VAUXHALL ASTRA SPORT HATCH: Questions and answers

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2007

Where is the cam sensor located on my Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch and the crank sensor? Are they the same type? (1.6 sxi)

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2007

How do I change the day/time/date on the digital information system of my Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch? Recently I had a new battery fitted and it has not updated itself after having the new battery reconnected. Can anyone help please? Thank you.

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1999

Hi. When I get up in the morning I have to heat my Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch up as the revs go up and down and the engine management light goes off. However, when it`s settled the light stays on. I have had the throttle body and a sensor changed. Can anyone help please?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2002

My Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch`s speedometer is not working but the rev counter is. Also my abs sensor is staying on and making the engine run slowly. Can anyone advise?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2006

I have been to buy starter motor for my Vauxhall Astra but discovered there are 2 different ones. 1 has got 9 teeth the other has 10. Does anyone know how many it should have ? It is the Astra Sport Hatch sxi 1600 2006. Thank you.

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2006

Hi, I wonder if you can help? My Astra had to have a new engine, turbo, intercooler, egr etc last year .The engine ran on its own oil and wouldn’t stop. After having new engine fitted by a Vauxhall garage I returned several times as the car feels down on power to what it was, especially low down rev range. The garage has fobbed me off initially saying it’s a new engine, let it bed in... To now a year later... no engines are the same! I am wondering if it may have a slightly blocked catalytic converter, especially knowing that the engine before destroyed itself on its own oil. I would appreciate your advice and opinion.

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2010

After the recent freeze, the rear door (hatch) refuses to open, also the windscreen water does not squirt! Wipers front and back are fine no other problems looked at the fuse board but no idea from the manual which is which can you help anyone? Many thanks. (sxi 1.4 model)

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This is a fuse that has blown. You need to locate it! It’s a red fuse with only a yellow fuse next to it, they are on their own in the fuse box. Should be bottom right? - Mike from England

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2005

I had a service done and noticed a few days later that oil is leaking from the breather pipe. What has caused this? Please help.

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May be too much oil in the engine - Choukri Kayal from France

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1994

During recent cold weather the engine froze, causing one of the water caps at the bottom of the engine block to push out. After thawing I replaced the cap and refilled the coolant system. Over the next two days, during short distance trips, more and more white smoke appeared out of the exhaust. The next time I tried to start the car it billowed out smoke and failed to start after ten attempts. I have changed the oil completely and am now attempting to restart. The engine has ceased somewhat so I am manually turning the crank shaft to free the pistons. This is working and I am achieving complete rotation of the shaft and each time I turn the car over it comes closer to ignition. As I am doing this mucky oil/water is leaking from the exhaust gasket at the engine block connection. Any advice would be gratefully received, is it worth continuing to try to fire it up? Do you think that there is a major breach between the water and the oil reservoirs? Why would anyone buy a white, m-reg, automatic Astra? Does anyone want to torch it for me?!! (Automatic)

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I have now taken the sump off and when I move the pistons water comes through. Should that happen? I know nothing about engines - Andrew Frecknall from Hampshire

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1999

Hi there, I’ve just bought a 1999 Astra and am having problems with acceleration. The car seems to splutter at around 2,000 rpm and holds back at 4,500 - 5,000 rpm. Can anyone suggest what this could be... thanks.

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2005

Hi, I am trying to change my Vauxhall Astra 55 plate front bumper due to a deep scratch on the side... I found a 2007 model of my car and want to know if it will fit my car... I need help asap please, thanks.

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2002

Hi, can someone please help? My Astra 1.8 sri is running bad. I had it on the scanner and it came up with the code for the throttle body position sensor. So I’ve fitted a new one but it seems to be doing the same thing. It’s as if there is no life in the car and feels like its holding back. Please, can anyone help?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2005

My 1.7-litre Vauxhall Astra cdti is hard starting when it is cold or hot. It’s had a new glow plug and relay and been serviced; the egr has been cleaned out as well... But it will start if you put your foot down a bit. Can anyone help?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2009

Hi, my 09 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 3 door hatch petrol feels funny when pulling away slow and it as if I’m doing a wheel spin with the wheels not spinning lol! Is this the clutch and if so how much would it cost to be fixed? While I am here... I’ve had this car from new for 2 years and I’ve had it in Arnold Clark a load of times for my car just cutting out as if I’ve stalled it when I know I haven’t or the car not turning over 1st time, like last week, my car wouldn’t start after trying for 20 minutes and even though everything in the car was working, the lights were bright as they always are. I got a jump start but it still wasn’t turning over so I gave up then tried to turn it and it turned over. Anyone else get this? I took it to Arnold Clark about 4-5 times and they say the car’s fine and charge me £60 for a hour for looking over my car, which is covered by warranty, because they found no problem...

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2009

Hi. I have had trouble starting my Vauxhall Astra for the last 3 mornings. No light comes on and on my way to work today it lost power while I was driving along doing 60 mph. Please help or advise?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2007

My air-conditioner compressors bearings have worn so much they rattle when ticking over. I can’t afford a new unit at present so is there any way of by-passing it using a different drive belt? Any ideas? (CDTi diesel)

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2007

Could somebody please tell me the mileage for a cambelt change on a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, and how much it would cost? Thank you.

