I keep on having to change the realys,they burn,and I am now having to change them every other day just about.Would appreciate some help on this,its really annoying,thank you.|||check other loads that may be in the relays or check the wiring
The starter is ok or .....
The battery amps?|||Hi there it sounds as if you have a major short circuit for your relay to burn out, is the van starting ok is it slow turning over. a diesel takes more power to start than a petrol engine if your relay has two large terminals i suggest you take it out and with a heavy wire touch the big terminals where the relay would fit. if you get a large spark then definitely a bad short, if so then it is either the cable to the starter solenoid or the starter itself. to test the cable take off the solenoid wire on the starter motor and again try the wire on the relay terminal no spark means wiring ok so that leaves the starter motor..as the most likely cause.
you will probably find that the wire from the solenoid that disappears into the starter motor will be the cause. Jock
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Does a 95 Vauxhall 1600 8 valve petrol engine have points that need replacing?
no points...its an electronic/pulse distributor....|||I am not familiar with your vehicle, but most likely a 1995 vehicle would not have points. A rotor button if it uses a distributor, but I would assume it is electronic.|||no points bosch electronic ign.|||No it doesn't have points.|||why not just look ......
I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 51 reg which is making a loud ticking noise when I start up which quietens after?
car has done 83,000 miles and had a new cam belt kit within last 12 months. very reliable but noise is annoying. My mate say I should get it checked? can anyone advise?|||Sounds like one of the hydraulic tappets isn't filling up with oil right away. If left for a long time it'll eventually end up with you having to get it fixed. It's not a massive job but it does entail opening up the cylinder head.
Probably worth an oil change to see if that cures it, and if the car doesn't get many long runs, take it for a good 100 mile blast, you'll be surprised how many minor faults can be cured in a city-bound car by a long hard run up a motorway.|||It is the hydraulic cam followers one has gone weak. have you changed the engine oil if not then do so.
Also take the top of the rocker cover and look for wear on the cam shaft common problem on the vauxhall range.You can either replace the followers or go to a parts dealer and they do sell a addative to put in the oil to semi fix small hydraulic problems.|||probably a leaking hydraulic cam follower , problem is you will find it difficult to pinpoint which one it is, one for each valve your engine has, but as long as oil light isnt coming on then no need to worry|||Check the tappets, maybe one of them needs adjusting.
Probably worth an oil change to see if that cures it, and if the car doesn't get many long runs, take it for a good 100 mile blast, you'll be surprised how many minor faults can be cured in a city-bound car by a long hard run up a motorway.|||It is the hydraulic cam followers one has gone weak. have you changed the engine oil if not then do so.
Also take the top of the rocker cover and look for wear on the cam shaft common problem on the vauxhall range.You can either replace the followers or go to a parts dealer and they do sell a addative to put in the oil to semi fix small hydraulic problems.|||probably a leaking hydraulic cam follower , problem is you will find it difficult to pinpoint which one it is, one for each valve your engine has, but as long as oil light isnt coming on then no need to worry|||Check the tappets, maybe one of them needs adjusting.
How do I clear transmission warning light off Vauxhall Astra 2004?
Transmission warning light came on. I had the vehicle repaired but the light is still on. Is there any way I can turn it off or does it have to be taken back to the garage?|||It needs reset by computer diagnostic kit. The mechanics should have done that after they had finished. It takes two minutes - but you will have to nip it back in to the garage, I'm afraid.|||You need to take the car down to the dealer and get it re-set.|||i would take it back to the garage that done the work cos i would worry that the work had not been carried out , but that's just me that's the luck i get ;)|||hit it with a hammer lol|||piece of electrical tape|||Sell it|||take the negative lead of the battery, wait 30 seconds then put it back on. (make sure you have the code for the stereo)
Why does my Vauxhall Corsa's oil light come on when the engine is warm and idle?
When the revs are increased the light goes off until it goes idle again. It only happens once the engine has been running for a bit. In the owner's manual it says "Can light up intermittently when idling with a hot engine. Must go out when engine speed is increased". Seems odd that they'd make the car do this, especially as I only noticed it happening recently.|||Try a service ie:- oil %26amp; especially oil filter change
if the filter is dirty it could cause oil starvation it will damage your cars engine
I hope this could help best wishes|||The light indicates low pressure.
