VAUXHALL COMBO: Questions and answers

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Hi. I just want to know if, when I take the seats out of my Vauxhall Combo van, can I remove the rails from the seat itself? My original seat broke so I had to get another seat, but the new seat is in bad condition. All I want to do is keep my original seat and put the new rails onto it, as my rails are broken but my original seat is in a lot better condition. Any suggestions please?

Vauxhall Combo 2003

Which fuse in the fuse box controls the engine electronics, immobiliser, indicator etc for the 2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7 td? I have a feeling the fuse might be gone. Can anyone tell me please? (1.7 TD)

Vauxhall Combo 2006

My Vauxhall Combo van makes a knocking sound when I change gear and press the accelerator. It sounds like it`s coming from the engine area. I`ve had the engine mounts replaced, the timing chain replaced and even had the clutch replaced but it still does it. Does anyone have any ideas please? (1.3 tdi)

Vauxhall Combo 2007

When I first start my Vauxhall Combo van in the morning it takes about 5 minutes to start, then there`s a puff of white smoke. It`s had a new altenator and a new battery. What could the problem be now please? (1.3 cdti)

Vauxhall Combo 2006

Hi, I have got a Vauxhall Combo Crew 1900 CDTI 1.3CC 2006 ex post office van and I have been trying to find what size windscreen blades I need for the front screen and back doors. Can anybody help me please? Thanks.

Vauxhall Combo 2005

Hi, all of the dash board lights came on while driving my Vauxhall Combo. The radio went off, the steering went stiff and then it cut out, so I had a look under the bonnet and the fan belt was missing. Now it won`t start. Any ideas please? (Combo 1.3 cdti)

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Your alternator might not be working, so it’s drained your battery. Your alternator makes the power steering work also. Fit a belt, jump start with leads, and run your battery back up, by leaving radio, heater etc. off when driving. Might just be the belt - Richard from England

Vauxhall Combo 2005

Hi. Would anyone be able to give me a rough estimate on how much it would cost to get an aux belt part and have it fitted on a Vauxhall Combo van 1700 cdti diesel 2005? Many thanks.

Vauxhall Combo 2003

Hello. I’ve got a used 2003 Vauxhall Combo and the problem that I’m facing is that when I start the engine the headlights switch on automatically. Since I don’t need the headlights to be switched on, I need somehow to switch them off. If anyone can help me I will be much obliged. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance. (II)

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They are not headlights, these are day running lights and can be turned off by pressing SET which is found next to your hazard switch. Cycle through till you find DRL and set it to off – Rej from England

Vauxhall Combo 2006

I have an ex post office Vauxhall Combo 2006. The driver`s seat does raise up but nowhere near enough for a short person to have good visibility. I am 6ft 1in and even in the high position the view is not brilliant, just adequate. Does anyone know of a means to alter or adapt this or of another seat to give a higher position please?

Vauxhall Combo 2005

My Vauxhall Combo 2005 1.3 has to be turned over for at least 2 minutes to start, even after the core plug light has gone out. Any ideas as my neighbours are getting the hump?

Vauxhall Combo 2002

How do I remove and replace the glass and winding gear in the driver`s door of my Vauxhall Combo? The glass has become detached from it`s mounting, having been stuck to the door sliders due to frost and then too much wellie applied to the window winder! There has always been a tight spot about a third of the way down which probably has not helped. Is it possible to remount the glass in the mounting securely or will I have to replace all of it? Thanks.

Vauxhall Combo 2003

My Vauxhall Combo`s dashboard warning light, which looks like a spanner in front of a side view of a vehicle, came on for about 20 minutes. Does anyone know is it a service warning? Many thanks. (1.7cdi)

Vauxhall Combo 2012

On a Vauxhall Combo, how do I turn the diesel particulate filter warning light off on the dashboard before a service interval without plugging away computer diagnostic machine into it?

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Put key in ignition, turn all way round till lights come on, press the button on the trip counter for 10 seconds until I term shows, release, turn key back down, take it out - Peter Evevs from England

Vauxhall Combo 2003

My Vauxhall Combo van 1.7tdi 2003 won`t start, it just turns over. In the week running up to this while driving along the fuel gauge went to empty then back up again, although it had half a tank of fuel in it. I called the AA out and he tried easy start spray with no joy. He tried pumping fuel to the engine and it wasn`t getting to the injectors. He said it was the edu and I`ve changed that but still no joy. There are no warning lights on the dash and nothing comes up on the diagnostics. Can anyone help?

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Hi Paul, I have the same problem, sometimes when I get into the van and turn the key the lights on the right hand side of the dash do not come on and if I try to start the engine it will not start. Sometimes if I turn the ignition on and off again they come on and I can start the engine. Also when driving along all dials will go off and at some point then come back on again. If you cannot start the engine try tapping the dash board on the right hand side to the top - it always works for me and the lights all come back on. I have now found out that there was a recall sometime ago and they fitted a new wiring harness to the dash. I am having mine done, so hope will not have to hit the dash again, hope this helps – Joe Cox from Northamptonshire

Vauxhall Combo 2002

My Vauxhall Combo has diesel leaking onto the injection pump ecu wiring loom at back of the engine. I can`t find where the leak is coming from and need to find it quickly because it`s slowly getting on the exhaust. Has anyone else had this problem before?Thanks in advance.

Vauxhall Combo 2005

I have just bought a Vauxhall Combo. When I test drove it everything seemed fine, but now I actually have it I have noticed a high pitched noise coming from the rear, especially when turning left. Any ideas?

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Could be bearings or brake squeal, take rear drum off both sides and check condition of rear brake shoes clean them up with some brake cleaner then on the flat spots were the shoes sit against put some copper grease on to stop any friction - Andy Retter from Gloucestershire

Vauxhall Combo 2002

Hi, I have 1.7 di Vauxhall Combo van and it ticks over but still no change. What should I do?

Vauxhall Combo

My Vauxhall Combo van`s dials on the dashboard periodically go off. The speedo / rev counter / petrol gauge and handbrake light come on for a few seconds and then it rights itself. Any ideas? (2002)

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Hi Lee, I have the same problem with my 2002 diesel and if it happens on starting it will turn but not start. I called the AA out on one occasion and he knew straight away. Just give it a good bash above the clocks on the dash and hey presto. Trouble is it is a control unit causing the problem and the whole dash has to come out to replace it. Hope this helps - Dave Proctor from Northamptonshire

Hi, the van was recalled for the connector on the back of the dash board. About £20 the a spark needs to wire it up cost me £90 supply and fit - Ste Rimmer from England

Vauxhall Combo 2004

My Vauxhall Combo`s wipers only work if high speed is selected first then I drop down to slow. They won`t keep working on intermittent or on wash. Is it the relay or the motor? I can`t see it being the switch but any ideas would be great before I start buying parts. I haven`t got an electrical tester unfortunately. Can anyone help?

Vauxhall Combo 1999

My Vauxhall Combo has a starting problem with the engine not starting-up and it has grey smoke from the exhaust. I`ve already replaced the glowplugs, glowplug relay and the yellow relay near the glowplug relay. Someone said it might be the glowplug relay control unit or cold start valve? Could it be anything to do with the ignition? It`s turning over okay but not sparking. Please can anyone help? (1.7 diesel combo merit -1999(v)

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Hi Paul. Hope you have got your problem sorted. However, diesels don`t really have ignition. They work differently to a petrol engine, ie they don’t use spark plugs. The glow plugs are just a heater to warm the fuel at start up, after that the engine compresses the fuel in the cylinder and it is this compression that produces the necessary heat to provide combustion. Hence there is no sparking - Dave Walling from Cumberland

Vauxhall Combo

I bought my Vauxhall Combo 1.7 cdti van just over 3 years now reg 05. I notice every time I start the engine quite a bit of white smoke spills out from the exhaust. This morning, for the first time, as I started the engine, it cut out. The van usually rattles a bit and sounds like it wants to cut out, but has never cut out until today, as it gets cold. I’m not sure if it is because it`s cold? The engine revs at idle, then drops and cuts out. I start it again and again it cuts out midway through rpm. Any suggestions are welcome?

