2004 Vauxhall Vectra Problems

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Tail gate will neither release or lock leaving lights/warning on

The internal boot release nor the key fob will fully release the lock which is semi engaged - the warning light is on and the interior lights are also on, i have tried locking and unlocking, banging the tail gate where the lock is sited. A...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 auto diesel estate
Posted: Mar 4, 2010
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NotStarting

This vehicle belongs to my Daugther. We purchased a New Battery in early January which seemed to have cured the problem of not starting. However this problem has not gone away. Having had both the STARTER MOTOR and ALTERNATOR checked, the g...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra
Posted: Feb 8, 2010
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Control indicator for exhaust

the indicator illuminates on dashboard when engine is running

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti
Posted: Feb 3, 2010
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Squeaking suspension

While driving over speed bumps the suspension makes a weirdly annoying squeaking sound. Had it to a garage and apparently the system is fine... yest I only had the noise over the last 2 months, before it was nice and quiet... I understand t...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 DTi Club Estate
Posted: Jan 31, 2010
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Rattling sound when stuck in traffic jams/ start-stop driving

A low rattling sound starts when I get stuck in traffic jams or drive/stop over a perio of time. It is unsettling and annoying although neither VAuxhall garage nor two other independent garages could find the cause/a faul. It does sound a b...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 DTi Club Estate
Posted: Jan 31, 2010
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Sudden loss of power for split second now and again

car has developed problem when driving along she will loose all revs for a few seconds and return again fine. egr valve, inlet mainifold, swril aculators and fuel filter have all been replaced by vauxhall and the diagonis says shes all good...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 19 cdti 150 bhp energy
Posted: Dec 30, 2009
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Non starting

I went to take out the car a couple of days ago, she started and then stalled ,now it wont start at all, engine turns over but she wont fire, HELP!

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.LT diesel
Posted: Dec 27, 2009
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Boot not opening

bought this turkey last Dec and had many probs . Latest is that I cant get the boot to open ( 5door hatch model) I press the button on the drivers door and it beeps , but when I press the actual boot release button on the boot lid - nothing...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 TDi
Posted: Dec 20, 2009
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Front wipers

wiper link arms detatching from motor, been told this is common up to 2004 when the complete wiper linkage was updated with the motor as well , is this true and was it a factory recall , i have been told the new replacement linkage and mot...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 elegance petrol manual saloon
Posted: Dec 5, 2009
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Got a water ingress in passenger footwell

i got a large pool of water ingress in the passenger footwell how do the drain plugs come out so i can let the water out & 2nd any ideas as where its comming in

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 club
Posted: Nov 14, 2009
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Interior lights not working

The courtesy / interior lights on my Vectra do not work. I 've checked the bulbs which seem to be ok but cannot find the correct fuse information to check that next. Can anyone help. Thanks

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SE Estate
Posted: Nov 13, 2009
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Accelerate slowly car ok.but accelerate and limp mode comes on

had new cat fitted.new fuel filter.new plugs.diagnostic not showing anything help im at my wits end !

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 sri direct
Posted: Sep 21, 2009
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Engine not revving properly

driving my car the other day it seemed that when i accelerated it was missing.the engine management light came on so went to garage and was told my cat was blocked.new cat on and same problem.new fuel filter,same problem.diagnostic shows no...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 sri direct
Posted: Sep 20, 2009
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Loss of power engine managment light coming on

when i accelerate and get to about 40mph my car losses power and the engine management light comes on. When I turn the engine off the light goes out and everything seems fine but as soon as i get to about 40 again the light comes back on. H...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 20 dti
Posted: Aug 17, 2009
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How to get air out of the fuel pump

the car will not start after the fuel pump was loosened.was wondering how to solve this problem

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 sxi
Posted: Aug 5, 2009
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Fumes in car

When idling if blower is on in the car the fumes come into the cockpit - really bad and when driving if the window is open again fumes come into car. Have had it in to garage to be checked out and mechanics can't pinpoint problem. Can you...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1910cc SXI CDTI
Posted: May 19, 2009
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Knocking,creaking noise

when i drive the car at low speeds or in 1st & 2nd usually i get a knocking,creaking noise coming from the front of the car.sounds like coming from around clutch or centre console area.noise isnt always there then other times gets loud.driv...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0dti
Posted: Feb 14, 2009
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Loud clicking noise coming from heater/stereo area when i start engine

i just bought this car and when i fire up the engine a loud clicking noise comes from the heater/stereo area of the car,it takes a few seconds to happen and last about 3 seconds,its strange,not doing me any harm at the minute but im afraid ...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 cdti sri 150bhp
Posted: Dec 15, 2008
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Knocking

I have got a vectra 2004 hatch i have had a knocking noise from the front since had car. only does it when setting off or in the motion of stopstart stopstart. It has been to the garage and was advised it was engine mounts and exhaust mid s...

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9CDTI
Posted: Jun 15, 2008
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MPG very low

Up until 6 weeks ago I was averging 44mpg, this was driving the car very carefully. The MPG has now dropped to 32-34 MPG. The brakes are not binding, the air filter is new, but the car still feels as though it is towing something heavy....

2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 SRI direct, petrol auto
Posted: Jun 14, 2008
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