Vauxhall Astra Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems

Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss Problems and faults
Engine shudder

Tonight on the way home i stopped at lights when i tried to pull away the engine started to shudder as if i was in to high a gear, built up speed changed gear engine shuddered again same going into 3rd& 4th once speed was up everything was ...

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6i estate
Posted: Apr 21, 2008
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Engine cut out

In the last couple of weeks occasionally when I start the car the engine starts normally then immediately cuts out. I have to turn the ignition off, wait, count to 10 and then try again - so far it then starts fine and runs OK. Seems to be ...

2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 design
Posted: Apr 20, 2008
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Engine management light keeps coming on

the engine management light keeps coming on and when the engine is idling its rough the car runs well above above 1000 revs do i need to get it put on a machine to fin the problem

2000 Vauxhall Astra 2.0 sri
Posted: Apr 1, 2008
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Cuts out on idle

my 2002 1.6 astra automatic cuts out on ideling had it computer checked showed nothing wrong [as engine management light is not coming on] the car will only run when engine revs are up and even then it runs ropey which makes it impossible t...

2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 automatic
Posted: Mar 31, 2008
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Rev to high and engine cutting off

I recently changed changed my gearbox which has now been fixed but for some reason the car over revs and on gas the car DOES NOT cut off but stays on high revs but on petrol the car cuts off on stand still my mechanic has no idea why it is ...

2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v ls bi fuel
Posted: Mar 29, 2008
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Delayed response from accelerator

Help, I have the following problem with my Astra - just done 9000 miles. Have taken it to a Vauxhall dealer, but since no problems showed up on 'Tech 2' they refused to investigate it any further. In fact they were not exactaly helpful. Do...

2007 Vauxhall Astra sxi 115 bhp
Posted: Mar 27, 2008
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Cold start

When starting the car from cold: The temp gauge goes up to 100. The fans come on. there may be a slight uneveness in the running. After a couple of minutes-when moving-it all returns to normal and there is no recurrance. I have left it ...

2000 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8valve LPG factory fit estate
Posted: Mar 23, 2008
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Astra cutting out, emmission control light coming on

At the end of my tether at moment, had my vauxhall in 5 times now at our local dealers, still under warranty. First time they replaced coil pack, 2nd time they said I wasn't it driving it properley (no different to the way I drove last 3 y...

2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Enjoy
Posted: Mar 13, 2008
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Engine keeps cutting out randomly

the problem i have is that now and again 10 sometimes 20 mins into a journey my car will begin to judder/kangoo jump usually when travelling at about 30/40mph then when pulling up to traffic lights or roundabouts i put the clutch down and t...

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 club
Posted: Mar 9, 2008
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Lack of power

recently when a was traveling i fueled up and as soon as i did i noticed a lack of power in the car, a thought it was maybe a bad batch of fuel so let the fuel tank go to almost nothing before fueling back up, when did car felt slightly bet...

2000 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16v sxi
Posted: Mar 8, 2008
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Knocking or clunking when started

recently on starting the car i have heard a knocking or clunking noise which lasts for about 10 - 20 seconds. it doesn't happen all the time and i've never heard it whilst driving. this has started happening since a service was done recentl...

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7tdi
Posted: Feb 29, 2008
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Clunking noise from engine on starting car, lasting no more than 20 seconds

when car is started there is a clunking noise coming from the front of the car, this last approx no more than 20 seconds. it doesn't happen all the time and as of yet has not been heard whilst driving the car.

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 tdi
Posted: Feb 27, 2008
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Car not starting

When the ignition is turned the starter motor turns over well and the spark plugs are firing (allbeit not as brightly as I expected) but the engine does not start. There appears to be a leak of fuel from the carberetta (I think that's what ...

1997 Vauxhall Astra
Posted: Feb 26, 2008
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Cut out wile running, now won't start.

The car cut out wile running in full flow. There was no bang or shudder. It has had a tendancy to cut out in the mornings when pulling out the drive, but it always started again and once warmed up it run ok. This time it will not start....

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 sl auto
Posted: Feb 22, 2008
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Cold starting

started off with lack of pwr & missfiring when started from cold, when left to idle & reach working temp, runs fine (intermitant). Replaced plugs, leads & fuel filter, still n/g.Diagnostic check done, no fault codes stored. Fault has now pr...

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v eco engine
Posted: Feb 21, 2008
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Acceleration jerk and poetrol smell

My car recently broke down when it began to jerk quite violently during acceleration. The AA confirmed that the cat converter had gone and needed replacing along with a whole new exhaust. After replacing these items, my car now sounds a ...

1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v LS
Posted: Feb 17, 2008
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Car holdsback

when i get to about 60mph my car seems to hold back sometimes also in cold weather i have to hold acc pedal down full and it pops and bangs before starting wont rev till it heats up can anyone help thanx

1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.6LS8V
Posted: Feb 15, 2008
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Heater not working

The heater only works when the weather is warm and the car is moving. If is idling the air becomes cold. When the temperature outside is very cold the heater turns on but the heat only kicks in after about 30 mins. The car does not overh...

1999 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Club
Posted: Feb 13, 2008
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Blue smoke

Hi, I took my car to the garage to have the tappetts replaced. Somehow they managed to do something to the head gasket and had to replace it (at their cost). They did an oil filter change. The car has always used a lot of oil but since th...

2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 club
Posted: Feb 12, 2008
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Crunching noice

Went through a pothole at about 20 mph...a loud thud. now when driving off in first gear...doing over 2000 revs, and changing into second gear...there is a strange crunching sound. but being in third, fourth or fifth is fine!! any ideas???

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16v
Posted: Jan 26, 2008
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