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Vauxhall Astra
18 February 2008, 7:55 PM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
102 posts
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Gilbert, there are two bushes involved, vertical & horizontal. The first is must more likely to fail but whichever it is, I have not been able to devise a way to change them without removing the 'wishbone' arm entirely. You may be lucky & have a car where the previous owner lubricated the bolts. Otherwise, it's a pig usually. This is no beginners DIY job. Being mean by nature, I buy & fit the bushes for £5 but complete arms can be obtained for approx £26. It's a fair bet that it will not be only one side that needs doing.Find a backstreet repairer! Achilles
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Vauxhall Astra
19 February 2008, 10:08 PM
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JSB
Joined 19 Feb 2008
2 posts
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I Have a astra ls 1999 and have had this engine management light comes on without any trouble to the engine,this has happened for years now and I just ignore now as car is running well.
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Vauxhall Astra
21 February 2008, 6:25 PM
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hso
Joined 21 Feb 2008
1 posts
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Hi, I've got a problem with my '93 opel astra hatchback refusing to start.The problem started while driving, suddenly, I could smell melting/burnt plastic, the ecu light came on, and I seemed to lose most of the engine power. I idled in to a parking lot and turned off the ignition. After having popped the bonnet, I smelled more of the same, but no smoke or fire visible from anywhere. After a little while, I tried starting the engine again, and it fired up, bur I turned off the ignition as the smell again grew stronger. Now there's no sign of ignition, just starter motor turning when I try to start. Today, I went over with a paper clip to read out the ecu, and got codes 63 and 25, which I've googled to find means the injector valve and the amp control signal for cylinders 2&3 receive low voltage. I presume (by now) there's a short circuit or similar somewhere as the smell came back. Would anybody have any ideas on what could be wrong or where to start looking?
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Vauxhall Astra
21 February 2008, 9:27 PM
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Gerard
Joined 21 Feb 2008
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Hi I have a N reg 1.7 diesel 150,000 the clock which has been great till after driving back from Scotland so long motorway drive had to change down gear (did it fine) couldnt change back up or down just left with pea soup of a gear stick. Only to be able to force/ slide into 3rd gear. Once the car stop it would select as normal for a few minutes then pull the same trick. After 10 20 minetes of time with me pulling my hair out trying to work out whats wrong it work fine till the return trip did the same freaky trick!! any ideas whats up???Thanks
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Vauxhall Astra
23 February 2008, 8:36 PM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
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Gerard, This is Nature's way of telling you that your gearbox is 'shagged'. It is technically difficult, expensive & time-consuming to fix it. Go to a scrap man & get another gearbox. This is a popular vehicle, you will find one. Beware of early ones, often 4-speed when the gearbox casing says it is 5-sp. Whether you repair or replace, it still has to come out & go back in again. This process is much easier than you might think. While you are at it, do not omit to renew the clutch, unless you have done so recently. Cheap, essential. Achilles.
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Vauxhall Astra
24 February 2008, 2:16 PM
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Andrew
Joined 24 Feb 2008
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I have an Astra Turbo Diesel, 2000 model, 1.7cc, 57000 miles total, have fitted a new reconditioned injection pump, the car runs lovely, but smokes when i start it up and when i reach 50/60 mph, but only does 21 miles to the gallon!!! I've taken it in to the main dealers for a diagnostic tec test and they cannot find anything wrong!! Does anybody have any suggestions as to what may be wrong with it? Cheers
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Vauxhall Astra
24 February 2008, 7:59 PM
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gee
Joined 17 Nov 2007
8 posts
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Hi
The problem is recently i've noticed that the heating in my astra van (1.7 tdi izuzi engine)
seems to not work, ive had a slight leak to one of the hose's (which is now fixed).
The engine seems to overheat, i've changed the thermostat but still seem the same. could there be an air lock in the system that causes this problem.
cheers biggee
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Vauxhall Astra
25 February 2008, 9:28 AM
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redhotjoe
Joined 23 Apr 2006
7 posts
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I have an Astra 1998 1.8 Twin cam Auto too. I had a similar problem, which turnout to be the Auto gear box gear electronic selector, mounted on top of the gear box. This was only found after diagnosies by my local dealer. It done the very same thing too, flashing 'S' light on the instrument panel, and very sluggish on take off, which indicates the car is in 'Limp mode', in other words, get you home mode. It often used to clear for a couple of, but then reappear when most did not need it.
