1994 Vauxhall Astra Problems

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Central locking system faulty

not all doors unlock and fuel filler cover locked

1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 petrol gls
Posted: Oct 11, 2021
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Car will only drive in 3rg gear

Car will only drive in 3rd gear, however it still grinds in that gear.

1994 Vauxhall Astra twinport
Posted: Aug 20, 2013
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EMS Light Coming On - Speed & MAF Sensors

I have recently had a problem with the EMS light coming on mainly whilst I'm slowing down or coming to a junction - not all the time, but occasionally. Then the car engine cuts out and I have to stop and restart. I took it to the garage a...

1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Auto
Posted: Sep 19, 2012
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Brakes

Hi All, I recently had to change my rear brake shoes and also both wheel cylinders beacause the brake pedal was traveliing to the floor before the car would stop and the rear brakes were sticking on, having completed the removal and refitt...

1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4
Posted: Aug 10, 2011
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Drops out of gear (mainly 5th)

Hi, we have a 1.4 Astra manual, which drops out of 5th gear - if you hold onto the gearstick while driving, it's fine, but drops out if you let go; Is there a simple fix for this? Any adjustment that could cure it? Thanks G

1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4
Posted: Feb 7, 2011
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Poor acceleration / excessive fuel consumption

Car will start first time, but when cold will die down and cut out immediately. Need to rev excessively to prevent it from cutting out, wont cut out when engine warms up. Moving away, very slow and needs high revs to start moving, always ne...

1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 L Est
Posted: Sep 26, 2010
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Ignition(alternator) light on all time

Stays on all time, battery low on charge, goes brighter when revs increased, & still stays on when ignition turned off & key removed.

1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 convertible petrol
Posted: Apr 24, 2010
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Engine management light

When the car is stationary the engine mangement light comes on. It goes off when the vehicle is driving. Any ideas what it could be?

1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4
Posted: Feb 6, 2010
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No power

Not much power and very slow on the uptake when accelerator pedal is depressed.This is worse when the engine is hot - like when I have been sitting in a trraffic que a while. Could this simply be due to a carbon build up in the exhaust pipe...

1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 cesara
Posted: Dec 24, 2009
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Auxillary belt

hi, how do you get the belt off,cant get it ,past the engine mounting,by the power steering pump.its driving me mad,daughters car,(no book)thanks

1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4,automatic
Posted: May 20, 2008
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Heater not blowing hot/warm air

The heater will only blow luke warm air. The blower is working fine and the cold air works ok but it won't blow hot air even when the engine has warmed up. Any advice appreciated.

1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 petrol
Posted: Apr 17, 2008
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Overheating

I have a problem with my car overheating. i have been told it could be either the thermostat or the fan switch. how can i test the fan switch to see if that is the problem?

1994 Vauxhall Astra LS 1.4i
Posted: Feb 14, 2008
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Steering seems to scranch

when i move of my drive slowly and turn steering wheelall wayeither left or right a scranching sound happens this stops when it drives forward and i cant hear it when i travel only hear when imdoing say 3 point turn or sharp turns.

1994 Vauxhall Astra
Posted: Nov 12, 2007
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