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Change your timing solenoid on fuel pump. As it starts, engine rattles and hesitates to work. If you press the gas not much response, white smoke, but no water condensation. It burns your eyes - Kose from England

Vauxhall Combo 2012

Can anyone give me an honest review on the new 2012 Vauxhall Combo 1.3cdti? I’ve been down to the local dealer and all seems to be well throughout despite the looks! But I have been reading mixed reports on the engine and the reliability. (1.3cdti)

Vauxhall Combo 2000

Hi, I bought a used diesel Vauxhall Combo six months ago and the electrics keep cutting out. The exclamation mark light will flash, then no electrics, but will suddenly come back on again after a few minutes. It has been to the garage to check the ECU but no problem was found. Please can anyone help? (ct-tdi 1.7 L)

Vauxhall Combo 2007

Hi, can anyone please help? I have an 07 opel Vauxhall Combo 1.3 diesel and I think I am having ecu problems. There`s no engine management light on and the van won’t start and there`s no warning light on. Has anyone had this before? Please help if you can. (1.3diesel)

Vauxhall Combo 2007

I’m getting a bit of clutch slip on my Vauxhall Combo 1.3cdti (’07). The clutch slips between 2-3000rpm only and it doesn’t always do it. What’s more it only seems to happen under light throttle use (if I thrash the van it doesn’t slip at all). Highly likely that the clutch is worn out, but as it is an expensive job I just wanted to eliminate any other possibilities first before spending a load of dough. Can anyone help? (1.3cdti)

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I got a 96 Combo and it felt like the clutch was slipping after eliminating certain things. The mechanic was baffled and I remembered what a mate said regarding catalytic converters and said if it stopped just smash a hole in it to get home. I mentioned the converter to the mechanic who said he never thought about that and after putting his hand over the exaust (it wouldn’t blow out a candle) so by the time he’d undid the 2 bolts to the manifold it revved like a go cart and after smashing all the guts out of the converter it flew like a go kart. Try starting ya car and wack ya hand over the exhaust; if it has no pressure then it’s your converter and not your clutch ask any mechanic, they’ll more than likely agree. Hope it helps, let me know how you go my email is maccasda@gmail.com. Cheers - Gordon Paterson from Australia

Vauxhall Combo 2003

My Vauxhall Combo`s seatbelt/airbag warning light is staying on. It goes dim occasionally, goes off sometimes for short periods, then back on again. What should I do? (1.7 di)

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Check connections under your seat and passenger. I had same problem since start, put away some stuff under the seat - Nobody from England

Vauxhall Combo 2003

The windscreen rear wipers on my Vauxhall Combo do not work and there is no water from the washer coming to the wiper blades. I suspect it may be the fuse. There is no light to show the mileage, but all other lights are okay. Where can I find the fuse box on my Vauxhall Combo? (dti)

Vauxhall Combo 2003

I have a 2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7di. Everything will be running fine then the orange car with the spanner through it lights up and the revs increase. It usually ticks over at 800rpm but goes up to around 1500rpm while standing. After a few seconds it releases and drops back to 800rpm until I move off and when I stop again it`s back up to 1500rpm. Then the light will go out and it drives normally again. Any ideas? Thanks.

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Hi. I have a 2004 1.7 di Vauxhall Combo van. Not long after I got it the exhaust emission light came on, so I took it to a garage and had a service and new air mass sensor fitted. I picked it up and the light was off but then after a couple of days it`s now back on. It smokes heavily when I accelerate and keeps going into limp home mode. Does anyone have any ideas as I`m losing my mind over this? Cheers.

Vauxhall Combo 2007

What is the cheapest and best way to fix fault codes P1901 and P2003 on my 2007 Vauxhall Combo 1.3 diesel? Both codes are related to exhaust gas pressure sensor/ particulate filter I think?

Vauxhall Combo 2003

I have just fitted a new battery to my 53 plate Vauxhall Combo and it now turns over but will not start as the immobiliser light is on. What should I do?

Vauxhall Combo 2003

Everything was working on my Vauxhall Combo van but I put the key in and turn it and nothing happens, it won`t even tic. Can anybody help?

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More likely that your contacts on steering lock are worn off or disconnected - Kose from Zimbabwe

Vauxhall Combo 2002

My Vauxhall Combo`s engine will not start straight away. However if you spray easy start in the air manifold it will start straight away. It has been placed on the computer and it is showing a fuel pump position sensor fault. This has been changed, however I am still experiencing problems with it not starting. Can anyone help? Thanks. (1.7 diesel)

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Sometimes the diesel lines from pump to filter need replaced, they can draw air in which causes hard starting. One of the switches on the pump itself does the same too, but also leaks fuel into the wiring loom. Bit of a pain to resolve - Stevie from County Antrim

Vauxhall Combo 2007

Hi. I wonder if anyone can help? My 07 Vauxhall Combo`s glow plug light is flashing and the van smokes. Any ideas? Cheers. (1.3cdti)

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Egr valve – Neil from England

Vauxhall Combo 2002

My Vauxhall Combo has broken down and the recovery man says it is to do with the petrol getting through to the engine. Is this due to the sensor? I need to know where is the sensor?

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Hi, I have recently bought a Vauxhall Combo Van 54 plate. The clutch lost all pressure and then I could not get it back into gear. I have been told that it is the cylinder by one person and the clutch linkage by another. Is this a common fault with this van can anyone tell me please?

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The Clutch is Hydraulic and shares the fluid from the brake master cylinder, there is a flexi pipe on the side of the master cylinder res, feeding the master cylinder for the clutch, make sure there’s enough brake fluid in there and its not leaked out, it may require bleeding to remove the air if its got too low. You may have to remove the driver’s wiper arm and the plastic covers to get in to the pipe, the clutch master cylinder is in the car, above the pedel. Hope this helps - Brandon Young from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Combo 2000

How do I remove a scuttle panel from my Vauxhall Corsa B combo van as well as the plastic panel below that? I need access to the heater blower motor. Thank you for any help.

Vauxhall Combo 2007

Hi. I have an ex gas Vauxhall Combo van, it`s speed limiter is 70mph. I have taken it to a Vauxhall dealer to remove who said it`s not connected to the ecu. There is a box on the bulk head behind the passenger seat and I`m told this is the speed limiter. How do I remove this, does anyone know? Cheers. (1.3cdti,easytronic)

Vauxhall Combo 2003

I have a Vauxhall Combo 1.7 di 53 plate. Recently driving along in the rain the engine cut, all the lights came on the dashboard and I couldnt get it started. A few days later I managed to start it, but it takes twice as long to start it, it`s got intermittent tick over and is now running roughly. I discovered some water in the air filter box and the air filter is wet. Please can anyone help? (1.7 di)

Vauxhall Combo 1996

I have fitted a new alternator to my Vauxhall Combo after the battery light was glowing. Now the light is off but the alternator is not charging the battery. Any ideas?

Vauxhall Combo 1996

Why when I stop the engine of my Vauxhall Combo can I hear glugging of water from the driver`s side up under the dash? Are there hoses for the heater matrix there or something else? (Merit)

Vauxhall Combo 2003

Is a 2007 1.7 cdti ecu engine compatible with a 2003 Vauxhall Combo van?

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Hi. I’ve just put an 04 ecu on a 03 Combo and it will not run as the clocks on 2004 onwards are programmed to the ecu and will not fit a 2003... so now I have to find a 2001-2003 ecu with aircon... if your car or van has aircon make sure your ecu has aircon as will not run and aircon goes mad.... Matt Shaw from Nottinghamshire

Vauxhall Combo 2008

I need to change the rear bumper on my Vauxhall Combo. Is this an easy job ie: no special tool or skills needed? (1200)

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Hi. Easy, if you know how to #1 Undo all plastic plugs under rear bumper. #2 Unscrew plastic10mm nut from inside rear arch, it connects two plastic trims together (bumber and arch trim). #3 Pull sides apart, should come off preaty easy. #4 As your sides loose and bottom plastic plugs use to lift whole bumbet slightly up and pull out. If you done all four you should take bumper (plastic cover) off by now - Kose from England

Vauxhall Combo 2008

My Vauxhall Combo`s steering is very heavy at slow speeds and I am wondering what is wrong?

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Could be your drive belt needs tensioning - David Pattison from Sussex

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Why does my Vauxhall Combo`s oil pressure light come on after about 25 minutes of driving?

Vauxhall Combo 2002

Hi, my Vauxhall Combo has been off the road for 5 months. I can jump start it and it will stay running. I take the leads off and it runs fine but when I turn the key off it won`t start without jump starting again. Is this just the battery or something else? Does anyone know?

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Could be the battery, they don’t tend to like long periods of not being used but having said that I think it would be best to check that the alternator is charging properly first - Neil Read from England

What the first guy said is right on the money, have a nice day - Nelson Vieira from Portugal

Vauxhall Combo 2004

My Vauxhall Combo has water in the driver`s footwell but is not losing any coolant and drains clear. What is it please?

