[Knownasjoe]

I have the same issue as in this video
Car just cranks but don't start
Car with spanner light on
Pedal test bringing back nothing

Heres a link

 

[Knownasjoe]

Video is for purpose of car with spanner light ... my lights are working fine

 

[Big Dave]

If the car/spanner light was flashing, then I would have said it's an immobiliser problem, and the car isn't recognising the key. But I don't think it's that as the light is on, and staying on.

Presumably the car battery is ok? Do the headlights stay bright when trying to start the engine, or do they dim right down, or go completely off?

 

[Knownasjoe]

They stay bright

 

[Big Dave]

Sounds like it needs connecting up to a fault scanner to read out any codes. Pedal trick doesn't work on all cars.

 

[Markb75]

Had a time in my Astra G when it would just crank and not fire with spanner light on, turned out to be a sticking EGR valve, swapped it out for a clean one and it worked fine for about 6mths then it was so gummed up it stopped working.
In the end I got a blanking plate and that was that!

 

[Peter satta]

Could anyone be able to help me.a have a automatic 2006 plate Astra and was driving along and it cut out.and now it won’t start.all lights come on the dash but the dash gos bland when you try to start it.when you try and start it all you get is a click

 

[Big Dave]

Sounds like your battery has had it, or the alternator isn't charging it. Lights on the dash take very little power from the battery to illuminate them, unlike the starter motor.

 

[Peter satta]

Sounds like your battery has had it, or the alternator isn't charging it. Lights on the dash take very little power from the battery to illuminate them, unlike the starter motor.

A have out a new battery in yesterday and it still does the same

 

[Big Dave]

Poor earth connection between battery and the car / engine?

You can test this with one jump lead connected between the negative terminal of the battery and the other end connected to the engine block, and also try connecting it to an earth point on the bodywork.

 

[Peter satta]

Poor earth connection between battery and the car / engine?

You can test this with one jump lead connected between the negative terminal of the battery and the other end connected to the engine block, and also try connecting it to an earth point on the bodywork.

Ok thank you will try that today and hopefully it will start