BergChris
Problems with starting and flickering lights in the Opel Corsa model year 2007 - troubleshooting tips
Dim or flickering lights
Weak battery when starting the engine
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Hey, thanks for your quick reply! So my Corsa is a gasoline engine. The mileage is already at 175331 km. My last service was recently, but nothing special was found there. It could actually be the control unit, as you suggest. I'll take your advice and take my little one to the garage. I'll let you know when I know more. Thanks again!
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Hi, no problem, I'm happy to help! Your Corsa already has a few kilometers under its belt. It is generally rather unusual for the control unit to cause such problems with gasoline engines. But of course you can never rule it out. As I said, it's best to take it to the workshop. Another thing you could check is the starter motor. If the starter motor is faulty, it may be draining the battery, especially when the car is stationary. A faulty starter can also cause starting problems and of course cause the lights to flicker. Another idea: check all the cable connections to the battery. Loose or corroded connections can lead to the battery not charging properly. But as I said, I'm not a master mechanic, so it would be advisable to have this checked by a specialist. I would be interested to know what the cause is in the end. Please keep us up to date! Good luck!
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Hey, you're a real treasure! Many thanks for your detailed tips. You could be right, the starter motor or the cable connections could actually be the problem. I will definitely address all these points at the garage. So far I've only been looking at the battery as the source of the problem, so I'm very grateful to you for broadening my perspective. Either way, you're right, a professional should take care of it, so the trip to the garage is no longer avoidable. As soon as I have any news, I'll share it with you. Thanks again and see you soon!
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Hello, I had a similar problem with my 2005 Opel Astra. I'm not a car mechanic, but I do know a bit about cars. In my case, it was the control unit that was defective and had to be replaced. It cost me around 600 euros. Good tip: use a garage you trust. Are you sure it's the battery? Maybe you'd better take your Corsa to the garage and have it checked. Can you tell me whether it's a diesel or a gasoline engine? And how many kilometers have you already driven? Then I might be able to help you more precisely. Good luck and let us know how it turns out!
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