http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/ en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:30:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/images/misc/rss.png http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/ http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217761-Engine-Management-Light&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:26:23 GMT I have apx 8/10 weeks ago bought an 'S' Reg Vectra registered 10/98.

Within the last week the EML has been coming on intermittently but a couple of times it has stayed on for apx 5 mins. Every time the light comes on I experience loss of power or limp mode :cry:

However, if I were to accelerate it would go off and power back up again :cool: I don't really experience this problem till the engine has warmed up.

At first I thought is may have been the air flow or the EGR, but I have had that cleaned and checked by a mechanic ( I know nothing about cars other than the basics), They also cleared the computer as there was a list full of errors.

For a full 36 hrs after the car came out of the garage I had no problems what so ever, but lady luck was not on my side. I have again today suffered the EML :cry:

I took it to the garage that clean the air and EGR etc. This time they the plug the Computer in and got the following errors:

a. P1635 - Glow Plug general error
b. Injection error??
c. critical malfunction ??

Not sure exactly of the codes as the mechanic quickly wrote them on a piece of paper for his boss to look at and then hopefully phone me back with an answer. He then cleared the computer again and the dreaded EML keeps flashing on now and then.

Any more advice would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Taz2811 http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217761-Engine-Management-Light http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217731-Front-ABS-sensors-all-the-same&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:48:52 GMT Just refurbishing the front struts and after a good clean up, the OS ABS sensor looks a bit sad - the sensor itself is OK (working), but the alloy... Just refurbishing the front struts and after a good clean up, the OS ABS sensor looks a bit sad - the sensor itself is OK (working), but the alloy mounting is quite corroded and pushed up on one side.

I have some spare struts with ABS sensors attached and was thinking maybe to swap one of them over. Trouble is, the end of the sensor (the bit close to the toothed ring on the CV joint) is a completely different shape. My existing ones have a round end whereas the spares have a sort of straight edge to them.

So, will they swap over OK or are they incompatible? :think

Any ideas?!!? :Cool2: ]]> Spectralcav http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217731-Front-ABS-sensors-all-the-same http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217672-where-can-this-pipe-from-the-heater-bypass-valve-go&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:24:26 GMT iv just changed my heater bypass valve ok but im stuck with the small breather i cant remember where it plugs back to from the heater bypass valve iv just changed my heater bypass valve ok but im stuck with the small breather i cant remember where it plugs back to from the heater bypass valve ]]> jamesy28 http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217672-where-can-this-pipe-from-the-heater-bypass-valve-go http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217671-the-breather-pipe-on-the-heater-bypass-valve-where-dose-it-go&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:21:17 GMT iv just changed the heater bypass valve on my vecy but cant fined where the pipe that comes of the heater bypass valve should go im lost :) iv just changed the heater bypass valve on my vecy but cant fined where the pipe that comes of the heater bypass valve should go im lost :) ]]> jamesy28 http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217671-the-breather-pipe-on-the-heater-bypass-valve-where-dose-it-go http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217649-vectra-b-ecu-problem&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:38:05 GMT hi guys,just took my vectra into a local garage to see if they could find out why my abs and tc light was on.they rang back and said they cant... hi guys,just took my vectra into a local garage to see if they could find out why my abs and tc light was on.they rang back and said they cant communicate with the ecu so they said take it to vauxhall.
any ideas to help? ]]> xmuckyx http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217649-vectra-b-ecu-problem http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217634-Help-with-sticking-fuel-sender&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:03:44 GMT Driving up the Motorway,low on Diesel and the fuel light came on as normal (2 galls left)? Drove 18 miles home and parked up. Next morning I started... Driving up the Motorway,low on Diesel and the fuel light came on as normal (2 galls left)? Drove 18 miles home and parked up. Next morning I started the car but the fuel light was flashing (1 gall left)?
I thought this was a bit strange, so I set off for the garage,but ran out of fuel after about one mile !
The wife turned up with a can of Diesel, and it started after a while,I went to the garage and put £30 in and the gauge seems to be working normally.
I can only think I've got a sticking fuel level sender ?

Has this happened to anyone else ?
Is it an easy fix?
Do I need a new sender ?
Any help would be useful
Thanks - Mick. ]]> mickyh http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217634-Help-with-sticking-fuel-sender http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217338-Door-check-arm-compatibility-between-models&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:07:10 GMT The driver's door check arm (i.e. that thing that stops the door opening too far) has packed in on my '94 Calibra, it always use to click loudly but now it's started grinding too.

Does anyone know if door check arms from other Vaux models will fit? Cav / Vec / Astra, etc.? Calibras are getting harder to find in breakers nowadays.

