Why won't my Vauxhall Corsa start?

Our Vauxhall Corsa C won't start. We have spark and fuel and it turns over okay but won't go. My neighbour put his diagnostic kit onto the car and it shows no fault codes. Any ideas?

Asked on 5 June 2016 by cavie

Answered by Honest John

Crankshaft position sensor.

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