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Sport light flashes on start up, power affected

when I start up, usually first thing. The sport light on the dash flashes. this affects the performance. I have to switch off and try again, sometimes more then once

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 gls
Posted: Feb 6, 2017
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Wont run (no power at spark plugs)

Mechanic tried and could not sort it. We were driving and suddendly the engine died. All electrics ok, but it just would never run again. Either on LPG or in Petrol. So its a fault on the ignition. Starter runs, but the engine will not r...

1997 Vauxhall Astra Estate (LPG converted)
Posted: Dec 5, 2015
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Engine cutting out on tick over

1997 Vauxhall Astra
Posted: Nov 25, 2012
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Engine revving up & down

mk3 1.4 cfi single-point injection. when starting from cold if i dont come to a complete stop to let the engine idle for about 30secs after the engine is warm the revs are high(2000-3000rpm) and sometimes revving up and down. the eml came...

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 expression
Posted: Jan 12, 2012
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Water gurggling in engine

water gurggling around engine, starts fine but when you come up to a junction the engine fades loses power and cuts out.water level is fine, coolant and oil levels are all fine. petrol also ok. no leaks! any suggestions?

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 merit estate
Posted: Dec 8, 2011
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Any advice with the corect Part Nember & Ident Code for the 3 pin bottom radiator fan switch

HELLO I AM AFTER SOME ADVICE AND HELP - PLEASE -- PLEASE -- PLEASE MY CAR IS A ( 1997 - R - Reg) Reg. Date: 15 Sep 1997 Vauxhall Astra Arctic 1.6 16 Valve Automatic + with Air - Conditioning ' - 5 Door Hatchback -- Engine Code...

1997 Vauxhall Astra Arctic 1.6 16v Automatic + Air Con
Posted: Jun 1, 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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Advice with the corect part code for the 3 pin bottom radiator fan switch

hello ive replaced a lot of sensors and switches + thermostat with new ones also had all the electric's checked 1997 Vauxhall Astra arctic 1.6 16v automatic with air con - engine code x16xel the radiator has a 2 speed fan ive changed ...

1997 Vauxhall Astra arctic 1.6 16v automatic
Posted: May 1, 2011
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Over reving

i have a vauxhall astra 1.4 hti 1997 on a p reg. It starts ok a ticks over fine. but when i put it in to 1st or 2nd gear the revs go up to 2000, even with the clutch in. Has anyone any ideas.

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 hti
Posted: Dec 7, 2010
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Sluggish car

my astra 1.4 is really sluggish and when you rev it over the engine sounds like it dips before it revs over and its realy slow up hill and no eml comes on any ideas?

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 ls
Posted: Nov 13, 2010
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Heater probs

Not my car but the other halfs! Heater fan blows cold air all the time even with the heater dial cranked up to max!.. I told her to wear a coat but you know these women and a bit chilly :)

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 LS
Posted: Oct 23, 2010
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Alternator fault ??

Vauxhall Astra Alternator fault . . . Yesterday the red battery light stayed on Astra 1.6 1997 while driving home 5 miles. There was a slight whining noise from the Alternator (Delco Remy) when we got back. Now today just tried it and when...

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 5dr Premier Petrol with Aircon
Posted: Aug 2, 2010
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Slow up hills

hi i have just got a astra it was fine on the test frive but when i got it home it was really sluggish up hills and its a bit juddery i had the back box replaced as the hair was coming out of it, this made it a bit quicker but its realyl sl...

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 ls
Posted: Jul 29, 2010
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Alternator overcharging battery

had garage do a meter test and they say alternator is overcharging the battery any suggestions on solutions

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 arctic 8v
Posted: Jul 27, 2010
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Radiator fan wont come on

radiator fan wont come on, have changed the thermo/switch 2 times,fan is working if you put a main feed to it It has a 2 prong switch on it, but if i put a 3 prong switch on it the fan will come on, when you put the ignition on and ...

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1600
Posted: May 29, 2010
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Water coolant fault/over heating

water wont curcalate,around engine. new water pump,new thermostat,new top hose, bleed colant still not getting water to the water curcalate,not got the presure to go round

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1600
Posted: May 28, 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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Water pressure problem

water pressure problem,change water hose, and water pump,thermostat. cant get water pressure to curculate around engine,

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1600 sl
Posted: May 25, 2010
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High emissions

hi there im new here and i got a problem i've been told its not the exhaust thats the problem but a sensor causing the emssion problem here's the print out can anybody help point me in the right direction and the eml is not on thanks for v...

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16V Arctic II
Posted: May 7, 2010
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Radio Code

Battery went flat, no code for the radio

1997 Vauxhall Astra
Posted: Jan 10, 2010
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