the EML used to light up any time it liked, done my head in and have never had a Vauxhall since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC1990 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 I want a defender 90 or a ford ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Vauxhall best car on the road ! And cavalier was the best car vauxhall made !! I've had loads ! But ye the key needs programing in. If you try and start a modern car with flat battery it can cause this to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 I want a defender 90 or a ford ranger I'm sure you do just wait till you have fuel and insure them............... Vauxhall probably arent the best but neither are they the worst.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 I go off work difficulty. Most cars are just and good as the other car these days but vauxhall have always been the easiest to work on in my opinion. As 4x4s go, proper Landys are hard to beat (ie series and defenders ) for the off road side of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC1990 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Well a landy to insure fully comp is around 300 a year that's a defender 90 and my corsa is nearly a grand so between the difference there should be enough cash for some diesel lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
796 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I wouldnt go for a ranger we had three at work and have all been replaced and the oldest was 57 plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC1990 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 My dad has a 09 ranger brought it from new over 3 years ago never a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
796 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) We had a 3ltr 58plate ranger thunder got through two gear boxs in three years also a normal 2.5 57 plate one which did its timing belt at 30k and ford woldnt honour waranty and a 58 plate 2.5 which at 80k has just chucked a rod through the side all properly serviced on time and looked after Edited April 4, 2013 by 796 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobC1990 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 madd dads seems fine gets used everyday? I dunno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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