I feel your right with the oil change, but let me know how you go.
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Vauxhall Astra
26 February 2008, 11:47 AM
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Mr G
Joined 6 Feb 2006
22 posts
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vauxhall astrat 2005 16 club. my emmisions light has come on? car runs fine, have been told it may be becouse I only drive around 6miles to work a day and the car is not warming up enought, so then the exhaust is condensing up?
is this possible?
anyone got any idea's what
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Vauxhall Astra
27 February 2008, 3:18 PM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
102 posts
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G, live a little, put your foot down. Go for a 'drive' like in the old days. Burn off the coke. Otherwise, you aren't going to pass the next yearly test & we don't want that, do we? If that fails to do the trick, it is probably the sensor that lives in the exhaust manifold. At least you can get at it. Undoing it could be something else. Achilles.
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Vauxhall Astra
27 February 2008, 5:09 PM
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rob1981
Joined 27 Feb 2008
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Hi all, can any one help?, I have an 03 plate astra, the engine management light keeps comming on and off frequantly, and the car is now getting more and more difficult to start, also the brake lights are no longer working, im not sure if the brake problem is connected???? anybody have any ideas?? cheers, robert.
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Vauxhall Astra
28 February 2008, 9:45 PM
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Chris
Joined 6 Jun 2006
3 posts
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HiI have a 53 plate astra 1.6 sxi and there is a problem with the interior dash lights and centre console lights, and also the fog lights. I have checked the fuses and they are ok, also had the dash out to check the bulbs and they seem ok. has anyone had a similar problem and how much will it cost to fix? the dials actually work just not the lights on them. getting fed up of driving in the dark not being able to check my speed very well! cheers
chris
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Vauxhall Astra
5 March 2008, 1:10 PM
 Edited by ron 5 March 2008, 2:04 PM
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ron
Joined 5 Mar 2008
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hi everybody
I bought a vauxhall astra 1.9 dieselb turbo ls 2004. after two months a management light came on, vauxhall dealer said a barometric pressure sensor 42 pounds, replaced engine light on again than emission light on.local garage said a air flow meter gone, replaced 225 pounds. Few miles engine light came on again low performance back to garage they suggested turbo is gone which I don't think so done only 80.000 miles .the car smoke a bit when change gear.
any one can help
many thanks
ron
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Vauxhall Astra
5 March 2008, 9:05 PM
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The Wolf
Joined 5 Mar 2008
1 posts
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Hi it sounds like a c.v joint, dry or breaking up,check the outer cv.joint gaiter for splitts and movement in the c.v joint.
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Vauxhall Astra
8 March 2008, 10:29 PM
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andy
Joined 8 Mar 2008
1 posts
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I have a s reg astra 1.6 8 valve my engien light is lighting up after five mins of the engien running yet when i turn off the engien it stays off when i restart the engien then lights up again after five mins does anyone know what this could be
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Vauxhall Astra
9 March 2008, 11:33 PM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
102 posts
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Oxygen sensor on engienen exhaust manifold. It 'reads' only when engine has warmed to normal running temperature. Achilles
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Vauxhall Astra
10 March 2008, 1:29 PM
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jamie
Joined 10 Mar 2008
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hi i own an astra 1.6 16v and have been having problems with the engine for some time now. When i exellerate it seems to misfire. i have changed the fuel filter, air filter and spark plugs. this seems to have helped but it still does the misfireing after a long journey
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Vauxhall Astra
10 March 2008, 8:41 PM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
102 posts
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Sounds like a damaged valve. It is usually an exhaust valve. Check the compression. Achilles
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Vauxhall Astra
19 March 2008, 8:33 PM
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scorpion
Joined 19 Mar 2008
2 posts
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hi my 02 astra diesel has just started playing up, the charging light stays on and the power steering has stopped working, checked the fuses they seem ok not sure which relay controls either anyone any ideas its a 1.7 eco 4, fan belt is ok.
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Vauxhall Astra
20 March 2008, 8:44 AM
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ksareen
Joined 22 Nov 2007
13 posts
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ScorpionYour car's alternator needs replacement/ refurbishing.. Quite common on 1.7 DTi Astras after 4-5 years. What's the mileage on your car?
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