It will not start

2000 OPEL CORSA
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SWANEPOEL
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My car suddenly jerks. I changed spark plugs because it was wet with petrol. the motor run for a couple of seconds and it jerks again. so I turn off motor clean plugs and it never start again.
Dec 15, 2018 at 11:27 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a shorted fuel injector causing the engine to run rich. Here is a guide to help you test the injectors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Dec 17, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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SWANEPOEL
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Hi Ken, I did check the injector after all it was my spark plugs. I put my sons plugs on my car he got a14oo sport opel corsa and it works.
Dec 19, 2018 at 2:32 AM
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So did you replace the injectors or?
Dec 19, 2018 at 12:08 PM
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SWANEPOEL
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No i replace the coilpack and plug wire's my car is runnig fine
Dec 20, 2018 at 2:57 AM
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SWANEPOEL
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Thank you very much for your assistance.
Dec 20, 2018 at 3:05 AM
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STRAILER
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help. Cheers, Ken
Dec 20, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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SWANEPOEL
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Okay, thanks. have a great holiday.
Dec 22, 2018 at 1:07 AM