2002 Vauxhall Vectra Problems

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Loss of power

My vectra c had problem when I face a hill or ramp the power lost and no response,

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.6
Posted: Aug 15, 2023
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Violent steering vibration and grabbing near side brake.

Car can be driving perfect then from nowhere steering vibrates violently and brake grabs then can clear up and drive perfect again,any ideas?

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 diesel
Posted: Dec 22, 2017
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Funny noise

Car making noises when driving in low gears, don't think its the clutch, the exhaust seems to be louder. But its causing car to struggle in 1st and 2nd but 3rd onwards its fine. Car does have minor oil leak if that helps

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 sri
Posted: Mar 19, 2017
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Battery light

THE BATTERY CAME ON, AND THE BATTERY WENT FLAT. AS IT WAS OLD A BOUGHT A NEW ONE AND FITTED A NEW ALTERNATOR AT THE SAME TIME, NOW THE BATTERY IS FINE AND CHARGES, BUT THE LIGHT STAYS ON PLUS THE SPANNER SIGN KEEP COMING ON. I CANT FIND OUT...

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 dti auto
Posted: Feb 1, 2017
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Heating blowing warm

Once cars warmed up half way on heat speed 1 it warm n same on 2 but not getting the full heat wot I'm suppose to have when change to speed 3-4 the heating goes more cold, I have changed thermostat and control unit no joy.. Even 1 and speed...

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 manual
Posted: Jan 10, 2015
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Indicator lights staying on.

when I turn my ignition off my indicator lights stay on continuous. they don't flash. I have had it on a diagnostic machine with no codes. I have to disconnect the battery or it goes flat. I hope someone can help with a solution.

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 dti
Posted: Sep 9, 2014
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Rapid flashing of indicator light (FDS)

Hi, after receiving an in-car warning that FDS indicator needed attention I purchased new bulb 21W 12V and replaced the existing one. The indicator worked normally for about 5 flashes and then went high speed flashing. I have checked all ...

2002 Vauxhall Vectra Elegance 2.2DTi
Posted: May 25, 2014
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Unsure about light on dashboard

Every now and again a light comes on,it's an upside down light bulb with an exclamation mark in the middle can any1 help.

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8
Posted: Dec 15, 2013
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Fan problem

hi. im hopeing someone can help me... my car is overheating when sitting in traffic..the relay for the radiatar fan keeps blowing..ive changed it a few times' but same prob over and over..i have to pull the relay out to get the fan to stop...

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.litre dti vectra
Posted: Sep 26, 2013
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Boot open light on dash

after having problems opening my boot all seemed well. although the boot is working fine the dash light is telling me that its open. so the interior lights stay on i can turn the lights off put the dash light is doing my wifes head in help

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 elegance
Posted: May 30, 2013
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Eratic starting ( white smoke when it will not start )

My car has started to start eratically.somedays it starts but when it doesnt it is bad.Got charged £125 and told contaminated fuel last month but same problem occurs.Same guy then came and removed hose from beneath egr valve and sprayed fl...

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 DTI LS
Posted: May 18, 2013
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Boot lid

Hi don't know if anyone can help or has had the same problem but I have a 2002 vauxhall vectra Sri and the boot lid does not open when trying to operate it by the botton on the drivers door or by pressing the key fobe botton only by opening...

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8sri manual
Posted: Apr 23, 2013
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Clutch

I now know that a gearbox from a zafira will fit my vectra 2002 model but apparently the clutch might not fit as there was a change from 18 teeth to 19 teeth on the clutch wheel can anyone shed any light on this plz

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Sri manual
Posted: Apr 14, 2013
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Gearbox fiting

Hi just wondering if anyone can help I've just bought a 2002 vauxhall vectra 1.8 Sri and the gearbox has gone but I also own a 1999 zafira 1.8 16v will the gearbox from my zafira fit the vectra because on eBay they got one advertised for a ...

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Sri manual 2002
Posted: Apr 14, 2013
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Drivers side rear door lock and droning noise from rear left wheel

the drivers side rear door doe'snt open, the central locking works, the door knob goes up and down but the door does'nt open, and there is a droning noise when driving from the rear left wheel, fairly new tyres on both rear wheels

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Ls 16v
Posted: Apr 14, 2013
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Cant shut bonnet

opened bonnet to refill windscreen washer resevoir with no problem..... bonnet will now not completely shut. HELP! for this seemingly "small" problem, i cannot now drive the car!

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8
Posted: Apr 7, 2013
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Window wipers

hello . i was wondering if anyone could help me..my wipers front and rear have stopped working.i have changed the fuse under the steering wheel but it blew also. is there another fuse somewhere in the engine bay . or would you know the ...

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 20.dti
Posted: Mar 23, 2013
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Centre display stays on and displays -5c

centre display stays on all the time and shows -5c even with key out and car locked

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1800 sri
Posted: Mar 12, 2013
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Strange rattle from near the gearbox when starting and turning off

hi i have a strange rattle coming from near the gearbox when i start the car and when i turn it off i've checked that nothing is loose and it doesn't do it when the car is moving anyone have any ideas

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0dti
Posted: Feb 20, 2013
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Dashboard stops working abs light comes on

Dashboard dials stop working abs light comes on seat belt warning chimes then clocks start working then same again then start working then lights and chime and dashboard dies and radio had dash out tryed fuses any body got any ideas was thi...

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 sxi
Posted: Jan 6, 2013
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