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    hi all,
    i have a 1998 reg 2.0icdx estate.
    i drove home on thursday evening and parked it up, went back 10 mins later to go out again and it wouldnt start, it was turning but not starting.
    i called green flag and after looking at it , told me it was more than likely the "coil pack".
    there wasnt any warning lights or anything or any messages on the electronic display either.
    it went to the garage on the back of the trailer and they said this afternoon (monday) that it wasnt that and they are still investigating.

    just to add, when i tried to start it thursday evening i noticed a slight burning plastic smell...

    sorry if im being vague but my knowledge is more or less next to nothing!!

    thanks all

    richard

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    Could be either the coolant sensor, fuel pump or even TDC SENSOR.
    Cheers Pete

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    I had a similar problem on my 2.6 Vectra B. The Misses started the car, and I think the starter motor Jammed, this caused an earth lead from the body to the engine to burn out (Smoke and burning smell).
    After that that the car wouldn't start, I replaced the faulty earth cable and all has been dandy since. Not sure if it's the same on your engine. Just above the radiator going from the body to the engine.

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    most likely the crank sensor, sometimes when people replace them they put the wire in the wrong place and it melts from the exhaust manifold

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    thanks for the replies and suggestions re the car.
    i will let you know when the garage has hopefully completed the work,

    cheers, rich

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    if you had a burning smell while sat in the car then it may be the ignition switch as these can burn out causing the car not to start

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    garage just rang,
    is something to do with the immobiliser, some kind of electrics have burnt out and they need an electrician to repair it, wont be for a day or two so god knows how much its gonna cost now theres a 3rd party involved too :-((

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