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I have the same issue, if you find out the issue could you let me know and I’ll do the same? Cheers - Adam I from Vale of Glamorgan

The fault is usually the seal on the plate around the brake servo I have fixed so many now! - Neil Read from England

Hi, I had same problem, turned out one of the grommets in bulkhead had come out first. Puddle footwell full off water - Chris G from England

Water gets in through the plate that the master cylinder is mounted on, the seal dries out around this steel plate. I’ve just done one, you would need to remove the scuttle where the wipers are, remove the master cylinder and vacuum servo, to get to it, some of the bolts are from inside the car you need to drop the pedal box, undoing the bolts you can prise this plate up and re seal it, it also enters in the passenger side through the top of the body. Electrical box fills up and shorts out some of the relays like door locking etc, water appears to be dripping near the heater, mine was also leaking through the plastic moulding for the heater matrix under the bonnet dripping through the screws, once you have it sealed get it dried out with a dehumidifier - Brandon from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Combo 2011

The display on my Vauxhall Combo`s radio doesn’t work but the radio does. Any ideas?

Vauxhall Combo 2006

My Vauxhall Combo cdti makes a high pitched whining noise when turning/steering. It only starts after driving about 10 miles but then doesn’t stop until it gets a good rest. Any ideas what the problem could be - suspension, steering, brake pads?

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One of me mates cars were doing that and it was because his power steering fluid was low - Stock Keith from Cheshire

Vauxhall Combo 2001

Hiya guys, I have a 2001 Vauxhall Combo Epic and the clutch pedal is annoying me with its squeak when I press and depress it! Any ideas to stop this? Cheers!

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I have before sprayed penetrating oil on the area of the clutch pivot and connection to the slave cylinder which is situated behind the clutch pedal and is attached to the pedal with a rod. Please be very careful you don’t use too much, that it doesn’t leak on the floor or the clutch pedal rubber and create control issues when driving! - Neil Read from England

Hi. A common problem with Vauxhalls is the pedal box splits and needs replacing or welding back together. Either way you have to remove the pedal box - Fred Hayler from Kent

Vauxhall Combo 2005

Is it possible to change the top pulley attached to the alternator on my 55plate 1.3cdti Vauxhall Combo as it`s squeaking like mad or do I have to replace the whole unit?

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Yes you can change just the alternator pulley - Neil Read from England

Vauxhall Combo 2004

I have waterleaks into both footwells in the 2004 Vauxhall Combo. Can anyone clarify how to remove the plastic panel at the base of the windscreen in order to get better access to the problem area? I have the driver`s one partially solved by using duct tape around the portion of the brake master cylinder that I can currently access. I just found this site this evening and it is excellent. Many thanks. (1.7DI)

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Off side footwell leaks in these are normaly the fuse box seal - John McKeeman from Scotland

Hi Kev. Had the same issue on my 2004 when I bought it full of water. Water leaking in through servo, heater matrix and through the loom which shows up on the floor of the passenger side. See below of what I put togeher for reference, took 4 hrs approx and the van is as dry as a desert in Dubai since. Make sure you have pin for radio http://s606.beta.photobucket.com/user/muingy/story/4185 - Alan from Ireland

Vauxhall Combo 2011

There is a scratch on the plastic strip on the door of my Vauxhall Combo, what can be done to fix it?

Vauxhall Combo 2005

Why are my Vauxhall Combo`s brake lights and indicators not working on one side?

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Just had same problem, relay to the right of battery in box under windscreen big yellow one. Replace it, sorted - John Casey from England

Vauxhall Combo 2006

I just bought a secondhand Vauxhall Combo 1.3 CDTI. When the ventilation fan is on and set to cold, (not air-conditioning), a terrible ’farty’ smell comes from it. I’m trying to find the intake duct under the bonnet to check for dead animals that may have crawled / been placed there. Any ideas where it is? Thanks. (1.3 CDTI)

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I would check the the battery and the charge coming of the alternator, it is probably over charging - Conal from County Down

Vauxhall Combo 2003

My Vauxhall Combo`s info display has gone out. All of the instruments and back lights work but the mileage display does not. The fuses are all okay. I assume it needs to be visible for it`s next MOT. Any ideas? (1.7td)

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Don`t know how it is changed but mine has just gone through an MOT with this fault - M Swede from England

Are you sure it’s not a bulb in the mileage display that has blown as there is one, but you will have to remove the dash instrument panel to gain access behind this. It fixed the same problem I had with one - Neil Read from England

Vauxhall Combo 2009

How many miles do I have left in my Vauxhall Combo once the red fuel light is on?

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About 10. It blinks at you, then you’re in trouble, 5 miles max - Conal from County Down

Vauxhall Combo 2006

I unplugged the instrument panel (clocks) of my Vauxhall Combo to replace a bulb, then had to move the van so I attempted to start the engine without the clocks plugged in. It wouldn’t start so I plugged them back in and it still won’t start. The van worked perfectly before and has plenty pf fuel. Can anyone help? (1.3 cdti)

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First thing would be to check the connection on back of clocks and make sure your dash lights all light up as they normally would. I had the same problem on mine and it was just a dodgy connection on the back, if that doesn`t work you may need to look at the immobiliser if one is fitted - Lee Falconbridge from Derbyshire

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Hi. My 1.3 Vauxhall Combo van 54 plate has a very annoying ringing sound coming from the alternator. I have had a new belt fitted but this doesn’t stop it, it only quietens after 3000 revs. Could there be a dry pully or bearing? Thanks. (Combo van 1.3 cdti)

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I bet you it’s the alternator pulley that has gone, they have a clutch in them and when they break it can make a noise. You can buy the pulley on it`s own - Neil Read from England

Vauxhall Combo 2007

Does anyone know where the fuse board is located on a Vauxhall Combo 57plate? Thanks.

Vauxhall Combo 2005

I have a Vauxhall Combo 2005. I have lost my key. The AA cut a new one but the engine light still flashes and the van won`t start. The AA said that everything was okay. Any ideas?

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Did the AA guy code the key to the ECU? The chip in the key must be paired to the ECU via the obd port - Chris from Sussex

Yes, is the key programmed to the vehicle? It must be the key or something to do with the immobiliser as the flashing says that it does not recognise the key or communication to the immobiliser - Neil Read from England

Vauxhall Combo 2005

I`ve got a Vauxhall Combo 1.3 cdti and my ABS light is on. When I`m braking the pedal is slowly creeping down further than it should and sometimes just drops when I press the brake as if there`s no pressure there. I`ve changed the brake master cylinder and bled the brakes but the problem is still there. Please can anybody help? Has anyone else had this problem?

Vauxhall Combo 2005

Hi there. Could anybody tell me if a set of alloys from a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa would fit a 2005 Vauxhall Combo 1.3dtci? Thank you. (1.3dti)

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Hi there. I have a Vauxhall Combo that almost rattles my teeth out from the front end when I am braking from a high speed. I’ve had the discs and pads changed and the suspension checked. Also, when reversing and turning on left full lock there is a grating sound and when turning left into a parking space the steering goes really still on the last little bit of lock. I`m not sure if all of the above are related? Cheers. (Maxx)

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Change drop links, stops the juddering when breaking - Chris from England

Vauxhall Combo 2008

I am getting a metallic sounding vibration noise from the engine of my Vauxhall Combo at all speeds but most noticeably on initial revving. It seems to be coming fron the timing belt end. It has had a new clutch and flywheel fitted and it`s performance is not affected. Any ideas? (1.7cdti)

Vauxhall Combo 2004

My Vauxhall Combo van has begun tapping when ticking over and driving, which seems to be getting worse. Any suggestions?

Vauxhall Combo 2006

Hi. I’ve got a 1700 1.3 cdti Vauxhall Combo and the speedometer needs replacing. Could I use one from a 1.7 ltr or will it not work?

Vauxhall Combo 2005

My Vauxhall Combo has a knocking noise which sounds like it`s coming from the driver`s side wheel. I`ve changed the wishbones, the anti rollbar linkage and the front engine mount to no avail. The noise is when I`m driving over uneven road. Please can anyone help as it`s driving me mad?