Ta for any help :Cool2: ]]> John F http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217338-Door-check-arm-compatibility-between-models http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217337-Dismantle-and-Paint-Headlights&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:01:31 GMT Hi all i have today purchased a set of facelift headlights for my vectra (facelift) but i bought with the intention of painting the inside black and... Hi all i have today purchased a set of facelift headlights for my vectra (facelift) but i bought with the intention of painting the inside black and adding DRL's. However, i have fallen at the first hurdle. I have removed the rubber that runs right around but cannot for the life of me seperate the front plastic lens from the black rear part to gain access to the inside. Anyone know the best way to do this? Also does anyone have any tips for painting the inside of the lens? Ive seen loads of Vectras with them and they would go well with my tinted rear's. I think the aftermarket Angel Eye type ones are a bit "in-your-face" for my liking so i figured this would be more cost effective and a little more subtle. Thanks. ]]> kdouglas1987 http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217337-Dismantle-and-Paint-Headlights http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217334-c20ne-turbo-injector-question&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:30:33 GMT hi guys , i was wondering what would be the best type of injectors to use on my turbo project im doing , that wont over fuel or under fuel on... hi guys ,


i was wondering what would be the best type of injectors to use on my turbo project im doing , that wont over fuel or under fuel on standard manny , this is only temp until my megasquirt ecu i have is changed to suite my c20ne engine :Cool2:



cheers guys

Adz ]]> CAVSRI20 http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217334-c20ne-turbo-injector-question http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217307-sports-tourer&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:30:51 GMT Hi all, i have ordered an insignia sports tourer (130ps) on motability now i was not able to test a 130ps as there wasnt one available at any of the... Hi all, i have ordered an insignia sports tourer (130ps) on motability now i was not able to test a 130ps as there wasnt one available at any of the garages i tried so i tested the 160ps, i just wondered if anyone drives a sports tourer 130ps and whether they find it under powered and should i have gone for the 160ps instead, there doesnt seem to be any difference in mpg although the 160ps is a little quicker 0-60. I would appreciate any feed back about the performance of the 130ps as i notice that they have also changed or made improvements to both the 130 and 160ps, thanks for any feedback.....geoff ]]> carp1000 http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217307-sports-tourer http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217290-Rear-Suspension-drop-links&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:42:58 GMT Hi Guys, Anybody ever changed the rear suspension drop links on a Vectra, if so what is the best method? Mine have done 190K miles and the whole... Hi Guys,

Anybody ever changed the rear suspension drop links on a Vectra, if so what is the best method? Mine have done 190K miles and the whole rear suspension crashes going over bumps. I am also going to replace the trailing arm bushes at the same time and then possibly the ARB bushes as well.

Cheers,
George ]]> Vectrageorge http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217290-Rear-Suspension-drop-links http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217258-Vectra-B-seats-in-to-MK3-Cavalier.&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:26:13 GMT I know it's been done, and am running out of Cavalier seat base frames (well, have run out) so will be looking to install Vectra B seats very shortly.

Does anyone have the measurements for the runners / hole locations?

Ta.
I'd buy an interior and measure it, but am under orders to not bring anything else car related into the house or else I'm out on my arse...

any help would be appreciated. ]]> Envoy CDX http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217258-Vectra-B-seats-in-to-MK3-Cavalier. http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217229-2.2-DTI-Oil-Warning&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:43:15 GMT I'm getting a flickering oil pressure light at tickover when warm. Car was serviced about 2 months ago at main dealer and oil level is correct. Oil is really thin when it's hot but I know these fully synthetics are supposed to be very thin.

Engine sounds fine, no nasty rattles or rumbles but this light is really worrying.

Do the sensors fail at all or am I heading for trouble?

For info the handbook actually says the light can flicker when engine is idling if hot but I've never had a car do this before, not even my 38 year old Landy before I rebuilt the bottom end. It goes off and stays off above about 900 to 1000 rpm. ]]> Landytim http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217229-2.2-DTI-Oil-Warning http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217210-Power-loss-when-eml-is-on&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:30:27 GMT Hi, I have a Vectra 2.0l dti 1998. Yesterday the EML came on and my motor lost power, however I have now noticed this only happens when she is idling... Hi, I have a Vectra 2.0l dti 1998. Yesterday the EML came on and my motor lost power, however I have now noticed this only happens when she is idling or holding a constant speed for a minute or so. Car feels so slow of the lights in first gear however when I hit second, the light will go out and will pull as normal through out all the gears until I, as I said, we cruise. So it only seems to happen when the engine is not underload. Any ideas?

Thank you,

Dave. ]]> Monosuperdave http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217210-Power-loss-when-eml-is-on http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217208-warning-light-with-spanner-through-it&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:26:34 GMT Help ,i have a warning light with spanner through it but no obvious faults as yet, tried bleeding the fuel pump but nothing came out not even diesel... Help ,i have a warning light with spanner through it but no obvious faults as yet, tried bleeding the fuel pump but nothing came out not even diesel just a quiet gurgling sound (why no fuel ) also the unlocked car locks itself after about 10 mins ( is this normal ) vectra cdti 150 on a 07 plate with 47000 miles ]]> derek heyworth http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/showthread.php?217208-warning-light-with-spanner-through-it