VAUXHALL CORSA: Questions and answers

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

How do I stop the radio in my Vauxhall Corsa from going louder when I accelerate and the sound going quieter when I slow down?

Vauxhall Corsa 2000

My Vauxhall Corsa won`t start. When I try to start it the engine just won`t fire up and sounds like it`s out of petrol, but there is plenty of fuel in it (over half a tank). Could anybody help please?

Vauxhall Corsa 2009

My Vauxhall Corsa`s heater and heater blower have stopped working. What would the repair cost? (Design)

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

Hi. Recently I have noticed that while I have been driving my Vauxhall Corsa I get a smell of fuel coming through the car`s vents. It does not happen all of the time, just now and again. Could it be a fuel leak? Any ideas?

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

My Vauxhall Corsa has a whirring noise coming from the back of the car when I`m driving. This starts at 25mph but then when I slow down it disappears. Can anyone suggest why?

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

Hi. My Vauxhall Corsa is losing brake fluid at the bottom of the gearbox. I keep having to fill it up and pump the clutch pedal to get the car to go into gear. Any ideas?

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

Can someone advise whether the strips on a Vauxhall Corsa`s doors are stuck on or are they being held on by clips, as I`m thinking of stripping them off?

Vauxhall Corsa 2009

What mileage should I get for my Vauxhall Corsa? (Auto 1400)

Vauxhall Corsa 2011

Does anyone know why the bonnet on my Vauxhall Corsa has developed a medium sized blister which has come through the paint?

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

Hello. When I received my Vauxhall Corsa for my birthday there was an orange warning light on the dashboard which looks like an engine with a lighting bolt through it. I have had a new coil pack, new spark plugs and a whole new exhasut fitted but the warning light is still there. Does anybody have any idea what it could be?

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The light is to tell you that something is wrong with the electrics within your engine - this could be as simple as a fuse blown or a short but it could be something far more serious. If it stays on permanently then I would be worried too - Dixton Turner from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

I`m working on a Vauxhall Corsa C 1.2 16v 2003 and I have to replace the complete clutch pedal and housing. Looking at it, do I have to remove the electric power steering box to gain access to it? Thanks. (C 1.2 16v 2003)

Vauxhall Corsa 1996

My Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 diesel starts and runs okay for a couple of miles but then splutters and won`t accelerate, emitting white smoke. Sometimes it splutters back and it runs okay again with no smoke for a hundred yards and then back to spluttering. Any ideas?

Vauxhall Corsa 2009

Can anyone help me? My wife has a Corsa 1.4 design ’09 plate and the heater directional knob doesn’t turn very smooth and doesn’t stay in the position you want it to be. Also it only blows air onto the windscreen so when you want the heat on your feet, first the knob doesn’t stay there and no air blows out onto them. Don’t know if cable or wire come off behind centre console or not?

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

Just bought 2nd hand so no manual. Radio wont turn off (Cd30). Which fuse can I pull so it doesn’t drain battery? (1.0ltr breeze 3dr)

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

I have a Vauxhall Corsa 2007. The steering is vibrating, a clunking noise, engine smoking slighlty with smell of rubber plus on way home another car was trying to warn me about something, they were pointing at wheels? The steering wheel has been vibrating on n off the last few days. Any ideas?

Vauxhall Corsa 2012

Has anyone experienced their Vauxhall Corsa’s autostart not working everytime when they are sitting in a queue of traffic? (Ecoflex)

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

Just lately when I pull up of a night and open the driver`s door of my Vauxhall Corsa the passenger front side light and back side light are staying on. Even when I lock the car they are staying on for a few minutes. Is this a fault as I have never noticed it happening before?

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Every time you open the door of your car the light comes on for about 15 sec - Choukri Kayal from France

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

My Vauxhall Corsa`s central locking, dipped head lights and windscreen washers don`t work. I`ve tried various fuses but still have the problem. Can anyone help please?

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

My Vauxhall Corsa starts and drives off okay but after about half a kilometer it cuts out and won`t restart until 15 minutes later. Can anyone advise what may be wrong please?

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I forget to tell you that, to add the oil you need a little funnel and put it where the dipstick goes in - Choukri Kayal from France

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

Should my 2003 Vauxhall Corsa have reversing lights?

Vauxhall Corsa 1997

I have just replaced both tailgate lights on my Vauxhall Corsa. There seems to be a great deal of free space left over around the light for rain etc. to get in. (When the tailgate is up especially!) Should there be some sort of rubber seal around the unit? (LS)

Vauxhall Corsa 2000

Is it possible to convert the manual gearbox on my Vauxhall Corsa to make it automatic ?

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

My Vauxhall Corsa won`t start. It is turning over fine but not starting? (old shape)

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

My Vauxhall Corsa’s steering seems stiff and the dashboard lights are dimming when I turn at low speeds, for example parking. Has anyone any idea what the problem might be? (diesel)

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

Recently I have noticed an orange light come on the dash board, but it only comes on when I go on long journeys. When I turn engine off then back on again it seems to be okay till I go a long way again. Not sure what it is - can anyone help? (Hi Wendy, can you please tell us what the orange light look like - is it a symbol of any sort? RoadTestReports.co.uk)

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I think it’s your engine management light which suggests something is wrong with the engine electrics. It’s probably something minor, but worth getting checked out before you get stranded with ignition problems - Johannes Viljoen from Gloucestershire

It is the EGR and no doubt about it - Choukri Kayal from France

Vauxhall Corsa 1996

My Vauxhall Corsa’s rev counter is not working. How do I fix it or what could be the problem? The speedo works fine...

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

I’ve just bought this Vauxhall Corsa and it was great until I got on the motorway (on my way home) and noticed the speedo flickering. Only seems to happen when I get over 40 mph. How do I sort it? (1.7 dti sxi)

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

How many rear fog lights should my 2008 Vauxhall Corsa have?

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

Why does my Vauxhall Corsa’s passenger window keep going down by itself when I’m driving and then getting stuck and not going back up when I press the button?

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

I have a 1600 Opel Corsa B utility. I have installed an 1800 ecoteck twin cam 16 valve into the vehicle but the problem I have is that I have used the 1600 fuel injection and management system and under load the motor detonates. I need to retard the crank timing as the cam timing does not help. I have gone both ways and the motor is best at standard cam timing. Can I install a pot onto the signal wire of the crank sensor so as to delay the signal and then using a timing light I will retard the crank timing until detonation stops. Can someone help me?

Vauxhall Corsa 1994

I’ve an Opal Corsa 1994 model. I drive 140 km a day and have to fill it up with water every day and every second day with oil. What might the problem be?

Vauxhall Corsa 2010

I have the Vauxhall Corsa Energy model. If I buy a Design part will it fit? It’s the front grill. Thanks.

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

My daughter bought a 2007 Corsa 1.4 Design a couple of weeks ago. We have since noticed leakage of some kind of fluid on the driveway where she parks. I put a piece of white card underneath to ascertain roughly the area it is dripping from. Looking under the car from the rear, it appears to be coming from very close to the rear passenger wheel. Quite close to the back and very very slightly to right of the tyre edge. Any ideas what this could be? Thanks.

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If the car has air-con, this is probably just the outlet/waste pipe for the aircon. Air conditioning works by remove moisture from the inside of the car - this is where it comes out. Check to ensure that’s it’s just water and not oil on the ground. If you Google it’ll tell where it’s coming from for a Corsa - Philip O’B from Ireland

Vauxhall Corsa 1996

The Vauxhall Corsa speedo has stopped working and the engine management light comes on after driving for a mile or so whenever I drive the car. If I turn the engine off and then back on the light doesn’t come back on straight away, just after driving for a short distance?

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Try disconnecting the cigarette lighter and replacing the number 18 fuse, it happened to me. I was told it was the speedo sensor but it was as simple as disconnecting the cigarette lighter - Jason Watton from County Antrim

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

I am trying to fit an after market stereo and a parrot ck3100 to my 2007 Corsa life. I have the Quad lock ISO adapter with Ariel booster and all the wiring and parts I need to do it. I connect the adapter to the car (not sure what the free orange and red wires do or where they go, this could be where I am going wrong) the ISO to the parrot and the additional ISO from the parrot to my stereo but there is no power to either. What am I doing wrong? There are no blown fuses as the factory stereo works and the old stereo and parrot work together in another car (minus the adapter) in another car. If it is the free wires on the quad lock where do they go and how to I connect them?

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I’ve just been looking at my Zafi, same issue. On reading about the red wire goes the cig lighter, that’s why the red wire is so long. On my cig lighter is a black unused wire, I connected it to that and stereo then fired up - Peter Logan from Surrey

Vauxhall Corsa 2011

I’m trying to find out if my 2011 Vauxhall Corsa would have been fitted with a tacham approved immobilizer. Thanks. (Limited edition)

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

Hi. I have a 2002 Vauhall Corsa SXI. Recently I have noticed a buzzing sound coming from somewhere when you are driving 30mph+. No warning lights are lit on the dashboard. When the car is ticking over the sound is not there but when driven the noise is noticeable when you are driving at 30mph and over. When you accelerate it rises and also drops when you slow down. I’m not sure if this is an engine problem or an exhaust one. Can you point me in the right direction? Cheers. (SXI)

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

Warning light shows on dash panel. Using accelerator and brake pedal the fault indicated is 5534. Does anyone know what this is? The car hand book says exhaust problem but 5534 isn’t an exhaust problem is it? I expected the fault to indicate 0170.

