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I went to pull into roadside petrol station when i went to pull into the park the car cut out.. We looked under bonnet
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Customer: I went to pull into roadside petrol station when i went to pull into the park the car cut out.. We looked under bonnet to find that the top heater hose was split. I habe since replaced the hose but car wont start. Could it possibly be a head gasket or water pump?
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Customer: Yes a friend who was a mechanic has offered to help fix
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Customer: No
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Customer: The inspect sign came on dash before i always went to start the car and the spanner light was on but went off before it happened. I only just got a major service a month ago
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JA: Figuring out why a car won't start can be a challenge - it could be a simple repair, or something a bit more complicated. Fortunately, the mechanic I'm going to connect you with knows all the tricks and shortcuts. Are you hoping to fix this yourself?
Customer: Yes a friend who was a mechanic has offered to help fix
JA: Great! What have you tried so far?
Customer: No
JA: Is there anything else the Mechanic should be aware of about your car?
Customer: The inspect sign came on dash before i always went to start the car and the spanner light was on but went off before it happened. I only just got a major service a month ago
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Answered by Gary in 6 hours 6 years ago
Gary
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Hi there,
Can you give make, model and year please?
Gary
Customer
2004 Holden Astra
Customer
Hatchback Auto
Hi there,
There could be many reasons why the engine won't start.
Did you have any sign of overheating prior to stopping?
Which hose did you replace, a heater hose or top radiator hose?
You could have a head gasket failure, but we need some more tests carried out.
Can we get a scan done on the vehicle please?
Gary
Customer
Top radiator hose
Customer
no overhearing prior to stopping
Customer
Overheating
Ok, where is the car now, at home?
Do all the lights in the instrument cluster come on when you turn the key, two yellow lights and nothing flashing?
Have you replaced the hose?
Gary
Hello again,
I would like to help you here, but I have had no reply for 4 days now.
Do you still need help with your problem?
I hope my advice has been of assistance to you.
Kind regards
Gary
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