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Vauxhall Astra
6 November 2008, 4:31 PM
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RandomGuy
Joined 6 Nov 2008
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this could be the crank shaft sensor, when it gets too warm it will cut the engine out, only costs about £30ish, but get the AA or RAC to fit you one, will save on the labour then.
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Vauxhall Astra
6 November 2008, 4:34 PM
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RandomGuy
Joined 6 Nov 2008
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i have a 2004 Astra 1.7CDTi, today when i was driving home, the battery light came on, then the ABS light, then the engine managment/emmisions light, and the steering went really heavy, i cant take it to a dealer as i cant drive my car this way, it is way too dangerous, can someone please help me??
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Vauxhall Astra
6 November 2008, 10:36 PM
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grahampage
Joined 22 Oct 2008
10 posts
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possibly power belt failure (alternator & steering pump driven by this)??
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Vauxhall Astra
9 November 2008, 1:10 PM
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jimrody
Joined 19 Feb 2008
10 posts
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RandomGuy,I drive a 2001 vauxhall 1.4 16 valve ecotec. I too experienced a similar problem as yours while driving along one week ago...dashboard warning lights heavy steering etc. Also hoping for someone to suggest where to start with diagnosis.
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Vauxhall Astra
13 November 2008, 10:13 AM
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zeddybear
Joined 24 Oct 2008
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Well I have took the astra 1.4 merit to the garage and they cannot find anything wrong with it. I was told it was the idle speed control and told the garage but they said not. It still cuts out when I slow down and it stopped on a roundabout a few weeks ago I haven't driven it since. Is the idle speed control easy to fit cos can't afford garage again. Any help would be appricated.
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Vauxhall Astra
13 November 2008, 10:30 AM
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zeddybear
Joined 24 Oct 2008
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I forgot to add the distributor has been changed and it's had new plugs.
The engine management light comes on when it's dying. Other people have driven this car and it's been fine for them. When i do get it going after it cuts out it feels wobbly like a valve is sticking or its being starved. Please help cos
some people think it's me cos I'm a women, I have been driving for years starting off with vivas but this astra is driving (I wish) me mad.
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Vauxhall Astra
13 November 2008, 7:14 PM
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demented
Joined 6 Aug 2008
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hi zeddybear
it could be the "idle potiometer" at fault they are £75 from vauxhall but you can get them on Ebay for belive it or not £7.99 and £5 postage
the item number is (Item number: 280213380694 ) if you want to have a look.
I am not saying it is this but its the cheapest part to replace the Idle control valve in £90 in vauxhall although these can be obtained cheaper on Ebay. Both parts fit on the throttle body thats under your air cleaner you will need torque sockets to get them off they have special screws.
Wonder how i know all this lol my Astra is suffering from high idle speed been changing all kinds (no faults come up on a diagnostic have taken it to three different gararges no one can figure it out even tho they still charge me.hope that helps lol
Demonteddy
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Vauxhall Astra
13 November 2008, 9:54 PM
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grahampage
Joined 22 Oct 2008
10 posts
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scrap it. buy a golf. then tell everyone how *!#%!@ the astra was. thats what i think i'll do. let me know.
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Vauxhall Astra
14 November 2008, 10:43 AM
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zeddybear
Joined 24 Oct 2008
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Had a golf once for about a week that was a load of crap so won't be getting another, Thanks for the advice though
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Vauxhall Astra
14 November 2008, 10:49 AM
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zeddybear
Joined 24 Oct 2008
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Thank you I have ordered a idle speed control off ebay for 32 quid my local autospares wanted 85 plus vat so have saved there (if it works lol) I have decided this car is a mission and if I have to rebuild the engine I'm not giving up. I have an x1/9 E reg and thats got problems but I did buy it for 50quid got it through mot for about 100 now the windscreen has gone and the nearest place is norfolk but they don't deliver so if anybody knows where there's one rusting away near to Nottingham please let me know.
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Vauxhall Astra
14 November 2008, 12:18 PM
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demented
Joined 6 Aug 2008
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hi zeddybear
when you fit the idle control valve check your car book they have to be set a certain distance out think its 28mm
hope it works
nice cars when they work but suffer from electrical problems which are never easy to sort out
demonteddy
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Vauxhall Astra
14 November 2008, 1:14 PM
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zeddybear
Joined 24 Oct 2008
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Hi Demented, Yes will check in book was told it was 23mm but will check. I will let you know if it works fingers crossed lol. Thanks
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Vauxhall Astra
14 November 2008, 7:49 PM
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grahampage
Joined 22 Oct 2008
10 posts
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the golf will rule again one day!!!!until then use astras.
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Vauxhall Astra
15 November 2008, 10:40 AM
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zeddybear
Joined 24 Oct 2008
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Lol :)
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Vauxhall Astra
17 November 2008, 9:26 AM
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ksareen
Joined 22 Nov 2007
13 posts
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If Golf or Astra don't work for you, buy a Focus, real quality at value price. Currently running my third one and no issues (touchwood)!
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Vauxhall Astra
17 November 2008, 1:12 PM
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zeddybear
Joined 24 Oct 2008
13 posts
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A FORD!!!!! :( :( :( No thanks will stick with vauxhall. Saying that my friend had a fiesta and she had no bother with it.
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Vauxhall Astra
17 November 2008, 3:58 PM
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ksareen
Joined 22 Nov 2007
13 posts
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Have you seen the new fiesta? Its a show stealer without a doubt. I am on low budget, so thinking of buying that one instead of Focus next.I've heard the KA is even better looking but does not come in 5 door:(
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Vauxhall Astra
17 November 2008, 9:33 PM
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zeddybear
Joined 24 Oct 2008
13 posts
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I am veeerrry low on budget so will stick with my astra just waiting for it to stop raining so I can fit the new idle speed control. It looks like June time before it's done lol.
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Vauxhall Astra
17 November 2008, 10:44 PM
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grahampage
Joined 22 Oct 2008
10 posts
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my plans to convert this to a regular chat room seem to be working... anyone under 16??
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Vauxhall Astra
17 November 2008, 10:48 PM
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grahampage
Joined 22 Oct 2008
10 posts
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why not save your pennies still further? there are alot of cheap, fast and above all cool cars around in free ads. i think all the fat cats are selling their jags and mercs ahead of the recession. you could find a minter.
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