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Shock top or spring dislodged from the shock holder - Kieran from England

Vauxhall Combo 2005

I have a Vauxhall Combo van 2005 and for the past year when I start the engine from cold and let it run for a short time it tends to stall. Just before it stalls it makes a slight acceleration sound. When I start the engine again and start to drive it it’s okay as long as I’m using the accelerator, but when I take my foot off the accelerator to slow down, just as I’m about to stop and the engine slows down it will stall again. When the engine warms up this problem seems to cure itself, but when it goes cold I have this problem all over again. Sometime last year I took it to the garage and they connected their fault finding box to the van under the steering wheel and as the yellow spanner symbol was lit it was put down to the EGR valve. They changed the valve but the van still had the same problem. This time when the van stalls the yellow spanner symbol doesn’t light up. The van has been to the garage a few times now and the problem hasn’t been solved. When I accelerate whilst stationary there is a slight tinny sound like a vibration in the engine area and when the garage had a last look at it they accelerated and noticed a bit of black smoke coming out of the exhaust. They found this a bit odd and said it might be something to do with one of the plugs maybe but nothing has been done with the plugs since. The van has been for an MOT and the emission test is okay. Does anybody know what this fault is? It’s getting to a point where it seems to be getting worse and I’m hoping to put it down to one single fault and get it fixed. Any ideas? Thanks.

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Hello mate, I’ve got a 04 1.7cdti that wouldn’t tick over from cold. I had the egr valvle cleaned, a service and still it had to run for ten minutes before it would idle. My garage sorted the problem with a diagnostic machine telling them to replace the fuel regulation valve which is located on the back of the fuel pump (£202 approx). Since this was fitted it idles perfectly at about 750-800 revs. Hope this sorts your problem. Forgot to say i have the Isuzu engine - Martin Combo from England

Got similar issues, on mine it’s all four injectors wrecked, looking for cheap Denso ones at the mo, not paying Vauxhall £400 each plus vat - Si Burton from Suffolk

Vauxhall Combo 2001

I have a hole in my Vauxhall Combo`s sump. I have tried to repair it (liquid metal). How hard is it to replace and is the exhaust /manifold connection difficult? Many thanks. (Epic Isuzu engine 1700)

Vauxhall Combo 2005

I have a Vauxhall Combo van 55 plate which won`t start unless I spray easy-start into the engine. Then when it does start black smoke kicks out of the exhaust. Any ideas?

Vauxhall Combo 2003

Hi. Can anyone tell where the location of the clutch fluid is on my Vauxhall Combo? (1.7 di van 03)

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Under the scuttle panel, pop the bonnet top left hand corner, there’s a rubber strip runs across engine bay, pull 12 inches from left and a small part of scuttle will lift up. Hope this helps - Rich from England

Vauxhall Combo 2004

I am changing the fan belt on my Vauxhall Combo but cannot see which way it needs to go back on around the pullies?

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Left - Maraduke Davies from Cornwall

Vauxhall Combo 2003

My son has a Vauxhall Combo 1.7 DI. Recently he had a reconditioned alternator fitted after having battery light issues and all was fine until yesterday. Whilst travelling on a duel carriageway, the battery light flickered and then stayed on. He stopped a couple of times, turned the engine off, left it for a few minutes and then started again and continued. This morning he left home and about 5 minutes away from home the light came on again. Any ideas please? (di)

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I had a similar problem, had a new alternator fitted and the plug that goes into the alternator wasn’t pushed in right and engine vibrations made it come loose, which made the battery light go on and off - Rich from England

Vauxhall Combo 2002

Can anyone tell me if the fuel pump ECU needs to be coded to the engine of my Vauxhall Combo if I replace it? (1.7tdi)

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No, they don’t need coding when replaced. They just plug straight in and work as it should. You can get them reconditioned for about £40 or buy reconditioned for about £100 - Rich from England

Vauxhall Combo 2004

The engine of my Vauxhall Combo won’t idle when it`s cold but it`s fine after about five minutes of driving. I had a full service done, the ERG valve cleaned, the map sensor cleaned and the maf sensor replaced. Any ideas?It`s driving me mad. Cheers. (1.7 cdti)

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Get the injectors tested... Si Burton from Suffolk

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Are these two radios, type Car 2003 and Type CD 30, compatible for a Vauxhall Combo 2004 plate?

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Hi. They are not compatible. Cassete tape before 05 (Isuzu engine) and CD30 after. CD30 - it’s can bus operated - Nobody from England

Vauxhall Combo 2000

I have just fit a towbar to my Vauxhall Combo and need to know which colour wire is which on the rear light?

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Water is leaking in above the accelerator pedal in my Vauxhall Combo. Can anyone help me please?

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Make sure that the skuttle pannal on bottom of windscreen is fited correectly and there is also a drain passage a small flap it is on the bulk head in the engine bay ensure this is clear and waste water can pass through the is also a common fault which is a seal that sits behind the servo and also a seal behind a small electrical fues box ensure all screws a fitted and tight which this a faults i have experianced previously - Jamie from England

It will be leaking from the back of your brake servo - Mat Wilks from England

Vauxhall Combo 1999

My Vauxhall Combo was running perfectly but this morning it will not start or even try to fire. Does anyone have any ideas? (1.7 diesel)

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My son recently had same problem and was told by the garage that it is probably the immobiliser playing up. Either not quite clicking into place when keys are inserted or not reading key code correctly. Try double locking it leave for a few mins and try again. Works for us - Adrian Taylor from Devon

Check power to glow plug heater rail. If no power check 80amp fuse - mk1 behind facia opp drivers right leg to left off green relay. Ps, you have to get your head in to see everything. Also check yellow relay same place. mk2 80amp fuse to left off master cylinder under bonnet in black box. Sometimes you can have power to rail but not enough power from relay which may be faulty - Dave Goodwin from Derbyshire

Hi, first of all I advice you to take out the blade of the car key and search for that little tiny piece which is located inside the black plastic which gives order to the immobilizer, if it is not there then you cannot start your car whatever you do, on the contrary you will destro the immo. and the pump injec - Chucri Kayal from France

Vauxhall Combo 2003

My Vauxhall Combo`s mileage is not working. I have checked the fuse which is okay. What else could it be? I hope someone can help me please?

Vauxhall Combo 2005

My Vauxhall Combo van seems not to have enough acceleration. It can only get up to 3000 rpm. Any suggestions why?

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Mine is the same, you have dropped turbo presure and you need to find out if your air flo censor is ok from the air box, the presure sensor on the engine, and make sure you have not got low power getting to the sensors as that would be the ecu playing up you can get that re-programed for £60. Don’t worry you won’t do much harm driving like it is, I have been till I can afford to have it done just a flat engine to put up with. Good luck - Tom McCabe from Oxfordshire

I had the same problem . The ecr valve needed cleaning (not replacing). Also I cleaned the crank sensor. All well now - Conal from County Down

Vauxhall Combo 2007

I have just had the cam chain and 16I valves replaced on my Vauxhall Combo as the old chain broke. The van is tuning like new and all of the oil and water levels are fine, but the oil light keeps coming on after driving about 20 miles. When I stop and get back into the van the light is off again. I have driven approximately 2,500 miles since the work was done. Can this just be the sensor? Thanks.

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Could be a partialy blocked sump strainer, I ended up taking the sump off after having the same work done, to find a old pieces of gasket paper and some silicon sealer stuck to it, probably from the cam chain renewal. And the cause off my 3wk old turbo to blow - Kev Lapper from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Combo 2005

I own a Vauxhall Combo 1.7cdti and it keeps cutting out when it`s cold although it drives fine when it is warm. Can anyone suggest why? (1.7cdti )

Vauxhall Combo 2003

Hi. I have a 53 plate Vauxhall Combo that`s leaking water into the passenger footwell from below the glovebox when it rains. It seems to store somewhere and when I pull away it all leaks in which is very anoying. Also I have just found that everything behind my passenger seat is drenched, although the seat is bone dry and the bulkhead is too. There`s a storage compartment behind the seat that`s wet inside too. Also when I drive I can hear what sounds like water sploshing around in the back of the van. Can someone help me because I love my Combo but it`s getting me down now and it smells like a wet sock?

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I had this problem and could hear water when braking, from behind me. It was getting into the body somehow. It’s the section of body at the botom of the door on the van, look just under the van and there are black bungs in the body, pull a few out under where the seat is and the water will drain out. There will be a lot. This cured my problem, hope it helps - Rich from England

Vauxhall Combo 2006

My 1.7tdci Vauxhall Combo is 6 years old and has done 15,000 miles. Today the light on the dashboard picture of a car with a spanner through it came on. The van ticks over at 1500rpm and when you push the brake pedal it drops to 800rpm, but it won`t rev so it won`t drive any more than on tickover. Can anyone help me please?

