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Mk1 (V PLATE ) CARLTON 2000 HOW RARE?
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to RED2DRCHEVETTE's topic in Carlton Club
I cannot remember the last time I saw one in the flesh....got to be incredibly rare now! There is a site that shows how many left on the road https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/ -
Hi Mick Can only think it may be a fuel pressure issue - maybe replace fuel filter. Otherwise, MAF or Turbo Vanes sticking? - Try disconnecting the MAF as should run better in default setting and see if that cures it. Turbo vanes (if equipped with Variable Vane) could be sticking, run cleaner through turbo and see if any better
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New member in need of help
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to paulbes's topic in New Members Introductions
Glad you got a result in the end....not too costly I hope? -
Hissing noise Astra 1.6 Twinport
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to phill_g's topic in Vauxhall Owners Lounge
let us know how you get on with it after the service -
New member in need of help
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to paulbes's topic in New Members Introductions
Hi ... welcome to the Forum I would start at the battery and work towards the starter motor, paying particular attention to the cables and connections. Don't forget to check the earth leads as they are just as important as the power leads. Check the terminals on the battery are tight and no corrosion. After that then I would be looking at relays and fuses Let us know how you get on with it all -
Hissing noise Astra 1.6 Twinport
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to phill_g's topic in Vauxhall Owners Lounge
more than likely just condensation from the engine doing short journeys and not heating up properly....could do with a good run and maybe then cleaning out any breather hoses -
Best to take into a local garage that can accurately diagnose the electronic systems to establish the exact fault. Would probably avoid a dealership as they would just replace everything in sight
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I would look at the Strut Top Mounts as these can cause the issue you are describing. If you raise the front of the car (both sides) and then turn the steering from lock to lock and if it doesn't bind then that is more than likely the problem (since the weight has been taken off the mounts). It will also give you the opportunity to see if there are any other points where the steering in binding
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It sounds very much like the battery is completely dead and needs replacing. The electrical system needs a certain amount of charge to maintain the ECU memory and functions as well as trying to turn the starter over. I would definitely replace the battery for a good quality one....may cost more but will give better results
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Brake warning light, astra g.
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to AndyR's topic in Vauxhall Owners Lounge
a bad earth will most definitely play havoc with warning lamps..... -
Hi Peter To remove the steering lock assembly, you would need to remove the lower fascia from the steering column and remove the shear bolts with a hammer and centre punch so this may be the best method and then you could soak it in WD40 to loosen any sticking tumblers or completely replace the lock and key assembly.
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Car with spanner warning light
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to Bunsen25's topic in Vauxhall Owners Lounge
The only other thing to look for then would be the Crankshaft Sensor which if defective would cut the engine and then sometimes restart later once it has cooled down or in the worse case, not at all. It won't necessarily always bring on a lamp but I would look towards changing it if the resistance is out of range or just cheap enough to replace regardless. -
Car with spanner warning light
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to Bunsen25's topic in Vauxhall Owners Lounge
Hi...welcome to the Forum First thoughts are something may not have been plugged back in properly after removing the transmission. I would look in the general area where the gearbox is and see if everything is secure. -
astra J bluetooth module
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to travellinghobbit's topic in 2009 Onwards Astra
Sometimes the easiest way and you also end up with way more options as well -
Astra J won't start but does crank
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to Randilio1's topic in 2009 Onwards Astra
Hi...welcome to the Forum First thoughts are power distribution but if you say that the system relay is energising when switching the ignition on then you could rule that one out. Second thoughts are the Crank or Cam sensor which could cause the same symptoms. The fault code I think may have been historic or recorded once the fault initiated. Finally, have you checked the cambelt/chain is in the correct position, e.g. not slipped a tooth? Would be intrigued to know what the fault is Cheers , Trevor -
Hi...welcome to the Forum Not all driveshafts will be the same (e.g.diesel will be different from petrol versions, etc) but if its just knocking when turning corners then you could just replace the outer CV (Constant Velocity) joint which will be the cheaper option. Let us know how you get on with it
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Brake warning light, astra g.
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to AndyR's topic in Vauxhall Owners Lounge
I still believe the switch contacts are faulty. If you could locate the handbrake switch connectors and disconnect them / bridge them and see if that makes any difference ..... it would almost certainly eliminate it at the least -
Vauxhall Astra Turns Over No Start...
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to Luckman's topic in Vauxhall Owners Lounge
Sounds like it is a permanent (but momentary) issue with the immobiliser...do you have another key to try or if not, can you programme the key back into the vehicle again? Also, Cam Sensor can lead to poor starting, but not clicking relays though -
astra J bluetooth module
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to travellinghobbit's topic in 2009 Onwards Astra
I think that may be the best bet and also you have more functionality with an aftermarket system as well. -
New Astra Owner
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to travellinghobbit's topic in New Members Introductions
Welcome to the Forum Ady.....good to have you onboard -
Vauxhall Astra Turns Over No Start...
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to Luckman's topic in Vauxhall Owners Lounge
Very odd...but if it sporadically throws up these codes then fair enough but if they are permanent then you stand a better chance of resolving the issue....I would want to know if they are historic or permanent/current before going much further -
astra J bluetooth module
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to travellinghobbit's topic in 2009 Onwards Astra
Hi....welcome to the Forum I would ask the seller if they know or could send you a photo of where it plugs in and also whether they know if it needs coding into the vehicle...which I would imagine it would do. The alternative is to buy a bluetooth adapter that could interface with the audio...Also, look for an Aux plug as this could be another way of pairing Let us know how you get on with it -
it probably would be the higher output rated engine Andy
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Vauxhall Astra Turns Over No Start...
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to Luckman's topic in Vauxhall Owners Lounge
Hi....welcome to the Forum First thoughts are that it is either an ECU fault or a system relay fault. I would start by replacing the system relay....not a lot of money and you can do that yourself. Second thought is actually the immobiliser ECU which could be causing the issue. I would try the relay first and then if not, examine all external wiring through the engine bay to see if there is any chaffing occurring. Please let us know what you find, if anything and good luck -
Problem with my old zafira
Vauxhall Owners Club replied to Daniel gray's topic in Vauxhall Zafira Club
Hi Daniel.....welcome to the Forums I would imagine it could be one of two things causing this. 1. Vacuum leak 2. Fuel contamination or engine requires an additive to clean up the carbon deposits Either way, I would take it into a garage to be checked over for fault codes and anything obviously faulty (e.g. misfire, etc) as leaving it could cause further damage to the engine or catalytic converter. Let us know how you get on with it all Cheers . Trevor