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

Hi, my engine electronics light came on in my Vauxhall Corsa today (orange car with spanner through) also when i turn the car off, the engine is really noisy, sounds like a fan is still running. Any ideas what it is and what it’ll cost me??

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

Hope someone can help. My 2002 1.2 Corsa Comfort has just failed it’s MOT. If you pull my steering wheel it comes out about an inch. Garage said they’ve never seen it before and phoned Vauxhall who also had no idea. Couldn’t give me a quote because of this. My partner has had a look at it today and he’s said it doesn’t do it when steering lock is on but as soon as you turn key to get turn off steering lock you can pull steering wheel out again. Any help much appreciated.

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

My Corsa was serviced only a month ago. It seemed fine but lately my heater doesn’t seem to be working. The temp gauge looks to be at 80-85 and I don’t know what else could be affecting the heating. A friend suggested about an over flow from the radiator or bleeding the pipes but I have no idea where to look for those things. Can anyone help?

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Air in the system - Baz Brough from England

Try the fan switch going into the radiator. If it just turns and turns then you need a new radiator - Jason Watton from County Antrim

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

Why does an "F" appear on the dashboard of my Vauxhall Corsa Life when it is cold?

Vauxhall Corsa 1994

My Vauxhall Corsa’s timing belt broke whilst I was driving. The garage where the AA towed it has advised that it needs a new timing belt, head gasket and 2 valves need repairing. The garage has given me an all inclusive price of £350. I have two questions. 1. Does the diagnosis and work which they say needs to be done seem authentic/legitimate? 2. Is the price reasonable or too high? (1.4i)

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I’d say you got off lightly if the timing belt went on your car, more often than not it can be a case of a new cylinder head. The quote seems reasonable for the work as the timing belt alone isn’t a cheap job neither is the head gasket - Matt from Cheshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

My Vauxhall Corsa starts fine but after a short distance it will cut out and the service light will come and the engine management light will come on. But if you push the dash in with your hand above the steering wheel it will start. Can anyone tell me what’s going on? (1.2)

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

Hi, my Corsa is taking on water on the floor of the driver’s side (front and back). No rain water is coming through doors or windows. Has anyone got any idea what could be causing this?

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Hi Rob, I had the same problem. Replace the seal behind brake servo, takes about an hour. Good luck - Terry McConville from Northern Ireland

Thanks Terry. I appreciate it - Rob from Ireland

Vauxhall Corsa 2000

The display lights for the heater, fan and cigarette lighter socket on my Vauxhall Corsa are not working. The local Vauxhall parts department have given me 2 conflicting sets of info. One said that the heater and fan knobs pull out and you just put in a new bulb. The other said you have to remove the dashboard. Neither said anything about the lighter socket. Could someone please tell me which is correct? Thanks.

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

My Vauxhall Corsa 1.4i Lite has a smell of very lean exhaust gasses after driving it. I’ve replaced the fuel pump, the coil pack, serviced: fuel filter, air filter, oil and filter. But still smells very lean. I’m scared it will burn valves. What should I do?

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

My windscreen wash system has developed a snag. It does not have the oomph to push water to windscreen, there is plenty of water in bottle but when windscreen wash lever is operated the water just trickles out of the jets but only just clearing the jets and not strong enough to reach the screen. Has anyone else experienced this and might help me find a solution? (1400 Design)

Vauxhall Corsa 2011

Why hasn’t the Vauxhall Corsa limited edition got a temperature gauge on the dashboard?

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

Could someone please tell me where the drain point is for the water cooling system on a Vauxhall Corsa? Thank you.

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

When my daughter’s driving the Vauxhall Corsa the engine warning light with the car and spanner lights intermittently. Every time I put the diagnostic computer onto the ecu there is no alarm standing. The car now is shuddering and the revs will not go above 2v000. I suspect it might be the Lambda sensor or air flow meter. Any thoughts? (1.2 Club)

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Same happened to me mate. Changed the o2 sensor at the manifold and the ignition valve. Nothing happened since - John Douglas from County Antrim

When my Corsa did this, it was the EGR valve that needed replacing - Emma Brown from Northamptonshire

I had the same problem but I only have a little 54 plate 1.0 life I have searched everything possible on the car and have had it into to three garages which they also have found nothing. One day, by luck (sort of), I broke my water pump by mistake so on replacing the water pump, I noticed the exhaust manifold heat shield was rusty. I removed the shield I noticed the smallest crack in the manifold before the sensor and I haven’t had that problem since but I have a different problem now - Cameron Craigie from Perthshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

My 2008 Vauxhall Corsa passenger seat lever is not working. It’s essential as my car is a 3 door car. Can someone please advise - thank you. (SXI)

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I had the same problem with an older Corsa. You will have to look underneath the seat to check this (I ended up having to lie on the floor in the back). There is a small silver coloured wire-like piece of metal which connects to the lever down the side of the seat which releases it. This lever will be seen at the door side of the seat, not the handbrake/gearbox side. This wire has probably fallen out. You will be able to see where it fits into again but it is a very fiddly job to get it back in. Good luck! - Naomi from Northern Ireland

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

I have a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 cdti sxi and I was in an accident with it about 8 weeks ago and ever since then every time I accelerate quite hard my exhaust emissions light comes on. Once it comes on the car goes into some kind of emergency mode. Any ideas as to what is wrong with it would be much appreciated.

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

Our Vauxhall Corsa heater’s directional blower switch has jammed. How do I get at it?

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

My oil dipstick holder has snapped off. Is it easy to replace and how do I do it?

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I glued mine back with a good superglue. It is holding so far (about 2 months). Just clean surfaces very well before glueing. Good luck - Mike Kilroe from South Africa

Vauxhall Corsa 2010

I have a new CD player but can’t get it to work on my 2010 Vauxhall Corsa. I need to find out where the orange and red wires go to off the new adapter lead I got from Halfords. Can anyone help please?

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

Hello, can anyone help with my key fob problem? I have just refurbed my key fob now it wont sync with the central locking. I have turned ignition on and pressed buttons but central locking does not lock then unlock to show its synchronized. Thanks. (Elegance)

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

When it rains really heavy, the passenger footwell gets flooded with water. Any idea what might cause this.

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The most likely cause is the wiring interface cover to the right hand side of the battery, it’s a known fault. It needs to be resealed and dried out or it will cause lots of problems - Richard Gray from Lincolnshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2011

Hi guys. I’ve had my Vauxhall Corsa now for around 6-7 months and I’ve started hearing a knocking coming from the steering wheel when I wiggle it ? I’ve done a little research, could be the CV joints or track rod ends? Is that possible, the car has just tipped 7,000 miles? As the first owner I’ve got 100,000 or life time guarantee on the car - do you know if it would be covered it it was the case? Or if it could be anything else - any ideas guys ?? :) (1.2 limited edition)

Vauxhall Corsa 2000

What makes and models of bucket seats will fit in my w reg Vauxhall Corsa and how do I remove and fit them?

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

My 07 Corsa diesel has a yellow car with a spanner through it flashing up on the screen {for a second} then goes off but I lose power in the car, as if the car has gone into limp mode. I have just had a full service so it isn’t the fuel filter... I need help before I spend money with the garage. Also, my outside temperature sensor has been broken off - would this have any bearing on original problem? Thank you.

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Hi, your catalytic converter has gone, change it and the car will be like new - Sarah Smales from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

My Vauxhall Corsa’s heating matrix has stopped working, how easy or difficult is it to fit a new one? (1.4 Sxi)

Vauxhall Corsa 2009

My Vauxhall Corsa starts normally and there is no problem when idling but when I drive the car for 5km then there’s suddenly no engine power. I switch the car off and start again and all is fine until 1 minute later the same thing happens. When I pull off the heat sensor plug the fan goes in second mode and the power comes back. I put the plug back and then there’s no power. I switch the ignition off and everything starts all OK. I have already replaced the heat sensor with no luck, what should I try next?

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Sounds like your catalytic converter needs replacing, signs include loss of power - Sarah Smales from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

Alright people, my fans aren’t blowing at all, neither hot nor cold air comes out. Any ideas what it is or how much the problem would cost to fix? Cheers in advance. (cdti club)

Vauxhall Corsa 1994

I have lost all car keys to my Vauxhall Corsa. Does a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa have a transponder, a chip fitted in the key?

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

My Vauxhall Corsa’s heater system cuts out now and again when I go over a bump in the road. It comes back on but I think it has a loose connection. How do I check it?

