Vauxhall Meriva Leaks & Noises Problems

Leaks & Noises Problems and faults
Rattle from near steering colum when on pitted road

when driving on good roads no problem but on pitted roads there is a rattle from steering collum any ideas what it could be

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel breeze
Posted: May 12, 2013
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I only have breaks sometimes!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

My car is fully tormenting me! The car was grand, then one nite after driving for about 20 minutes, when i pressed on the break pedal it went straight to the floor! Although there was still breaking power, it was a lot less than wat it sho...

2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.8CDTi
Posted: Oct 30, 2012
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Passenger electric window fault

I operated my rear passenger electric window from the controls at the driver seat. The window went down but there was a bang and now it wont go up or down using any of the electric controls. I guess that it has somehow gone out of ali...

2007 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6
Posted: Sep 9, 2012
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Passenger electric window intermittently not working - Electric burning smell?

I've had this fault pretty much since I purchased the car 18 months ago - I think it was probably there when the garage sold me the car but they have passed the buck and told me that my warranty doesn't cover electric window faults. The ...

2006 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 Diesel Design
Posted: Apr 29, 2012
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Alternator failure at 62,000 miles

Hello, I had the classic burning/ humming alternator sound called the AA out and they diagnosed an alternator failure. I have had a number of faults with this car over the years. Is 62,000ish miles a bit too early for alternator...

2005 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7cdti
Posted: Feb 28, 2012
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Alternator strong burning smell

I have a very strong burning smell coming from my alternator, is it safe to drive it seven miles to the garage to get fixed, or does it need to be towed there due to risk of fire? Please advise me, thank you.

2003 Vauxhall Meriva
Posted: Jan 2, 2012
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High pitched noise

after the car as run for a few miles i have a high pitched sqeak in the back drivers side wheel now and then

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4cdti breeze
Posted: Nov 25, 2011
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Speedometer rattle?

Constant rattle at all speeds appears to be coming from direction of instrument panel. Have taken panel out of dashboard and suspect noise coming from the speedometer but main dealers state that in their experience instrument panels almos...

2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4
Posted: Nov 12, 2011
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Fuel leak

I have a leak, from a cylinder just after the petrol tank that has pipes in and out, is this the filter and how hard to replace? and is it safe to drive to go and get apart?

2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6
Posted: Aug 14, 2011
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Rattle on driver's side gets worse with distance and worse at 60mph

My Meriva has developed a rattling noise, as if there was a spanner under the bonnet. It is worse on uneven roads, road humps, and at 60 mph, but doesn't appear to be a classic sign of a tracking problem. The steering anti roll bars were ...

2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Life Semi Auto
Posted: Aug 12, 2011
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Very heavy on Petrol

I recently bought a brand new Vauxhall Meriva (1.4 turbo exclusive)and despite numerous checks I have been unable to get more than 32mpg, there is also a smell of petrol coming from under the car when you stop.I've had the car back to the d...

2010 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 Turbo Exclusive
Posted: Jun 24, 2011
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Steering Column

Started with a rattling through steering column last dec (10), took to garage who said UJ needed replacing. Had job done but still rattling. Took it back within days he tightened up bolt on clasp at bottom of rod (under carpet flap near ped...

2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6
Posted: May 31, 2011
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Engine noise

engine rattles when cold have changed engine oil and filter rattle still there but dose go quiter when at working tempreture

2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 heavy oil
Posted: Feb 25, 2011
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Engine rattle

when engine is first started from cold get rattle or knocking nose gets quiter when engine reaches working tempreure

2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 heavy oil
Posted: Feb 14, 2011
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Knocking noise

I have a Meriva 1.6 2005 only done 36000 miles but recently have been getting a knocking/clunking noise when i drive a very low speeds 5-10 mph,seems to be coming from the front and seems to stop at higher speeds have had the drop links...

2005 Vauxhall Meriva
Posted: Jul 13, 2010
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Passenger Window

My passenger-side electric window has suddenly stopped working, and won't open at all. All the other electric windows on the car work fine, both from their individual controls and the driver's control. Everything else electrical on t...

2007 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6i 16v Design
Posted: May 13, 2008
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