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Either a plug to the lamp has become detached or even a rear suspension suspension level sensor rod has become detached

Two things I can think of - 1. if the belt has previously come off then was the tensioner okay or is it worn and therefore throwing the belt off? 2. a split turbo pressure hose to intercooler can produce this sound

Wow! this is a strange one - and you seemed to have done all the checks to verify the individual systems Are there any other fault codes (battery charge, ABS, Traction, etc)?

Hi....and welcome to the club I would start my search on eBay and make sure you check Opel even if you have to get it shipped in from Europe

I believe i have seen something on eBay to resolve this - worth doing a search

Did a google search for images of vacuum hoses so maybe if you zoom into some of the images you may find the locations https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=79f64c1ff2a1fa8b&udm=2&fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZ1Y6MJ25_tmWITc7uy4KIeioyp3OhN11EY0n5qfq-zEMZldv_eRjZ2XLYc5GnVnME7glWodDcaQwvGYJtospyF4GO5MC0p7Um53mJ2FnRmWwYsd7hv9AfrxH9qUZHRFRalIEFxklAeOUUu2HryaeymXfIRKrbIDV05r5-M57YhEO4LvvmDEUH_Q8-RZZ_9JlQJwsEpg&q=1999+vauxhall+cavalier+1.8+8v+single+point+injection+vacuum+hose+location&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjIjuSelauQAxXBbEEAHQ6NAV8QtKgLegQIFRAB&biw=1659&bih=847&dpr=1

I have used a company that is based in Europe and great service - AutoDoc, worth going onto their website to see if available

Its worth pursuing with treatments on a regular basis as some seem to work really well. Wynns is a good make and there are others available that I would trust (STP, Redex, etc) which may be worth trying to see if any difference

That's great to see some of the old cars still around - i used to work on these when they first came out and never remember getting annoyed by anything unlike the Leyland cars I also used to work on. Happy to offer advice on the Datsun/Nissan when you get round to reviving it in the future

Glad to hear you had a (semi) successful outcome - the radio does not consume huge amounts of power but left on over time it will flatten the battery.

Yep, sounds like the level sensor as the adblue chrystalises over time and this usually affects the system Please let us know how you get on with it

Sounds like the level sensor is sticking which happens when the adblue chrystalises over time. It would need flushing out and refilling at the least otherwise it could also be the sensor that needs replacing as well.

There are radio code sources online, best bet is to google search it and see what comes up. Some of them you would have to pay a nominal amount to get the code but others are free. You will however, need the serial number from the radio to provide them with something to search against

I can't see the sensor as such but the position is bang on so maybe it is. Worth putting the scanner on the car and see what the live readings are for the ambient air temperature sensor - you'll soon see if it is out of range

Oh didn't realise you had an old Datsun, Andy - what model is it?

Hi....welcome to the Club Maybe worth posting this request in the Vectra section and also the For Sale / Wanted section as more Vectra owners hang around there. Good to have you onboard

The ambient air sensor is on the front bumper (look up inside the bumper for a sensor with wiring around the intake slots lower down. Had one in the workshop once that was drinking fuel at an alarming rate - I tested it on a scantool and noticed that it was reading -41 degrees centigrade which would explain why it was running rich at those freezing temperature.

I would drop it into a garage to replace and also check out the rest of the engine at the same time

Its funny how some engines perfer the E5 which I totally get but won't i can't understand is how does any engine NOT like E5 but seems to be the case - certainly is on my bikes

Any other members have an opinion on this? E5 or E10 ?

Let us know how you get on with it all

Hi Taylor - welcome to the forum Modding cars is as you have already said is down to having a budget and also and most importantly, how you want it to look. Subtle mods are sometimes better than completely changing the look too much which can appear overwhelming to the eye. Bear in mind anything you do to the vehicle can affect the insurance, hence subtle body mods are better than changing engine and exhaust components. Also, tends to attract the attention of the local constabulary. Feel free to post up some pics of the car as it is and I'm sure other members can add their comments

I only ever run my BMW Z3 on E5 SuperUnleaded from Esso DIscovered just recently how much of a difference to performance, smoothness, response and even MPG. Never used it before as the cost is far higher than E10 but there is a reason for that and the benefits are worth the cost.

That's amazing Andy, just goes to show what the old motors can do, and regular maintenance as well

I cannot think of any damage that can occur with that ignition setting - many years ago Ignition Coils would overheat if the power was left on and the contact breakers in the closed position and then the coil would leak oil As far as I know there should be any problem with that nowadays but it doesn't take long to flatten a battery once its left on for a while with lights and numerous other possible sources of current drain. Halfords do a fitting service if you were to buy a replacement audio setup from them along with the wiring kit and any fascia plates you would need