Vauxhall Corsa 1996

Just bought my first car as a run a round, a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 sport. It had been stood for a while when I bought it and the battery was dead. The CD player was disconnected so when I connected it I had nothing so tried another player that I know that works but when connecting that didn’t work! I also checked the fuses all are fine. Can someone help me out or is it going to be a garage job? I need music in the car!

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Your stereo needs 3 wire to power up. The first is a permanant 12v feed from the battery. This is 12v that is there all the time even when the key is out of the ignition (used for retaining radio memory etc). It then needs a 12v supply that is activated by the ignition and finally a ground or earth wire. Use a test light to check the power plug for the stereo. Clip the wire onto a good earth such as the door strap and then use the pointy end to test the terminals to see if you have power at the connector plug. Remember that usually there is two 12v supplies with ignition on. Most stereos have a picture of the wiring diagram so once you have voltage at the connector make sure it corresponds to the pins on your radio. Hope this helps - Grease Monkey from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2000

The engine management light won’t go off and my Vauxhall Corsa won’t stop chugging/jumping. It also seems to pick up a bit of speed when I come off the accelerator. I have had a new air flow meter (from scrappies) and new spark plugs since the problem started and an oil and filter change before Xmas. What else should I replace?

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It is the lamda sensor/o2 sensor coming of the catalyst converter, it may make a big difference - Jason Watton from County Antrim

Vauxhall Corsa 1999

I’ve got a Vauxhall Corsa diesel 99 plate. I’ve noticed over the last couple of weeks that it’s been burning a little bit of water. It’s not smoking, there’s no sign of any water in the oil. I’ve checked for any leaks and I can’t find any. Has anyone any ideas please?

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

I drove my Vauxhall Corsa from home to the shops but when I tried to drive back home the car did not move. The gear lever engages into gear but the car won’t move. The clutch is normal and there was never any smell like the clutch was gone. What do you think the problem might be? Please advise please.

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

98 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 ls auto starting problem. I turn the key and radio and dash lights come on as should. I then turn fully to start but nothing happens. Any ideas anyone?

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

Is the replacement of the wiper motor on a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa reasonably straightforward and able to be done by a fairly competent D.I.Y. person? Are there any specialist tools required? Thanks. (Design)

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It’s straight forward, you need to take off the plastics at the bottom of the window then it’s only a couple of bolts - Kenny Rae from England

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

I would like to replace the front driver’s door restraint strap as it is worn and the door opens out too far. It looks like the door fascia panel will have to be removed. Can anyone give me any instructions where the retaining points are and how difficult a job it is? Thanks. (1400 auto 5 door)

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

Mileage 32,000. No problems until recently the engine management sensor - car with spanner through it - highlighted. The car continued to operate OK but took it to Vauxhall dealer. Diagnostic showed fault on the Glow Plug Circuit. The programme was upgraded and this apparently rectified the problem. Drove away but after 10 minutes another sensor came up indicating an exhaust emission circuit fault. Went back to garage and diagnostic showed the original fault on the Glow Plug Circuit. Glow Plugs checked and found OK. Just been advised there is a fault in the engine management wiring. Vauxhall say they have no information of this problem on their data bank and as the car is just out of warranty, the costs are to my account. Wiring problems should not occur after 3.5 years. Anyone met this problem? (ECO Breeze 1.3CDTI)

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

Hi, my Corsa Club has been chugging in all gears, The engine management light came on and it said the first time I had it checked it was the co2 sensor. When I had it tested again it said engine misfire so I had new coil pack and plugs fitted and still chugging so problem not solved. Could anybody help or advise? Thanks.

Vauxhall Corsa 2010

I have a CD stuck in my Vauxhall Corsa’s player. When I try to play it the display reads ’CD Error’ and will not eject it. Any ideas please?

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

The engine management light on my Vauxhall Corsa comes on and off and sometimes flickers. The car loses power and shakes. I looked at the engine - it was shaking and the exhaust shakes too. Any ideas what it could be? (sxi + 1.2 twinport)

Vauxhall Corsa 2000

Can anyone help? The interior lights on my Corsa do not work. The head unit doesn’t turn on at all, the hazards don’t work, the clock flashes, the interior light don’t work, but the dash lights are fine and so is everything else. I don’t know what to do. I’ve checked the fuses, I took the interior light bulb out and that’s stopped the clock flashing. My battery was flat so I charged it with a battery charger and kept my car running for a while each day. Everything worked then my sub and amp cut out along with a speaker. I left it for the next day and nothing turned out, any help?

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

Recently my engine management warning light came on and I was told that I needed a new lambda sensor. Even with with new sensor fitted the light came back on. Each time I have disconnected the battery and the light goes off but after about 250 miles the light comes back on again. The light, which is a picture of a car and a spanner, has also came on but I reset it by pushing in the little button next to how many miles you have done. Will turning on the engine have made it disappear? Has anyone had the same problem? Or possibly know what could be wrong with my car? Thanks.

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Was it a new sensor or second hand? May not have been fitted properly. On some models, they have two sensors: one on top of the exhaust manifold and one on the exhaust downpipe so maybe wrong one changed. Inly guessing its a simple job to do and when sensor is changed, it must have engine management light reset or like you have down disconnect battery. Sometimes the egr valve can put light on. What code(s) did you get when it was scanned? - Billy Idol from Lincolnshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

Hey, my car is having a light problem!!! Sometimes, when you lock and unlock, only the passengers light flash? And tonight I have gone out and my interior lights won’t go out... I have been round and checked all the doors several time to see if it’s a door sensor? I have sat in the car and locked and unlocked it about 30 times. Started it about the same and nothing works... I have now been in the house for an hour and they’re still on!!!! Please help. Thank you.

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The round shaped 3 way switch for your lights can be pushed inwards to switch off or on inside lights. You may have pushed it while turning for ext lights (clumsy twit). Just push again - Russ Reeve from Derbyshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

I think the fan is not working on my Vauxhall Corsa. Would this make the amber light with the spanner in the middle come on?

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

What is the little grey plastic tool, clipped in behind the fuel cap?

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It is to remove the dust caps from the tyre air valves - C from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

I’ve got oil in my Vauxhall Corsa’s water tank. Any ideas what I need to replace or what is causing this? (1.4 SRI petrol)

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Most common for oil in your water mean head gasket is going this need replacing before it goes. If too much water mixes with oil or so forth, it can seize the engine and cost more money - Dave from Kent

Vauxhall Corsa 2000

Hello, I was wondering if someone could help me. My Vauxhall Corsa’s rear brakelight lens is smashed and needs replacing. Does anyone know how much this will cost me to replace?

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

Does anyone know if my 2002 Vauxhall Corsa has a timing belt or chain. If it does have a belt, when does it need replacing?

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

The driver’s side floor of my Vauxhall Corsa is wet and I can’t find where the water is getting in. Has anyone else experienced this and can help or advise?

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Check your door/window seals. Same problem but mine was the sunroof and back windscreen not sealed properly - Christopher Potter from Scotland

I also had this problem. It took me ages to find then found out it’s quite common. If you lift the bonnet, you’ll see on the firewall or bulkhead a rectangular plate about 3" x 5". This plate has a gasket on the back. The gaskets are a little shorter than the plate and spray will penetrate the bulkhead and run between the carpet. I sealed it with sealant - Mark Blackmore from Devon

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

Any techies out there? I’ve just bought a Corsa c , 02 reg 1.2 Comfort that’s been sat for a while. I changed the dead battery and everything worked, even the 2 keys. Having now taken the battery off and charged it and put it back on now the central locking is deader than a stuffed parrot, even turning the keys in the lock will not lock the door and the keys will not re-sync in the ignition. Any clues?

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I am having the same problem with a family member’s car. I think it is because you have disconnected and re-connected the battery, which makes the locks immobilised and the locks have to be reset with a code which can be got from a Vauxhall dealer. They will probably say you have to turn the key one way a number of times and then the other way a number of times. ie. four to the left and three times to the right. Hope this is of some help as I am still trying to solve this myself - Karl Newton from Ireland

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

I have bought a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.1-litre Life this week. Twice this week the ignition key would not return to no 1 position. I have bought it back to the dealer once already. Has anyone else experienced this?

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

Unclipped new battery as radio needed resetting but when I reconnected the battery my Vauxhall Corsa wouldn’t start, and radio is still saying 7 safe.... Has anyone else had this problem and how can I get my car to start? (Club 3dr)

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

I have a new wiper motor to fit on my Vauxhall Corsa but cannot work out how to get the plastic casing off to get to it... Can anyone help?

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

I bought a Vauxhall Corsa Club 57 plate in January, it only had a 13,500 mileage. The thermostat and head gasket went at 18,000 and the heater matrix has just gone. Should this have happened so early with this car? I only drive it to and from work and shopping, which is only about 12 miles a day. Please help.

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

I have got to change the battery on my Vauxhall Corsa but am worried that my radio/CD player will not work afterwards because my manual does not give me the code, and my Vauxhall dealer says he cannot guarantee that the four digit security code on my info pack is actually the radio code as well. Vauxhall says that if it is not then I will have to pay £15 for them to give me the code. Is there a way around this problem? Can anyone please help?

