Vauxhall Problems

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The Latest Vauxhall Problems
Car stalls every so often and sometimes does not start

Hi My vauxhall stalls every so often and sometimes does not start. I have had the cam sensor changed and air flow checked but still the same problem. Sometimes it will go for a week without any problems. Can anyone help.

2000 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8
Posted: Mar 26, 2010
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Fuel efficiency problem

my car is diesel and it isnt given me the right amount of miles per gallon. it has done 127,000 fsh but if i get 20.00 worth of diesel it will give me 120 or even less. as you know diesel is expensive at the moment. i was told by someone it...

2001 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTI
Posted: Mar 25, 2010
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Starting fault

I was going to change the diesel filter and noticed a tiny spacer removed the no4 injector and leak off pipes to remove the spacer to see what it was. some diesel went into the injector hole could not find what the spacer was for so changed...

2006 Vauxhall Signum
Posted: Mar 25, 2010
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Water in footwell

checked the car and in the passenger footwell there was alot of clear water. pulled up the carpet and more underneath at least 5 litres. checked the door seals all appear in order. The water was clear and clean and tasteless. Checked all th...

2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 elegance
Posted: Mar 25, 2010
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Odd noise behind centre dash

As soon as key is turned an odd whirring noise starts behind centre console and continues whilst driving. Mechanic told wife this is an ambient fan. Anyone come across this before? Is it relatively easy access easy fix? help for novice DIY ...

2000 Vauxhall Zafira di 16valve
Posted: Mar 25, 2010
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Code showes fuel volume regulator controle open circuit

my code reader that i plug into my vauxhall zafira1.6.16v.petrol car states that there is aopen circuit on the fuel volume regulator control .can you tell me were this part is and how to fix it please

2000 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6.16v petrol
Posted: Mar 24, 2010
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Non starter

this car always starts regardless , it started it was low on fuel it cut out. fuel was put in the car and it struggled to start , now it wont start . it s now got fuel , and its not the fuel filter or pump ,can i have a step by step run th...

1998 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 auto
Posted: Mar 24, 2010
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All lights come on when with main beam

all lights come on when with main beam,the ignition doesnt need to be on,when i put the main beam on the dip beam comes on along with rear and reverse lights,when i turn main beam off all the lights go out as normal,please help tnanx

2007 Vauxhall Zafira 18 sri
Posted: Mar 24, 2010
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Metallic clatter from rear of vehicle

Hi, There is what can be described as a light metallic clattering sound coming, seemingly, from the nearside rear of the vehicle. The sound is akin to tapping sharply on a half-full can of beer. The sound is apparent when starting from res...

2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 GLS
Posted: Mar 23, 2010
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Key fob

my key fob to lock and unlock the car stopped working so i changed the battery but to no effect the light flashes on the fob once pressed but that it . any ideas ?

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 sri 130
Posted: Mar 23, 2010
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NO power on start up

lately on start up, the car starts first time but has NO power to move it takes about 5 minutes to warm up before kicking in. Even then it sometimes shudders and the power dies, New spark plugs have been put in. Had a "diagnostic" test a...

1999 Vauxhall Vectra sr i
Posted: Mar 23, 2010
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Central locking problems

Doors wont lock or open using remote, but the boot and petrol cap lock and unlock fine. interior light is also stuck on since this problem occured, roof will still go up and down using remote.

2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.8
Posted: Mar 22, 2010
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Cannot start car with key

i put key in car turn all lights come on but when i turn fully nothing happens ive had a diagnostics test and he could not solve it

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1798
Posted: Mar 22, 2010
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Coolant?

water coolant ran empty 4 weeks ago; filled it up. checked last week and empty again; filled up; just gone empty again this week...is there a leak, how do i check?

2006 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6
Posted: Mar 22, 2010
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T/C light on

The traction control light is on, also the engine light is on, and the car needs more acceleration to get going, why is this and how is it fixed? Please help!!!!!

2000 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 16v auto
Posted: Mar 22, 2010
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Headlamp warning on trip computer

After driving for about 1 mile Trip computer Displays LOW BEAM FLD VISION with CHECK illuminated at bottom,this vehicle has a rare opptional extra of gas discharge low beam headlamps which are all working any ideas as needless replacing of ...

2001 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 CDX
Posted: Mar 21, 2010
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Just had the head changed

I have just had the head changed on my astra and i have got loads of creamy stuff in the water bottle and the where u put the oil. What do i do??

2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 club auto
Posted: Mar 21, 2010
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Condensation in head and tial lights

1999 Vauxhall Vectra
Posted: Mar 20, 2010
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Not starting

i was out driving got the car back and when to drive it again about half a hour later and it would not start all the dashboard lghts came on like normal and when you go to turn the key to get it to start nothing happened. i removed the immo...

1996 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 gls manual
Posted: Mar 20, 2010
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Engine missfire

engine missfires shortly after starting up when its getting warm .plugs fairly new power pack only 4 years old when car gets going it seems ok untill you load engine.can any one help .no lights on dash and no codes on tester i have when plu...

2000 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 16v
Posted: Mar 20, 2010
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