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

Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems and faults
Power steering failed

my power steering has failed ,i have had a new pump put on but still didnt make any difference,iv had my alternator checked also.first thing in the morning it drives ok but 5 mins along the road i can feel the steering tighten up,odd times ...

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 club
Posted: May 31, 2011
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Brake Lights stuck on

Hi there Just replaced brake pads, but brake lights are still stuck ON? Can someone tell me where the brake light sensor switch is, or if there is another reason for this happening. Many thanks Dee

1997 Vauxhall Astra Astravan
Posted: May 23, 2011
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Knocking/rattling

Hi can anyone help i have an astra and i am hearing a knocking noise/rattling type noise when i go over bumps/turn right or go over uneven road surfaces. It doesnt happen all the time just sometimes. I have taken it to a garage and they hav...

2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.3cdti
Posted: May 12, 2011
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Power streering

when going under 20 mph (ie parking) the power steering goes really tight. Checked diagnostics and no faults. could it be electrical??

2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.9 tdi
Posted: Jan 18, 2011
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Faulty brakes

Problem existed at purchase from new. Was told that this is how modern cars are and no fault. Eventually took back, again told no fault. Took back again and was rebooked in for 2 dec 2010. told them that if not fixed I would drive it to po...

2009 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 diesel
Posted: Dec 3, 2010
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Hi pressure hose

why does the manual say not to wash alluminium wheels with a pressure hose ?

2010 Vauxhall Astra
Posted: Nov 23, 2010
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Brakes

whenever i put my car into reverse the back end just stops as though ive hit somethink and raises up then when i go forward you just hear a loud bang and it releases then it will reverse for a little bit then jams up again its driving me nu...

1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 estate
Posted: Sep 11, 2010
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A/c pully wheel noise

a/c pully wheel loud clicking and ratling noise, gets slightly faster and louder when driving.

2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 sxi
Posted: Sep 11, 2010
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Engine goes into safe mode

My 2007 Diesel astra from time to time goes into safe mode while driving along, the speeds vary but the car slows as if the brakes have been put on. The car does not cutout completely but allows you to continue at little more than tick over...

2007 Vauxhall Astra Elite 1.7 Diesel
Posted: Jun 14, 2010
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Power steering not working

power steering not working and alternator light goes on and off very dim . have checked belt which i can see looking into engine its not broken and is turning

2000 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16v
Posted: Jun 13, 2010
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Damaged locking wheel nut

Any suggestions on how to remove a damaged locking wheel nut? Its getting urgent as the tyre has a slow puncture. Oh , and the wheels are not vauxhall they are non standard ones .

2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.8SRI
Posted: Jun 6, 2010
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Water curcalation fault

cant get water to flow into water reservoit water tank.

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1600
Posted: May 27, 2010
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Spedo

my speedo has stopped working and the ABS light on the dashboard has come on, i have bought and replaced the speed sensor and speedo still not working

2000 Vauxhall Astra 1.8
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
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Steering wheel shaking

when i start driving the steering wheel starts to shake it has started to get worse recently. what could it be and how can i resolve it??

2004 Vauxhall Astra clubman auto
Posted: Feb 9, 2010
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Knocking in steering

I can feel knocking in the steering when I turn also I can feel the knocking a lot in the break if I steer and press the break at the same time, what could be the problem?

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v
Posted: Dec 17, 2009
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car wobbles

When I go over a speed hump the car wobbles to one side and when I go round a corner at high speed I can feel a wobble like the wheels are loose, also there is knocking in the streering, could this be track rod ends or something else?

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v
Posted: Dec 12, 2009
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Wheel bearing

Hi have a front wheel bearing that needs renewing is it right that the new bearing comes with an ABS control which makes it very expensive is this right.Dose any body know if this is right? Thanks

2005 Vauxhall Astra
Posted: Nov 17, 2009
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Powersteering/autonator

when i was out driving a nose started and it sounds like it coming from the autonator then abit later the powersteering stop working and battary light come on?

1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6i
Posted: Nov 13, 2009
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Car moves to the right slightly

When I brake at high speeds the car moves a little to the right even though the steering is straight, does anyone have an idea what the problem is?

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v
Posted: Nov 2, 2009
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Three point turn wobble

When I do a quick turn in the road I can feel the front end of the car wobble like the wheels are lose, any idea what the problem is?

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v
Posted: Oct 20, 2009
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