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Make yourself a pair of jump leads from 15amp wire attach a set of crocodile clips on each end of the wires connect them to the car battery terminal leads securely. Make sure you get them to the correct terminals on the standby battery and car battery terminal leads (+ to +) (- to -), disconnect the terminals on the car battery and move them clear of the battery. Be very careful that the temporary leads don’t get knocked off the connections. If you can, it’s advisable to secure the jump leads to the car battery terminals by direct attachment ie clamped screwed or taped. Before doing any of this, release the battery to car body securing clamp. Remove old battery, install new battery (fully charged) reconnect terminal leads and secure to new battery. disconnect tempoary leads, replace car battery to body securing bracket - Bill Clark from Nottinghamshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

I have recently changed the spark plugs on our 1 litre Vauxhall Corsa to Bosch Super4 plugs, and despite running very well to start with (50 miles) it has now developed a serious lack of power and acceleration. I removed the spark plugs to find that one has oil over the electrodes whereas the old ones were fine on all 3. The fault does not happen every time I drive it, it seems, and the same spark plug has a perished rubber around the spring on the DIS module, but I’m not sure how that could effect it? Please could you advise me why the oil might be there or how I could start to repair it? Thank you.

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

The battery light comes on and off but my Vauxhall Corsa is still running OK. It comes on when I change gear or I stop but goes off when I rev the engine. Has anyone any suggestions on what I should check?

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Alternator output is low. Find a local autoeletrician in yell and have it repaired. It’s about half the price of a new one. £50.00 where I live in the Northwest - Billy The Taz from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

I have water in driver side and rear of driving side. Vauxhall say everything has to come out - dash, seats, carpets with a hefty bill. Any idea why?

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

Does anybody know where the fuel pump reset switch is on a 04 plate Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 energy please?

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

Hi, I have a Vauxhall Corsa Club 07 plate which I bought in December. The other day, when I tried to defrost my windscreen, my fans wouldn’t work at all. I checked the fuse to make sure it had not blown but the fuse is fine. Can anyone tell me what they think has caused this and is it expensive to fix?

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

Please help!? I have recently bought a silver Vauxhall Corsa, the only thing is I don’t have the radio code as the battery died. It’s a fitted CD player and radio. I can’t get a serial number, is there anywhere I can get it?

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Yes, the code should be on the pass card/leaflet for the vehicle. Vauxhall may have the details stored centrally. Otherwise, there are several outfits that will read the code for you and in some cases can re-set it. For about £10-£20, you will get the code details (keep it somewhere safe). You may find it written somewhere on the vehicle’s paperwork. Check this first - Peter Bennett from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

Where do I find break fluid ress on a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa? I need to change front break pads.

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O/S at the bottom of the windsreen under the splash pan or just in front of it near or on the servo unit. Hope this helps - John from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

My Vauxhall Corsa starts but the engine won’t turn, I cannot rev or idle the engine. What could be the problem?

Vauxhall Corsa 1996

My 96 Opel Corsa is very damp inside and the windows are fogging up really fast. What can it be and what can I do about it?

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Clean out under the skuttle panel - Ryan from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

Hi, does anyone know why my Vauxhall Corsa shudders when pulling away in first gear?

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Ours has been doing this for over a year. We took it to numerous garages, most say there is nothing wrong with it or they can’t hear the noise. Eventually a garage today told us it was the front off-side struts. They told us it would cost two and a half hours labour (£125.00) plus the new struts (we were advised we have both done) at a price of £15-£30 per strut - Cat from London

Vauxhall Corsa 2000

Hi, I hope someone can help me. I have just bought a Vauxhall Corsa and when I drive it, after a bit the engine light on the dash comes on but then it will go off. But yesterday, I was on the motorway and it came on but then went off when I indicated. But then came back on and then it went off and the the stereo went off with it. I hope someone could shine some light in this for me. Thanks, and would it be safe to drive with the light on?

Vauxhall Corsa 1990

The battery light on my Vauxhall Corsa came on and wouldn’t go off. If you fiddle with the wires to the alternator it goes off. However, when I drive over a bump the dials fail and the car loses power and stalls?? Any ideas please?

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I think you have answered your own question. It basically sounds like poor electrical connections, and possibly poor earth connections, check, clean and tighten. If that fails, then start looking for more complex reasons - Peter Bennett from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

Hello, I have a Vauxhall Corsa C 1.4 SRI. Last week I was on motorway when my gearbox stuck (between first and second gear). I called the AA and they told me that it’s a linkage problem, and common on Corsa’s. I changed the linkage but the problem is still there when my car’s temperature goes up to 80and the gears once again stick. Again my mechanic told me that the problem is in gearbox so I changed my car’s gearbox but the problem is still not sorted. Please, can anyone tell me what I should try next?

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There is a plastic stick connected through the gear and engine body, you can see it from above, change it - Moe S from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

I have a 2002 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa Club and the back box of the exhaust has eroded and fell off. I am just wondering which kind of back box I can buy so I don’t get the wrong one and end up spending more money than I need to? Thanks.

Vauxhall Corsa 2009

Hello, I have noticed that when I brake hard the stereo turns itself down. My mate’s Corsa does the same. I’m just wondering why this is and if I can do something to stop it happening? (1.4i sxi)

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On the Corsa sxi stereo, they have a feature that links the stereo’s volume to the speed of the car, you can edit it on the menu or just check out your audio manual for it - Edward Gwilliam from Worcestershire

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

The engine management light on my Vauxhall Corsa flashed a few times this morning and then went off... Any ideas what causes this and what is easiest fix?

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Hi, my Corsa has been doing the same thing on and off for about a year now. Finally had a mechanic hook it up to the computer and was told the car need a new MAP sensor. Ordered the part which cost around £100 inc VAT. Typically, I went to install the part this weekend and the light has gone off so am waiting for it to come back on to see if the new sensor solves the problem. Will let you know how I get on - Shelley from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2011

Can the side lights on a Vauxhall Corsa be switched to off so they are not permanently on when engine is started?

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

The fan works on my Vauxhall Corsa but it won’t kick in as the engine gets hot. What could be the problem?

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It’s more than likely the temperature sensor, take it to a mechanic fast, this could be a big problem - Jamie Steward from Warwickshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2011

I have poor radio tuning in my Vauxhall Corsa when the temperature is below 8 degrees. I have had the radio replaced but still have the same problem. The garage says it can’t find any fault. Has anyone else experienced this? (SE)

Vauxhall Corsa 1997

The radio/cd player on my Vauxhall Corsa won’t work but I know it’s OK as I have had it tested. Can anyone tell me what I should check next?

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

Does anybody know the engine code for my Corsa 1-litre Twinport on a 53 plate?

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Z10EXP or Z10EX. I think one has slightly more horse power - Bill Clark from Nottinghamshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

I’ve broken the catch for the rear fitted hard-cover of the boot, so that the boot door doesn’t close properly when the hard cover’s on. I’ve taken off the broken boot cover catch from the thermoplastic but it’s kaput. Can I replace it? Please supply the name of an appropriate parts company I may contact. Thanks Simon.

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

My bottom camshaft snapped in half and snapped the valves on my Vauxhall Corsa. Replaced whole head and now seems that no oil is getting to the top of the engine. What might be causing the problem?

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It sounds like the oil pump is clogged. There is probably a shard of metal stuck in it - Alexander Williamson from Inverness-shire

Vauxhall Corsa 1995

Hi there, I have been warned that my brake lights aren’t working. Is the connection directly above the brake pedal? Because it appears to be missing some pieces...

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

Sometimes when I start my Vauxhall Corsa the heater doesn’t work. Sometimes it does. If it isn’t working it might come on 2/3 hours later. Sometimes it won’t. Frustrating because it’s hard to explain to a garage what’s wrong, because it might be OK when they test it. Any ideas anyone?

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

When I first start my Vauxhall Corsa’s engine I have to ride the clutch in first gear until the car warms up... then the car is fine. Any ideas why this might be? I can change to second gear easily... If i don’t ride the clutch the car just stalls.

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

If the airbag light on a Vauxhall Corsa doesn’t come on with ignition, does this mean it’s not working?

Vauxhall Corsa 1997

Hi, I have a Vauxhall Corsa 1.6 Sport on a T reg. It’s started to judder on acceleration and when you let off. It’s also drinking a lot more petrol, and smokes more that it used to. Can anyone help me? Cheers.

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

The blower fan motor for heat/ac works on the high speed only, nothing at all on the 3 others. How can I fix this? Thanks.

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

My brother hit another car doing about 20 mph and the air bags didn’t inflate... Is this normal for a Vauxhall Corsa?

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

In a Vauxhall Corsa, when braking, does it show the lights on both sides at the rear or just the one?

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All cars are supposed to show both brake lights or all three if it has a eye level brake light. If it only shows one when braking, it is an MoT failure as brake lights are one of the most important things on the car - Matt from England

Vauxhall Corsa 1999

The temperature gauge on my Vauxhall Corsa is going up and down frantically. What might be wrong?

