Vauxhall Problems

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The Latest Vauxhall Problems
How to reset the service indicator

how do i reset the service indicator on my zafira,can anybody help because im doing the service myself and dont want to pay dealer prices to reset the indicator,many thanx jason

2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 sri
Posted: Feb 7, 2010
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Heating blowing cold

can anybody help pls the heating has stopped working on ma vectra the blowers are blowing cold air in all settings all mechanical related stuff has been checked like thermo,matrix,water fine coolent fine but still no hot air had the car...

1999 Vauxhall Vectra 2.5 v6 cdx
Posted: Feb 7, 2010
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Driverside window

I went to put my electric window down and when i did, as the window was going down, the glass looked like it came off the lever as it left a huge gab when I pulled the the window back up. can you tell how i can fix this problem. Also can...

2000 Vauxhall Vectra 1.6 Manual
Posted: Feb 6, 2010
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Engine management light

When the car is stationary the engine mangement light comes on. It goes off when the vehicle is driving. Any ideas what it could be?

1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4
Posted: Feb 6, 2010
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Knocking and water loss

when driving slow its fine runs ok and dont overheat but when you put foot down it blows the water out the expansion tank and makes this taping noise tap tap tap only when the turbo kicks in on high revs any answers thanks

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 dti
Posted: Feb 6, 2010
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Knocking and water loss

when driving slow its fine runs ok and dont overheat but when you put foot down it blows the water out the expansion tank and makes this taping noise tap tap tap only when the turbo kicks in on high revs any answers thanks

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 dti
Posted: Feb 6, 2010
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Headlights not working

Both headlights stopped working at the same time. The sidelights and full beam are fine. The fuses and bulbs are ok. Could it be the control switch?

2001 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8
Posted: Feb 6, 2010
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Losing water

Just before christmas I was driving down the motorway when the heater started blowing cold air with the heating turned up, when I checked I had lost all water in engine water bottle. Turned out a hose had split, had it replaced and all w...

2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 tdi envoy (van)
Posted: Feb 5, 2010
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Flashing engine warning light

I recently had a problem with missfiring and had a garage diagnose the problem. Turned out to be contaminated fuel and the petrol tank was taken out, cleaned and filter replaced. The car was fine for a few weeks after this but I have recent...

2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2sxi twinport
Posted: Feb 5, 2010
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Central Locking

I deadlocked my car last evening. Today I went to use it but can't unlock it. (Some history. The key fob remote ceased working a few weeks ago, I've been using the key to unlock and lock since then, with no problems, just inconvenience.) ...

1997 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 SE Auto
Posted: Feb 5, 2010
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STRANGE ENGINE/TURBO NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING

WHEN I PUT MY FOOT DOWN ITS SOUNDS LIKE A FIREWORK DISPLAY I KNOW ITS SEEMS TO BE DRINKING DEISEL AND THE WATER IS GOING SOMWHERE ANY SUGGESTIONS THANKS MARTIN

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 dti
Posted: Feb 5, 2010
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Steering is hard

Hi I hope I can find the reply to my problem. Steering becomes heavy when I am slow or the speed is less than 5 miles/hr. I feel it hard when i am parking or turning righ or left. when the car is cold and I start the car,the steering i...

2001 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8
Posted: Feb 5, 2010
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HELP SELF-INFLICTED PROBLEM HAVE PITY ON ME?

Hello everyone. I am wondering if any one can shed some light on a self-inflicted problem. I am currently replacing a gearbox on my Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 DTI 2002 plated van and following a CD reference manual used within Vauxhall (or s...

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro
Posted: Feb 4, 2010
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Radio code

does anyone know where i an get the radio code my local vaux dealer wants 30+vat for this its a vdo cdr2005 i dont mind paying a small ammout but not the right arm or left at that matter thanks

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 dti
Posted: Feb 4, 2010
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STRANG ENGINE NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING

Hi all i have a stange noise when i put my foot down it sounds like a big hammer knocking but sounds fine when driving carefull any ideas

2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 dti
Posted: Feb 4, 2010
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Loose/ rattle exhaust

A while ago I noticed a few of the rubber hooks that hold up the exhaust had snapped, I then dicided to replace all of them in one go. since then i have found the the rear rubber hook keeps coming off as if the exhaust its self is shaking i...

1998 Vauxhall Corsa 973cc Breeze
Posted: Feb 4, 2010
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Electrics maybe??

i was driving home and my dials reset to zero as u can imagine i was panicking thn once i got home i turned the engine over and it wont start!!!can any1 help me please?

2002 Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 tdi
Posted: Feb 4, 2010
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Key fob not openind doors

changed the battery on key both lights come on to lock and un lock doors but it dont do any thing checked the fuse and its fine im stumped

2001 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6
Posted: Feb 3, 2010
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Alarm

alarm keeps going off when open car try to reset but not responding not keys with battrey fob have try both keys it takes about 8 trys some one please help

1996 Vauxhall Frontera sport apache 1998cc
Posted: Feb 3, 2010
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Noisey engine

over heated and was half a mile from services, once colled down drove there with no water in at all, got recovered home, next morning found the problem to be burst pipe, pipe was replaced, now has a constant noise on the engine, first opino...

2005 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 diesel
Posted: Feb 3, 2010
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