Vauxhall Problems

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The Latest Vauxhall Problems
Window wiper only works on fast speed

front window wipers only work on fast speed.&no intermitten

2007 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 sri
Posted: Jun 6, 2010
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Damaged locking wheel nut

Any suggestions on how to remove a damaged locking wheel nut? Its getting urgent as the tyre has a slow puncture. Oh , and the wheels are not vauxhall they are non standard ones .

2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.8SRI
Posted: Jun 6, 2010
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Auto gearbox fault

s light flashes on dash then will not change gear intermitant fault

2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1400 auto
Posted: Jun 6, 2010
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Noisy diesel engine

just bought a diesel 52 vectra c 2.2 diesel and the engine sounds like an old transit van its still got lots of power but the noise is drivin me mad espiecally at the lights it seems to quieten down when driving its just had a new clutch...

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 dti
Posted: Jun 5, 2010
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Rubbing noise when engine running

Today I pulled up at a family members house and there was a rubbing kind of noise coming from the area around the air filter and top of timing belt case cover. Upon inspection whilst engine running I could not see any obvious problems, but ...

2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 SRi petrol
Posted: Jun 4, 2010
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STARTING PROBS

My Astra has this problem with starting, its takes ages on the starter before it catches, and when it does start the engine management light comes on and it loses power, you then have to wait until it goes out again to get the power back, a...

1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 TD ESTATE
Posted: Jun 4, 2010
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Coolant check

here is a list on what i have had done to my car. head gasket timing belt water pump skimmed and pressure testing got it back today and the coolant level check wont come off. there is plenty off fluid in the resovoir does any one n...

2000 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 CD
Posted: Jun 3, 2010
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EGR Valve

Done a diagnostics check on my Tigra. It has been losing power and has a strong exhaust gas smell. The diagnostics came up (47)EGR VALVE as well as (18)Knock Sensor, (29)Fuel Pump Relat - Low Voltage, (71)Air Temp Sensor, (85)Immobiliser ...

1995 Vauxhall Tigra 1.6 16valve
Posted: Jun 3, 2010
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Cooling fan always on

When i start the car the rad fan comes on and it will stay on even after the car is switched off, i removed to green fuse to stop the fan when the engine is off. My research says it is most likely the relay for the fan, but i do not know w...

2000 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 sri
Posted: Jun 2, 2010
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Air con

air con does not blow cold air only warm air

2000 Vauxhall Zafira
Posted: Jun 2, 2010
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At idle

I have a 1.0 12v Corsa. It has had many problems recently including not starting, and wiring faults. Now it has started running again, the tick over speed varies from 1000 to 1500 rpm without touching the accelerator. What is the cause of t...

1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 12v
Posted: Jun 1, 2010
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Abs brake light

got mot in a couple of day's and can't work out how to switch off the brake light on the dash as came on to tell me my brakes needed replacing so changed them and now the sensor light won't switch off? any ideas on how to rectify as won't g...

1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 manual
Posted: May 31, 2010
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Engine light comes on and has also cut out on me

engine light on my p reg vectra comes on when i start car.drives the same but the other morning on the way home from work it didnt come on and then i got to end of road and car cut out when i went to pull away so i restarted it and it start...

1996 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0
Posted: May 31, 2010
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Not stating

hi when im driving the battery light flashes and the power steering goes i got a new battery today it was ok for a few hours but all happend again now cars not starting please help

1990 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 v8
Posted: May 30, 2010
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Won't start

i have checked for a spark which is fine,i have now replaced the fuel filter and it doesn't seem as if any fuel is getting to it,the pump burrs when you turn the key and it will start and die when you put fuel in through the carb anyone hav...

1993 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 merit
Posted: May 30, 2010
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Starting problem

hi there i have a 2006 55reg zafira about 3 weeks ago the orange light on the dash came on its the car with the spanner in it over the last 3-4 days the car has had a little trouble starting at least once a day at the moment it takes 4-5 at...

2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 club manual
Posted: May 30, 2010
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Takes time to start. Engine light comes on, loss of power

The car takes time to start then the engine light comes on. There is a general loss of power. The engine is misfiring.

1995 Vauxhall Frontera 2.4i Manual Petrol
Posted: May 29, 2010
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Radiator fan wont come on

radiator fan wont come on, have changed the thermo/switch 2 times,fan is working if you put a main feed to it It has a 2 prong switch on it, but if i put a 3 prong switch on it the fan will come on, when you put the ignition on and ...

1997 Vauxhall Astra 1600
Posted: May 29, 2010
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Battery light

i was driving to work last night and my battery light came on,i checked the fan belt was working and it was!it started fine to get me home thn after a few hours i went to my car and it was completly dead any help please??

2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7
Posted: May 28, 2010
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Knocking noise from rear offside sounds like suspension

noise is very obvious when reversing out of driveway and also when driving slowly. rear springs and shock absorbers have been replaced and new bushes in rear offside. Offside rear sits slightly lower than other side. Knocking noise disappe...

2001 Vauxhall Vectra 2.21 ls 5 dr
Posted: May 28, 2010
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