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

I haven’t had much luck with my 56 plate diesel Vauxhall Corsa over the past 4 months. When I drive over 60mph, covering a 30mile period, a car with a spanner light comes on (it does not flash). I have had this diagnosed so many times but no real answer as to why this is happening. Purely, because a light has to stay on for the diagnostics to diagnose the problem. However, when I switch my engine off and then back on the light goes off. My car does not go on limp mode, I simply just stop my car to reset the light as per manual. Also, when it is either cold or damp outside my car struggles to start. My glow plugs have been tested and have plenty of glow and I have had 2 services in the past 4 months, new starter motor, new diesel filter, new key... Only that today, my engine management light came on. But could still drive my car normally. I am at my witts end! Any answers?

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Hello there, the petrol car suffers from the same fault and like yours, it’s very hard to rectify. Had the same symptoms as you and tried all manner of tests to rectify it, the car was not faltering in any way though and the light goes out as you found out. Then read an old post by a v/x mechanic who had tried to cure this, then at last in desperation, he replaced the air flow meter(you have similar device in the diesel). So tried this on mine, same result, spanner light went off! And now only appears on start up as normal. Seems the key is that it happens when the car is warmed up after 3/4 miles, so try this and hope - Roy Durgan from Derbyshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2009

Does anyone know where I might find an air bag for the driver’s seat on a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Racing with Recaro seats?

Vauxhall Corsa 1999

When driving my Vauxhall Corsa there’s a vibration on the back-seats of the car. It also make a sound like an I have a dodgy exhaust the but exhaust is fine. Does anyone know what could causing this?

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Rear wheel bearing - Rob Minton from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

The timing chain on my Vauxhall Corsa broke and has been repaired along with valves but oil does not appear to be getting to the top of the engine when the car is warm. It is also burning or losing the oil with no visible leaks - can anyone advise?

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This could be the piston rings, when the piston rings are worn or damaged oil is able to get into the combustion chamber and burns, you’ll be able to tell because the exhaust smoke will be black. Hope this helps - Jamie Steward from Warwickshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

Hi. When my Vauxhall Corsa has been parked overnight in the rain, when moving off at first, in left hand corner water drips down from under the bulk head near the glove box on the near side. When stationary no water comes in. Can anyone help or advise?

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At the bottom of the windscreen under the black plastic cover (scuttle panel), there is a channel where the water runs down from the windscreen. There are two drain holes in here that might be clogged up with leaves/rubbish. Poke them out with a screwdriver and it should be okay. You will know if there is a problem if there is water collected under there as it should just drain away - Lee from Nottinghamshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

What is the cost of replacing the turbo booster on a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa?

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

There is water under the driver’s side of the car, running from under pedals to passenger foot area. It is in the rear also, coming in under front wheel arch at passenger side. Is this a serious or relatively minor problem to sort? Approx. cost to repair?

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The water coming in on the drivers side is probably from around the area where the foot brake servo is bolted to the bulk head not the easiest of jobs to do. Passenger side, it has been known that the water can come in through the seal area on the bulk head under the body control unit where the loom passes into the internal of the car from the engine compartment. make sure the drainage channels are not blocked at the sides of the front scuttle, they can get blocked with leaves and debris causing water to build up higher than normal in this area when raining or washing your car - Bill Clark from Nottinghamshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

My Vauxhall Corsa had poor acceleration so the garage fitted a new turbo. The acceleration is still poor though - is this a failing with this model? (Design Cdti)

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

The no. 1 plug seems to get covered in black and stops firing. I changed the injector and it still does it. Could it be an electrical fault?

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Ek het dieselde probleem gaan maar die coil pack vervang en kyk of dit werk - Sakkie from South Africa

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

Hi, I have just had the cylinder head skimmed and replaced the head gasket. After starting the car three times with no problems the car will not start and I have a strong smell of petrol. Has anyone got any ideas what it could be and how do I test the coil pack for a spark? I know the way we used to test - would it be the same? Many thanks. (1.2 16 valve)

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

Just had car serviced and noticed the Fuel Guage is now reading Full and readout is telling me the mileage appropriate to a Full Tank (was about 3/4) when I took it in. I know the garage is good but I doubt they will have put some juice in for me. Anyone any ideas!!!!!! Thanks in advance. (1.2 Club Petrol)

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

Hi, the rpm on my car stays on 1200-1300 all the time - a mechanic told me that it has a problem with the idle controller valve. I changed it today for 60 pounds and still it’s at the same place. Moreover, as the rpm is high, the car becomes heated up and the fan switches on when temperature guage reaches 100 and then it cools down. My main concern is why is the rpm is so high. I have tried connecting the computer to the ECU of the car but connection was unsuccessful. Please help me guys, it’s a bit of a headach now :S

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

Bought the Vauxhall Corsa a week ago. Sluggish acceleration. Was assured it was the turbo - so they fitted a new one. Still sluggish! Have now been advised to drive with high revs in third gear for the bulk of my driving (in town) which is how this engine is designed to work best! Still no immediate acceleration regardless of speed. Turbo only kicks in at random. Any one else having this problem? (Cdti (90) 1248cc)

Vauxhall Corsa 1996

I have just bought a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 automatic with no owner’s handbook. Can anyone tell me what the orange ’S in a circle’ dashboard warning light is, situated next to the battery warning light? It is on intermittently. Thanks.

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

My engine light started flashing, then slowed my car right down, couldn’t get much speed and slowed rev count right down. I pulled over, turned the engine off, then back on and my car was back to normal. What is the reason the light came on?

Vauxhall Corsa 2009

The front pads and discs on my Vauxhall Corsa have needed replacement with only 17,000 miles on the clock. Is this typical and should replacement be covered under warranty? (1.4 automatic design)

Vauxhall Corsa 1999

The thermometer gauge on my Vauxhall Corsa keeps going to red as soon as I pull off. It’s not the water pump or the head gasket as Ihad a switch put in to stop this from happening. But still happens - any ideas anyone?

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Possibly your thermostat is kapput or needs a new gauge if you have had a new thermal sensor switch fitted on the engine or possibly a short in the cable from the temp sensor switch. Suggest you get a diagnostic done if it is overheating then it won’t be long before you need a head gasket/cylinder head - Bill Clark from Nottinghamshire

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

I want to put pressure in my Vauxhall Corsa tyres - what is the maximum pressure I should put in?

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Hi Humphreys, if you go the Kwik Fit tyre pressure search webpage - http://www.kwik-fit.com/tyre-pressure-search.asp - and enter your car’s registration and it will provide you with the recommended front and rear tyre pressures in PSI - RoadTestReports.co.uk

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

What would a 52 plate Vauxhall Corsa SXI petrol roughly do to the gallon?

Vauxhall Corsa 2009

Can anyone advise me on the best way to remove the central air vent from the dashboard of my Vauxhall Corsa?

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My friend is a Vauxhall mechanic for Evans Halshaw, and when I took my 2009 Corsa in for a service he noticed my central air vent was broken (middle part holding flats in place snapped off) and he said that if I was to replace it, the whole circular vent actually just ’popped out’, you could use a screwdriver to do this or something flat like that to get into it. Hope this helps anyway - Paul from Northumberland

Vauxhall Corsa 2000

I went in to the back of someone a while back, and caused minor damage to the front and the radiator has a few fins bent/dented. Since then, it has taken a while to star and on ignition sheds load of smoke from out the back. I used the 1.7-litre Corsa last Sunday and was fine, did about 20 motorway miles then parked overnight. There was some bad rain that night and cold weather and since then it has not started at all. Turns over, then slowly fades off and stops, heard what sounded like liquid bubbling from engine and clicking from back. Stopped. Tried again a few hours later, same thing. Have bought battery in to charge, just in case, but any soloutions/help? Should I leave until warm conditions? Ot try bump starting it?

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Sounds like water in the ECU, put it in the airing cupboard overnight should be fine - Dan from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

Hi, I just wanted to know the capacity of the water container for cleaning the front and back glass (in litres). Thank you in advance.

Vauxhall Corsa 1997

Hi. Can I fit aircon in my 1997 Vauxhall Corsa and if so, what do I need?

Vauxhall Corsa 2009

Hi, some of the air vent clips on my Vauxhall Corsa Ecoflex Club have come loose meaning I can’t adjust the vent from blowing a certain direction. Can anyone tell me how to fix this? Thanks.

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

Hi, can anyone help? I’ve had my 1.4-litre Vauxhall Corsa Merit auto over 7 yrs, it’s been a good little car only now when, a few times I’ve gone to drive it and when Ive put it in drive it seems to jump and then the sport light starts to flash... and it won’t drive. I have to turn the engine off and then start it again and it normally goes on second try! But yesterday it took 4 goes to get it to to drive... today I let the engine run for 5 mins before I put it into drive and it went ok but when I left work it took 2 goes to get it to drive... Any ideas anyone?

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

I have a 52 reg Corsa 1.1. When I drive the oil comes on and goes off, it sometimes doesn’t come on at all. I have checked and there is oil in the car but today, when I started the car and it was standing in neutral, the ABS light come and stayed on. Can anyone please help or advise?

