2008 Vauxhall Meriva Problems

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Temperature gauge not moving no heat fans working but nit number 3 had a new thermostat still no heat I'm a care in the community so my car is always running

Heater not working temperature gauge doesn't move fan works coolant in

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1:6
Posted: Dec 26, 2022
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No forward or reverse drive

No forward or reverse drive altho engine starts in up ok will go into gear with engine running and without using clutch and a noise appears as if something is spinning the drive

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7cdti
Posted: Jan 15, 2022
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Intermittent non start

Hi , the Meriva has started not starting . It turns over fine but won't fire .... then when it feels like it , it will turn over and start . No warning lights on and runs and drives fine when its running ... Any help.or ideas very welcome....

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 cdti
Posted: Mar 22, 2021
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EPS light comes on power steering fails

Had this problem on and of since having the car. Power steering has completely gone now. Was told by local vauxhall dealer that vauxhall were aware of the fault and would fix it foc but because my car was registered in Dec it wasn't covered...

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 2008
Posted: Jul 20, 2020
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Electric power steering, EPS light is always on

to steer the steering wheel is very difficult and needs lots of force, and is very difficult to steer on sharp bends or roundabout.

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1,3 Design
Posted: Feb 28, 2020
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Emissions light on

Hi, the emissions light is on or flashing since yesterday and the car is shaking slightly when parked with the engine on of course. The handbook says to take it to a garage immediately. I'll book it in tomorrow but just wondered what it mig...

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 petrol
Posted: Apr 2, 2017
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Pretty heater

The pre heater stays on for about a second when first starting up then when stopped won't come on again even when cold.Car difficult to start hot or cold. Glow plugs have been changed. How difficult is it to fix preheat as pretty sure this ...

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 deisel
Posted: Jan 24, 2017
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Engine ventilation hose is split

The engine ventilation hose is split along the entire length.

2008 Vauxhall Meriva
Posted: Oct 12, 2016
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Spanner Light on, goes off when engine restarts once warm

Spanner light on dash stays on. After 10-15 minutes once engine warm if I stop at a shop e.g. then restart the car, the light goes off and stays off. If I stop and restart when cold light comes on and stays on. Car running fine. Garage r...

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7CDTi
Posted: Apr 28, 2016
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Electronic Power Steering Failure

Power steering completely failed without warning as going round a roundabout. I researched the problem, and it appears that there is a common fault on the EPS for 2002-2009 models. Watchdog reported on this in 2011, and I can find internet ...

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Design
Posted: Jan 25, 2016
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Headlights not working

Both headlights have stopped working. Side lights ok and so is main beam. Checked fuses, OK. Bulbs seem OK, difficult to get to without stripping a few things out. On holidays so limited tools. Could it be the switch on the dash?

2008 Vauxhall Meriva Lite
Posted: Nov 29, 2015
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Electric rear window not working

Rear passenger electric window not working, just drops down, can hear electric motor working, any ideas on fix required.

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 Design
Posted: May 6, 2015
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Noise from rear of engine compartment

Been told this could be the water pump making a sort of squealing noise ?

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 SE
Posted: May 6, 2015
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Noise from rear of engine compartment

Been told this could be the water pump making a sort of squealing noise ?

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 SE
Posted: May 5, 2015
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Electric rear window not working

Rear passenger electric window not working, just drops down, can hear electric motor working, any ideas on fix required.

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 Design
Posted: May 5, 2015
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Bleeping noise

Bleeping noise from rear of engine bay drivers side when vehicle running, bleeps seem to increase in speed when engine revved

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 Design Manual
Posted: Apr 29, 2015
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RearPassanger Indicator notworking

rear l/h indicator not working changed relay wiring checked ok side - front lamps working although very fast.

2008 Vauxhall Meriva
Posted: Feb 21, 2015
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Steering

this rattle from steering colum it seems to go off when turning lock slightly to the left or right but straight ahead on pitted roads it rattles

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel
Posted: May 15, 2014
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Hazard lights

started car up started to move and hazard lights came on no way would they go out with hazard switch but about 15 mins. later they just went off what is the problem cheers..webbie..

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel
Posted: Aug 2, 2013
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Gearbox

in last week 2nd and 4th dont go in clean seem to go in with a clonk only time they go in smooth is when i change gear very quick

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel breeze
Posted: May 22, 2013
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