Vauxhall Problems

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The Latest Vauxhall Problems
Smell of fuel

every time i open the drivers window i can smell petrol put it to my local garage who check out underneath and showed me that there was no sign of any petrol leak but i can still smell it when ever i open the window any ideas

2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0
Posted: Jun 24, 2010
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Water leak

this car has a water leak from the front of the block. there is a pipe with a housing that bolts to the left hand side on the front of the engine, to the left of this is a hole about 6mm in diameter that is leaking water. i thought this mig...

2005 Vauxhall Vectra 3.0 cdti v6
Posted: Jun 24, 2010
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Fuel not getting to engine on start up

Put the car into garage for heater plugs relay. When I got it back out car started for about 3 seconds then died then had to turn it over for about 2 minutes before it started. put it back into garage they put on one way flow fuel filters n...

2004 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 diesel design
Posted: Jun 24, 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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T/c light flashes,car goes sluggish and has poor brakes only when light flashes on and off,had vauxhall diagnostic said they cant read the codes

t/c light flashes on and off when driving,when the light is on car has poor acceleration and goes sluggish,also has poor brakes!had vauxhall diagnostic they said lots of codes came up but they could not read them and to take the car back wh...

2002 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 petrol
Posted: Jun 22, 2010
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Engine will not start

just changed the engine now the salvaged one will not start does not appear to be getting fuel vauxhall said it needs the fuel pump from the old engine or to be sent to them to be remaped on the ecu pal told me this is not the problem as i...

2000 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 tdi
Posted: Jun 22, 2010
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Will not start

Car was fine one day ie no warning lights on (I think...wife was driving it so I can not be sure ...and I mean no disrespect to lady drivers god bless them ) next day would not start ...orange engine up on dash board ...turns over fine just...

2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 twinport
Posted: Jun 21, 2010
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Rattling noise coming from wheel

hi i have just noticed over the last few days that theres a rattling noise coming from my left side wheel. any ideas what it could be? it only happens when i drive over bumps in the road.

2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0
Posted: Jun 20, 2010
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When the car is warmed up it starts but cuts out it does this 3-5 times and stayes running

car starts first time every time but in the last 6 months when the car is warm it starts,but cuts out does this 3-5 times .and then starts and stays running tried,theromstat flushed the engine coolant im totally confused please help

1996 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8
Posted: Jun 20, 2010
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Rear washer hose chewed through

had a mouse in the roof and its chewed through the washer hose how can i gain access to the hose

1996 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8
Posted: Jun 20, 2010
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Rattling noie comig from wheel

hi i have just noticed over the last few days that i am getting a rattling noise coming from my left hand side wheel area. it only makes noise when i go over a bump in the road any ideas??

2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0
Posted: Jun 20, 2010
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It cutting out when going down the gears

after driving at high speeds when going down the gears the car cut out and i have problems trying to start it again have to pump the accearator pedel also have this problem some times when starting he car up after being idel for a will.

2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 club
Posted: Jun 19, 2010
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Starting

Hi for a few weeks now i have had a problem with my car once warm and i stop it wont start aain ill the engine has cooled down i have had a new fuel pump fited plus a sensor on the crank and a relay yet i am still having problems only today...

2003 Vauxhall Astra artic 1.6
Posted: Jun 19, 2010
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Intermittantly not starting

I have a 2.0dti vauxhall comfort 2000. This has problems starting. if towed it starts and runs for a few days but then does not start and needs towing again. this has recently had a new fuel pump.

2000 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 dti comfort
Posted: Jun 19, 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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Timing chain and tensioner

hi i am just wondering do i need to change my timing chain and tensioner theres 108002miles on the clock. i have ask a mechanic and he said i would only need to change it if its noisey. is that true?? or how often would i need to change the...

2003 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0
Posted: Jun 18, 2010
2
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Fault Code PO234

Anypne have any ides what this fault code is

2004 Vauxhall Signum 2ltr DTI
Posted: Jun 17, 2010
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Turbo Problem

the new problem i have is it seems like the turbo has just stopped working, the engine managment light comes on when the engine is under pressure i.e going uphill in 5th gear and the engine loses power untill i reset the ignition. the oth...

2004 Vauxhall Signum
Posted: Jun 16, 2010
5
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Starts but when in gear won't move

car started stuttering, then cut out, started again normally, but when in gear won't move.

1986 Vauxhall Nova 1.2
Posted: Jun 16, 2010
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Starts but when i

1986 Vauxhall Nova 1.2
Posted: Jun 16, 2010
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