Vauxhall Problems

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The Latest Vauxhall Problems
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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Ticking nois and engine Management light

Bought this car on friday 17/07/2010, from a well known dealer. took it for a test drive first of course, asked the dealer about the ticking nois coming from th engine and was told it would go away as the vehicle had been sat for a while. d...

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6i Club
Posted: Jul 19, 2010
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Front seats

front seats will not go up or down (eletric button operated) but when you push the button you can hear it "click" so power getting there --is there an easy fix??

2003 Vauxhall Omega 2.2 auto
Posted: Jul 18, 2010
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Central locking fault

when using key fob only back doors lock.. when using key in drivers door back doors and drivers door locks, front passenger door stays open all times..only locks manually...checked all fuses . help!

2003 Vauxhall Omega 2.2 auto
Posted: Jul 18, 2010
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CAR KEEPS CUTTING OUT

i have the same prob my car keeps doin the same thing it jus cuts off then afta a bit starts up. ive changed my Coil Pk & Spark Plugs etc n its still actin up. i have been told it maybe a eletricail fault?

2000 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 SRI
Posted: Jul 18, 2010
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Engine sometimes will not start

carb

2001 Vauxhall Vectra 2.6 sri v6
Posted: Jul 18, 2010
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Over boosting with no power

Over boosting Turbo (which is new)and poor performance. Management light remains 'on'. Maf also replaced.

2004 Vauxhall Corsa CDTI
Posted: Jul 17, 2010
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Unresponsive at low revs

a hard one to discribewithout driving the car,aproaching juctions at low speed in maybe 2nd gear,you just want to go,the initial response isn t there.also when you gently touch the accelerator it jumps in stead of being a level rev count.a ...

2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 design
Posted: Jul 15, 2010
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Front indicator problem

one of my front indicators do not work,iv bought numerous bulbs & an indicator connector and stil no joy!!can any1 help me please??

2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 diesel sxi
Posted: Jul 15, 2010
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Flat battery nothing will open even on key

2000 Vauxhall Omega auto
Posted: Jul 15, 2010
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Starter motor/solenoid

i brought a corsa yesterday took it for my first proper drive got to maccys n the thing wouldnt work, put key in and try to start it was making the same noise it does to start a car but would kick in, tryed rocking it back n forward, then b...

2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1 litre 12v "sting"
Posted: Jul 14, 2010
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Cutting out at junction, roundabouts.

Had prob for about year now. Car cuts out at roundabouts and junctions, all engine management lights illuminate and car will not re start untill it has rested for about 20-30 min. Quite scary when sitting at major roundabouts with kids in c...

2001 Vauxhall Astra auto, petrol, 1.6
Posted: Jul 14, 2010
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Tappety/rattling noise when engine warm

car starts fine but after 10/20 mins of driving I get a tappety/rattling noise from the engine. No warning lights. Aware need new exhaust system but can't see that this would cause problem

2002 Vauxhall Corsa
Posted: Jul 13, 2010
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Fault code

Can anyone tell me what the faul code (u2103) stands for please? thanx.

2003 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L DTI
Posted: Jul 13, 2010
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Miss fire

i have bought a non running vectra 1.8 sxi ive put new plugs and coil pack an there is still a miss fire can anyone help thanks

2000 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 sxi
Posted: Jul 13, 2010
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Knocking noise

I have a Meriva 1.6 2005 only done 36000 miles but recently have been getting a knocking/clunking noise when i drive a very low speeds 5-10 mph,seems to be coming from the front and seems to stop at higher speeds have had the drop links...

2005 Vauxhall Meriva
Posted: Jul 13, 2010
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No spark at no 4 cylinder

engine warning light is on, new plugs fitted no spark at no 4 plug lead.

2005 Vauxhall Frontera 2.2 petrol
Posted: Jul 12, 2010
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Clicking noise

Occasionally when I turn on the ignition there is a noticable clicking noise from under the bonnet. It also started the other day when I was in traffic. The electronic engine cooling light has been coming on when I turn on the aircon re...

2003 Vauxhall Astra 2.0 dti SRI
Posted: Jul 12, 2010
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ENGINE

Can anyone help i've a zafira and drives fine but when i come to slow down to stop it nearly cuts out,dosen't do it all the time. Any ideas to what the problem is?

2000 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 CLUB
Posted: Jul 12, 2010
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