Vauxhall Vectra Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems

Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems and faults
Battery light came on

Battery light came on, then after a few minutes traction control light came on, then the power steering light came on and the power steering went. Any ideas, what the problem is? Thank you

2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 Diesel 150 BH
Posted: Mar 12, 2011
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Servo moves

When the brake pedal is pressed the servo moves, failed on mot, thought problem was a crack in the bulkhead, but the welder states the bulkhead is ok.

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1800 manual
Posted: Feb 1, 2011
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Transmission thump

When slowing down through around 18 mph there is a thump as if brakes applied for split second in auto & semi auto. Seems to be in or going into 2nd gear, & clears up after about 10 minutes running from cold.

2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 elegance auto
Posted: Jan 21, 2011
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Coil springs

would diesel coil springs fit

1998 Vauxhall Vectra 2.5 v6 sri estate
Posted: Jan 2, 2011
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Engine knock

I have an intermittent knocking in the engine, It dissappears when cluch is pressed. Can anyone explain this problem.

2007 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 Diesel 150 BH
Posted: Dec 19, 2010
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Rear brake pads

I am about to commence changing the rear pads for the first time is this pretty straight forward and what special tools are required.

2007 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8
Posted: Dec 13, 2010
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Abs light and t/c light keep coming on after car gets warmed up any solutions please

i have 1999 vectra 2.0 ltr sri after 10mins in car traveling abs and t/c light come on,and car seems to slow down any suggestions

1999 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 ltr sri petrol
Posted: Dec 11, 2010
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Coil springs

Pleaes how do I check coil springs front and rear for faliure and if replacement needed do they have to be fitted as pairs ? thanks,

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTi
Posted: Nov 8, 2010
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Clonking

got a cloncking on front when going over bumps had suspension checked stableizers replaced wishbone bush replaced

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 ls manual
Posted: Oct 17, 2010
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DASH BOARD

WHEN DRIVING OR STATION MY SPEEDO, REV COUNTER, TEP AND FUEL GADGES GO OFF AND ON AT SAME TIME AS THIS MY WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH ABS TC AND A RED ONE WITH MAN AND SEAT BELT ALL COME ON ITS AN INTERMIT FAULT ASO WHEN THIS HAPPENS IF I SIGNAL...

1999 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 LS
Posted: Oct 16, 2010
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Dronning / Roadsurface Noise

I purchased a Vauxhall Vectra four months ago and it has developed a dronning noise, particularly when you are slowing down but can also be heard whilst travelling. I have had a rear offside wheel bearing changed but the problem still persi...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS
Posted: Oct 7, 2010
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Abs light on no speedo

my abs and traction contol light stays on and my speedo does not work. i have had a code reader plugged into it but there is no responce from the abs ecu the dealer says the abs unit is faulty ?? checked for power and earths at the abs plug...

1999 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 sri
Posted: Sep 11, 2010
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Rear brake replacment

ivethanks heard i might need a tool to wind the rear break piston off when i change the pads has anybody any ideas thanks

1998 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 ltr auto
Posted: Aug 30, 2010
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Offside drag link end ball joint

hi there looking to buy my neihbours vectra c model 2.0 dti its done 97000 in mint condition for year taxed but no mot problem is offside drag link end ball joint is on its way out is this an expensive job to do getting the car mot tommorro...

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 dti
Posted: Jul 26, 2010
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Brake pad warning light

does anyone know how to turn off the brake pad warning light on my vectra

2003 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 petrol
Posted: Jun 16, 2010
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Dashboard dials failing

when i pull away its fine then get to about 20mph then engine man light comes on and all needles die and even petrol light comes on then when i brake they all come back on it really strange!!!!!!

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 16v
Posted: Jun 11, 2010
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Knocking noise from rear offside sounds like suspension

noise is very obvious when reversing out of driveway and also when driving slowly. rear springs and shock absorbers have been replaced and new bushes in rear offside. Offside rear sits slightly lower than other side. Knocking noise disappe...

2001 Vauxhall Vectra 2.21 ls 5 dr
Posted: May 28, 2010
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Knocking at rear

sounds like knocking from rear suspention

2001 Vauxhall Vectra sri 130 2.2
Posted: May 26, 2010
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Braking noise

when braking at fast speeds ok .but when coming to slow down to a stop the brake pedal starts vibarting and the car make the abs noise. plug in and nothing coming up .changed back disc pads new calipers.changed cv joint with abs ring on fro...

2001 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 sxi saloon
Posted: May 9, 2010
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Increased resistance on power steering when first driving off

I have a 2005 c vectra sri 2.2 petrol with 55000 miles on it.When the car is cold and first started up/driven away, I notice alot of increased resistance on the power steering when turning the wheel beyond straight ahead.This cleares within...

2005 Vauxhall Vectra c 2.2 sri
Posted: May 3, 2010
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