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Wipers

left hand side wipe is not working correctly drivers side is fine and works normal but passenger side is a no go any ideas on how to sort it please

2004 Vauxhall Vectra
Posted: Dec 14, 2010
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Wipers only work on full speed

recent snow cleared from windscreen after 5 days in airport carpark- started wipers but hadn,t unstuck nearside wiper properly from windscreen and now wipers won't operate on intermittent or first speed ( will only work on highest speed and...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti
Posted: Dec 5, 2010
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Bleeding fuel

I have run out of fuel am now having difficulty starting. Is there a set way to bleed the fuel through or is it just turn it over until it starts?

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 dti
Posted: Nov 27, 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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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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Power loss

Car will suddently loose power and will not go above 2700 revs. Cruise control will not work. When I switch off engine and restart engine and cruise control return to normal. This can happen several times a day and then not happen for weeks...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 ltr diesel
Posted: Oct 7, 2010
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Bonnet

I closed my bonnet after changing the main headlight bulb, and now i cant get it open, i have pulled at the catch inside the car and it is now about 2 feet longer the wire in the car, can anyone tell me how to resolve this problem. unde...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra club
Posted: Sep 2, 2010
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Collant light

hiya, just noticed this thread and interested as our 2004 Vectra 2.2 Design has a similar problem. 4 weeks ago, after a 5 mile journey the coolant light came on with no previous warnings, and as I'm a bit ott with the car when things go wro...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 Design
Posted: Aug 19, 2010
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Water in Passenger Footwell & heater and air con now not working

Opened car this morning to large puddle of water in the footwell, passenger side and the heater and air con not working. Any ideas on fixes or if this is a common problem so I do not waste my time getting a heating matrix from the breaker ...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 DTi Club
Posted: Aug 15, 2010
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When turning my car on or off it makes a screeching noise d

when starting my car or turning it off it makes a screeching noise could the timing chain need tightened

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 dti sri
Posted: Aug 10, 2010
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Low power

Engine management light comes on after about 1 hours driving, after which the power is low and max revs is 3000rpm. When engine restarted light goes out car then ok for hour or so.

2004 Vauxhall Vectra diesel estate
Posted: Aug 8, 2010
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Fuel pump on replacement engine

I have had to replace the engine on my vetra however the mechanic says that because of the fuel pump transponder on the replacement engine is not compatable with the car ecu he will have to change the pumps over which will cost hundreds mo...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 DTI
Posted: Jul 22, 2010
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Engine losing power

my vectra started losing power after 2000 revs ,then when i switch the car off then on again the problem goes away ?

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 dti sri
Posted: Jul 19, 2010
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EGR

I have had problems re loss of power in lower gears and when foot kept on gas the engine kicks in after a few seconds. Got EGR valve changed and seemed to get better but still have some kangarooing in second gear. can accelerate through it ...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDI
Posted: Jun 23, 2010
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Heating air recirculate switch

when the recirculation switch is activated there is a clicking noise coming from behind the glove box.Everything still works properly but when the switch is turned on/off it clicks for about 5 seconds then works fine.

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS Hatchback Manuel
Posted: Jun 19, 2010
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Heater problem

The heater in my car only blows cold. Fan works fine, a/c button fine but it will not blow hot. Been told may be heater unit? How do i replace it? How do i get to it? If that is what it is. Cheers 04 Vectra LS

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS
Posted: Jun 8, 2010
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Noise from dash

hi, on start up but after key is released i get a clacking noise from the dash, it does not come from the engine compartment, it is a mechanical clacking noise like a gearwheel trying to mesh, it clacks 5 or 6 times then stops it doe's not ...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 sri
Posted: Apr 3, 2010
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Front electic windows keep going down

my front windows keep going down

2004 Vauxhall Vectra manuel
Posted: Mar 28, 2010
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No boost from Turbo

When the car reaches around 2,500 revs instead of the turbo cicking in, if feels like the fuel supply is being cut off and the car looses power. The turbo has been taken off and tested and appears to be working correctly. The problem still ...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2 litre DTI
Posted: Mar 6, 2010
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