VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN: Questions and answers

Vauxhall Astravan 2007

Why, when driving at high speed, do I hear a whooshing noise from my Vauxhall Astravan, the EM light comes on and the van goes into limp mode?

Vauxhall Astravan 2010

Hi. I want to install the rear seat of an Astra car or estate into my Vauxhall Astravan. It currently doesn’t have any rear seats. Can anyone tell me if it will fit with the seat belt and fixings from the car or estate version? ( VXS.)

Vauxhall Astravan 2011

I have recently bought a Vauxhall Astravan Aportive on an 11 plate. It has the original factory installed cd/radio. The radio and cd work but the dash board display says display safe, which means I can’t tune in any radio stations, change the base etc or see what cd tracks are playing. The time comes up and the temperature comes up on the same dash display, everything but the radio. I have the code for it but I can’t even put that in. I phoned two main dealers but they were no help whatsoever. Does anyone have any ideas how I can sort this, any suggestions greatly received.

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Hi if you look in the handbook, it will tell you how to put the code in but off the top of my head you need to turn key on but don’t start it. Press and hold a botton (which one?) then put the code in - Thomas Martin from Blaenau Gwent

Vauxhall Astravan 2007

3 weeks ago I purchased a 57 plate 1.7cdti Astravan. Then yesterday I noticed that when my clutch is almost up a kind of clipping/slapping/knocking sound has started coming from the engine. The clutch seems fine as it bites a lot further down and changes gears OK... Any ideas or help much appreciated guys.

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It sounds like your dual mass flywheel is about to go - means a clutch as well, quite a big job and no cheap parts or fixes for this one, mine just cost me £1250 ouch!!! Fungus Freeman from Kent

Vauxhall Astravan 1998

Hi, I have an Astra van 1700 diesel, Isuzu engine. It has a water leak, this has happened since I put antifreeze in it. The leak seems to be coming from the front of the engine, from what I can see there are two small pipes: one is L shaped, the other pipe is about 8 inches long and this is where the water / antifreeze is dripping from. Is this the water pump? I have to lie under the van to see these pipes...

Vauxhall Astravan 2004

The exhaust emission light comes on and my Vauxhall Astravan’s engine is running some loss power top end. What is best fix?

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Split in one of the turbo hoses losing boost - Ryan from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Astravan 1999

Please can someone advise my husband as to how to release an air lock in his Vauxhall Astra diesel van? He has changed the filters, and yet there still seems to be an air lock. Thank you.

Vauxhall Astravan 2001

The light on the heater controls of my Vauxhall Astravan has ceased to work. How do I remove the heater control module to change the bulb(s)?

Vauxhall Astravan 2000

I want to replace my manual windows with electric ones. I have the motors and looms for both doors but does anyone know if the loom is already in van from door pillar and if not can anyone help with how to wire them in? Cheers. (Astra g van 1.7 dti)

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Should be a thick red wire and thick brown wire and about 15-16 wires in total running from van to the door. My 99 van were pre wired - Geoffrey Reason from Northamptonshire

Vauxhall Astravan 2007

Whilst I was driving my Vauxhall Astravan I lost all power - lights dash and headlights then power steering went. Took to local garage and they said it was the alternator so had that replaced. Went to take it home and noticed the van drove differently so I turned it around and took it back and they said the turbo isn’t working?.... I later found out that the mechanic had bypassed something on it for it to drive. This is costing me a fortune, my van now won’t work, can you help me please!

Vauxhall Astravan 2005

My 05 plate Astravan is now on 345,000 miles and has run like a treat in all that miles... Twice now over 2 weeks the turbo has cut out for around 3-4 minutes not long after setting off for my day. It then comes back in and no problem whatsoever. The engine management light came on so what I’m asking is - is the turbo going out? Or is turbo getting a little too much air then cuts out then once it’s all settled comes back on? If it’s the latter then would it just be a gasket leaking? Any advice welcome, cheers Simon.

Vauxhall Astravan 2002

I’m currently rebuilding the cylinder head on my Vauxhall Astravan and need to know the torque settings for the bolts. Can anybody help?

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The torque settings should be displayed on the head gasket kit, you should have bought, they will be on a slip of paper in the set along with other part numbers and timing settings - John from England

Vauxhall Astravan 2008

The heater in my Vauxhall Astravan only seems to blow on number 3 and 4. It doesn’t seem to blow on 1 and 2. Can anyone tell me why or help. Appreciated.

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Sounds like contacts failed in switch, try another blower switch from scrap yard or buy new one. Hope this helps - Dave from England

Vauxhall Astravan 2001

Will an engine from a Vauxhall Astravan 1.7 diesel 2001 fit into a Vauxhall Combo van 1.7di 2004 without any modifications?

Vauxhall Astravan 2005

Where can I get a replacement key for my Vauxhall Astravan? I have tried a new battery but it still only works manually... Can anyone help?

Vauxhall Astravan 2001

My Astravan now sounds like a jet coming down the road, can anyone tell me why? Please. The noise comes from under the bonnet, possible turbo?

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If you live near an airport that could explain it - Bill Darkin from England

Vauxhall Astravan 1999

Hi, I have a problem with my Astra van, a low blow engine. As I’m driving along it cuts out and when I restart it it doesn’t tick over properly. I’ve tried cleaning the fuel with fuel cleaner and changed the master air sensor. Please could you try and help me to resolve this problem or give me any idea as to why it keeps doing this? Thank you. (1.7td)

Vauxhall Astravan 1997

The is no current getting to the fuel pump in the tank. I have tried all the fuses and they are all OK. Could it be key or relay?

