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Vauxhall Astra
17 April 2008, 11:10 PM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
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How could you lose so much oil, so close to the exhaust without smelling/seeing or almost tasting the stuff? What did you think was going on?? I don't think you will get away with it but people used to put in thicker oil in a case like this (temporary fix only). Probably your only realistic option is to get an engine from a breaker. It really isn't worth repairing an engine these days. It's a common enough vehicle, you should be able to find one. The breakers might even fit it if you ask nicely. Just to cheer you up, the badly worn engine will have put oil through the catalyst - bad. Get the cat from the scrap car too. Lastly, replace the oil light bulb that didn't show when you turned on the ignition. Achilles
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Vauxhall Astra
18 April 2008, 10:53 PM
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fattywise
Joined 16 Apr 2008
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You might find this hard to believe, but no I did not smell or taste anything ... so no I did not know what was going on! The mechanic who lives opposite me also did not know what was going on and it's left another mechanic in somewhat of a quandry as to what has happened! I am gutted this has happened as the car is only four years old and has regularly been serviced. How much do you think this will set me back by?
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Vauxhall Astra
19 April 2008, 9:45 AM
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p**sedoff
Joined 16 Nov 2006
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hi guys,long time no moan but not long enough!
once again i had some problems with my engine management light coming on and then the car started jumping and cutting out. The garage diagnosed a problem with the coil pack wich i had replaced.
When i picked it up it still felt a little jumpy but settled down after a couple of short runs.the other night the light was back on (is the EM light the same as the emmisions light?) anyway, i thought it might be the oil, when i checked it it was low so i topped it up, waited a while and carried on home but the light stayed on.
I know i shouldnt drive while the lights on but i had to go to work at 6am and it was still on but when i came home it had gone off.
is it possible that the oil has done the trick or that there was just some damp in the engine? or has it been wrongly diagnosed or coil pack not done properly?
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Vauxhall Astra
19 April 2008, 5:55 PM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
71 posts
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You are in 'limp' mode. I know the feeling. If it doesn't inconvenience you, it won't be a problem . Personally, I can't tell the difference as I don't use more than 4k revs anyway. You may fail the next emmission test however. I don't know why the engine management light should promt you to check the oil, you already have an oil warning light for the purpose. I would like to think you check it regularly anyway as oil is cheaper than a new engine. You could spend £50 & have the fault code read as it will still be in the memory, or you can do it yourself with a paperclip - plenty of websites tell you how. I am sure you are not the only person driving aroud with EMS light on. Maybe masking tape over the light would help next time? Achilles.
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Vauxhall Astra
24 April 2008, 1:25 PM
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Scully
Joined 2 May 2007
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Hi,
I have a question on a diffrenet subject...
When I aquired my Astra 1.6 SXI 52 plate I changed the standard stereo head unit to a Pioneer. It worked great and I even got myself an adapter to use the steering wheel controls with the Pioneer (excellent stuff).
However I noticed when changing the head unit that the previous owner had cut the coaxial Antenna vert short and there's no plug on the end of it. So I can't use the radio.
Is the wire easy to replace? Ideally I want to put in a brand new wire.
Any advice on this would be much appreciated.
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Vauxhall Astra
25 April 2008, 8:53 AM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
71 posts
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Get a plug. Solder it on. Can we have 'real' problems & answers here? Achilles
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Vauxhall Astra
26 April 2008, 0:52 AM
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fattywise
Joined 16 Apr 2008
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Dear Archiles
We came onto this web site on the off chance that we would find someone with real answers! Don't waste our time if you do not know - we really want answers not smart alec responses, this has our qualified machanic flumuxed - so this is a real problem and yes I am female and do not like being patronised! The oil is being sucked out of the exhaust and not even qualified specialists know what is going on! Vauxhall suggest a rocket cover and this is a common problem among this model -but being a specialist i guess you would know this!!!
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Vauxhall Astra
28 April 2008, 6:43 PM
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jemms
Joined 31 Aug 2007
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Hi i wonder if you can help me, i lost the keys to my 1.7 astra estate diesel, last week, i have a cousin who was trained in mechanics at vauxhall but now works independantly, he changed the locks, and ignition barrel on car for me in his garage but the key chip stilll needed to be programmed to the ECU, i rang vauxhall and they stated this would cost £49.95 so i got the car recovered to vauxhall and was then met by 4 days of rude service advisors who didnt know what they were talking about as each time the information changed, then today after i've given them tha car pass codes i've been informed that they can't do the work as they need to reprogram the whole of car electrnic (2 ECU's) and told a list of parts that will be needed along with 41/2 hours service charge, also stating that the current charge is 49.95 for the tests and labour they did when asked to break that down they stated a diagnostic test and labour (i did not ask for diagnostic test or agree to one, i only agreed to a program of chip to the ECU and am now miffed as to why i have to pay the charge so far!! ( i spose thats for trading standards unless you can advise me on that also), can you please help me on what parts i would REALLY need and how come this whole additional problem would have come about, i'm a single mother and struggle for money but really rely on my car, i really dont need to be ripped off which is what my cousin beleaves there trying to do HELP!!!
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Vauxhall Astra
28 April 2008, 9:35 PM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
71 posts
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There are no 'smart' or easy answers to your problem. If the engine ( & catalyst) are ruined, there is no alternative to replacing them. As to where exactly the oil escaped from, that is now academic. Tough luck.
