Vauxhall Owners Club

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I would try to acquire an electrical workshop manual for the car as from memory I cannot recall any of the component locations so maybe best to look at a wiring diagram.

it just probably needs using and running at higher engine revs to bring the engine to temperature where the piston rings can seal a bit better - usually gummed up with carbon

Great news that you've found the issue Andy - good luck with the MOT

I would try DemonTweeks as they have mostly everything you would need for a kit car build

Hi, and welcome to the club! Wow, you certainly wouldn't lose that in a car park. I've always wanted a Holden, superb looking machine and a sound to match the looks

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I would consider putting a new battery on if it keeps discharging You may find this will also cure the problem with the gauges

That sounds more like either a loose connection or a Can-Bus fault. I would start by doing a 'wiggle test' which is basically wiggling wires until you invoke the fault and the lights comes on Start with the door wiring where it goes into the door from the pillar

usually around the front bumper area

I found a loose wheel weight on a car i was looking at recently and similar symptoms

Can't think of anything that would do the job apart from running a cable from further up the vehicle to the rear?

Definitely sounds like turbo vairable vanes are gummed up with carbon Try cleaning the turbo with this stuff and see if that makes a difference Revive Turbo Cleaner Starter Kit Turbo Cleaner & Power Restorer 750ml (Diesel)

let us know how that job goes Andy

Might be worth trying an impact gun (pneumatic or battery) which will spin the nuts off

oh crikey I can imagine that makes a huge difference to the car Andy?

if you take it to a dealer they should be able to identify it and provide a new one

It sounds like there may be some light bleeding through from another part of the dash area (such as illumination for the alarm status lamp, possibly)

Hi.....welcome to the Club Definitely keeping the love of Vauxhalls in the family and what a fabulous collection of Vauxhalls over the years. Some interesting registration numbers as well Feel free to post up some pics of the VX220 and the campervan if you wish Good to have you onboard!

Hello Grumpyliveshere ... welcome to the Club Good to have you onboard!

Hi Geoff ... welcome to the Club Hope you find some answers in the forums to assist with your addiction Good to have you onboard!

usually EuroCarParts or eBay are the cheapest parts suppliers

Hi Radioray .... welcome to the Club Very useful set of skills you have and you are more than welcome to help out on answering any posts on the forum if you wish. Its unlike Honda's to suffer from engine failure they always been so damn reliable Good to have you onboard!

If in doubt drop it into a tyre bay and they should be able to advise and possibly reset it for you while you wait