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

Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems and faults
Rattling noise coming from wheel

hi i have just noticed over the last few days that theres a rattling noise coming from my left side wheel. any ideas what it could be? it only happens when i drive over bumps in the road.

2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0
Posted: Jun 20, 2010
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Rattling noie comig from wheel

hi i have just noticed over the last few days that i am getting a rattling noise coming from my left hand side wheel area. it only makes noise when i go over a bump in the road any ideas??

2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0
Posted: Jun 20, 2010
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Top mounts on shock absorbers

i had new top mounts on the rear of my car yesterday and it is making an awful knocking noise. The garage said it would knock for a day or two is this right, it doesnt seem right to me.

1997 Vauxhall Corsa
Posted: Jun 9, 2010
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Abs brake light

got mot in a couple of day's and can't work out how to switch off the brake light on the dash as came on to tell me my brakes needed replacing so changed them and now the sensor light won't switch off? any ideas on how to rectify as won't g...

1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 manual
Posted: May 31, 2010
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Rolling back when pulling off on hill

I have just purchased this car and when I went to pull off on a hill (only paused for a second or two)the car rolled back, is this normal. I have owned to previous automatics (none of them Vauxhall) and they did not do this at all. Also...

2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi Easytronic
Posted: May 7, 2010
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Rolling back when pulling off on hill

I have just purchased this car and when I went to pull off on a hill (only paused for a second or two)the car rolled back, is this normal. I have owned to previous automatics (none of them Vauxhall) and they did not do this at all. Also...

2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi Easytronic
Posted: May 7, 2010
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Oil light and rattling noises

I have 2 problems with my 52' plate corsa 1.2 Firstly, the oil light flashes on and off a lot and has been for the past few months, I recently put it in for an oil service and got the filter replaced, old oil drained out and new oil put ...

2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2
Posted: Apr 24, 2010
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An odd knocking noise as i accelrate heavily

sounds like it is cuming from the passenger side suspension its when i set off and change gear only in second and 3 i can hear a knocking sound and when i go over bumbs i can hear this knocking sound as well its gerting really annoying ...

2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 desighn
Posted: Feb 7, 2010
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Rattling noise when wheels when turning

whenever i turn to go left or right there seems to be some kind of rattling or grinding noise from my wheels..its fairly loud and noticable..

2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0
Posted: Jan 22, 2010
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Mot fail

hi car failed on mot -offside rear brake pipe seriously damaged found during steering lock to lock [2.2.d.1b] but when i phoned up for part they asked me is it rear flexy pipe or the rear solid pipe u need but i wasent sure what 1 to get do...

1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 club manual 1999
Posted: Jan 18, 2010
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Knocking when breaking

i have a knocking sound when using the breaks on my car. i took it to the garage and they checked the car over and insisted there was no problem with the car at all but the knocking still happens wen im breaking. this has never happened bef...

2002 Vauxhall Corsa
Posted: Nov 1, 2009
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New tyres

does it matter what tyres i use iv been quoted 170 for a set of 4 new tyres from mr tyre(coventry) which sounds really reasonable but now my mate has told me if u go for the budget brand they will wear out a lot quicker?

2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 tdi sxi diesel
Posted: Sep 2, 2009
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Dashboard power problem

While driving the car, the dashboard appears to randomly lose all power. The speedo, rev counter, fuel gauges all return to stop. The mileage display goes blank and all indication lights go off. The only light that is displayed is the 'Hand...

2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0
Posted: Jul 22, 2009
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Low pitch groan when moveing

hi i posted this before but didnt get a response. the problem is the car makes a loud very low pitch worring/groaning sound as you move along, but the sound doesnt change in pitch or repeat itself faster, as the car goes faster or slower...

1997 Vauxhall Corsa 3 door
Posted: Jul 8, 2009
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Wishbone broke

does any1 have an idea of supply & fit of garage prices for a wishbone i live in the midlands if tht helps?

2002 Vauxhall Corsa sxi
Posted: Jun 14, 2009
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Brake problem

my brakes dnt stop as quick as they should so i took my car to kwik fit for a free brake check & got told i need 659 pound of work doing including 4 new tyres,2 shock absorbers,2 brake cylinders & a tie rod+inner joint as u can tell im quit...

2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 diesel sxi
Posted: Jun 10, 2009
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Noisy steering

My steering is noisy when turning both left and right when either coming to a stop or setting off. The noise is like a groan. It doesn't make this noise whilst driving at normal speed. Is it safe to continue driving or should I get it seen ...

2005 Vauxhall Corsa design 1.3 cdti
Posted: Jun 1, 2009
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Drivers brake light

my drivers brake light stopped working so i bought a new 1,fitted it and now neither work with my lights on (very dangerous),any ideas on wot the problem might be please anyone?

2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 diesel sxi
Posted: May 14, 2009
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Dashboard looses all power

While driving the car, the dashboard appears to randomly lose all power. The speedo, rev counter, fuel gauges all return to stop. The mileage display goes blank and all indication lights go off. The only light that is displayed is the 'Hand...

2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi
Posted: May 5, 2009
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The fault indicator lights keep flashing on

while driving the ABS, altenator, powered steerings and engine service lights all illuminate for a few seconds also the speedometer and the rev counter drop to zero then everything goes back to normal this is happening every few seconds f...

2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 diesel
Posted: Mar 21, 2009
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