Vauxhall Astra Engine & Drivetrain Problems

Engine & Drivetrain Problems and faults
Engine cut off

engine starts okay and runs smooth until reaching normal temperature then suddenly stops without the cooling fan being activated

2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6
Posted: Jul 24, 2015
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Oil pump

bottom crank oil pulley rung and starved the turbo changed the oil pump and turbo but the pump not pumping oil to the turbo or oil filter didnt start the car just cranked but no oil coming any ideas

2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 cdti
Posted: Jun 13, 2015
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Fan

when start the engine the fan comes on and stays on from cold starts, is it the fan sensor

2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 coupe
Posted: Feb 21, 2015
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Oil depletion sensor fault

I had my 2012 Astra 1.7 CDTi serviced 500 miles ago, and the oil depletion sensor now shows 79% useful oil. At this rate I'll need an oil change every 2500 miles! My Vauxhall dealer (Evans Halshaw) says there is nothing wrong - Surely...

2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi
Posted: Feb 20, 2015
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Fuel consumption

Excessive fuel consumption

2000 Vauxhall Astra 1.6
Posted: Feb 11, 2015
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Oil change

Hi all I have recently bought this astra and since buying it I have replaced the oil. Vauxhall recommends using 5w30 fully syn however since replacing the oil it seems use a lot. I have been told to increase the grade to 10w40 part syn....

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 easytronic h model
Posted: Dec 5, 2014
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Code 0136

Hi. I did the pedal test coz had emissions light on and got 0136 which is o2 sensor. I believe this is the one jst past the flexible pipe but when looking for the part I see there are different variantions on eurocarparts. Are the two senso...

2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16v sxi
Posted: Nov 24, 2014
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Petrol and oil light

Using to much petrol and milage range is not accurate and oil light is coming on more often but has plenty of oil in the engine

2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 sri manual
Posted: Sep 20, 2014
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Cost of replacement coil pack

what is going rate for diagnosis,supply,genuine Vauxhall part and fitting?

2010 Vauxhall Astra mk6 1.6 sri
Posted: Jan 13, 2014
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electronic stability light on

stability light comes on 15 seconds after car started also engine seems to be running on three cylinders. Display shows 'Service Stabilock' Can you assist?

2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 sri
Posted: Jan 11, 2014
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Oil light

Every time I start my car, the oil light stays on for exactly five seconds, Once the oil light goes the engine sounds ok. even if I leave it for less than half an hour its much the same! Any help will be much appreciated.

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1700 diesel estate
Posted: Oct 23, 2013
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Timing marks

I am having a problem locating the timing marks on the cam and crankshaft.

2000 Vauxhall Astra 1600 8 valve auto
Posted: Oct 18, 2013
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Dash light

Just come home from work and a light came up on the dash looked in the book and it said it is the exhaust emission light what wood cause this the car has only dine 80,000 miles its not used every day any idears pls.

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v
Posted: Oct 1, 2013
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Oil light

hi, after driving for about 5-6 miles the oil light flickers on once you stop and then goes out when you use the accelerator, i thought this may be something to do with the oil pump but having a brand new one fitted yesterday it still does ...

2001 Vauxhall Astra
Posted: Aug 31, 2013
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Oil light keeps flickering on / off

I've noticed there is black sludge in the water and seems to be getting worse. Would it cause the oil light to flicker on and off, I've checked the oil dip stick and it is ok and is at agood level, can any help

2001 Vauxhall Astra 17 Ls dti
Posted: Aug 8, 2013
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Fans staying on all the time

when I start my car up the fans come on straight away and stay on

2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.4
Posted: Jun 22, 2013
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Overheating

hi again,i just posted the problem and would like to mention that it has continuous air pockets and bubbling coming back up into the expansion bottle which is causing it to overheat,

1995 Vauxhall Astra 1.4
Posted: Apr 19, 2013
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Engine

hi i checked the oil and have found white sludge under the oil filler cap and around the the side of the opening.i noticed that the coolant level had gone up.i have taken the extra out, now the coolant level is on the correct line.And i hav...

2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v life
Posted: Mar 10, 2013
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heating

The problem is that the fan works perfectly just not at all warm. Can you tell me about what is the problem and what should I check?

2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.8
Posted: Jan 23, 2013
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Modified fuel tank more pipes than i used to have??

hi ive put up a couple of posts already but another simpler question...i have a vauxhall astra convertible a new fuel tank was required as i drove over something which pulled off my exhaust and punctured fuel tank..new fuel tank has come wi...

2003 Vauxhall Astra convertible
Posted: Dec 5, 2012
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