When the engine is hot, the oil gets thinner and the pump needs to work harder to maintain the pressure. So when you rev the engine the light goes out (pressure is increased). If you check the level of oil, you may find that it is low, so top-up using the correct grade of oil. If the light still comes on, get it checked at a garage.|||You don't give the mileage.If it is high it could be wear in the bearings. First do an oil and filter change. if there is no change have a garage hook up an oil pressure guage. There is a manufacturers idle pressure which I seem to remember is ~ 10 lbs at min. If it is lower than it should be it's time to get rid of the car or think about an alternative engine.|||Insufficient oil pressure or faulty oil pressure sender|||because it is a crap switch used by vauxhall get a decent switch fitted and no problem|||Check your oil level.|||interesting, take it to a garage and get them to do a diagnostics test. should come up pretty quick on the test
if the filter is dirty it could cause oil starvation it will damage your cars engine
I hope this could help best wishes|||The light indicates low pressure.
When the engine is hot, the oil gets thinner and the pump needs to work harder to maintain the pressure. So when you rev the engine the light goes out (pressure is increased). If you check the level of oil, you may find that it is low, so top-up using the correct grade of oil. If the light still comes on, get it checked at a garage.|||You don't give the mileage.If it is high it could be wear in the bearings. First do an oil and filter change. if there is no change have a garage hook up an oil pressure guage. There is a manufacturers idle pressure which I seem to remember is ~ 10 lbs at min. If it is lower than it should be it's time to get rid of the car or think about an alternative engine.|||Insufficient oil pressure or faulty oil pressure sender|||because it is a crap switch used by vauxhall get a decent switch fitted and no problem|||Check your oil level.|||interesting, take it to a garage and get them to do a diagnostics test. should come up pretty quick on the test
How to open the lighter compartment on a vauxhall astra mark4 as the cigarette lighter does not work?
Try a Haynes or Chilton manual
How to remove the crankshaft Pulley on a Vauxhall Vectra?
The problem here is that the four bolts that hold it have a peculiar head. A 8mm ring spanner approxiamately fits it but not accurately enough.
Does anyone know what kind of head it is and where one gets the spanner to fit it.|||you can get a set of torx sockets from halfords mate . a good buy even just to have in your tool box . if your doing the timing belt remember and spend that little bit more and do the water pump and the rollers because if that decides to go say ta ta to your valves . as this happened to me|||Fortunately in the USA we have Snap-On tool trucks Yes the torx fasteners need special sockets to remove. There are several types of torx bolts some internal others external and Torx Plus and Type C Get the exact socket to avoid stripping off the crank bolts. And just when I get all the sizes in my tool box Nissan comes out with a five sided torx bolt. Some crank pulleys need special pullers to remove.|||I bet you are changing the timing belt... Rather you than me... Good luck|||the heads you are talking about are called torxe drives, vauxhalls use a lot of these, if you do a lot of work on your own car it will be worth buying a good set, use the one that fits perfectly because if you round then of it creates bigger problems.|||Not a clue but a Haynes manual is the fountain of all car based knowledge, i was completely clueless with cars, but changed all sorts of things on my crappy ol' fiesta with just a haynes manual and a socket set
Does anyone know what kind of head it is and where one gets the spanner to fit it.|||you can get a set of torx sockets from halfords mate . a good buy even just to have in your tool box . if your doing the timing belt remember and spend that little bit more and do the water pump and the rollers because if that decides to go say ta ta to your valves . as this happened to me|||Fortunately in the USA we have Snap-On tool trucks Yes the torx fasteners need special sockets to remove. There are several types of torx bolts some internal others external and Torx Plus and Type C Get the exact socket to avoid stripping off the crank bolts. And just when I get all the sizes in my tool box Nissan comes out with a five sided torx bolt. Some crank pulleys need special pullers to remove.|||I bet you are changing the timing belt... Rather you than me... Good luck|||the heads you are talking about are called torxe drives, vauxhalls use a lot of these, if you do a lot of work on your own car it will be worth buying a good set, use the one that fits perfectly because if you round then of it creates bigger problems.|||Not a clue but a Haynes manual is the fountain of all car based knowledge, i was completely clueless with cars, but changed all sorts of things on my crappy ol' fiesta with just a haynes manual and a socket set
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