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Vauxhall: Why is my car having trouble starting with a new battery?

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 04:25:44 -0700

I have had a new battery fitted in the car, a Vauxhall Corsa - alternator and started motor checked but the car is still having trouble starting.

⟐ Commented September 26, 2017 at 4:25 MST

Vauxhall: change indicator relay on Vauxhall Combo

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:08:51 -0700

My right hand indicators don't work properly and I have been told that it is probably the relay. And wouldn't you know it, apparently it's a real pain to replace? Because of its location. Apparently it is behind the battery and something else. Any help please.

⟐ Commented October 23, 2025 at 5:08 MST

Vauxhall: My Brakes still very poor

Tue, 21 May 2024 12:59:09 -0700

I have a 2015 Vauxhall insignia SRI 2.0 CDti VX line. My brakes suddenly stopped working properly, the brake pedal went really hard and the car was struggling to stop. Tried to get it booked in but everyone saying it could be a couple of weeks before they can look at it. I decided that I will have ago at it, I've done brake pads and discs before. After watching loads of videos and reading up on YouTube I checked the servo first and discovered that this wasn't working, the brake pedal was not dropping slightly when starting the car. I replaced the servo and master cylinder and then bled the brakes but still no difference. The brake pedal is however dropping slightly when I start the car. I decided to then change the ABS Modulator pump and re bleed the brakes but still the brakes are very poor with a hard pedal.

Is there anything else I can try?

Ok. So I've now replaced my front brake pads and discs and then bled the front brakes. Still have the same problem. I've noticed some oil around the vacuum pump. Also I keep getting an oil pressure fault intermittently displaying. I've ordered a vacuum gauge tested which is coming tomorrow that should tell me if I'm getting enough suction from my Vacuum pump. There is just no brake assist at all.

Ok, I've just connected a Vacuum gauge tester and my readings are 27 inHP. I've checked what I should be getting and it should be between 16 and 25. So I'm getting more than what is expected the max shouldn't be more than 30. My head is wrecked now. Like I said I've got alot of oil around the pump but if this was a problem then surely my readings would be alot less, take alook at the pics.

I've tested the vacuum with the hose connected to the pump.

Is there anything else which could be stopping me from getting the assist for the brakes?

Ok, I've attached a video of the noise when you press the brake pedal. After reading more on the problem I have, everything is pointing towards the servo and master cylinder, even though I have replaced it with a used one the used one could also be faulty. Can you test this by disconnecting the brake lines out of the reservoir and then do a pressure test by putting a vacuum gauge on one of the outlets of the reservoir?

⟐ Edited by author May 21, 2024 at 12:59 MST

Vauxhall: Can get sound through aux/cd but not radio

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:36:55 -0700

Hi.got a Vauxhall corsa with inbuilt stereo. Getting sound from the aux cord or CD player but not from the radio.any ideas?

⟐ Answer edited July 14, 2023 at 7:36 MST

Vauxhall: Is it the resistor thermal fuse?

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:15:29 -0700

Hi can anyone help me my heater on my auto Vauxhall corsa d was only working on 4 then it stopped working completely so I brought a new heater motor but now it is only working on 4 again is this this the resistor thermal fuse. please help anyone. thanks kirsty

⟐ Answered December 13, 2020 at 10:15 MST

Vauxhall: My door ajar light stays on when all doors are completely shut.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:32:45 -0700

Door ajar light stays on

It is a astra 2005

⟐ Commented September 29, 2025 at 17:32 MST

Vauxhall: new distributor and coil new pluck wires still no spark

Thu, 30 May 2024 12:35:57 -0700

Opel kadett 1400 cub no spark new distributor and coil and coil unit and new pluck wires still no spark

1986 Opel kadett cub 1400 I think and I have replaced the distributer,coil,coil

module,plug wires still no spark

⟐ Answered May 30, 2024 at 12:35 MST

Vauxhall: Vauxhall vectra 06 blowers not turning on

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 23:40:30 -0700

My vectra blowers will not work on any setting. I’ve taken the glove box apart and tested the current and the fan is getting power and also works when testing from another loom. I have replaced the resistor but still nothing. Also checked all the fuses. Would this mean there’s a problem with the switch? As in where you turn the blower on from? The button for the dentist also doesn’t turn the blowers on. At a loss and don’t want to keep replacing bits to find out it’s not that! Any help much appreciated

⟐ Commented October 26, 2021 at 23:40 MST

Vauxhall: Corsa D 2008, Very weak on First start of the day

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:28:19 -0700

My Corsa D is very weak on the first start of the morning (cold start) temperatures Arnt even that low 2-3 degrees its does pick up as the engine warms up but it never used to be like this. there’s no warning lights on the dashboard there is a lot of smoke but that’s normal. any answer is appreciated.

