VAUXHALL AGILA: Questions and answers

Vauxhall Agila 2000

Please could you tell me where to find the camshaft sensor on my W reg Vauxhall Agila and how do you fit it?

Vauxhall Agila 2007

Hi. I recently bought the Agila and so far so good, except for some reason it has a radio/cassette player! Where can I get a radio/CD replacement without going into bankruptcy? Also, are there any other types of car that have sound units of the same dimensions? May help the search. I would be very grateful for any info. Thanks.

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This is a sensible question as it looks as though it can’t be replaced with other ones. In fact, it can. You can buy a fascia to sit around the new radio - Halfords or local motor factors will help you, they are about 8 pounds, then you may need an adaptor to make the loom (wires) fit your new radio, 5 pound roughly. The radio is your choice - 10-40 pound for a reasonable one, tell them you are going from double to single din. Hope that helps - Ste Chaddy from England

Vauxhall Agila 2006

Can I drive my Vauxhall Agila with a broken dipstick? It is wobbling around. I did not know this had happened until I took it for a service this morning.

Vauxhall Agila 2002

Can anyone tell me where the control/button is on an Vauxhall Agila for the demister for the back window?

Vauxhall Agila 2006

Can you still drive a Vauxhall Agila with the dipstick tube broken?

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Not recommended, but yes - Ste Chaddy from England

Vauxhall Agila 2003

I have just changed my Vauxhall Agila’s oil filter and need to know how much clean oil I need to replace...

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Usually 3 litres but check the owners manual. And why didn’t you just try to, then use the dipstick to get it right like everyone else, instead of draining then waiting for a reply? lol - Ste Chaddy from England

Vauxhall Agila 2005

What’s the recommended ratio of anti-freeze / coolant for topping up a 2005 Agila?

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You will need a hydrometer to get this right, just use ready mixed, as we are moving into warmer days now, and since you are draining it its good practice to use rad-flush just to remove any rust/bad deposits that has built up - Ste Chaddy from England

Vauxhall Agila 2002

Can anyone tell me where to find the horn on a 2002 Vauxhall Agila?

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There are two horn buttons on the face of the steering wheel. One on the left, one on the right, either side of the Vauxhall insignia - Steve from Worcestershire

Vauxhall Agila 2002

Hi, can anyone please tell me how much mileage I should get per gallon of petrol from my Vauxhall Agila 1.2 2002? Thanks.

Vauxhall Agila 2008

Can you tell me how to change the time clock on my Vauxhall Agila? (1-litre)

Vauxhall Agila 2008

Can a spare tyre fit in the boot of a Vauxhall Agila, in place of the puncture repair kit?

Vauxhall Agila 2007

I have a 2007 Vauxhall Agila. Could anyone tell me what might be the cause of a small amount of oil in my water reservoir tank? Thanks.

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Head gasket - Ste Chaddy from England

Vauxhall Agila 2001

I can’t find the accelerator cable in my Vauxhall Agila. Can anyone please tell me how to find it? Thank you.

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This isn’t a cable, it’s a drive-by wire, it’s a throttle pot. Just look on the throttle body and you will see. If you have a problem with this it may be the variable resistor on the pedal, or the motor on the side of the throttle body. Use a multimeter to test for voltage to the motor, this may require two people - Ste Chaddy from England

Vauxhall Agila 2000

Why is my Agila misfiring when stood still?

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A miss is caused by numerous things, you won’t be able to find the culprit as it requires diagnostics, but it’s a run down of ignition, fuel, compression. This is like standing at the bottom of a tree looking up at all the branches, which road to take? If you get it right it’s pure luck - Ste Chaddy from England

Vauxhall Agila 2001

Having disconnected the alternator on an Agila 2001, I find I cannot remove it. Any ideas please.