VAUXHALL ZAFIRA: Questions and answers

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

My 2004 Vauxhall Zafira`s nearside rear door electric window keeps just dropping down automatically and won’t go back up. Even after an electrician checked it it worked a couple of times and suddenly, when I just unlocked the car with the key fob, the rear window dropped without the key being in the ignition and the window won’t go up. Can anyone advise?

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

My Vauxhall Zafira has a chronic windscreen misting up problem. I have just spent £100 on regassing the air conditioning and changing the pollen filter but there has been no improvement. There is very little air coming out of the front vents aimed at the base of the windscreen. Opening a front window has the desired effect but it`s unsuitable in heavy rain or when it`s freezing cold. Any suggestions? (1.8 Club Petrol Auto)

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

Hi. I`m having problems with the central locking on my Vauxhall Zafira. It only works with the key. I`ve tried changing the battery in the fob and I`ve put paper in it too but still no joy. Please can anyone help?

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Try this... Unlock the car, get in, shut the door, turn on the ignition and within 10 seconds press and hold the lock button - the doors should lock, the fob should now work. If not, it is a faulty key - Alan from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

Hi. Please can anyone tell me how I can adjust the fuel level indicator in my Vauxhall Zafira and where it is located? I have a diesel and the dial and trip tell me that I`ve got fuel when I`m low but it has run out of fuel a few times now. Now the car is tilted to it`s left side. It has recently cost me an expensive pump job. If I could adjust the fuel indicator to show less diesel when I`m low so that I know when to fill up it would save me a lot of hassle. Please can someone help? (dti)

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

Hi. Please can anyone tell me how I can adjust the fuel level indicator in my Vauxhall Zafira and where it is located? I have a diesel and the dial and trip tell me that I`ve got fuel when I`m low but it has run out of fuel a few times now. Now the car is tilted to it`s left side. It has recently cost me an expensive pump job. If I could adjust the fuel indicator to show less diesel when I`m low so that I know when to fill up it would save me a lot of hassle. Please can someone help? (dti)

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

My Vauxhall keeps going into limp mode when it`s low on fuel. Does anybody know if this is due to it being starved of petrol please? Thankyou.

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

Hi. The rear door of my Vauxhall Zafira will not lock. All of the others lock okay, it`s just the rear passenger`s one that will not lock. Can anyone help please? (1.9 cdti clube)

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

My Vauxhall Zafira is making a whistling noise when I rev it. It does it even when out of gear. Someone told me that it could be the brake valve, is this correct? I would be grateful for any help.

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

My Vauxhall Zafira needs new ABS sensors. They are £250 in Ireland & £30+ VAT in the UK. Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable fast spare parts dealer? (A type)

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

Hi. I have bought a Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 petrol automatic last week and I am concerned about the fuel consumption. How many miles should I get per litre? Thank you. (1.8 petrol automatic)

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

How can I test whether the security on my Vauxhall Zafira 2006 is working properly? Should an alarm sound if the doors or bonnet are not closed properly? (1.6)

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

When does my Vauxhall Zafira`s cam belt need renewing?

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

Hello. My Vauxhall Zafira 04 automatic diesel starts okay and it drives fine in Drive for about 10 seconds (through gear one and gear two) but then I get the spanner light. I can’t get it going again at a light unless I get out of ’Drive’ and use gear one and then gear two. When driving up to speed it continues fine. The scanner says code fault 715, which is the speed sensor but I’ve already changed it with no result, the fault code stays the same. Reverse drive is okay. Can anyone give me any advice? Much appreciated thanks. (Automatic Diesel Y20DTH)

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

How do I change the height of the steering wheel of my Vauxhall Zafira please? (Elegance)

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

Could anyone advise as to what it should cost to supply and fit a new transmission control unit for a 2.2 litre automatic gearbox on a Vauxhall Zafira?

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

I drive a Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 cdti. When accelerating there was a loud pop. Now the car lacks power and is slow to accelerate. Does anyone know what this could be?

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

When driving my Vauxhall Zafira the ABS light is coming on and the brakes are briefly being applied without the driver touching the brake pedal. Any suggestions why this is happening?

