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Electronics ?

Even when engine is off 1. Noises from electronics like buzzing, clicking, clanging especially around boot area 2. Boot half opens when remote Fob is pressed to open card doors 3. Boot lid Button sticks in 'pressed in' position and n...

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9td
Posted: Feb 14, 2014
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Engine management light

My engine management light on, car running perfectly & no effect on power.. Cleaned EGR valve yesterday - light still on & car has lost ALL power until it hits turbo booster at 2500 revs. HELP?!?!

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTI SRI
Posted: Jan 12, 2014
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Headlights flashing when driving

When im driving during the day my headlights are flashing on and off and the headlight indicator on the dash is also flashing, this is going on whilst ma headlights are switched off, one of the relays behind the glove compartment is clickin...

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9tdi sri
Posted: Aug 13, 2013
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Headlights flashing when driving

When im driving during the day my headlights are flashing on and off and the headlight indicator on the dash is also flashing, this is going on whilst ma headlights are switched off, one of the relays behind the glove compartment is clickin...

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9tdi sri
Posted: Aug 13, 2013
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Fuel pressure

Engine will start but won;t rev and has very low power. Switch ign on (engine off )pump runs for 10 seconds then stops. Is this normal? when I depress schrader valve on fuel rail there's no "spurt" of fuel but when pump is running there'...

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 sri
Posted: Aug 2, 2013
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Lack of power

Runs fine up to approx 60mph then struggles to accelerate further. No apparent misfiring. Very rarely refuses to start, as if no fuel or ignition then fires up ok.(Maybe red herring?) I've replaced plugs and coil pack. Any ideas please?

2008 Vauxhall Vectra sri 1.8
Posted: Jun 25, 2013
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Oil leaking

I have a 2008 vectra and it was leaking oil and I thought it was the crankshaft oil seal and replaced it and its still leaking from the bottem driver side of the engine does any1know what this cold be ?

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8petrol
Posted: Jun 1, 2013
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Staring problems - camshaft oe crankshaft sensor ? or flywheel ?

Hi. My 58 plate Vectra estate has been a brilliant car until I decided to sell it when things started to go wrong ! Developed starting problems when warm (morning start OK)which after changing everything else indicated by the ECU readout, m...

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9tdi
Posted: May 30, 2013
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At what temperature should the fans kick in

Can anybody tell me at what temperature should the fans kick in my vectra isn't overheating but the temperature is going just passed 90 degrees with it been a taxi and doing short journeys I'm a bit worried

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 cdti Sri
Posted: Apr 17, 2013
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Automatic gearbox

she holds 3rd and 4th gears ,have to rev t 2500 /3000 rpm b4 change

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti estate(150bhp)
Posted: Mar 14, 2013
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Engine missfire when going from 5th to 6th

The car would get a bad missfire when changing gear and would make the whole car shudder, scary when you have just overtaken someone and there are catching you up !! It would only do this when it was hot,so took it to a local vauxhall deale...

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 cdti
Posted: Aug 15, 2012
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Tailgate not opening

tailgate is not opening , i changed the micro switch at a cost of £30 but this did not work i am wondering what else it can be

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 sri cdti
Posted: Jul 21, 2012
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Periodic misfire

we have a misfire now and again. have used redex but doesnt help.

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti 120bhp
Posted: Jun 27, 2012
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Rear luggage compartment light not working.

luggage compartment light not working. Tested power at lamps with test light. Power at lamps.Looked for tailgate switch or mercury switch in tailgate, can't locate. Was wondering if operated by tailgate lock ie micro switch in lock. Drivin...

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9cdti elite manual estate
Posted: Jun 6, 2012
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Rest the Insp notification

I had the Car Serviced recently but the Insp notification was not reset. Can I do this myself - if yes - how?? or do I need to take it to a Dealer to get it reset, Thanks.

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9CDTI Manual
Posted: May 8, 2012
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Water Leak

I have a 2088 vectra and the passenger side foot well front and rear fills up with water and cannot see where it maybe comming from can you help

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 Auto
Posted: Apr 20, 2012
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Front bumper removal

need instructions to remove front bumper as i bought a irmscher grill and want to fit it please help if you can thank you

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 sri
Posted: Apr 15, 2012
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Front bumper removal

need instructions to remove front bumper as i bought a irmscher grill and want to fit it please help if you can thank you

2008 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 sri
Posted: Apr 15, 2012
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Indicator Sound not working

For a few days now the clicking sound of the Indicators is not audible in the Vectra. The Indicators are operating fine apart from the lack of sound. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get the sound to operate again.

2008 Vauxhall Vectra Life 1.9CDTI
Posted: Apr 14, 2012
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