Vauxhall Frontera Engine & Drivetrain Problems

Engine & Drivetrain Problems and faults
Radiator is stone cold except for a area around the inlet hose.

As engine gets hotter (over normal) on tickover, heat spreads to all of radiator by which time the temperature gauge is in the red before the fan kicks in. Is this normal as the Fronty 2.0 Sport does not have a bottom hose, only two top ...

1995 Vauxhall Frontera 2.0 Sport
Posted: Aug 16, 2021
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Wont rev high lack of power

It wont rev above 2000 rpm, like it loses power... I changed fuel temperature sensor in fuel pump but stil same problem

1998 Vauxhall Frontera 2.5 turbo diesel
Posted: Apr 14, 2021
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KL15 fuse blown

Think related to 4x4 indicator light not working/solenoid not actuating, might have occurred through heavy tow load?? KL15 amp fuse keeps blowing

2000 Vauxhall Frontera 2.2dti 3dr SWB
Posted: Apr 12, 2021
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Engine warning light coming on at 55mph

Engine warning light on my frontera came on when I was on the motorway, I struggled to get up to 70mph and when I backed off on the speed the engine warning light went off and didn't come back on for the rest of the journey home. It seemed ...

2002 Vauxhall Frontera 2.2
Posted: Nov 20, 2020
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4 wheel drive does not work when pressed on dashboard

When the 4wheel drive is set in motion nothing happens apart from the light, flashes. Over time it has taken longer to lock in and no longer locks in at all. Could this be something to do with the air . I cannot find a manual for this make ...

1999 Vauxhall Frontera 2.2 petrol
Posted: Nov 10, 2015
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Where is crank sensor location ?

2002 Vauxhall Frontera 2.2ltr petrol
Posted: Apr 26, 2015
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Geting hot

It getting hot but my radiator is cold what do I have to do

2003 Vauxhall Frontera 2.2 sports swb
Posted: Jan 14, 2014
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Rear axle oil loss through breather pipe

My Frontera Sport is losing oil through the top end of the breather pipe. The axle is well coated in oil now. I had the oil level checked and the loss was not huge a few weeks ago. I was wondering if anyone knew why oil is being forced up ...

1995 Vauxhall Frontera 2.0 Sport
Posted: Apr 15, 2013
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Camshaft pulley broken!!!

Here we go! I changed the tensioner a while back and now the camshaft pulley ( the wheel with the rubber in it) has disintegrated itself regrettably. It's currently in pieces after removing the radiator and I can't seem to shift the bolt( 1...

2000 Vauxhall Frontera 2.1
Posted: Aug 19, 2012
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Blue smoke and engine running poorly

the engine is running rough and blue smoke is coming out of the exhaust. it seems to get worse as the engine warms. i have changed the oil and filter as i thought i may have added a bit to much oil previously but nothing has changed. can...

2002 Vauxhall Frontera 2.2 olympus
Posted: Jul 28, 2012
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Black smoke

Hi guys,just had a new MAF sensor fitted and since then at certain points of acceleration there is a lul in the power then a blast of black smoke from the exhaust,then the power kicks in and away you go,all happens in the space of about a s...

2000 Vauxhall Frontera 2.2 diesel manual
Posted: Sep 10, 2011
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Water pump

how do i get the bolt out behind the bottem pully and if i have to take bottom pully off how is this done without the pully turningas well and is it clockwise or anty clockwise please help

1992 Vauxhall Frontera 2.4 estate
Posted: Mar 10, 2011
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Misfire

got a slight misfire when just crusieing but on hard accelaration theres nothing changed plugs and leads can anyone help please

2001 Vauxhall Frontera 2.2 16v sport rs
Posted: Nov 19, 2010
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Fuel problem

I have been told that my car suffers with FUEL RUN BACK problems. I have fitted new glow plugs, fuel filter housing and fuel filter and one of the rubber fuel hoses on the tank. When the car is left for a couple of hours it will star...

1994 Vauxhall Frontera 2.3 lwb
Posted: Nov 15, 2010
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Broken rear diff

my rear diff has shattered due to lack of oil :( my problem is, i believe, a choice of two but i cannot find a tag on the axle to give me the ratio... I wondered if anyone can help before i start piecing and counting the broken teeth. t...

1996 Vauxhall Frontera 2771
Posted: Aug 16, 2010
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Heating

I know nothing about these cars and just brought this one! There is no heat coming into the car at all, fans are working and engine is hot, any suggestions on where to start looking? If you could give me an Idea on where to look too that wo...

1998 Vauxhall Frontera 1998 Sports
Posted: Feb 19, 2008
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