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

The boot on my Vauxhall Zafira shuts for about 5 seconds then opens by itself. Any ideas what is causing this please?

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Had same problem with my 07 Zafira not so long ago, there was corrosion in the plug on the wiring loom. A good clean out with electrical contact cleaner sorted it worth a try with yours. Cheap fix if that’s all it is - Ian Geddis from Northumberland

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

My Vauxhall Zafira`s horn is not working. What should I do?

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

Hello. My problem is that when I am driving along my Vauxhall Zafira will suddenly jerk back, sometimes a lot and sometimes only a little. This happens at all speeds. It stops if I put my foot on the accelerator or take my foot off it. I have replaced the coil pack and also put new plugs in. The EM light goes on and off on the dashboard but besides these problems the car runs fairly okay. However, these jerk backs are very annoying. Please can anyone help? Thankyou.

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Sounds like your oxyegen sensor needs replacing as it happened to my wife’s Zafira. Hope this helps - Anthony Ellis from Ireland

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

Hi. I have a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8. I got up this morning and the car started fine, dropped the kids off at school and then I had trouble starting the car again. I eventually got it started but the car would not accelerate past 5 miles per hour. Now the car won`t start at all. Any ideas?

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

When does the cambelt need replacing on my Dec 2005 reg Vauxhall Zafira?

Vauxhall Zafira 2010

I lost my wedding and engagement rings down the air vent of my Vauxhall Zafira. When I brought my car back to the dealer to see if he could help me retrieve them, he quoted me between £600-£800 to take the casing off inside the car to find it. Is this right as I find it very expensive?

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

I have just replaced the engine in my Vauxhall Zafira 2001 Y reg 2.2 and it won`t start. Does it need re-programming? (2.2)

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

We have been given the motors and bits and pieces for rear electric windows for my Vauxhall Zafira. I have removed the door panel and there are 5 wires going into the door, but I cannot seem to find any information as to which wire I need to use or even if it is at all possible to be done. Does anyone know the color code for the wires or have any suggestions as to how to find out? I did replace the bumper with front fog lights and all of the wiring was ready for these, so I assumed that it would still be the case with the electric windows. Can anyone help? (1.6 club)

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

My Vauxhall Zafira is making a knocking noise on the left passenger side when I drive. Any ideas?

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

I have a problem starting my Vauxhall Zafira in the morning. I have to start the car two or three times, although once it has started there is no problem with it throughout the day. Any suggestions?

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

I`m getting a rattling noise from the engine of my Vauxhall Zafira, usually when I take off in first gear or when my revs are high. What could this be? Thanks.

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

I am unable to open the tailgate on my Vauxhall Zafira even when the car is unlocked. All the other doors open fine. I have checked the rear windscreen washer and wipers and they are working fine. Is it likely to be a fuse or something more serious?

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I had this at Christmas before last :/ Just come out of Asda with a trolley full of frozen food to get home, and couldn’t unlock the boot of the zafira, even when all other doors were open. Took it to Vauxhall dealership where they charged me 25 quid to replace a £1.03 fuse :( The reason they gave me was if using the windscreen washer when they are iced up, instead of burning out the motor, it blows a fuse instead. Hope this helps :) Smidge from Yorkshire

Hi, check the fuse box under the boonet its a 10 amp (red) fuse - James Sanger from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

How do I change the rear windscreen wiper motor on my Vauxhall Zafira?

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

My Vauxhall Zafira has done 165,000 miles and is very sluggish going uphill. Can anyone suggest any possible reasons please? (2dti Elegance)

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

Can anyone tell me is it usual for my 1.6 Vauxhall Zafira to use more engine oil when the aircon is on?

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This is a common problem on 1.6 engines, they drink a lot of oil, whether the aircon is on or off - Altaf from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

None of the brake lights on my Vauxhall Zafira are working. Both of the bulbs went and I changed them but still no joy. The fuse looked okay, but I’ve changed it anyway and still nothing. About a month ago, the automatic transmission got stuck in Park, and the dealer who was doing the repairs has been battling to get the part required. So, after having the car in their workshop all this time, they disabled the Shift Lock Sensor in the gear box so that the car can be driven and I got it back last week. Would this cause the brake lights not to work? (Elegance)

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

How much would it cost to replace a Vauxhall Zafira`s fuel pump?