Vauxhall Combo 2003

I bought my Vauxhall Combo when it was running roughly with no power above 2000 rpm, with the EML flashing on and off when I was driving it and a lot of smoke. The previous owner had a diagnostic reading on it and was told that it needed a (CPK) sensor and an (MAF) sensor, so he replaced the (CPK) sensor to get it running and I replaced the (MAF) sensor when I bought it. It ran a lot better but still had the EML on so I went to Opel and got a reading from a Tech 2 with the codes as follows : P1125 (3) Critical system malfunction 1, which turned out to be the retaining clip for the actuator on the waistgate of the turbo . P0335 Not present (4) No engine RPM but there is a new one fitted. I got the waistgate fixed and it drove better again but still not right and the EML comes on when revved up fast and it goes out when I turn it off and on the ignition. I got another reading of fault codes and I`m wondering if anyone has seen this before : P0100 MAF Circuit P0105 MAP Circuit P0110 IAT Circuit P0335 CKR Circuit Possible earth? Can anyone help me? (1.7 DI)

Vauxhall Combo 2005

My Vauxhall Combo has water leaking into the driver`s footwell. Is this a common problem and whereabouts is the water likely to come in?

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Had same problem with my van, it’s the seal on the fuse box where the wiring loom enters from the engine bay - Jimmy Johnson from Cardiff

If it`s the driver`s side it leaks in through the plate that supports the pedals and brake master cylinder, I`ve just repaired ours. You will end up removing the carpets and seats to get access, then the wiper motor and master cylinder. You can undo the bolts from inside the engine bay, under the wiper motor area and drop the black panel down to re-seal it! It`s an interesting job. If it`s the passenger side ours leaked in through the screw holes holding the heater intake box. You can get to this under the bonnet behind the wipers. It`s a common problem  - driver`s side leaks from behind master cylinder mounting plate, passenger side electrical box near battery and heater intake box - Brandon from England

Vauxhall Combo 2005

When I turn the key to start the engine of my Vauxhall Combo I hear the fuel pump engage and she starts. Lately I`m having problems starting the car and I`m not hearing the fuel pump engage. Is this a fuel pump relay or something worse? Any help would be most appreciated. (1.3dti)

Vauxhall Combo 2010

How do you remove the headlights of my Vauxhall Combo? (1.3 cdti)

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You need to disconnect the front bumper on the same side of the headlamp that requires replacing to access the bottom headlamp fixing bolt. This is done by removing the three fixing screws located on the centre of the landing panel, then on the required side a 10mm plastic nut retaining the bumper through the wing,one torx screw through the inner wing liner and another torx screw on the bottom of the bumper. Pull the bumper forward and down to uncover the lower screw, 8mm I think, then two on the top. Pull out the lamp and disconnect the headlamp - Hugh Reid from Ayrshire.

Vauxhall Combo 1998

My Vauxhall Combo has a clicking problem when it turns over. I have changed the starter for a new one and it started straight away. I turned it off and tried again with no problems. Then I went out later to start it and it just clicked. I turned the key again and it started straight away on that turn. Next time I went to start there was just the clicking noise and then nothing. It seems to start sometimes and not others. I have checked all of the leads from the starter to the battery and all seems fine. The battery terminals are all clean and the battery voltage is strong. I`m a bit lost what to look for. The van runs fine when bumped. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. (1.7d.)

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My van has done exactly the same thing. We have the same model also. I had a brand now alternator fitted last month and it’s been running with no problems at all, then yesterday I got in and click nothing. It had a new battery also so I know that is not the problem. Let me know how you get yours fixed. Thanks - Dan Coates from Cheshire

The possibe cause is the ignition switch - Jamie from England

Vauxhall Combo 2008

The light has gone out behind the odometer on my Vauxhall Combo van 2008. Is this a bulb or something more technical and if it`s a bulb how do I change it? Thank you.

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Take cluster off, unplug 2 small bulbs behind - John Clark from Lanarkshire

Vauxhall Combo 2007

My Vauxhall Combo has a glow plug light flashing all of the time when I am driving and emits white and grey smoke. Any ideas?

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This indicates that the dpf filter has not self cleaned due to urban driving. A 15-20 minute run along motorway or other high speed road will allow the filter to self clean - Martin Challinor from Cheshire

If that drive hasn`t worked your turbo is at fault - Kieran from England

Vauxhall Combo 2002

Where is the reverse switch in a Vauxhall Combo opal?

Vauxhall Combo 2002

Hi. I would like to know what amp fuse I need for the side lights on my Vauxhall Combo and also where the fuse is located? Thankyou.

Vauxhall Combo 2002

My Vauxhall Combo Van went in for it`s starter motor to be changed but when it came back the engine was very noisy and had a loss of power.The noise seems to develop at a certain rev range and the engine management light comes on as well. Does anyone have any idea what`s wrong? (Di)

Vauxhall Combo 1996

When the ignition is switched on in my Vauxhall Combo is there a relay to enable diesel to get to pump? Also is there a relay for glow plugs?

Vauxhall Combo 2002

Hi, I would like to know what amp fuse I need for the side lights and also where the fuse is located?

Vauxhall Combo 2006

I get a whistling noise when pushing down the accelerator pedal of my Vauxhall Combo. Can anyone suggest why?

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Sounds like the turbo is whining, could be a sign the bearings/oil seals are going, it could do this with no fault - M Swede from England

Vauxhall Combo 2007

An orange light in the shape of an engine keeps coming on on the instrument panel of my Vauxhall Combo. Does anyone know why? (1300 cbti)

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In my case, it was due to the failure of a glow plug which was also making starting very difficult. A word of warning; the glow plugs are notoriously fragile and difficult to remove, so get it done by a Vauxhall garage - Joe McGinn from Warwickshire

Vauxhall Combo 2003

Could anyone tell me what torque do I put on my Vauxhall Combo`s front wheel bearings after changing them please? Thanks.

Vauxhall Combo 2002

Will a 51 plate combo bonnet fit my 52 reg Vauxhall Combo?

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Yes, it will go straight on - Jason from Somerset

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Can anyone tell me how do I fit a gear linkage kit in my Vauxhall Combo?

Vauxhall Combo 2003

Where is the pollen filter located in a 2003 Vauxhall Combo?

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It’s under the scuttle panel were your wipers are - Rich from England

Vauxhall Combo 2005

Can I fit Vectra sri seats into my Combo or will they need altering?

Vauxhall Combo 2007

Will the intercooler from a Vauxhall Combo 1.7 2005 fit a 2007?

Vauxhall Combo 2006

I have had the warning light (car with spanner through it) come on for past 10,000 miles, 5-10 minutes after starting and when accelerating onto motorway. A mechanic said that it could be one of 5 different air-sensors but until it was on at start-up I would be wasting my money replacing all 5; fine to drive until then. Was on motorway today when light came on and sudden decrease in power; thought clutch had gone as engine revved OK but seemed to labour when clutch engaged; kept going but not as zippy as usual; could do 50 mph OK but laboured over that; noticed a wheezing/whistling noise but still drove OK and power at 30 - 40 mph OK. After about 10 miles the orange light with picture of engine block has come on and remained on; also the noise of rattling/whirring when in neutral (this has been heard for last 8,000 miles+) will disappear when put foot down on clutch... Any ideas please? Have had regular service every 6 months. (1.3 diesel)

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I had a similar problem. Gas emission sensor in exhaust changed - sorted! - Derek 123 from Norfolk

Vauxhall Combo 2002

Basically my Vauxhall Combo started fine, on a cold morning. I drove it for 1 mile, and it started to cut out (like there was no diesel, yet there was half a tank full). It is starting, but not kicking over properly. I’ve changed the diesel filter, checked the egr and the pipes and they seem to be clean and clear. Does anyone know what the problem is? Or have any ideas as to what it could be? As it seems that the diesel is reaching the engine, just not kicking over... (1.7 dti)

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Mine did same, it’s the same age as yours. Told it was the ECU at the back of the engine, this is the one that controls the fuel pump. I took it off and sent it to a place in Devon that is advertised on ebay, got it back 2 days later, put it on and its been spot on ever since. £65 all in. These guys are brilliant - Ian Summerfield from Moray (Elgin) and Nairn Shire

Vauxhall Combo 2004

My Vauxhall Combo cuts out everytime I start it. It starts fine, then seconds after, it cuts out. It doesn’t over heat or nothing but now that happened I have warning lights on. Could you help? Thanks.

Vauxhall Combo 2004

The steering wheel on my Vauxhall Combo is really stiff, do I need to put steering fluid in? If so where is it? Thanks.