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Vauxhall Astra
29 April 2008, 10:57 AM
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jemms
Joined 31 Aug 2007
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i i wonder if you can help me, i lost the keys to my 1.7 astra estate diesel, last week, i have a cousin who was trained in mechanics at vauxhall but now works independantly, he changed the locks, and ignition barrel on car for me in his garage but the key chip stilll needed to be programmed to the ECU, i rang vauxhall and they stated this would cost £49.95 so i got the car recovered to vauxhall and was then met by 4 days of rude service advisors who didnt know what they were talking about as each time the information changed, then today after i've given them tha car pass codes i've been informed that they can't do the work as they need to reprogram the whole of car electrnic (2 ECU's) and told a list of parts that will be needed along with 41/2 hours service charge, also stating that the current charge is 49.95 for the tests and labour they did when asked to break that down they stated a diagnostic test and labour (i did not ask for diagnostic test or agree to one, i only agreed to a program of chip to the ECU and am now miffed as to why i have to pay the charge so far!! ( i spose thats for trading standards unless you can advise me on that also), can you please help me on what parts i would REALLY need and how come this whole additional problem would have come about, i'm a single mother and struggle for money but really rely on my car, i really dont need to be ripped off which is what my cousin beleaves there trying to do HELP!!!
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Vauxhall Astra
29 April 2008, 4:10 PM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
71 posts
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Dear Jemms. What a pickle! I know how you feel to be at the mercy of a garage you don't trust. All I can offer is this link to people who have the equipment needed to re-program. http://www.advanced-locksmiths.co.uk/ukpostcodes/locate.php You may find someone who will tell you what is a reasonable price for doing this work, then you can compare what your garage wants to charge. It may be you are stuck with your current garage as the car is immobile but at least you can negotiate. After all, they want you out of their hair just as much as you want the car back. Try asking the boss to re-consider the charges. Smile sweetly, or take someone who can. Appeal to his better side.
Good luck. Achilles.
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Vauxhall Astra
30 April 2008, 10:50 PM
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catch
Joined 30 Apr 2008
5 posts
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your problem is the idle control valve take off and clean
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Vauxhall Astra
30 April 2008, 10:57 PM
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catch
Joined 30 Apr 2008
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idle control valve clean or replace
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Vauxhall Astra
5 May 2008, 11:10 PM
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PV
Joined 5 May 2008
4 posts
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Can anyone tell me the reason why brake fluid is not getting to the nearside rear brake on my 98 Astra 1.4 16V?
Also, what are the possible causes of it failing emissions in MOT and how can one tell if its the cat or a sensor?
Thanks
Peter Vincent
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Vauxhall Astra
6 May 2008, 0:46 AM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
71 posts
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You must have a metal brake line that is blocked(unlikely) or crushed. If you trace the rear line back to the master cylinder , you will probably spot the damaged bit. Emissions failures are usually the result of not getting the catalyst hot enough to work correctly. So drive the thing spiritedly for about 25 miles & try again. The sensor in the exhaust manifold has been known to fail but at least you can get at it easily! Normally the ECU light will come on to warn if sensor has failed. Good luck. Achilles.
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Vauxhall Astra
6 May 2008, 8:26 AM
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PV
Joined 5 May 2008
4 posts
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Thank you Archilles. The MOT was being done by Kwik Fit with me present. The engine/cat was was at full peak. The ecu light is not showing which would certainly suggest the fault is with the cat in that case.
We did check the brake-pipe and failed to see any likely damage. Is it possible for a sensor in the pipework to halt the flow of fluid?
PV
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Vauxhall Astra
6 May 2008, 10:49 AM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
71 posts
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Extremely unlikely, I would think. There are several possibilities about apparent loss of 'feed' to a brake. One would be that there is fluid going to the cylinder but it is jammed, preventing any movement of the cylinders. If an attempt is made to bleed the cylinder but no fluid comes out, it may be that the bleed nipple is blocked. Both of these faults are common. Is there a reducer valve for the rear brakes on this model? One outlet from a reducer being blocked would be another possibility. One thing is certain - it ain't rocket science, just plumbing. As you are going to have to bleed the system anyway, try slackening a union & checking if fluid comes out when operating the brake. Do this all the way from master to slave & you will see where the flow stops. Achilles
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Vauxhall Astra
6 May 2008, 11:04 AM
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PV
Joined 5 May 2008
4 posts
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Thanks. That makes sense. We did break one union and the flow was not there. We will take it right back to the Master cylinder. The fault could be there. PV
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Vauxhall Astra
14 May 2008, 3:40 PM
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sammiex08
Joined 14 May 2008
2 posts
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can you help me. i have an astra 1994 model. i live in n.wales but am stuck in london as my car wont start. i have cleaned the spark plugs and tryed jump starting it but nothin seems to work. what shouldi do?
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Vauxhall Astra
14 May 2008, 11:47 PM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
71 posts
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Do you have sparks at the output from the coil? If no, suspect the coil &/ or module that lies beneath it.Do you have sparks at the plugs? If you have sparks, does the exhaust smell of fuel when you crank it? If you dribble fuel into the air intake, does it start & run, however badly?Sometimes this is enough to get the engine started & eventually to run properly after a few tries. There is a sensor in the air cleaner intake that can stop the engine from firing if faulty. Or maybe the fuel pump is not working correctly. Be careful here as the pump can produce quite high pressures. If you have fuel & sparks, the engine should run. If it doesn't, could the timing be incorrect? Have you replaced the cam belt or any other component? Quite a list, eh? Achilles.
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