Vauxhall Astra Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems

Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems and faults
Infotainment system drains battery

i got a astravan had it for 6months ish i was on my on my way home driving along the engine managment light came on the lights went dim the needles were bouncing about power steering went but stayed running turned it of went to restart afte...

2005 Vauxhall Astra
Posted: Mar 10, 2012
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Speedo not working

i have recently bought an astra but the speedo does not work.the person i got it from said it stopped working after he had had a new gearbox fitted.i have checked the wiring and changed the speed sensor in the gearbox but it still dosent wo...

2000 Vauxhall Astra sxi
Posted: Feb 12, 2012
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Headlight dim /battery warning light

my headlights constantly fade [almost looks like lights are flashing] and my battery warning light flickers on [even though i had new battery fitted ]also occasionally power steering goes stiff for a couple of seconds and while driving on m...

2001 Vauxhall Astra astrvan 1.7dti
Posted: Jan 17, 2012
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Engine dies when warm, only revving keeps it going.

The car runs fine from cold; after about 4 miles, the car drives in surges, as if pumping the accelerator. If taken out of gear the engine will stop if not "revved" to keep it going. Brake & accelerator pressed then switch on, service light...

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 manual
Posted: Jan 1, 2012
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Parking brake mechanism/associatedmounting fractured

went for mot but failed on mounting can i weld this

1995 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 hatch back
Posted: Jan 1, 2012
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KNOCKING NOISE WHEN CLUCH IS DEPRESSED

KNOCKING NOISE WHEN CLUCH IS DEPRESSED

2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.9TDI SRI
Posted: Dec 26, 2011
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Car Jerks with quater tank of petrol

Hi, my 1996 vauxhall astra jerks when there is only quater tank of petrol. The car has had a service and we have changed the petrol filter and HT leads, but the problem still exists. There is a small hole in the exhust but I have beed tol...

1996 Vauxhall Astra 1.4
Posted: Dec 22, 2011
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Going into gear with no clutch

clutch failed at traffic lights then there was a bang and can now select all gears without depressing clutch with engine running and speedometer shows doing 10 mph to 33 mph with gears selected is the gear box done for as a mobile mecanic ...

2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 envoy
Posted: Dec 1, 2011
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Noisy power steering

the front of my car was shunted in to the kerb and ever since then when the car is running the power steering makes a buzzing noise worse when the wheel is turned any ideas?

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 ls
Posted: Nov 27, 2011
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Traction control light

hi when i start my car all the light go out soon as i set of there is a noise as if the brakes bind then the traction control light comes on then stays on till i knock the car off but then comes bk on can any one help ;(

2002 Vauxhall Astra sri turbo
Posted: Nov 8, 2011
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Braking

whilst driving my brake pedal all of the sudden went straight to floor with hardly any braking power at all not really the best person when it come to cars any advice

2000 Vauxhall Astra i.8 sxi manual
Posted: Oct 24, 2011
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Power steering stopped and battery light came on dashboard

2006 Vauxhall Astra van
Posted: Aug 29, 2011
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Loosing power

doing about 30mph and the ABS & service light came on at the same time & started to lose power.I pulled over switched engine off & on again & it was fine.I know its not EGR related as just had new valve fitted and had service.

2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.9cdti sri
Posted: Aug 27, 2011
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Main beam not working

Hi, I have an issue with the main beam only on my Mk4 Astra. The dash switch can turn on both side lights but when turned to main beam there is no change, just side lights. However I am able to get full beam by using the arm as normal on th...

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 club
Posted: Aug 19, 2011
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Headlights dim when acelerating

hi when i acelerate my head lights dim and when i stop they brighten up also when i turn my steering wheel when stationary the head lights dim also really hope someone can help

2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 sxi
Posted: Aug 16, 2011
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Noise

hi can some one help me on this problem i have a ratiling noise sometimes i go over a bumpy road noise is like a tin can ratiling and car pulling to left!

2010 Vauxhall Astra sri 1.6i
Posted: Aug 14, 2011
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STEERING WHELL SHAKING VIOLENTLY

STEERING WHEEL SHAKINH VIOLENTLY WHEN SPEED REACHES 65 MPH. HAD TRACKING DONE AS GARAGE SUGGESTED THIS WAS THE PROBLEM BUT IT HASN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM. ANY IDEAS WHAT CAUSE MAY BE

2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 SXI
Posted: Jul 21, 2011
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Knocking when clutch pressed

Hi there, I have a 2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.9 SRI CDTi and is on 35k miles. Recently i have noticed a knocking noise coming from what seems to be the gearbox/clutch. This knocking noise only occurs when i press the clutch pedal when sitting ...

2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.9 SRI CDTI 150 (xp)
Posted: Jun 26, 2011
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Needs a new steering rack and engine membrane.

i took my car back from the vauxhall dealership and was told that it needed a new steering rack and engine membrane. they quoted a total of £700 for the job to be done by them. so im asking if there are any mechanics that know they could d...

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 club twinport
Posted: Jun 10, 2011
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Knock noise when i turn right on the passenger side by the wheel

hiya when i turn right mainly round rounabouts the car makes a knock sound just once and sounds like its coming from the passenger side by the wheel any ideas what it could be i dont want to get ripped off by a garage ps it doesnt do it all...

2004 Vauxhall Astra auto
Posted: May 31, 2011
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