Vauxhall Astra Engine & Drivetrain Problems

Engine & Drivetrain Problems and faults
Astra 1.7cdti engine shacking when starting

When the key is turned the engine shakes badly and cuts out! When I turn the key again it will shake again until I press the accelerator then it will start. Any help would be great

2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.7cdti
Posted: Feb 4, 2024
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I have a Astra 2012 Sri. I have had a new starter motor but it won’t start why

Had a new starter motor but till won’t start

2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6sri
Posted: Aug 29, 2023
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Astra 2011 sportouer, 1.7 cdti, losing power and find some oil outside of all intercooler pipes? Whats this problem, and how can i fix it?

My astra 2011, 1.7 cdti losing power, finds oil in all intercooler pipes. I had change the oil and all filter and all intercooler pipes are new. But still the same problme. Please tell me what is it and how can i fix it

2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 cdti
Posted: Jul 24, 2023
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Turning but not firing up

Hi, thought i would post on here. So my astra decided 2 weeks ago as i was driving home to play up, as i went round a corner the acceleration stopped and steering wheel wouldnt move, got to a safe place turned my car off tried to start up b...

2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4
Posted: Jul 1, 2023
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EXPANSION BOTTLE

SLIGHT BROWN MISTING INSIDE TOP OF EXPANSION BOTTLE FLUID COOLANT LOVELY PINK THOUGH. CAR SERVICED OIL CLEAN. CAR DRIVES SUPERB NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING STRANGE. TOOK TO GARAGE THEY ARE GOING TO ORDER A NEW EXPANSION BOTTLE SAY HEAD I...

2008 Vauxhall Astra DESIGN ESTATE 1.8 AUTOMATIC
Posted: May 7, 2023
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Time belt

Time belt snapped and I was asked to change the whole engine. Is it possible to have damaged the whole engine because it snapped

2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16valve sxi z16xe engine
Posted: Apr 4, 2023
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Service Light power loss

Engine service light comes up on start up and if i rev high 4.5-5k it go's into limp mode, if i pull over switch engine off and back on seems ok again

2013 Vauxhall Astra GTC SRI CDTI 2L
Posted: Mar 15, 2023
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Electrical problem

My van randomly cuts out while driving the engine management light comes on and goes off randomly , the other day all the clocks started flicking like mad and most warning lights come on but turn off ten minutes later kicks back in again an...

2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7cdti ecotec
Posted: Feb 15, 2023
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I need the throttle body to be reconditioned

I NEED HELP URGENT, THE CAR DOESN'T START, I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THROTTLE BODY, CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OR SHOW ME WHERE I CAN GET SOMETHING LIKE THIS?

1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol automatic
Posted: Feb 11, 2023
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Loss of power and noisy tappets

Loss of performance at low revs in every gear, tappets very noisy so took it to a garage to fix it, they fitted a pressure sensor and when I collected it the car had the exact same problem’s, noise from tappets and no acceleration and the...

2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Sri turbo
Posted: Nov 29, 2022
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Clutch pedal stuck

Clutch pedal stuck down. I was attempting to change gear from 3rd to 2nd whilst going uphill. My son came, and the problem was still there. We got out Green Flag, Green Flag engineer said that there may be a leak between the pedal and t...

2013 Vauxhall Astra Gtc
Posted: Nov 11, 2022
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Constant service light

Need a diagnostic to find the type of fault associted with this service light even if you service it

2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 cdti
Posted: Oct 27, 2022
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I get a smell (oil?) when I first start the car and it goes away after a while.

I have tried to check the oil level but the dipstick, even after wiping it before testing level always comes out way above the correct level? The car is running as normal.

2014 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 automatic
Posted: Sep 24, 2022
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Rocker gasket

Hi, bought a 2015 astra yesterday on finance. 60k miles. Today the rocker cover gasket has gone and something wrong with coolant. Car has 15months warranty and the dealership will repair this, no issue. Is this a good idea or is it best to ...

2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6
Posted: Aug 20, 2022
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Won’t start when engine is warm

Van will start from cold pretty much every time but once the engine gets up to temperature if I turn it of it will not restart until it is cold again. I’ve got no faults on the dash

2007 Vauxhall Astra Cdti
Posted: Jun 8, 2022
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Astra estate H 1 7 diesel 2009. Had new fuel pumps fitted and now petrol (diesel) gauge isn't working on my dash and F is showing on my digital screen for Fault

Astra estate H 1 7 diesel 2009. Had new fuel pumps fitted and now petrol (diesel) gauge isn't working on my dash and F is showing on my digital screen for Fault

2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7
Posted: May 20, 2022
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Low oil pressure warning light comes on and says turn engine off finding it hard to find a garage to repair it

Low oil pressure warning light comes on and says turn engine off I have had a engine flushed out and a new filter and oil replaced to see if it sorts the problem out but it's just the same

2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 cdti 16v eco Tec line sat nav
Posted: May 14, 2022
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Gears engaging/cant wont move

Goes into gear ok and runs sweet just doesn't move

2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 manual
Posted: Apr 25, 2022
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Loses power when warm

My 1.6 petrol 2010 Astra J drives ok when cold, but when warm it loses power and the temperature gauge goes from cold to halfway then about 10 to 15 minutes later it goes back down to cold. The is no warning lights on nor any codes. Any he...

2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol
Posted: Apr 21, 2022
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