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2001

The traction light on my Vauxhall Astra comes on and the car wont go any faster? Has anyone else experienced that and can advise me what to do next?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2008

Does anyone know if I can turn the airbag off on my Vauxhall Astra 1.4 sxi?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2005

I have replaced the car key battery twice now... it lasts only 10 days before failing again. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2007

The fuel light came on so I refuelled immediately. The "range" continued to display along with "refuel " on the computer display. The amount of miles I had left to travel remained the same before I had filled up. When refuelling, does it not reset itself and if not then what do I need to do for it to correspond with my fuel gauge?

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I had this. To stop it, I made sure I filled up well clear of the red zone. It stopped when I reset all the data displays on the dashboard by pressing and holding the left hand side wheel selector in for all data ranges - Kieran Murphy from England

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2006

There is a loud clicking sound on my Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch, but only when engaged from 1st to 4th gear/ There are no other problems - does anyone have any idea what might be causing this noise?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2008

Should I check my Vauxhall Astra’s engine oil when the car is warm or cold?

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Always check your engine oil when the engine is cold - Willism Marrs from Scotland

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2005

On my 1.6-litre Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch the engine struggles to start after long idles. Every morning I have to put the gear into 2nd and push the car forward or backwards and only then will it start when I turn the key. What could be the reason?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1999

I’ve got a 2-litre Vauxhall Astra SRi and the engine management light is on and doesn’t want to go when it reaches 4,000 revs or over, it just coughs and splutters. Any ideas about what it could be?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2006

The a/c on my Vauxhall Astra 1.8-litre SRi has stopped working. I had it re-gassed but it is still not working, and all the fuses are OK. Any ideas what the problem could be?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1992

The engine management light on my Vauxhall Astra comes on when I am waiting in traffic, also the temperature gauge goes up and the engine noise dips constantly. When this happens the headlights dip and so do the dashboard lights. I have checked the basics but can’t see anything wrong. What can this be and how can I fix it? Thank you.

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2009

This car is making a ticking sound when in idle and at very low revs, I don’t know if this is a normal or adnormal sound. It’s a light tick tick tick, any ideas? (1.4 sxi petrol)

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2005

Just had an alternator replaced on my Vauxhall Astra 2005 diesel turbo. Everything seems to be running smooth apart from the brakes are so stiff all of the sudden. Had brake pads replaced only last month but honestly I am almost unable to brake because it’s that stiff, what could this be? Before alternator failure, the braking was absolutely fine.

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Sounds like they have left the vacuum pipe going to the brake servo off. These used to have a vacuum pump on the back of the alternator going to the brake servo - Chris from England

Have they reattached the vacuum pipe that goes from back of pump on alternator to the servo? If that isn’t fitted then your brake pedal will be hard - Gareth Nichol from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2001

I need my timing chain replacing, would this cause my battery to drain? I’ve just replaced my alternater.

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1998

My heating regulator switch is nacked. I don’t know how to get the dash off. Can anyone help?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch

What pressure should the injector rail be at?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2000

What bhp is my Astra?

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If it is 1.8 petrol, then it’s 140bhp - Billy Menzies from Ayrshire

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2007

We are trying to lift the back seat up in the car to put a seat cover on, but the manual tells us there are two tags at the front off the seat. When we looked for these tags, they are not there so I’m wondering if there is another way to do this? I have an sxi 07 astra hatch back.

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2006

How do I remove my starter motor? (1.9 diesel)

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2010

Please can someone help?! My steering column switches, seems to be getting a mind of their own! Sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t. Just this morning, I tried to use my horn, only for the sound volume to get quieter! Please can someone advise me on this? The car’s not even two years old yet. Thanks. (Sri Turbo)

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The sim card has failed. Mine went last month and has since been replaced, everything works fine now. This is a common problem - Paul Sugden from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2006

My gearstick moves up and down in 1st, 3rd, 5th and 6th but I’ve had the gear cables and gear mountains changed. Do you know what it could be?

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2005

My engine is misfiring between 1,000 and 2,000 revs. Does anyone know what is the cause and why it is juddering at these revs? (1.3 cdti)

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I have same problem, only mine misfires on tick-over, no lights come on - Tina Smith from Lincolnshire

It is possible you have a piston misfiring or possibly your coil pack and spark plugs just need changing - John Docherty from Ayrshire

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2008

When does the cambelt need changing on an Astra SRi?

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70,000 miles - Mark Sandy from England

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2008

I have bought a new Astra and my friend bought the exact same one around the same time and now both car boots won’t open and both our scoushers wont work. Both cars are around 4 weeks old, they can’t still be frozen because it’s 2 degrees and has been for days. Can someone help please.

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The fuse has blown, it happens a lot - Steven Saville from Ireland

Hi Claire, I had a similar problem a few days ago and found a very simple solution, mine was that the fuse to the washer had blown. It was a mini fuse - Vince Martin from Clackmannanshire

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2007

The handbrake keeps freezing up. How can I stop this happening?

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Is the handbrake tension tight? If so get it adjusted and check the shoes inside the drum for faults - Dave Jones from England

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2003

This morning my Astra started to smell like really bad burning rubber from the engine. I had the heaters on as it was -4 and thats where the burning smell was coming from. When I stopped the car and got out I could still smell it very strongly. I had only gone on a journey of just over a mile. Any ideas anyone? Thanks! (SRi)

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1999

My Astra is running sluggish and when I press the accelerator there’s no power. My son said he droped water on the engine. Do you think this may be the problem? (2.0sri)

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 2003

I have an overheating problem. It came on suddenly and I suspected the cooling fans. I wired them to work on a switch but they are still over-heating. Is there a bleeding procedure? Do you think it is the thermostat or water pump?