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Cooling fan

The cooling fan is on most of the time and is off for short periods.It is very loud when on.I don't understand it as I have checked all the connections and they seem to be fine.Any ideas what the problem could be? Also I'm worried that the ...

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4
Posted: Jul 15, 2015
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Coolant Flush

Can someone please tell me if this model has a radiator drain valve (petcock) or do you undo the bottom hose. I have been underneath and cannot see any of these. If so which side of the car are they located. Cheers

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1999 chequers 1.6 16v
Posted: Jun 6, 2015
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Not starting

Have a non starter will start with a jump start but when I move into drive it cuts out then won't start then started again with a jump start managed to get it into drive then drove it home but turned ignition off and now it won't start agai...

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4 automatic
Posted: Aug 1, 2014
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Ecotec MAP

The engine idles at 3-4000rpm yet drives normally. Disconnecting the vaccum pipe to the the MAP stops the continuous high idle but gets the engine hunting high and low, is this a simple reaction to the loss of the MAP in the system and show...

1999 Vauxhall Tigra Chequers
Posted: Jan 4, 2014
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EUROTEC Head Gasket

Anyone any experience changing the headgasket on this engine? Looks like I mat have to do during the next week!

1999 Vauxhall Tigra Chequers
Posted: Dec 28, 2013
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Engine over revving

Last month I had an issue with this car cutting out and losing power. I found a loom with 3 cables in that ran down the left hand side of the engine (above the cam belt) had been trapped under the cover that bolts on top of the engine. Two ...

1999 Vauxhall Tigra Chequers
Posted: Dec 14, 2013
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Power dips, cuts out, pain in Ass

Ok our Tigra has had hard life and when it came to us we pampered it a lot - so far serviced reg - cam belt , new heater matrix new clutch, (yeah to much invested I agree) However she loves her car! Now we have also had a new Lamda sensor ...

1999 Vauxhall Tigra Chequers
Posted: Nov 23, 2013
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ABS

Today i have changed my car battery as the car failed on me. Since changing it the ABS light is still coming on then the car fails. Could this be the Alternator? I have checked fuses, connections and leads, all are ok. Help please

1999 Vauxhall Tigra
Posted: Aug 4, 2013
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Poor lumpy idle. wont rev up

engine starts. can drive it no problem. leave car for 10 mins and starts ok but poor idle wont rev and no warning lights. no faults stored wen scanned.cant drive away have 2 leave car and go back later. can any one help?

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4
Posted: Feb 16, 2013
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Leakage

Footwell Behind passenger seat and footwell in drivers side sipping wet only noticed this year, causing really bad condensation. Although I know this seems to be common problem but how can I fix it, considering new car if too expensive so p...

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4
Posted: Dec 26, 2012
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Leakage

Footwell Behind passenger seat and footwell in drivers side sipping wet only noticed this year, causing really bad condensation. Although I know this seems to be common problem but how can I fix it, considering new car if too expensive so p...

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4
Posted: Dec 26, 2012
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Leakage

Footwell Behind passenger seat and footwell in drivers side sipping wet only noticed this year, causing really bad condensation. Although I know this seems to be common problem but how can I fix it, considering new car if too expensive so p...

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4
Posted: Dec 26, 2012
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Cost of repair

Can anyone please tell me how much it'll cost to either replace or repair the rear break load sensing valve linkage. ....thank you, Topbel.

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1598 manual
Posted: May 9, 2012
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Please help.....!

How do i get the heat shield off, manafold blowing needs sorting, wont put kids in car til its done..Please help

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4 chequers
Posted: Jun 28, 2011
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HOW TO REMOVE HEAT SHIELD

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4 CHEQUERS
Posted: Jun 28, 2011
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Broken Speedo.

Hi, I am having an issue with the speedo of my S Reg 1.4 Auto Tigra, It was working at first then it started to go after driving for about 20mins, that time has decreased over the last week and yesterday it refuses to work at all, The engi...

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4Auto
Posted: Jun 15, 2011
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No oil in sum/on Dip stick

Hi, I have had my Tigra just over 3 months, I noticed when I turned into a coner the oil light would flas on, I checked the oil level, it seemed dry, I put 1L of Magnatec to top it up, now a few weeks later the light is flashing again, I ha...

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4 Auto
Posted: Jun 15, 2011
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Changed battery and still not starting

hi ive just put a new battery on my car and its still not starting! its trying to start but its just not! its been sat on drive for a week because of the snow and i havent used it then yesterday when i went to start it it started then cut o...

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4
Posted: Dec 24, 2010
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All lights coming on

have to jump start car then when driving abs lights come on electronic immobiliser light comes on fog light lights come on and seat belt light comes on can anyone help

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.6
Posted: Nov 30, 2010
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Oil light and tappet rattle

hi there I have recently brought a 1999 1.4 16v tigra just done a part service oil/filters /plugs ect ect.its been running fine but for some reason the oil light has been showing and this is promptly followed by what seem to be the top end...

1999 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4 16 valve 1999
Posted: Jul 25, 2010
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