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It could be a mechanical or electrical problem. If it is mechanical you have to find tension screw on your steering rack, it’s on your right (driver side) top side of your steering rack. It’s hard to see, best way to locate is to look from underneath the van. Screw is secured. You have to bend out security levers and screw the bolt anticlockwise. Not much otherwise it becomes to loose. And regards electrical fault, is check fuses. It could be your electrical assisted power steering is at fault - Kose from England

Vauxhall Combo 2005

The n/s indicators on my Combo van do not work at all, the drivers side are OK and flash normally but then f/s ones do not light up and on the dash the indicator light clicks and flashes faster? I have tried a different indicator stalk and can not find a flasher relay anywhere? Please help!

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Sorted it, the flasher relay is on the right hand side of the car battery under a black box so changed that and sorted! - Barrie Pender from Cambridgeshire

You could have take apart that yellow box and clean the contacts some pair it doest work properly - Emigrant from England

Vauxhall Combo 2006

I have replaced egr and air mas meter and the engine is still in "get you home" mode. Any ideas how to resolve this? It is driving me nuts! (1.3 cdti)

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I ended up taking my van to Parkinsons in Lincoln and it turned out to be a leaking injector. The company really are first class after all the cr*p, I have had in the last six months from other companies - Mick from Lincolnshire

Vauxhall Combo 2008

I’ve just bought an 08 Vauxhall Combo, and need a new drivers side wing mirror glass, but most wing mirror glass I see online for sale states 01-05 models, would this be suitable for an 08 model? I can’t seem to find out anywhere? Thank you.

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Yes, the mirror will fit, they are all the same on Combos from 51 to 61 plate. Try eBay, they have big selection - Rich from England

Vauxhall Combo 2006

Will car alloys be OK for my Vauxhall Combo or should I get commercial ones? Would 15 inch alloys be the biggest I could put on?

Vauxhall Combo 2002

I have checked everything on my Vauxhall Combo and all is OK but I am still getting very cold air from my heater. Any ideas?

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You might have an airlock in the heater matrix! The water level looks right, but the matrix is higher than the radiator and you’d need to bleed the air out. There should be a bleed valve near the bulk head on one of the matrix pipes (two pipes side by side going into the bulk head) release the valve, you may get air bubbles. If you are getting a constant stream of water, try holding the revs up (about 2500rpm) and have water on stand by as this may "blow" the water out of the expansion/header tank (make sure the rad cap is off when you do this). If the water level drops, or you get big "gulps" then fill the level back up - hence why water is needed when you do this! Keep filling it up with water till it stops gulping and until you get a constant stream of water from the bleed valve. Replace the rad cap, and try your heaters. You may need to repeat this again! Hope this helps - Wayne Morse from Pembrokeshire

The heating in my 08 CDTI was feeble. I replaced the pollen filter (probably the first new one ever fitted) and the heating was immediately transformed to awesome. Pollen filter is located below the windscreen scuttle. Easy job - Smudge from Wiltshire

Vauxhall Combo 1995

I have just bought a Vauxhall Combo and know nothing about mechanics. The steering is very heavy, should it have power steering? I have been told that the early Combo’s don’t have power steering, is that right? Thanks.

Vauxhall Combo 1997

How many glow plugs are in a 1997 Vauxhall Combo?

Vauxhall Combo 2005

I have a 1.3 CDTi combo. Whilst driving it recently at 70mph, I pushed the accelerator down to give it more power to enable it to continue at speed up a hill but was met with a couple of jolts and then a sudden power loss. My first thoughts were that the engine had gone into ’limp’ mode but no warning light came up. Having stopped, I turned the engine off and on again in the hope that this would reset it but nothing happened and trying to pull away was a real struggle and was not able to get the van past 2,000 rpm or the speed over 50mph. Having assumed the engine was still in limp mode, I disconnected the battery and left the van over night in the hope that I could reset the engine management system. All seemed well, for the first minute of driving but again the power dropped off and the engine started to labour and then I noticed that large plumes of smoke were coming from the exhaust, which in turn filled the inside of the van and forced me to stop, and leave the doors open to clear it. Whilst the van is free standing, I can rev it up to 4,000rpm so am assuming it’s not the turbo and a fault within the fuel system? Any help would be appreciated.

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I have the same van needed turbo and dpf that fixed it at £2,500 and three month at Vauxhall main dealer. Now it won’t start when hot - DJ Kaos from Ireland

Sorry, they told me wrong engine is in van. I have a dt engine in a dtj van that’s why dpf block three months in Vauxhall. They said no engine numbers on engine so it will go again. Thay said new engine alls I know they rob me :( - DJ Kaos from Ireland

Try egr valve, mine was full of swt. Bought some spray from Halfords and it sorted it. Can’t remember what it was called but it was about 20 quid - Tomos Williams from Carmarthenshire

Vauxhall Combo 2007

I have a 1.3-litre Vauxhall Combo. When I rev it beyond 2,500 rpm my turbo goes until I turn it on and off. The computer told me it was map sensor. I have changed that part but it is still doing it. Any ideas anyone?

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It could be a pulley belt slipping in your alternator or could be the sensor in your accelerator pedal - John McLoughlin from Ireland

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Hi my 17DTI Vauxhall Combo will not start when it is hot. If I pull the wire off the heater plug it will start. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks.

Vauxhall Combo 2005

Hi, I’m about to purchase a 2005 Vauxhall Combo with 83,000 miles on it. Can someone tell me how often do I need a cambelt change and is it a belt or a chain?

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1.3 change chain at 100,000 1.7 change belt at 60,000 for the Z17DTH change belt at 100,000 for the Y17DT - Wullie Rodgers from Ayrshire

Vauxhall Combo 2008

Hi. Does my 2008 Vauxhall Combo have a passenger airbag? The owners manual is not clear. If it does have one, does anyone know how I can turn it off? I need to fit a car seat.

Vauxhall Combo 2000

I have a Vauxhall Combo, petrol, it is running like it was new, but it is only doing 15 mpg. There are no leaks, the timing is perfect, and it’s only done 60,000 miles. Could it be the ignition timing? Is it a common fault with this modal? As I said before, the van is in exceptional condition.

Vauxhall Combo 2002

My Vauxhall Combo smokes heavily when revved up but the smoke fades after a few revs and then it seems to be OK for a while. All the time the van pulls OK, no loss of power, just the annoying smoke when hitting the pedal. Any idea what causes the excessive smoke? (1.7 Di)

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Sounds like the engine has got a lot of cr*p in the bottom. The smoke is the burning of the cr*p which is why fuel is 95 or 97 cause it does have dirt in it. Usually a result of the fuel tank being at low limits a lot of the time. Best bet is an engine flush which you can get done at a garage, I believe I saw something in Halfords for it - Kieran Murphy from England

Check the injecters, I had the same problem - John McLoughlin from Ireland

Vauxhall Combo 2004

This morning my Vauxhall Combo started up but was noisier than normal - more white smoke than normal. Also, when I put my foot on the accelerator the van does not accelerate at all, or takes a very, very long time to do so. But once over 2,000 rpm the engine sounds fine. Has anyone any idea what this might be? (1.3 cdti)

Vauxhall Combo 2005

Why won’t my Vauxhall Combo van idle in the morning? I have to rev it for about ten mins...

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Hello, my friend has just changed a dead battery on his combo and now it won’t start. Any ideas?

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Hi, I have a lighting problem with my 54 plate 1.7 d maxx combo. After switching on the lights, within a few seconds both the dip beams went off. I’ve checked the two fuses and bulbs and both are good. Someone advised that the stalk on the column was faulty so I fitted a new one, but the fault persists. The two high beams are fine but the two dipped lights still refuse to work. Please, has anyone any ideas or had experience with this fault in the passed. If you have how can I remedy mine... (1.7 D Maxx)

Vauxhall Combo 2010

Would Astra VXR alloys fit a 2010 1.7cdti Vauxhall Combo?

Vauxhall Combo 2005

I’m having problems starting my Vauxhall Combo from cold. The van seems to fire up OK but then stalls if you don’t keep your foot on the accelerator. It seems to do this until the engine gets warm and then it runs OK. Can anyone help with a solution to fix this? Thanks, the engine is the 1.7 cdti.

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It sounds like you need some new glow plugs which preheats the diesel when you start the vehicle - Craig from England

I’m having the same problem, I’ve removed each heater plug and they are all going red. Presuming they’re working, what else could it be? Thinking lack of diesel to heat - Kevin B from Cambridgeshire

My 1.7 cdti is also stalling when cold, I was told to replace engine exaust recirculation valve, which I did. It did not fix the problem, now main dealer tells me it is a fuel problem! I was talking to diesel expert today and he advised to check injectors, then high pressure fuel pump, there are two divergent types one made by Bosch and one by Denso. I’ll let you know how I got on - Bjorn imhoff Imhoff from London

Hi did you manage to fix the cold start issue as mine does the same - Justin Brady from Worcestershire

I replaced the fuel regulation valve on the fuel pump, I think it was a denso part, the car runs fine now, don’t replace the EGR valve as the car does not need it from starting, all you have to do is actually block the pipe - Bjorn Imhoff from England

Vauxhall Combo 2007

Do the wing mirrors on a 2007 Vauxhall Combo fold in? I can’t get them to...

