Engine shut off while driving?

Tiny
KROBINSON1976
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  • 2007 VAUXHALL CORSA
  • 1.3L
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 115,000 MILES
Hello, I bought the vehicle listed above diesel for my daughter yesterday. She has broken down twice and can't get it to start at all. It was juddering at a junction and stopped, no lights on and not turning over. She managed to get someone out to help who swapped the battery but still not started, it won't jump start either. The engine management light came on. It briefly got going and was in limp mode but has since died again. What are the most common problems it can be? It was a private sale, and I don't think I will have any comebacks. It was great for the test drive, no problems at all and getting it home. I have put a battery tester on, and the battery is flat but still won't go even after a charge. All help appreciated, thanks.
Monday, October 9th, 2023 AT 5:56 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like you have a simple battery short which happens internally. To be sure you can load test the battery by taking it to an auto parts store or by following this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

You can charge a battery all day but if it is no good the charge will not help. Also, if you can jump it to get it going once driving the voltage is too low and will cause other issues, can I ask if when the engine was running did you have the alternator light on?
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Monday, October 9th, 2023 AT 10:02 AM

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