Vauxhall Problems

Owner problems and repairs

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The Latest Vauxhall Problems
Engine revs too high

On starting the engine revs at 900 but as you drive away slowly you get a kick in your back and the revs will not go below 1000 unless you switch off and start again.Same problem when moving off. This is an intermittent problem which start...

2009 Vauxhall Insignia 2 litre diesel
Posted: Feb 28, 2010
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Vibration/Resonance

As vehicle speed increases, there is an increasing vibration/resonance that appears to come from the front nearside of the car. Between 45 and 50mph, the resonance/vibration reaches its peak and remains at this level even if the vehicle spe...

1998 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 manual
Posted: Feb 27, 2010
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Timming belt

how long will it take to change my timming belt by a proper mechanic ?

1996 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 16v ls manual
Posted: Feb 27, 2010
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Limp mode

hi need help please car started no problem, stopped car turned engine off to go in to the bank, when started the car i think it has went in to limp mode anyone got any idea what could have caused this, thanks in advance

2003 Vauxhall Vectra elite 1.8 petrol
Posted: Feb 27, 2010
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Engine managment light

i was driving my car for about an hour all off a suddenly the engine managmentlight come on the revs went up and down car then cut out then turned car back on and the light was on and cut out again then turned on again and light was off a...

1996 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 ls
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
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Whistleing

when the car is cold there is a whistleing noise comeing from the engine near the timeing belt can find out what it is only lasts for about 3 or 4 mins

2001 Vauxhall Astra 16 16v sxi
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
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Heater blowing cold air

heater blows out cold air all the time , changed the thermostat and it still blows out cold air all the time

1998 Vauxhall Frontera 2.2 manual
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
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Headlight bulb replacement

i cant find the headlight bulb to replace it!!can any1 help me please

2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 tdi sxi diesel
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
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Power loss

hi i thought my car was miss firing, it would lose power when trying to accelerate, and would kangaroo whilst driving. feels a bit like wheels slipping. drove home last night and lost all power tried to come down gears but eventually just...

2000 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 16v petrol
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
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Water in passengers footwell

got into car this morning to only dicover what i would consider a very large puddle of water in the passengers side footwell. has anyone got any idea of why and where it has come from please many thanks mick

2003 Vauxhall Vectra
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
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Leaking Roof

The roof of my Agila is damp around the drivers area. Does anyone have experience of this?

2004 Vauxhall Agila 1.2 Enjoy
Posted: Feb 25, 2010
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When giving gas to the car in third gear it makes an rumbling whinning noise

I want to know that when i put the car into second or third gear the car starts making rumbling noises when you give more gas. the car should be smooth whether its an diesel or petrol. i dont seem to have a clue what the problem is please h...

2001 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTI
Posted: Feb 24, 2010
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Vectra 2.0ltr dti lack of power when first started

hi i am new to the site but you all seem very helpfull so here goes my vectra has been 100% reliable up antill the last few weeks but when you start it there is a lack of power and accelleration if you leave it to warm up it improves but i...

1999 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0ltr dti
Posted: Feb 23, 2010
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Mileage and trip counter not lighting up

mileage and the trip counter in the middle of the speedo clock not lighting up. while i can get along without will need to be fixed for the mot

2001 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 comfort
Posted: Feb 23, 2010
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Cigarette lighter

Cigarette lighte not working. Checked the fuses and no problem there. Any suggestions? thanks

2004 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 dti Breeze
Posted: Feb 23, 2010
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Overheating

I have checked and replaced clamps but the car keeps overheating.previously it used about a cup of water on 70 km but now it is a litre.it is not in the oil and i cannot see it losing it.the auto box also cools down its oil through the radi...

1996 Vauxhall Vectra 1.6 gli auto
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
4
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Pulling to the left

car is pulling to the left quite badly have correct tyre pressure and tyres, have had the tracking set 3times in kwick fit and have yet to resolve the problem they said it is out by about 9degrees , could it be suspension related?

2007 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
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Spedo

my speedo has stopped working and the ABS light on the dashboard has come on, i have bought and replaced the speed sensor and speedo still not working

2000 Vauxhall Astra 1.8
Posted: Feb 22, 2010
3
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Dipped & main beam not working - only parking lights

Only parking lights in use. Dipped & main beam not working. Have replaced bulbs & fuses to no avail. Had a suggestion it could be electrical or relay? Anyone with any idea/knowledge would be much appreciated.

2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXI
Posted: Feb 21, 2010
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Randomly conks out

whilst driving the car just conks out on me and if i manage to catch it right it will start up straight away. if not, i have to wait for out 5-10 minutes before it starts again. It happens at all speeds and all temperatures. No regular patt...

2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 club auto
Posted: Feb 21, 2010
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