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

What does the emission light mean on a Vauxhall Corsa? Car struggles to start sometimes and the light stays on from starting up both when either hot or cold. Thanks : )

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

The fuel gauge on my Vauxhall Corsa has stopped working. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what I should change or do?

Vauxhall Corsa 2009

On my Vauxhall Corsa I can’t remove the polystyrene jack holder in order to remove the right hand rear light cluster, to change a bulb. The polystyrene block is larger than the hole it has to come out of. I don’t want to cut it. Any ideas please?

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You need to remove all tools from the poly, and carefully slide a screwdriver up behind the plastic and gently prise it out. It comes out on an angle eventually just takes persuading and patience, it’s not much bigger than the gap and does come out, just a tight squeeze - Dan T from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

Does anyome know why there are fumes coming out of the air vents on my 1-litre Vauxhall Corsa Life?

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It may be air condition system fault. It has happened in my car then the air conditioner stopped working. A technician said cooler had gone - Sam from Sri Lanka

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

Hi, I have water in the passenger side foot well. I have had the covers changed on each wing, could this be the cause?

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Does this happen when it rains? Check under the plastic grill under the windscreen wipers to see if there any leaves blocking the drainage channel by the battery on the passenger side of the engine. This normally causes a water fall effect from behind the glovebox. If it happens when it doesn’t rain, check your water levels, you might have a leak somewhere in the engine. A broken heater matrix would leak in the passenger side too, see if your heating works. If it does it’s not that - Sam Dixon from England

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

While driving my Vauxhall Corsa, when I get to about 2,000 rpm the car pulls back - has anyone else experienced this?

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I have had the same trouble. I even broke down the other day, got it to the garage where it started, they tested it and said no fault! My revs seem to be very high. Any help would be appreciated! - Sophie Vince from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

What is safe mode on a Vauxhall Corsa and what comes on to say it’s in safe mode? Thank you.

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Your radio is in safe mode - Keef from Hampshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

My Vauxhall Corsa Easytronic won’t start and a F light has appeared on the dashboard - does anybody know what this signifies?

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

When I’m driving my car, a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Breeze, my engine management light comes on and the car seems to lose power (it doesn’t cut out and the problem goes away if you take it out of gear and the revs drop off). It happens between 3,200 and 3,700 and then it is fine. A couple of people have said it is a safety mode that is related to the crank shaft sensor. Is it easy to replace? Or would I need to go to a garage?

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Hi, I have had the same problem with my Corsa after taking it to the garage and having different things said about the cause, it went away completely after the air flow mass meter was replaced - Craig Moss from England


Vauxhall Corsa 2005

The driver’s side of my Vauxhall Corsa has leaked in water and now my air con has stopped working, are these two problems related?

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

How much would it cost to have the driving lights fitted at the bottom of the front bumper on a Vauxhall Corsa Club Auto 1.4? The holes are there ready to be used and would it be a good idea to have alloy’s fitted?

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

Leather gaiter has slipped down from gear stick, how do I re-attach it?

Vauxhall Corsa 2011

Hi, my Corsa is 10 days old, I can hear a whine from 1500-2000 rpm, moving or stationary. Vauxhall say it’s normal noise from the induction system or pipe work resonating. It’s very hard to hear noise when outside car with bonnet up, but it’s clearly present inside. Not happy with their opinion. Anyone know? (1.3CDTI 75 SXI)

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Hi, I have a 1.7 diesel and have the exactly same noise, sounds like it comes from the air filter. I have had two people look at it and they say that it’s fine and supposed to make that noise but I’m not convinced either but if yours is like it too I presume it must be ok? - Ross Brewer from England

Hi, the whine is more like a groan or the similar sound of dry wiper blades across the screen. The noise is not a turbo whistle. The noise is heard more clearly doing slow maneuvers. It’s driving me crackers. HELP! Vauxhall say they need to check against another model - Mark from Cheshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

How do you replace bulbs for heating display?

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

My Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 easytronic is leaking water from what looks like an overflow pipe behind the passenger footwell. The water doesn’t appear to be from the normal water system as I’ve checked it and that’s all okay. The car isn’t overheating either and it’s a hot sunny day, so it can’t be excess rain. Please help me remedy this annoying problem.

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It is most likely the air conditioning unit if so then this is normal an easy way to tell is leave the car running without the air con if you don’t see any water the you know your safe - Jack O’Loughlin from Kent

It could be the BCM box cover, I had a similar problem on my 1.2 SXI (51’ Plate). To the right of the battering is a black box that contains all the fuses/relays. There is a rubber seal around that box and when it becomes perished, it allows water to seep into the box, which in turn runs down the wiring loom into the passenger side foot well. New BCM box cover and gasket shouldn’t be more than about £20. I changed mine and that stopped the problem - Oliver Shillito from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

Hi, can someone tell me if my Corsa from 02 1.2 semi-automatic has a timing chain or timing belt?

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Don’t know if this will help but I had a 1.0 Corsa of the same year and that had a timing chain - Edward Gwilliam from Worcestershire

Timing chain on your Corsa - Ryan Dorrill from Fife and Kinross Shires

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

My engine has started to make a knocking sound when the engine is on. I have checked the engine oil but this is fine.

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Have you checked the anti-freeze? Does your engine start to over heat? - Bill Brady from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

What is the reserve fuel volume when the low fuel light comes on? (1.4 twin port)

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On my 1.2, its just over a gallon left - Edward Gwilliam from Worcestershire

Vauxhall Corsa 2011

Should the alarm led flash when the car is locked?

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If the remote alarm system is the same as the new Astra which should be common across Vauxhall’s range. Press your key fob to lock your car, the vehicle locks. Press the key fob again, within 15 seconds this activates the deadlocks and alarm. The LED goes solid red for approx 4 seconds then flashes approx every 5 seconds as a warning - Steve Astra from Wales

Vauxhall Corsa 1996

Is there a way to disable the passenger airbag in order to put a rear-facing child seat in the front? I need to do this as I travel alone with my baby and therefore need him beside me so that I can safely keep and eye on him.

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

I went out to start my car today and the alarm would not stop go off. Any ideas?

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Try starting the car, this happened to my Vectra when the fob stopped working - Paul Clem from Durham

If you have central locking, lock and then unlock the car then try starting. It happens all the time, no big deal. Hope this helps - Jamie Steward from Warwickshire

Vauxhall Corsa 1999

Where is the location of Power Supply Relay? (1.0L)

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

How do you fit car seat covers to the back seat?

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

Where is the pollen filter on a 52 plate Corsa?

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

I have a problem with the central locking. When I activate it, only the drivers door button comes up straight away and the passenger door button sometimes will not come up. You have to keep pressing the remote on the key fob, what is the problem?

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Think it is supposed to do that. One click opens the driver door, second click opens the others. Think it is a security feature, I have it on mine - Anon from Wales

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

Please someone help, I have a Corsa (engine z12 xep), the camshaft broke so the engine was removed to replace it at the same time the gaskets, oil, stretch bolts, and some other parts were replace. We have now put the engine back in but we can’t get the car to start, I have had the RAC out to no success. These are the comments from the RAC: ’Non-start-engine management light not working. flashing when cranking then throttle butterfly clicking. check earths, carry out battery disconnect’. Please can someone advise?

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You may find the crankshaft sensor is not plugged in or may not be working, they are common for packing in. It’s at the rear of the engine and goes into a hole in gearbox above nearside driveshaft can be removed with 8mm spanner - Ian Crawford from Renfrewshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

I have a Vauxhall Corsa Twinport, the camshaft broke so the engine was taken out to replace it and whilst the engine was out gaskets, pistens, and oil were also replaced. We have put the engine back connected everything back together but the car won’t start. I have called out the RAC and these are the notes he made: ’non-start- engine management light not working. Flashing when cranking then throttle butterfly clicking. Check earths, carry out battery disconnect. Member advised engine has been removed & repaired and not run since. Poss poor connection or ECU fault.’ Any suggestions?

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Did they set the timing up properly? There is a tool you have to put on the camshaft gear to set it in its exact position. Otherwise it will not fire up and it should leave some kind of code that could be read - Ian Merrill from Lincolnshire

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

The car won’t start, strong smell of petrol from engine. Any ideas? (1.2L)

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Tim, I had that problem. Check the oil and see if it smells of petrol. We spent days trying to work out what was wrong and I had access to a diagnostic tool to no avail. It had dumped over a gallon of fuel into the sump as it got past the pistons. We had to put new oil and filter. The vehicle I was working on was a 1997 1.4 auto 16valve if this fits in with your symptoms. Email me at mcbrib@aol.com and I will try and explain what we did to get it to run - Ben McBride from Berkshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

The exhaust emission light has come on permanently but seems no difference in the running of the engine. Is this safe to keep running the car? (1.2 sxi)

Vauxhall Corsa 1991

My Corsa is in gear but will not move. Why?

