1997 Vauxhall Vectra Problems

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The tailgate locks / releases electrically but if using the key it just revolves and does nothing.

If I use the key in the tailgate lock it just revolves but doesn't operate the lock either unlocking or locking.

1997 Vauxhall Vectra Artic 16V
Posted: Oct 2, 2021
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Handbrake not working on a hill when facing up hill

when facing down hill and the hand brake is applied it holds the car in place, when facing up hill and the hand brake is applied i have to place the car in gear to stop the car from rolling backwards

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 man
Posted: May 31, 2011
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No spark

fitted a new engine in the car,ran as sweet as anything,but now cant get a spark through tried another ignition coil pack but no joy any ideas

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1600
Posted: Mar 24, 2011
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INDICATOR lights not flashing

all started when i put whipers onto intimitant whip heard a fast clicking coming from fuse box area then also noticed when i indicated to turn that indicator came on but didnt flash on and off either left or right. and to top it all no hazz...

1997 Vauxhall Vectra premier 16v auto
Posted: Mar 14, 2011
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Management light flashing

when i turn on the ignition, the engine management light flashes twice, pauses, then continuous flashing........ anyone got an idea? i have just replaced the crank sensor, but light was doing this prior to changing... please help t...

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS
Posted: Feb 2, 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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KEEPS CUTTING OUT

CAR KEEPS CUTTING OUT .JUST PUT A IDLE VALUE ON IT WAS OK TILL CAR GOT HOT ANY IDEAS WOULD BE HELPFULL THANKS

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0LS
Posted: Jan 21, 2011
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Won't change gears after start-up

Car when warm seems to function perfectly fine, but sometimes, especially when cold, the automatic transmission doesn't work after start-up. Car seems to be stuck in third. On the display a check-engine message appears, specifying a problem...

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 B
Posted: Nov 10, 2010
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Speedo

Speedo and rev counter stopped working.runs and drives ok

1997 Vauxhall Vectra v6
Posted: Oct 30, 2010
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Losing powercar losin

car, losing power as im driving along,doesnt do it all the time,can go a day o r two and not happen,no lights come on the dash,power goes slightly down and back up again .have changed fuel gilter as advised,but no different.

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.6 16v
Posted: Sep 24, 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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Power loss, Juddering Idle and Burning smell....

Hello there, I don't know if you can help but, I have several probs with my Car ie: Idle is juddery, lack of Acceloration and Burning smell from near side in engine compartment. I have a K&N Air Filter on it, which I recently clean...

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2.5 SRi V6
Posted: Jan 23, 2010
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Engine revving up

hi everyone, my mate has just had the cylinder head on his vectra re-built (the cambelt snapped and bent three valves), anyway, he has had the engine put back together and as soon as he starts it it goes up to full revs and stays there, it...

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.6 ls ecotec
Posted: Nov 19, 2009
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HEATER BLOWER NOT WORKING

IVE A CDX 16V. ELECTRIC HEATER PANEL. I CAN FEEL THE HEAT ON THE DASH BOARD. BUT THE BLOWER WOUT WORK. IVE CHECKED THE FUSES. AND FILTER OUT SIDE,

1997 Vauxhall Vectra
Posted: Nov 9, 2009
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Engine temperature @ 90degrees+ permanently

problem ?? not sure if it is. engine temperature settles at or around 90 degrees. seems high ???

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.6 16v auto
Posted: Jul 6, 2009
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Stalling

Generally the car runs fine, but every so often when slowing down, for example at junctions etc, the engine management light comes on and it stalls, it starts again every time and will usually continue to stall about half a dozen times then...

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8LS
Posted: May 1, 2008
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Gearbox

will the 2.0 sri gearbox fit the 1.8?

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 man
Posted: Mar 15, 2008
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Key fob needs programing

needs to re programme key fob

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 gls
Posted: Feb 24, 2008
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Key fob needs programing

was working and then it has stopped i changed battery and now wont work again

1997 Vauxhall Vectra 20 gls
Posted: Feb 23, 2008
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