Vauxhall Astra
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Jason
Fault was the thermocouple for the ECU which when replaced had no more problems. This may or may not be of any help to you but just some more information.
Will print it out and add it to the other possibilities for future referance ..after my1500 mile journey at 60-90 mph mine is better than it was ...?but it still reminds me its lurking under the surface That mechanic I mentioned was sure mine was the alternater because it starts immediately if it cuts out...saying this eliminates the coil and a couple of other possibilities I think I'm waiting now for it to happen 'big time' before I spend a load on another wild goose chase as with my old micra Arent the Astras lovely cars apart from this...tremendous economy with fuel Thanks again
I totally agree with the bolt on bits being a nuisence, when i started reading the threads tonight, i was thinking just how obsurdly complicated cars [esp.these astras!], are to fix if they start to go wrong. We had 2 protons before, nothing ever went wrong. we just replaced things when the wore out. [bearings, brekes, t.stats, etc].. no headaches and i'm glad we've had an old micra to get us through this. replaced the ign. pack below the coil today with one from what looked like rotten but running mot failure in a scrap yard. the pitch & consistancy of the engine was better when i compaired the two & when the old one wouldn't let the engine start, i just swapped over. obviously i hope this is the end to our problems. i find it strange that this seems to be the bit of the ign. not replaced by the previous owner, unless it was a faulty new one? looking forward [with some trepidation], to using the car again. read the owners' handbook last week which mentioned dangers of unburned fuel in the cat. I've also learned that it's got heated exterior mirrors [protons didn't have this], and know the headlight knob also does the courtesey light. Regards Nick
i hope i have helped solve all of your problems (if i have i could've been rich!!!) oh, and for everyones knowledge... im a 24 yr old FEMALE. thats right guys.....FEMALE!!!
Got '93 1.6 8 valve Astra. Runs fine in the day, but when side/head lights are on I get the orange warning light and engine cuts out at idle. I've noticed that this generally happens when decelerating. Also, when lights are on and engine is running, dash lights etc don't work. If I switch off the engine, the dash lights come back on again. I think it may be the ignition switch, I'm gonna squirt some switch cleaner in there today...
I ahve been following event on the cutting out problems as I have exactly the same. The worrying thing is that it can be dangerous - I do motorway driving every week at peak times and could happen anywhere. There seems to be no pattern to it - hot or cold, full tank low tank, stationary or travelling. Sometimes if I put it in neutral it won't actually cut out. Data checks all came up normal. Had a new cat converter a couple of months ago as mine was shot. Anyway, what I want to know is the solution!!! There are many suggestions but no-one appears to have come back with a definate 'yes, Ive sloved it'. Maybe those that have don't post a message to say so. Has anyone contacted Vauxhall???
i did send a message thats on the board. get the coil pack changed and that will solve everything. i love to have feed back too. good luck! Adverts Currently On Preloved - Place an ad here for free
I was careful to get it from a car without rear end damage [just in case], and also one that didn't look to be scrapped before it's time. regards & happy motoring nick
What does the coil pack consist of, what does it look like and where is it in relation to an open bonnett? Cheers...
the coil's on the right as you look into the engine compartment. there's an H.T. lead from it to the distributer. the 'pack' has a 4 pin connecting plug held in by a spring clip. this can be levered up with a screwdriver. 2 x 10[?]mm screw bolts hold the assembly to the body work. to replace the pack, undo bolts, the pack slides in & out. getting the clip mentioned, back on is easier if the pack's out from under the coil. hope this is helpful
A lady I know who has a corsa came here yesterday and had had the same horrors..also L reg and similar engine as astra... Same cutting out probs...the garage said coil and changed it...... 2 days later it was same...back to garage...changed alternator.... 3 days later...same....I wont pontificate further....... Clues....if it starts immediately after cutting out..then its NOT coil...the other options are...crank sensor....alternator...ignition points(nice one nick)..remember though fellow sufferers....you could change 2 or 5 tings.......costing much...I spent £300 on my Micra to find the problem which I never did...now I restart when it cuts out and am in the aa and am determined to not change the..distributor....carb....coil....etc etc until it grinds to a halt....if it cuts out ...I turn the key and get on with it.....If your astra doesnt start after cutting out that eliminates the alternator.... Heres the best advice..... CUT N RUN...astras are great cars...I drove 2000 miles at 70..80..90.. in last 5 weeks and NO cut outs at high speed ....surely you learne'ed dudes that has to be a clue... LETS SUE VAUXHALL...FOR..STRESS AND HASSTLE................................................I still say AT SPEED THEY ARE GREAT CARS..well I've de..stressed...thanks...happy drivin./. JASON
I think I may try wet 'n' dry on the igntion switch contacts before I invest in a coil pack...
I found that the engine ran steadier with the replacement. perhaps vauxhall mechanics ought to keep a working spare as a test. the ign. sw. contacts was just somthing i could do, a lot of hassle for nothing[?] as problem persisted. try the pack. it makes the spark. another writer, above in this forum gives the same advice.
i have said it time and time again, and as soon as someone on this board decides to try it they turn up with the same output as i origionally stated on the board. COIL PACK. change it. you'll be amazed at the difference!! sophie
Went to breakers Nick and coil pack was £25 so am still waiting for it to get worse....but as I said when it does cut out it restarts straight away A big clue is that it revs high and down again when playing up...the mechanic who was convinced it was the thingey in the alternator,said this revving high confirmed this as when the thingey in the alternator fades or temporarily cuts out..the automatic choke comes on ? hence the high revs... Anyway after the lady and the £300 bill at the garage this week alternator....coil.....and something else and still playing up....I'm hanging on in here.... Thanks to you all again Her corsa is also L reg....obviously a fine vintage !!!!!! Happy splutterings Oh interestingly after my long high speed journey it was 'better for a few weeks ??
Sophie (sisaac - 30/09) is correct in her solution to the cutting out problem, but perhaps her use of the word "coil pack" is confusing. I changed the coil [pack] on my 94 1.4 Astra but the problem persisted. However, since changing JUST the ignition amplifier module (that is the small, flat square pack sat underneath the coil, which is found on the right of the battery) I've had no further problems. I bought a new pack (I presumed a used one might suffer the same fate) for £39 from a breakersand its a 5 min job - and I am certainly no mechanic!! Its a miracle! So thanks Sophie and any others who may have said the same thing using different terminology!!
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