Vauxhall Astravan 2004

My van vibrates at speeds of between 20 and 40 miles an hour, but not when free rolling or with clutch in. Any ideas!!!

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Normally, vibration on steering is either tracking or balancing - Andrew Mclean from England

Vauxhall Astravan 2003

I have changed the battery in my Vauxhall Astravan remote but the remote will still not open or central lock - can anyone help or advise?

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It is most likely that you have to put the key in the ignition turn on, do not start the engine, then push the lock button on the key. This should activate the system and match the two together now that you have replaced the fob battery - Jim Watson from Kent

Get in the van, close the doors, insert key in ignition, turn on but do not start, press either button on key and it should reset. You have 30 seconds to do this after turning on ignition - Nick Harrison from Worcestershire

Vauxhall Astravan 2001

I’m having a cambelt change done but I need to know if it also has a bracket as it will cost more if it does. Can anyone help?

Vauxhall Astravan 1998

Hi, the heater in my Vauxhall Astravan has started to blow cold on all 4 settings. I have just changed the thermostat but it has made no difference and there is plenty of water in the header tank. The temperature gauge does work inside the van on the clock. Can any one help with winter coming up?

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I had the same problem, I changed that water pump and it worked fine, maybe you should check that - Simon Jon from England

Vauxhall Astravan 2003

I have a Vauxhall Astravan, 1.7 dti Envoy. I have recently noticed that my van sounds really loud! I have jacked my van up and have seen that the exhaust pipe has snapped off! This is after the turbo but before the cat - does anyone know if you can buy this part separate from the exhaust manifold or turbo and if so, where from? And how much roughly!? Aany thanks.

Vauxhall Astravan 2005

Hi, please can someone help me? I have an Astra van mk4 cdti with a 1.7 engine, only 75k on clock. I have too much pressure in my header tank and the pipes are very hard. Someone has said it was the injector sleeves so I got new ones fitted but things are still the same. Then I got my head skimmed and the pressure tested but still the same.... I use about a half pint of water a day and it does not over-heat when I start it up and it get up to temp. The water in the tank goes and when I stop it water comes back in to tank. Why? I have just been out to it, the heater was hot and it just went cold, went down my street and it got hot within 1 minute. I have just spent over £800 and don’t know wot to do next. This was my dad’s van and he has just passed away so this is my pride and joy. Please, please some one help. Cheers.

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Did you checked the thermostat? Maybe its faulty - Gerfex from Malta

Hi there, I’ve had the same problem, it was my oil cooler - Alan Singleton from England

Vauxhall Astravan 2001

I have no reversing lights, no indicators, no speedo, no trip clock. What’s the problem?

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It could simply be a fuse affecting the dash instruments so give those a check over before you do anything else - Steve Astra from Surrey

Fuses dude, check the fuses - Ronnie Wilkinson from Lincolnshire

Vauxhall Astravan 2001

How do I remove the petrol tank? (Dual fuel)

Vauxhall Astravan 2002

How much for full service with new brake pads and new window wipers supplied and fitted?

Vauxhall Astravan 2006

My Vauxhall Astra Van diesel will not start. A picture of a van with a spanner has lit up. What does this mean?

Vauxhall Astravan 2003

How much does it normally cost to supply and fit a new clutch?

Vauxhall Astravan 1999

The engine in my Vauxhaul 1.7tdi van has ceased, I have been told that I can have a second hand engine from my local scrap yards dropped in, but I have also been told that this might not work. Can anyone help as I don’t want to spend money on work that is a waste of time. Thank you.

Vauxhall Astravan 1996

My rear wiper won’t work, motor checked okay. Is there a separate fuse for it like the indicator unit?

Vauxhall Astravan 2007

Can anyone help? My van will not rev when I am driving, fine when idle. I have changed the filters (air, oil and fuel). I have plugged a scanner in but nothing is reported. Any clues as I am stuck? (1.3cdti)

Vauxhall Astravan 2005

I’m thinking of purchasing an Astravan with an Isuzu engine. Can anyone tell me if there is any visual difference to an Isuzu engine and that of a Vauxhall? I would be grateful if anyone could tell me what to look out for. Much appreciated.

Vauxhall Astravan 2008

Where can I pick up a switched ignition feed for my parrot car kit?

Vauxhall Astravan 2000

My mileage light is not on. I have tried finding the fuse for this but cannot find anything that relates to this in manual; only the Maintenance Inspection System page 28 and 194 in manual. Can anyone help?

Vauxhall Astravan

Where on the Astra is the oil regulator?

Vauxhall Astravan 2010

What is the 0 - 60 speed on the Sportive SE 150 please?

Vauxhall Astravan 2002

Hi, could you tell me were my idle control valve is on my Astra 1.7 turbo diesel van? Thank you!

Vauxhall Astravan

The battery light has come on while driving and the power steering has gone. Can anyone help please?

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Sounds like the auxilliary drive belt has snapped or is loose - John Taylor from Durham

Alternator sounds like the problem - Tom T from England

Hi, it’s your alternator 100%. I’ve done mine twice - Darren Would from Yorkshire