Vauxhall Vectra Engine & Drivetrain Problems

Engine & Drivetrain Problems and faults
Car going into gear

When i leave me car over night or just when its been turned off for a while and i turn it on its very hard to get into gear and if i put it into reverse it makes a grinding noise and then eventually goes into gear. Any idea what the problem...

2003 Vauxhall Vectra 1.6 petrol
Posted: Nov 22, 2014
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Want go above 4000 rpm

I have had the manifold cleaned and change the air flow meter and still want go over 4000rpm

2001 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 diesel
Posted: Sep 25, 2014
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Unburnt fuel

have put this thread on last year intermittent problem which l think is neat fuel getting into the exhaust as it smells like diesel and white smoke comes from under the car think it may be a faulty injector not shutting off is there any wa...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 cdti 16v
Posted: Mar 15, 2014
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Car not pulling properly

hi, My car stutters when first turned on and when it is warm it appears to "kangaroo" a little bit and appears not to pull properly. On asking around i have been told to replace the fuel filter from underneath the car, unfortunately i cant...

2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8
Posted: Mar 11, 2014
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TO BLANK OR NOT TO BLANK

The usual swirl valve problem top of manifold covered with gung lot of for and against blanking of the ports any comments would be appreciated Zanderman

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti 16v
Posted: Nov 27, 2013
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Turbo

How difficult is to change the turbo on this model all I am getting is sharp intake of breath and telephone numbers to replace it the turbo only has a slight whine but it may be to risky to leave it as it could wreck the engine its alread...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti 16v estate
Posted: Nov 8, 2013
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Heating fan not working

Another problem with this b****y car the fan will only work on speed 4 is it switch/ resistor or motor any one had this problem? The amount of prep work to replace the resistor is depressing Regards Zanderman

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti 16v
Posted: Sep 2, 2013
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Fuel pressure

Engine will start but won;t rev and has very low power. Switch ign on (engine off )pump runs for 10 seconds then stops. Is this normal? when I depress schrader valve on fuel rail there's no "spurt" of fuel but when pump is running there'...

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 sri
Posted: Aug 2, 2013
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Possible Turbo?

I am helping a friend to sort out a problem with all the breather pipes after the Turbo (Air Intake) are getting Oily & Sticky, Is this a sign that the Turbo is giving up??

2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 Derv Manual
Posted: May 23, 2013
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At what temperature should the fans kick in

Can anybody tell me at what temperature should the fans kick in my vectra isn't overheating but the temperature is going just passed 90 degrees with it been a taxi and doing short journeys I'm a bit worried

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 cdti Sri
Posted: Apr 17, 2013
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Part Number For Fuel Pump

I need to replace the fuel injection pump but its hard to read the part number, can anyone help me .Its a single connection and the year is 01 /2002.The later 2002 has a double connection. I know it starts with 04.

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 LSDTI
Posted: Dec 20, 2012
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On x18xe1 engine the element-type oil filter

the element-type oil filter on the front cylinder block the threaded cap is this left or right handed only on the threaded cap shows an arrow pointing clockwise with 15 mn only cant shift it. BAGGSY

2001 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 club auto new shape
Posted: Sep 7, 2012
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Fuel

when i try and start my vauxhall vectra 2.0dti it will not fire up if i turn it over for a couple of mins and take the top off the fuel filter and top it up and turn it over again it starts up and it will run fine all day its just when it s...

2001 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0dti
Posted: Jul 13, 2012
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Periodic misfire

we have a misfire now and again. have used redex but doesnt help.

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti 120bhp
Posted: Jun 27, 2012
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The oil light come on after 10 minute of driving but oil level is ok

hi can some one help .... i just bout a vectra 2.0 dti whit 103k on the clock and the car drive fine but after 5 to 10 minute the oil light come on on the dash board ....and wen i stop to check oil level is ok so do anyone know what can be...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.odti
Posted: Jun 26, 2012
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Glowplugs

Have tried to change the glowplugs they unscrew ok but l am having trouble getting them out the head is it carbon build up or maybe bent they will only lift out about 30mm is this a common problem and an easy fix reagards zanderman

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti 150
Posted: Mar 23, 2012
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Injector problem

I am having difficulty removing the injectors from my car, they were seized into the head but after days of meticulous cleaning and perserverence I have managed to get them free enough to be removed with a sliding hammer however the one I p...

2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 cdti sri 150
Posted: Feb 13, 2012
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CANNOT GO INTO GEAR AT TIMES TO TIMES WHEN CAR STABLE

Hi All, I experience problem switching into gear when car stable but not always. Most of the time drives normal as usual but at times to times this problem appear. To get it back to gear I either need to turn off the engine and start it up...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0TDI
Posted: Feb 7, 2012
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Engine Not Reaching Temperature

When driving in traffic at low speed (30 MPH or less)the engine reaches normal running temperature. At higher speeds the engine temperature drops to a level that the temperature gauge does not register and there is a loss of interior heatin...

2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SRI
Posted: Dec 3, 2011
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COOLANT TEMP, SENSOR

What would happen to the vehicle if the coolant temperature sensor wires have been disconnected. Thanks

1998 Vauxhall Vectra 1.6I
Posted: Oct 16, 2011
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