Vauxhall Combo 2011

Can anyone advise me how to remove the radio from my Vauxhall Combo please? I believe it’s small Allen keys and then I need radio removal keys? Could I use anything other than radio removal keys, as I don’t have any?? Thank you!!

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Your small allan keys are fine to open the fixings, they work just as well as the radio keys - Ken from Powys

Use four drill bits that fit into the holes. You will need to prise them out ward (facing unit right side toward driver door and left side to passenger door) and pulling unit toward you,you may need help in another pair of hands, please be very careful when pulling as you can pull the face of unit - Randy B from England

Vauxhall Combo 2006

I have just purchased a clean Combo van, prior to getting logo and graphics applied. I would like to colour code bumpers etc and have been told the Corsa front bumper would fit. Has anyone done this conversion or carried out colour coding change etc? (1.7cdti)

Vauxhall Combo 2008

Can anyone please help? My Vauxhall Combo’s passenger indicator flashes, then flashes fast, then flashes then wont work with my remote central locking. I checked bulbs and they are fine.

Vauxhall Combo 2007

Hi can anyone tell me why the engine management light comes on and no gears, either manual or automatic, can be selected on my 1.3-litre easytronic Vauxhall Combo when I start the engine?

Vauxhall Combo 2004

The clutch pedal on my Vauxhall Combo has a sensor. What is this for?

Vauxhall Combo 2006

Hi, can anyone help me? Does the Vauxhall Combo van have a fuel cut off switch? If so, where is it?

Vauxhall Combo 2004

My mileage counter no longer lights up and my cigarette lighter no longer works. Is it a case of replacing fuses? If so, what fuses do I need and what number do they relate to in the fuse box? If anybody can help would be most appreciated as I do not have a manual. (Vauxhall Combo ctdi)

Vauxhall Combo 2004

I have just bought a Vauxhall Combo 1700 di and I have just noticed that an engine mangement light has come on. It is in the shape of a car with a spanner going across it - any answers to what it could be?

Vauxhall Combo 2008

Hi, hopefully someone can help! I had a bump in the front end which caused the wiring on the front panel under the radiator to get severed. I replaced the panel and reconnected the wires but the air bag, abs and engine management lights came on. I found the fuse for the abs and airbag which was blown but when I changed it made the lights go out but the engine would not start. When I removed the fuse the engine starts fine. Any ideas?

Vauxhall Combo 2008

Should the door mirrors on my Combo van fold inwards manually? The hand book says they do but the supplying dealer says they don’t. They appear to be fixed or seized and I am afraid they will break when pressure is applied. Surely they should fold towards the door glass? Is this a common fault with these vans?

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They do not fold in. Just the mirror move to adjust - Randy B from England

Vauxhall Combo 2006

Hi, does anyone know how to reset the service light on the odometer of a 1.3-litre Vauxhall Combo?

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Hold the trip button in whilst turning the key to position one, it will start flashing, hold until it stops flashing. The insp sign will now have gone. Release button, job done - Barry Robinson from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Combo 2003

Where is the crankshaft sensor located on a Vauxhall Combo 1.7 2003 model? And is it an easy fix?

Vauxhall Combo 2008

I have a Vauxhall Combo van 1.4 diesel. The indicators on one side have stopped working. I can hear the relay clicking very quickly. Can anyone one tell me where this relay is and could this be the problem?

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Check the bulbs and connections, normally if a bulb goes one indicator will flash very quickly or not at all - Keith Brown from Buckinghamshire

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Hi there, I am having problems selecting gears when the engine is running. I can select any gear I want when the engine is off. Once the van is in gear, it pulls fine with no slippage! I have heard about the gear linkage problem, could this be the case? Or could it be a problem with the hydraulics? Thanks in advance, Andy.

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Hi there, I’ve got a Combo from the year 2002 1.7Di and have the exact same problem unfortunately, I’m running low on cash and wouldn’t like to be robbed at a repair shop. So I was wondering if you would be so kind to tell me how did you repair your van? What was the fault and how much did it cost you? Thanks in advance - Mário Costa from Portugal

Vauxhall Combo 2007

Can you advise me when the cambelt should be changed on this model? (1.7 cdti 16v)

Vauxhall Combo 2003

How do I fit a fuel pump edu unit?

Vauxhall Combo 2002

I was driving down the motorway the other day and I lost power to my van, I managed to pull over to the hard shoulder and ended up having to call out the breakdown service who had to transport me 150 miles back home. I have fuel in the van and is showing 1/2 a tank, the engine turns but won’t fire up and there is a light on the dash board which looks like a car and spanner. Does anyone now what might be wrong with my once trusted little van? Please please can anyone help this maiden in distress. Grateful thanks to anyone who can lend advice. (1.7 di diesel)

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Yes, the fault on your combo is your edu. Situated behind the engine. Guaranteed - Ray from England

It means there is a problem with the emission system need to code read it to be sure. They do suffer from a problem with the fuel pump ecu which bolts to the back of the engine with 4 bolts and a multi plug. A code read would say something like spill valve faulty. If so, there are companies on the internet that will repair for about £100 - Ian Merrill from Lincolnshire

I have just experienced the same problem, we were losing power just as described and also called out our recovery service, we were realyed to a local garage who could not diagnose the fault on the equipment so we went to a Vauxhall garage paid £50.00 to have crank shaft sensor and the little flap part in the manifold not working properly. The car went back to the original garage who replaced the crank shaft sensor and cleaned and refitted the manifold. When I collected the car, it was difficult to start as it kept stalling, the mechanic said it probably had a little air in the system where the pipes had been removed. The next day, it would not start at all so had to go back to the garage. Fortunately, we were sent a very experienced AA patrol officer who suspected that there was a problem with the fuel getting through, he placed a battery pack on the car and got me to turn the engine over while he gave the fuel tank a bash from each side of the car. This started the car momentarily and confirmed that the problem was the pump in the fuel tank. The garage cleaned this all out and it is now running fine. So much for the Vauxhall diagnosis which cost me £50.00 and an initial £371.00 garage bill, the latter cleaning of the tank cost me £129.00 - Nanny Sandra from Surrey

Vauxhall Combo 2000

Where is the flasher relay? (Epic 1.7 d)

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Flashing relay is inside plastic box behind fuse box. Unscrew I think 4 screws a front of it and two at the back inside wiper motor compartment. You should see yellow coloured box. If you have trouble with it before buy replacement and try to clean contacts. Main still working after good cleaning I think 3 years now since - Emigrant from England

Vauxhall Combo 2005

The ABS light is on, no headlights, but all instruments are working very strangely. Why is this?

Vauxhall Combo 2002

Where is the fuse box?

Vauxhall Combo 2002

I need help with fuse layout and I have no book to look at. Its for the lighter, what size of fuse and where does it go please?

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It’s a 20amp fuse and it’s fuse no 25 on my van. On the diagram, it’s the middle column fourth row from top or second from bottom - Ian Myers from England

Vauxhall Combo 1997

How do I get the seats out? I need to change them for new ones. Any ideas would be gratefully received, many thanks.

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Pull backward, unscrew bolt inside seat rail l/h side and r/h side. Pull a front unscrew the other two inside rails - Emigrant from England

Vauxhall Combo 2006

Hi, I went to turn on my lights the other evening and the switch would not click into position. It was just clicking back to off. Tried to turn it again and it has snapped the stalk behind the switch. Does anyone know if this is repairable and at what cost? Thanks.

Vauxhall Combo 2002

My Combo van only starts with a push, it turns over. It’s a diesel. Any ideas?

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Check out your glow plugs with an avo meter put meter on bell then connect one side to earth other side to glow plugs individually. If bell rings, plug ok if not replace it - Frank Gibson from Ireland

Vauxhall Combo 2005

I keep getting water inside the front footwells. Pressure washer used on the door and roof rack holes but no signs of any leaks there. Could it be from under the bonnet? No rust holes to be seen anywhere. Has anybody else had this problem? Help. (1.7tdi)

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Hi Barry, I’ve done a couple of these now. The problem I had was the fuse box cover that sits behind the battery. The seal was split at several places and letting water into footwell. Remove scuttle panel trim from passenger windscreen then remove battery. On the cover will be 6 torx screws, remove them then the cover will come off the fuse box. Inspect the seal and you will then see your problem. My fix was a bead of silicone round existing seal, never leaked any water since. Hope this helps - Shaun Balfour from Scotland

Vauxhall Combo 2005

I have rebuilt an engine on a 1.3 cdti combo and the injectors don’t seem to be pulsing. Any idea why?