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Have you been driving it for a while, or has it not gone when you first started it? Could be the crankshaft sensor. Simple change. Are there any warning lights? - Joe from Mid-Lothian (Edinburghshire)

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

What type of clips should be used to secure the rubber driveshaft boot to the driveshaft?

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Hi Bill, I have a Meriva and the drive shaft boots kept popping off on full lock. I bought some jubilee clips and they haven’t come off since. I got them from the car shop spares. Hope this helps - Tony Jones from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

My offside coil spring needs replacing but I don’t know if I need a sports or normal spring? It’s an six cdti.

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

I filled up with petrol instead of diesel. I had the petrol drained and filled up with diesel. Now the fuel gauge goes to full but will not move after 100 miles. It moves back when I turn the engine off. Can anyone help please? (breeze)

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

When I go to turn on the ignition, the only two lights that come on are the engine management light and the air bag light. It turns over but won’t start. Any ideas? Thank you.

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

On my speedo, the mph has just stopped working so i dont know how fast I am going. Anyone know why and how I will fix it?

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

What does it mean when my Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 sxi cuts out and won’t start back up for around five mins or display dashboard icons?

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

I have a 2005 Corsa 5door. I am trying to change middle rear seat belt which passes through the back seat. Can anyone tell me how to change it? Thanks.

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

I have a problem with my car, sometimes it stars and sometimes it doesn’t and it takes me like 10 mins before I can get it to start usually. Right, most of times only two lights pop up on the dashboard when I turn the ignition (it’s the airbag and another one under the airbag) when this happens, it doesn’t start. Anyone have an idea what this could be? I think it may have something to do with a faults in the ignition but I’m not sure.

Vauxhall Corsa 2009

Hello, I have a Corsa ’09 currently on finance and I am getting worried because my car drives fine and everything is really working well. I do short journeys to work 30 mins a day. but when I go in to 1st gear and wait at traffic lights, I seem to smell petrol through my air vents but when I’m driving normally 30 mph and out of first gear, it’s fine, no smell. Has anyone else had this problem or know what I should do? Thanks.

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Hi. Sounds like you need to replace your petrol filter. When did you last have it serviced? - Simone Parkinson from England

Hi, there is probably a crack in a hose from the engine which is giving off them fumes. Take it back to your dealer and it should be replaced under warranty. I had the same problem six months ago - David from Newport

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

The oil light keeps flickering on when the car is idling and oil is leaking from engine. What could this be?

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The oil pressure switch needs changing when looking under the bonnet to the left front of the rocker cover black switch - Marcus Pennington from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

Can anyone tell me where the wheel brace and jack might be located in my corsa comfort ’02? (comfort)

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Your spare wheel is in the boot under the mat lift the mat up and have a look - Bob Gordon from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

My car is wet in the driver’s well, under the mat and under the carpet. Any ideas on what is causing this? It is only the floor, no other part of the car is wet inside.

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I had an identical problem with my 03 Corsa 1.2. In my case, the solution was simple. Open the bonnet and to the left of and down from the brake servo assist, there’s a drain hole. It was blocked with general debris, dirt and dust. When it rained or when the windscreen washers were on, the water had no place to go, except passed the servo and in, on down the interior front wall and into the drivers footwell. A blast of compressed air from the garage cleared that and a couple of other areas and no problem since. Try feeling the interior front wall after using the washers or after driving in rain. It’s probably wet. HTH - David Kennedy from Fife and Kinross Shires

There is like a black mastic seal in the same area as the break servo and if check the mastic seal stops at a certain point. THIS IS WHERE THE WATER IS GETTING IN. I had the same problem and poured like an underbody sealeant all down and around the area where the mastic should of continued. Its sealed and have had no probs since - Steve Mortimer from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

My Corsa 1.2 auto life judders when moving slowly, can you advise why this happens? (1.2 life auto)

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

How much oil and what grade do you use in 1.4 cdx?

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

I can not open the door on the inside to get out. The handle is not opening the driver’s side. Why?

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

Just parked my car on a hill and it’s rolling back, it doesn’t when facing downhill. Anyone know the answer?

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You first need to check the linings. If the car has stood, it will need cleaning out and freeing off, won’t roll forward because brake shoe leading edges face forward, but only trailing edges for backwards, so just clean out, adjust handbrake, try pulling handbrake on and driving back in reverse on incline for couple of yards, you will find it will hold - Shane Bakewell from Staffordshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

My son has a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2. The driver’s footwell is always soaking wet. Any remedy will be much appreciated. Thanks.

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Have you had your windsreen replaced lately? If so, it could be that the window wasn’t fitted correctly - Sean from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2011

My son who is 19 this June has a Corsa with 1 year no claim on insurance. What deals if any do you have? He wants a new one.

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

When pressing the brake or clutch, I get a beeping sound (like morse code). My local Vauxhall dealer are not very helpful and I wondered if anyone had any ideas what this could be?

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

The electronics warning light comes on intermittently. The coil pack, plugs and fan relays, diagnosed by engineers with computer, have been changed with no satisfactory result. Any ideas? (1.4 Design Auto)

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

How do ou change the drive belt and tensioner? (diesel 1248cc)

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

Why does my Corsa 2003 make a load ticking noise when the engine is warm?

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Mine used to do this. One day, it just wouldn’t start. I got told it was my timing chain had this changed and now it runs perfectly. Don’t leave too long though as if it snaps could cause problems and mean a whole new engine - Lauren Fish from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

I have a squealing noise coming from my heater, how can I fix it? (Design)

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

I have just purchased this little car and I am still finding my way around it i.e. dials, switches etc. It says in the handbook that it has an automatic rain sensor but it doesn’t seem to work. I have simulated rain by using a watering can on the screen and I have checked the fuse as well. The handbook indicates on models where fitted, but I have a sensor in the windscreen. How do I know if it is standard fitting? (1.4 design)

Vauxhall Corsa

How do you fit a handbrake cable to a Vauxhall Corsa?

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

How many miles can I get out of my 1.2 Corsa when the red fuel light is flashing?

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I got 30 miles out of it! Becky H from Wiltshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

Where is the diesel fuel filter situated? (1.3 cdti)

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

I have a 1.3 cdti Corsa 54 plate. It’s been losing power, won’t go over 30mph. The exhaust emmission light is on and the oil pressure light is flashing and there is black smoke. What could be wrong?

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Your diesel particulate filter is probably blocked. Cars clean themselves by heating this up, but this can only be done on longer motorway type journeys. If you rarely take your car out of the city it will not have had a chance to clean itself. Normally I would suggest thrashing it down a motorway for a bit. But if yours can only go up to 30 it sounds like you need to take your in for them to clean the filter - Thomas from Surrey

Vauxhall Corsa 2010

What are realistic figures for MPG (overall usage)? And what can one expect from a full tank of petrol? (5 door AUTOMATIC 1400 cc)

Vauxhall Corsa 1995

Just changed the drop links on my Corsa but have noticed a distinct burning rubber smell when I stop. Done the obvious and removed the wheel where I thought the smell was coming from, no rubbing or chaffing from the wheel, but now I think the smell is coming from engine bay, more so from around the timing belt area, no hoses seem damaged please help!! (1.4 sri)

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

My car keeps cutting out when driving or not starting after I have stopped for a while, I wait ten minutes and it starts again, also, when I put my foot on brake when the engine starts it makes a rattling noise as if I am touching some sort of metal, its automatic. Any ideas?

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It could be the crankshaft sensor approx £30 to fix, cheaper if you do it. yourself. It’s a common fault, I’ve have had two go. The RAC replaced the last one, it took 15 mins. Engine fault, check for first one cost £20 at local garage, shop around - Derek Brown from Derbyshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

My car has just had an oil change, two days ago and the oil light is now coming on when its ticking over but goes out when you rev it. Will it just need topping up?

Vauxhall Corsa 1998

My car battery went flat a couple of weeks ago after accidentally leaving the headlights on and since jump starting it my radio has not switched on again. The radio was not fitted with the car so it should not need de-coding however I can’t work out why it won’t switch back on.... I haven’t had this problem in the past when my battery has gone flat. In need of some advice please...

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Have you actually pressed the on/off switch back on? You should see something on its screen unless a fuse has blown, maybe? - John bcfc from Warwickshire

You need a radio code, that’s what I’m looking for! My partner disconnected the battery to replace her starter motor and now I’m looking for the radio code - Kimmy Dixon from England

Google your nearest authorised dealer and they can sort it out within 20 minutes for little more than £20. They’ll even give your car a wash if you’re lucky - Frankie Ming from Devon

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

Every now and then, after it has rained, when I start up water either drips or pours into the front passenger well. I have had a good look around the front of the car and under the bonnet but could see no obvious reason for this, any ideas? (1.3/dti breeze)

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Check out this website, read to the bottom....it may help http://www.blower-motor-resistor.co.uk/vauxhall-vectra-c-blower-motor-resistor.html - Jeff C from Merthyr Tydfil

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

I would like to know if the 2004 Astra 1.7 cdti uses the same engine as the Corsa, as the Haynes workshops don’t cover the latter. (sri 1.7cdti)

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

My car is losing power, sometimes I have it and then I don’t. Any ideas anyone?