Edit :

What I mean by weak is in when driving of the first start in the morning the car is very sluggish and weak for a good half an our before it warms up

⟐ Commented December 13, 2018 at 8:28 MST

Vauxhall: 1994 vauxhall corsa/ holden barina misfiring

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 10:44:32 -0700

my Barney the Barina (that I have owned since new) decided to start misfiring if it rained… quick spray of wd40 on the distributor cap and he ran like the new again. Recently had some rainy weather, husband notices some grit in cap, sprays wd40, seems to be ok but then stalls/backfires/dies. Check distributor cap-burned out rotor, damage to cap. So far 1) replaced distributor cap, & 2)replaced rotor…still misfire. 3) replace spark plugs… still misfire 4)replace HT leads, still misfire. Barney starts, but is running rough. any Idea? @oldturkey03 ?

⟐ Answer accepted November 25, 2018 at 10:44 MST

Vauxhall: My gear box grinds from 2nd to 3rd, 4th to 3rd and 5th to 4th.

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:15:10 -0700

So I had a problem with my clutch about a month ago, the clutch got stuck all the way down and I couldn't change gears, this happened while I was on route to my house and because I was about 1 mile away from home, I decided to keep driving it. While driving the last mile home the gears were grinding so as soon as I got my destination I called a recovery truck and sent it to repair. The mechanic had to change the whole clutch and when I got my car back it seems to still grind gears but only the ones mention on the title of this question. Any idea what is the problem? I've being told I need to change my gear box or recondition it but I would like to see how complicated it is as I might be able to do it myself. My car model is a Vauxhall Mokka 2014.

Thanks in advance.

Vauxhall: Vauxhall Corsa 08 blower is working one day but not the next

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 01:07:55 -0700

Hi. I know this is an old post but wondering if anybody can help me.. I have a Vauxhall Corsa 08 plate and the blower is working one day but not the next and it is causing me problems with seeing to drive in the damp/cold weather.

Any ideas what it could be as I don't have much money at the moment so dreading it but it needs doing asap.

⟐ Commented November 11, 2019 at 1:07 MST

Vauxhall: Siemens vdo Cd70 Navi

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 09:36:17 -0700

Siemens VDO CD70 Navi won't take the navigation disc it seems like there is no power to the drive there although the cd music drive is working fine

Vauxhall: Why is my engine/timing belt ticking when driving?

Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:26:10 -0700

My Vauxhall Corsa C 2006 model 1.2 Twinport timing belt has been replaced in time of 5 years that I have owned the car, yet it sounds like this is rattling/ticking loudly when driving. The noise comes and goes, and isn't associated with a certain gear or speed. It tends to get worse as the revs increase. I have noticed that when I fill the water levels up, so the radiator is cooler, the noise tends to get better.

⟐ Edited August 27, 2015 at 16:26 MST

Vauxhall: Cant find the relay

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 05:13:39 -0700

My Vauxhall corsa d 2010 I put leds on back Indicators and now flashing fast been told to change the relay but I cant find it in the fuse box and help please

⟐ Commented March 13, 2020 at 5:13 MST

Vauxhall: Where are the spark plugs in a Vauxhall Corsa?

Fri, 18 May 2018 08:05:19 -0700

please tell me were thay are,vauxhall corsa

⟐ Answer accepted May 18, 2018 at 8:05 MST

Vauxhall: Why are the indicators not working on my 54 plate vauxhall astra enjoy

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 13:40:17 -0700

why are the indicators not working on my 54 plate Vauxhall astra enjoy

⟐ Answered March 18, 2018 at 13:40 MST

Vauxhall: Clear dash board lights "service vehicle soon" " check left deep beam"

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:27:08 -0700

The service vehicle soon and check left deep beam light and check right deep beam lights are on. How can they be permanently erased

⟐ Answer accepted March 26, 2026 at 13:27 MST

Vauxhall: How to clear the error dashboard light after fixing the lights

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:25:39 -0700

Hi,

Glad to get your response. Car model- Vauxhall Insignia 2011 hatchback diesel.

The lights stopped working and those dashboard signes came up. But after after replacing the headlights module and the bulb, the lights started working again, but the dashboard warning lights are still there.

Thank you

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⟐ Marked as duplicate March 16, 2026 at 8:25 MST

Vauxhall: Fuel vacumm line issue

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:01:36 -0700

I have a vauxhall astra j 1.4 the fuel vacumm hose has broken on the engine side, is it the intake manifold it connects to? Thanks in advance

⟐ Answered February 16, 2026 at 0:01 MST