Vauxhall Combo 2005

The battery warning light comes on and goes off and back on again while engine is running at random. Any idea why?

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First check and clean all connections, then alternator will need testing in shop, possible recon unit, and make sure the belt is tight - Shane Bakewell from Staffordshire

Vauxhall Combo 2003

The handbrake light comes on the dash then I lose all dials on the dash i.e speedo, rev counter etc. I also loose indicators then it all returns to normal. It’s very intermittant but getting worse.

Vauxhall Combo 2003

I have a few problems. First of all, the carpet’s sometimes gets soaked, heard something about a heater matrix but not sure. I’ve also had to change the remote in my key, thought I could just change the remote and stick it in and do the usual to code it but heard it needs to go on the computer for this to work. had no central locking for a while and its doing my head in! Don’t suppose anyone knows of anywhere I could take it cheap in Tyne And Wear to get it done or any mobile mechanics? It’s gotta be cheap as times are tight! Thanks in advance.

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I had this problem myself, I managed to take the chip out of the original key and swap it over - David Rambo from England

Vauxhall Combo 2007

Hi, I need to do an oil change but don’t have a socket to remove sump plug, does any know what size I need and where I could get one? Many thanks. (1248 cc 2000 CDTI Diesel)

Vauxhall Combo 2002

My van is a Vauxhall combo 1700 DTI 2002. What is the correct oil and how often should it be changed? Also how often should the cam belt be changed? Cheers Rick.

Vauxhall Combo 2003

How do you remove wiper arms after taking nuts and washers off? (1700 Di.)

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Use a puller and press them off, you can get a small puller at Halfords I guess, they are a b*tch to get off otherwise. Don’t mess around, go straight for the puller - Daniel from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Combo 2000

My van has lost all of its water. It was leaking from the hose so I fixed it up. The van got too hot and when I turned it off, it wouldn’t start again. What is the best thing to do now?

Vauxhall Combo 2006

What is the problem with my Opel Combo? When it gets too hot it won’t start until it cools down...

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Fuel atomization - Bill Bicksby from Lincolnshire

Vauxhall Combo 2007

When I start the van there is a humming noise coming from the engine. When I drive it, it loses power, sometimes for a few seconds and has a fume like smell. Has anybody else experienced this?

Vauxhall Combo 2001

What is the reserve tank capacity?

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I think about 30 miles  - John McLoughlin from Ireland

Vauxhall Combo 2004

How do I adjust the alternator belt please? (1.3 diesel)

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Loosen the alternator mounting bolts and move the alternator toward the driving compartment until you have a deflection of around 2.0mm [i.e. a total drivebelt "swing" of 4.0mm] re-tighten the bolts. But before you do any of this of course check the tension. A belt which is too tight will damage the bearings in the water pump, and if you have power steering could also damage the power steering pump and also the alternator itself. Check your cars work shop manual for the correct tension or ask your garage or car parts stockist if you don’t have a manual. The above figures are for a ford escort but the basic principle is the same, and usually the measurments don’t vary too much between different makes or models. Some cars have a wide flat belt with ridges on. This is called a "polyvee" drivebelt, this type has a thing called an automatic tensioner and manual adjustment is not possible. If a new belt is slack after fitting then you might need a new tensioner. Hpe this has been of some help. All the best, Gary Knight from Hertfordshire

Vauxhall Combo 2006

What is wrong with my Opel Combo 1.3 cdti? It stops when it gets too hot and I have to wait until it cools down to start it again. Has anyone else experienced this?

Vauxhall Combo 2003

My battery went flat and I have replaced it. Now the service light keeps flashing and won’t start. Can I reset it?

Vauxhall Combo 2002

Hi, I was wondering if you could send me a diagram of a timing belt for my van and also some extra info on how to do one. I would be very grateful.

Vauxhall Combo 1986

Does anybody know why am I losing power when accelerating between 30 and 40 mph?

Vauxhall Combo 2002

How hard can the rear bumper be hit before any damage? What strength has the bumper got? (1.7di)

Vauxhall Combo 2005

When it starts up for the first 3-4 seconds the engine rattles loudly. It is serviced regulary. Please help! (1.3 cdti)

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I would get someone to have a look at your car, the rattle could be the timing chain, quite common on the 1.3 diesel - Douglas Griffiths from England

Check the engine mounts (brackets) that hold engines in place - Dave Jones from England

I will tell you exactly what is wrong with your van matey. That intermittent noise you hear on start up is the timing chain, which has been stretched and if not replaced soon will jump a tooth and cost you a new engine. The problem is the tensioner becomes loose and after a while the chain jumps a tooth. Google 1.3 CDTI timing chain problems, even check on eBay, they are selling the kits on there. If you need any further help give me a call on 07503636175 - Kenny Mitchell from Renfrewshire

Vauxhall Combo 1996

My gearstick has just come loose and won’t select any gears and is stuck in a 5th gear. What’s happened?

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Check your gearbox linkage otherwise seek gearbok help - Dave Jones from England

Vauxhall Combo 1996

When I am driving along my Vauxhall Combo loses power and is very smoky. Has anyone any idea why these things may be happening?

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I’d check the egr valve and all pipes for carbon, is it over fueling, black smoke? - Kevin B from Cambridgeshire

Vauxhall Combo 2005

Difficulty starting when hot. It is a 1.3 diesel. I have seen one reason, maybe crank sensor. Can anyone tell me what is cost of where is it located? Thank you in anticipation.

Vauxhall Combo 2003

Hi, my Combo electronic light comes on when the temperature gets to 80. When it cools down then back to normal. Anybody know why this is? Thank you!

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Can I put 175 size tyres on my Vauxhall Combo van?

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Yes you can. I have got a 2004 Combo and it has got 175/65 R 14-90 T tyres on it - John from Berkshire

Vauxhall Combo 1995

When driving some distance (an hour and a half) the engine management light comes on and the speed is reduced to approximately 55 mph. After leaving to cool it runs OK again. This doesn’t happen every time. Any ideas to solve problem before a visit to the local garage? Thank you! (diesel 2.0)

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If it has an ERG valve, I’d check that as it gets clogged up. Also check all pipes are not clogged - Kevin B from Cambridgeshire

Vauxhall Combo 2004

Got a few problems: engine man light comes on then goes off a few days later? It’s using a lot of water as well? And the indicators light up but are acting up, a bulb has blown by clicking fast could that be a relay. Write back thanks :-)

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Sounds as though you may have a leak in radiator or hose or at worst head gasket is on way out - Dave Jones from England

Vauxhall Combo 1996

Can anyone advise me on where I can get a front roof hood for my combo van as mine is rotten. They seem to be as available as rocking horse do do! Many, many thanks.

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eBay, around £100 in grp - Graham from Gloucestershire

Vauxhall Combo 2001

What oil goes in my Vauxhall Combo van? (Epic)

Vauxhall Combo 1999

Why does my van start for 2 seconds and then cut out? It’s like it’s looking for another signal or the diesel isn’t getting through. I have tried jump start, bump start. I haven’t tried injector cleaner yet... Would this work? A mechanic said it’s a sensor possibly and another mechanic attached a new sort of copper wire. Please help. (Merit 1.7)

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Hi, my Combo Van does the same, it starts then cuts out after around 5 seconds. Open the bonnet to look at the engine and close it and then it starts???? Stuart from England

Vauxhall Combo 2006

Can anyone help? I have an engine electronics warning light constantly on when ignitioin is on and the engine cooling fan is constantly running, even when the ignition is turned off and keys are out. I have disconnected the battery lead temporarily so the battery doesn’t go flat. Could it be a faulty relay? The vehicle is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo van, 1.3 diesel, 55 reg.

Vauxhall Combo 2000

Can I use 15/40 oil in my van?

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Have a look on Comma oil webpage, chuck your reg in and it will tell you what’s recommended - Rob from Kent

Vauxhall Combo 2004

I’ve had my second hand Combo 1.7 2004 for 2 years. I have been looking for a solution to this problem: Exhaust leakage into air-Con vent. Has anyone ever encountered the same experience? Please let me know why this thing is happening and where to repair.

Vauxhall Combo 1993

Is a front wheel bearing hard to change on this van?