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Vauxhall Astra
12 April 2009, 7:56 AM
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Wiggy
Joined 12 Apr 2009
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Hi I have a 1.7 cdti 2003 astra. Car starts ok when cold but once driven it takes 5-6 times to start when parked. Very annoying when filling up at a garage. Can anyone help me before I go down what sounds like the expensive route of going to a dealers ???
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Vauxhall Astra
29 April 2009, 1:47 PM
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tarmac_and_tyres
Joined 29 Apr 2009
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RE 1.4i Astra cutting outHas anyone tried the Throttle Sensor.(this sit next to the Idle Valve on the main trottle body) I have done a diagnostic check on this and the readind states Throttle Sensor Valve voltage Low. I replaced this with a breakers yard part and cured it from cutting out 100% of the time to happening once or twice a day. I may replace it with a new part but I hope this help everyone with this problem
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Vauxhall Astra
9 May 2009, 11:26 AM
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barry baga
Joined 9 May 2009
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I have just bought a astra estate 1.7tdi 55 plate and the heater in the car is not heating up and the engine is overheating and the water is draining out .
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Vauxhall Astra
10 May 2009, 9:21 PM
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joe
Joined 10 May 2009
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hello i have a 1996 n reg atra mk3 the petrol light stays on when i have got a full tank and when im on a long journey the engine management light comes on can enyone help thanks joe
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Vauxhall Astra
10 May 2009, 9:54 PM
 Edited by tommytwotanks 10 May 2009, 10:11 PM
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tommytwotanks
Joined 25 Aug 2006
1064 posts
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hi joe, your car needs to go on a diagnostic machine, its probably a sensor somewhere, expect a £50+ bill, plus the part, your petrol light coming on is the sender unit in the tank probably, weather the two lights coming on are linked i dont know,
tommy
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Vauxhall Astra
10 May 2009, 10:08 PM
Edited by tommytwotanks 10 May 2009, 10:09 PM
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tommytwotanks
Joined 25 Aug 2006
1064 posts
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hi barry, you shouldn't really be driving it, the no heat is because you dont have enough water in the system, where is the water leaking from, i would suspect either the water pump or radiator, after checking all the clips on the rubber hoses, the worst case scenario is the head gasket has gone, which is why your using water, have you got oil in your water, and water in your oil, or when your driving have you noticed steam or smoke coming from the exhaust,you need to get it looked at tommy
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Vauxhall Astra
18 May 2009, 9:40 AM
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twitch4685
Joined 18 May 2009
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Hey guys!I know its been a while since any one posted on this topic. But recently I bought an 1997 1.4 (Hi-T) astra and it has the same intermittent problem where it cuts out! I was searching for causes when i came across this topic! Last night i was just sat in my car with the engine running and i was pumping the clutch when all of a sudded the engine cut out! i kept the cluth in and tried to restart the enginge but it wouldn't start. I then took my foot off the clutch and tried to start the engine and it started first time! I then tried pumping the clutch again and the engine cut out! Some of you may have noticed that it cuts out whilst driving when going into a lower gear or something like that. This is when you are also using the clutch! Do any of you have the same problem still? If so, sit in your astra with the engine idling and pump the clutch! it is an intermittent issue so it might not happen the first time you try it! But give it a few tries and let me know!..
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Vauxhall Astra
18 May 2009, 10:06 AM
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tommytwotanks
Joined 25 Aug 2006
1064 posts
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hi, what happens if you sit in your car revving the engine @ 2,000rpm while parked, and work the clutch peddle, i think its maybe the idle control valve/sensor that's faultytommy
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Vauxhall Astra
19 May 2009, 8:17 AM
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twitch4685
Joined 18 May 2009
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There is no rev counter in my car so i dont know when i am at 2000rpm!!! i can give it a try though, but what difference would it make revving the car and pumping the clutch as the car cuts out when its just idling and im pumping the clutch??!?