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I had this problem twice. Try the battery connections and if it’s not that, try the spark leads. I changed my spark leads and it was fine - Ant from Wiltshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

Problem with front windscreen wipers, wiper stopped working, not working on any speed, front and rear windscreen washers working ok, but not the wipers, rear wiper working okay, just stopped working suddenly. If somebody knows what might be wrong with them, please reply asap as it is a driving school car and needed, thank you.

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

Hi, I have a leaky fuel injector. It has caused plastic to melt on an adjacent fuel injector. How much does it cost to fix? Is there a cheap fix? (CDTI)

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

My Corsa 1.3 cdti won’t start, just comes up with the ECU management light. I have previously had a problem with the fuel lines, do you think it could cause a problem if the fuel lines arent completely tight in to the fuel filter?

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

Hi, I’ve got a Vauxhall Corsa 2003, changed the water pump, changed the thermo, still no heat from my heater, the pipes going into my matrix 1 is hot the other is cold. Please help, it’s doing my head in and I don’t know whether 2 buy a new heater matrix...

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

I have a Corsa and when driving between 40-50 mph the exhaust is deafening to listen to. Is the exhuast any good?

Vauxhall Corsa 2010

I know it is cold but why does my windscreen have a fine layer of frost on the inside? I’ve never had this problem with any car before...

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It’s condensation on the inside of the windscreen, more common when the car is used on short journeys. Try giving it a good run out with your heaters full on to dry the car out - Paul Clem from Durham

Vauxhall Corsa 1992

Can you tell me which end number one piston is please?

Vauxhall Corsa 1992

My car will not start when I turn the key, it just makes a clicking noise. Can anyone help or advise? (1.5 GLS diesel)

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Does it just make a clicking noise when you turn the key, or is it more like a continuous clicking more like a machine gun if you know what I mean. If it’s either of these. 1. The problem sounds like a possible flat battery. 2. Or the Earth on the battery is slack. 3. Or the Main Earth wire, from the battery to either the car body or Engine casing, is slack or badly corroded, where it connects to the car. I say either car body or engine casing as not all cars Earth the same way. If it is either of the last two, just remove them and clean both the terminal and where it fixes to the car, with sand paper or emery cloth wet and dry any abrasive paper to get a nice clean shiny surface. Before putting back together, lightly cover the end of the Earth cable and where it connects to, with Vaseline /petroleum jelly or a light grease to prevent further corrosion. On a final point before you disconnect the radio remember if you have a radio that needs a code, make sure you know the code or it won’t work after you disconnect the battery. It costs about £20 to get someone out to re-code it if you don’t know the number - Glyn Clavery from Durham

Hi, it sounds like a flat battery? But at the worst a sticking starter motor but I would try the battery first - Mike Scott from England

Starter motor is gone - Dave Jones from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

My Corsa won’t start when the temperature is freezing. I checked the battery, it seems to be OK. It doesn’t have a temperature sensor, could this be the cause? Any suggestions would be helpful. It will start with jump leads.

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If it will start with jump leads, but not on it’s own. Either your battery is flat or knackered. Or your leads on your battery are slack or corroded. Because if it starts by Jumping it from another car, your boosting your battery power, which says your battery is either knackered or flat or has a bad Earth causing a drop in (Amps) it might have 12 volts but you need Amps to turn the engine over, to be blunt Amps are the power in electricity If however your jumping your car from another car, by putting the black lead from the jumper battery, to your car chassis or engine / gearbox to earth instead of connecting to your battery. This then tells me that mainly your Earth (Black) battery lead is slack on the battery, or where they connect to the car they’ve corroded, causing a bad earth. If any of the causes are slack or corroded leads, remove the leads, clean them inside where they connect to the battery, then clean the battery terminals, they will be a dull grey before you start, when finished they should be brighter silver grey, clean them with some abrasive paper, and before connecting them back onto the battery, grease with some Vaseline/petroleum jelly Remember if you disconnect your battery you will need your radio code when reconnected or the radio wont work - Glyn Clavery from Durham

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

I’ve got no hot air coming from the heaters, just cold. I’ve changed the thermostat, still nothing. What could this be? Thanks!

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It will be the heater matrics - Sam Jefferies from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

How can I adjust the settings on the rain sensitive window wipers as they seem to have a mind of thier own? I have a 1.2 Corsa Design (2007).

Vauxhall Corsa 2006

When changing the battery how much of the plastic vent needs to be removed?

Vauxhall Corsa 2009

My windscreen wipers are catching the bonnet and I called into Vauxhall and they say it will cost £300 as it has slipped out of the linkage. I will need to purchase the whole motor even though the motor is fine. Refused to do under warranty as the weather been real cold and frosty. I feel sick with the cost and this seems unfair as I was driving and one moment the were fine and then they went. Does this mean I can only use my car during the summer months? Can anyone provide any positive feedback please?

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The wiper arms are secured to the wiper motor shaft by a nut and splined shaft. If you release the nut you should be able to move the arms upwards away from the bonnet. Re-tighten the nuts and see if the problem has been resolved - Colin Watkins from Powys

It is due to damage caused whilst trying to operate the wipers whilst they are frozen to the screen - usually when starting up on a frosty morning. If they don’t fail straight away, they do so later when operating due to the damage/weakening caused earlier to the splines/linkage. Vauxhall are not honouring warranty claims for this problem as it is a problem caused by misuse - K Walker from East Lothian (Haddingtonshire)

Hi, my son has an Astra with the same problem. The wiper linkage froze and broke in the cold weather and Vauxhall wanted £300 to fit new linkage. We ordered a second-hand one for £70. Vauxhall say it is not under warranty because it is a weather related problem - Graham Durham from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

My Corsa CDTi has recently decided it doesn’t want to start up without a fight! I have to turn it over 3/4 times. I’ve had new heater plugs in but still the same. Had battery checked and it’s fine. Any ideas anybody please?

Vauxhall Corsa 1988

My fan-belt keeps snaping, has anybody any idea why?

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

Since last Friday I have been having issues with my heaters / air con in the car. If I put the heater on to demist the car it will stay on and then blow out full air. I also have started to get a strange rattle noice when the heaters are not swiched on.

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

How do you change an alternator. I took the three bolts that were on the alternator out but it still didn`t move. Is there a dowel somewhere that I can’t see?

Vauxhall Corsa 2004

How many miles can it do on the petrol light?

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How long is a piece of blond hair? Put a spare can of petrol in the hatch and zero the mileometer when your light next comes on - when the engine stops you’ll have your answer - Alan Eccles from Mid-Lothian (Edinburghshire)

Vauxhall Corsa 1995

My Corsa diesel 1.5 is having problems starting as I have to put the car into 1st and put the accelerator down to get started in the morning. I have recently discovered oil in the water - could this have any thing to do with it having problems starting?

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It sounds like your head gasket has gone - could be pricey if taken to a garage - Jamie Holmes from England

Vauxhall Corsa 2000

After using the car all week got up for work and the battery was flat. We bought a new battery, it´s been on for two days and now this one is flat. Any ideas on what could be draining the battery?

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Sounds to me like your alternator has gone - Ian Llewellyn from Wales

Vauxhall Corsa 2000

I recently purchased this little car for my daughter. Previous owner said the inlet manifold was slightly melted - what would symptoms be? It does almost stall when in low gear sometimes and smells of petrol sometimes as engine warms up.

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

I currently own a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa and have recently changed the engine (1-litre)... the clutch was working perfectly fine until I started the engine... as soon as it was started for the first time since the change over the clutch gave way... it now proceeds to the floor without a grip. How do the clutches operate in these cars and where exactly is the fluid tank located for clutch fluid if needed?

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Hi, you might need to bleed the clutch again, the reservoir is located under the black panel under the windscreen, if you remove the black seal there is a little flap which you pull up and the reservoir is under there - Robert from Cardiff

Vauxhall Corsa

I have an Opel Corsa 12v. I am looking for the clutch fluid thing to check the level. Can anyone please help?

Vauxhall Corsa 2010

We have just bought a new Corsa SXi. How can I tell if it has variable servicing? (SXi)

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

I recently discovered a fuel leak at the petrol cap. I have seen fuel on the side of the car before but have not paid attention to it until today. I only get 23 miles to about half of a quarter a tank, this is a known fault with diesel Corsa’s.

Vauxhall Corsa 2003

A recent article in the Telegraph referred to stretch bolts giving rise to engine destruction but gave no indication of conditions which may bring this about. Please elucidate. (Elegance)

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

Where can I find the clutch fluid reservoir on a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi?

Vauxhall Corsa

Just wondering how many miles I should be getting from a full tank of petrol from my 1.2 SXi? I don’t think I am getting what I am supposed to. I cleared my mileage, filled up my tank and only got 255 miles for a full tank!

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

Where is the spark plug located in engine blocks?

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

My grandson bought a 1.2 Corsa Design in Janaury of 2008. he was told he needed new struts - has anyone else had this trouble?