2001 Vauxhall Corsa my Corsa will not Move

Tiny
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2001 Vauxhall Corsa Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Hi there
I have a 2001 vauxhall corsa automatic with the easytronic gearbox, my car started yesterday it ran for a while but then when I went in to gear the engine stopped and it will not start. Now I have a flashing f, and its almost impossible to push ( almost as if the break is on but it is not ).

Any help would be fantastic
Monday, March 16th, 2009 AT 3:47 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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This is a common fault on this model, the gearbox has a faulty clutch actuator and it will need replacing ! Try this for me. Tap the gearbox on the right hand side a few times with a hammer (no i'm not crazy) this does work most times. It will release the actuator and you will be able to start and drive the vehicle as usual. But I would get the vehicle looked at ASAP by a good repair centre, the fault should show up on a vauxhall software diagnostic check and most vauxhall dealers will have come across this fault before, of course this will be the most expensive option. Be aware it will happen again probably sooner rather than later. It may do this again the next time you turn it off and try to restart or it may be month's. Hope this helps. Give it a try and let me know !
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 AT 5:17 AM

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