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Vauxhall Astra
19 May 2009, 10:41 AM
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tommytwotanks
Joined 25 Aug 2006
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ok, does it cut out when you get to a junction and you put your foot on the clutch, could be the idle control valve/sensortommy
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Vauxhall Astra
19 May 2009, 11:53 PM
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twitch4685
Joined 18 May 2009
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hey,no it doesnt cut out when im at a junction, it did do once, but im a relatively new driver and i was pumping the clutch quite alot! but ive changed my driving style and it hasnt happened again yet. but as i said if i sit there and pump the clutch it cuts out! it is realllly strange! haventy had any issues with it for the last few days!
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Vauxhall Astra
20 May 2009, 10:11 PM
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manicmand
Joined 20 May 2009
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Got a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SXi 16 VAlve 52 plate. Had exhaust emissions light come on bout 2 months ago. Was put on a reader which came up with misfiring on third cylinder. Fitted new spark plugs, filters, oil change, coil pack. Light still on. On solid when doing slow speeds, go above 30-40 light flashes, sounds like a nail, very lumpy, but runs ok. Now been told by garage they think its the engine management wiring harness from the ECO, this costs £170. This part has been removed, stripped and checked with a fine tooth comb, no wear, burns, melts, etc, everything spotless. when fitted back on car light went off for half hour then back on. Any ideas at all, spent a small fortune on this heap, garage is running out of ideas and i am running out of money
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Vauxhall Astra
21 May 2009, 10:17 PM
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achilles
Joined 17 Jun 2006
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Maybe you do really have a misfire on cylinder 3. It could be a damaged valve. You seem to have checked or changed most other things. A compression test would give the answer. A damaged valve, usually the exhaust, would make the engine run roughly at low speeds. The exhaust gas sensor seems to work only when the engine is up to temperature. Incorrect combustion from a misfiring cylinder will be interpreted correctly as a problem. Achilles
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Vauxhall Astra
8 June 2009, 2:11 PM
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ukbilla
Joined 30 May 2009
11 posts
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hi im in the same boat i believe its a censor mind cuts out and milo meter stops its had more coputer readings tha the gas man £40 a go
dont go to vauxall thy want £100 to put it on the compputer
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Vauxhall Astra
8 June 2009, 9:55 PM
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richard
Joined 8 Jun 2009
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ihave a 02plate astra 1.6club it burns an incredable amount of oil after a while it miss fires but when i either change or clean the spark plugs the problem is solved untill it happens again which could be the next day or in afew weeks ive been told that i need a new engine can any one out there help ta richard
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Vauxhall Astra
8 June 2009, 10:14 PM
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tommytwotanks
Joined 25 Aug 2006
1064 posts
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what size engine is it, how many miles and has it got a full service historytommy
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Vauxhall Astra
13 June 2009, 7:40 AM
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Burger
Joined 13 Jun 2009
2 posts
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Hi 1400i Opel Astra 1996Motor recondition, 4months ago, agent and "specilalist" unable to sort out idling, idle iratic , cuts out. Please help Burger
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Vauxhall Astra
13 June 2009, 1:11 PM
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Top Guy
Joined 13 Sep 2008
482 posts
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More than likely the idle control valve is causing it to do this, very common fault on vauxhallsNige
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Vauxhall Astra
13 June 2009, 7:47 PM
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Top Guy
Joined 13 Sep 2008
482 posts
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Richard, is there any blue smoke comin from the exhaust because the only way your car burns a lot of oil is via the piston rings and your car would smoke like a good un under acceleration.It might well be the rocker cover gasket, look for oil leaks round the top of the engine itself. How much oil are you usin a week, what are the plugs like when you take them out, are they wet with oil? what colour are they before you clean them? Nige
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Vauxhall Astra
14 June 2009, 9:35 AM
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twitch4685
Joined 18 May 2009
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Hi guys,Quick update regarding the issue with my 1.4 cutting out. It turns out it was the ignition module. This was overheating and causing the car to switch itself off, hence no lights on the dash. The car is now running fine :D
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