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

My Vauxhall Zafira`s offside side repeater is not working. I have tried a new bulb but it`s still not working. All of the other indicators are working. Are there seperate fuses for the side repeaters? Any advice please? (Zafira 2008 cdti 150 bhp)

Vauxhall Zafira

My Vauxhall Zafira`s sunroof won`t close. Can anyone help?

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

Offside side repeater not working tried new bulb still not working all other indicators working. Are there seperate fuses for side repeaters (any advice please). (2008 cdti 150 bhp)

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

How much to replace a fuel pump?

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

How do I find the reversing light switch on the gearbox to change it?

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

Does the Vauxhall Zafira Design come with a trip computer?

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

My Vauxhall Zafira’s heater fan is noisy and fan speed selector is only operating on position 4. What is the cost of repair? Is the fan a separate issue or must one buy the complete package?

Vauxhall Zafira 1999

About 10 minutes into my journey the front left brakes of my Vauxhall Zafira stay locked and I have to wait about an hour for them to cool down before driving again. Can you help please?

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

How do you open the fuel filler outer flap of my Vauxhall Zafira if it won’t do it by using the remote key?

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

My Vauxhall Zafira`s alarm has started to go off on it`s own. I have now noticed that to the left of the hazard warning light a red light is flashing. Does anyone have any ideas? (TDI)

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

The front wipers of my Vauxhall Zafira operate very, very slowly. Does anyone have any idea what might be the problem?

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Take out the wipers and spray with oil can those studs, or what ever they are, do that while the wiper motor is running - Choukri Kayal from France

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

Hi. I have a Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 which seems to idle very high at 1100 rpm and sometimes surges. The engine light is not burning and normal driving is okay, it`s only at tick over. Any ideas?

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

The boot of my Vauxhall Zafira won`t lock, either with the fob or by doing it manually. The rest of my doors will lock except the boot, so anyone can just lift the boot up even though the rest of the car is locked. Does anyone have any answers?

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Sounds like you need to give the boot lock a good clean with a wire brush and get some WD40 into it. Get a screwdriver and move the lock about, get it nice and loose. I had the same problem and it worked fine after that. Hope this helps - Russell Bradley from Scotland

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

My Vauxhall Zafira has a water leak onto the driver`s side carpet which I believe is from the windscreen. I’m told by a garage that the windscreen is bonded to the body but this cannot be true as there is a rubber seal in between. Does the rubber need to be adhered to the metal as well as sealant between the glass and the rubber? (Comfort 2.2)

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Hello, if you have a sunroof it could be the drain tube blocked. I had this happen to my Clio but all cars with sunroofs will have this happen sometimes. All you have to do is open the sunroof and take the tube off and clean the drain hole, the tube will be right at the front corner. Hope this helps - Micky Mullins from Hertfordshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

How can you reset the trip counter in BC on my Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 cdti sri 2006? I can reset the trip counter manually on the dashboard but not through the on-board computer. Can anyone help? (1.9 cdti sri)

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Select the miles option from the on board computer and then hold in the OK button for a few seconds. This is how you reset all the options in the on board computer. Steven from Clackmannanshire.

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

My Vauxhall Zafira`s coolant warning light appears every so often, especially after 10 miles of motorway driving. There is no apparent loss of coolant or power. If I switch the engine off and leave it for 10 secs the warning light goes out, only to reappear again after another 10 miles. Any ideas please? (LIFE)

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

My 1.6 Vauxhall Zafira makes a constant high-pitched squealing noise from somewhere in the engine bay. I have been to a reputable garage and they could not give me a definitive answer to the cause of the noise. They did however say that the squealing reduced in pitch when the oil filler cap was off or the dipstick was out. They also believed that it may have been something to do with the catalytic converter. There is no power loss and the battery is not draining, however there has been a marked increase in oil use. I am using 5 litres of oil a month at the moment with no apparent leak or smoke from the exhaust. Can anyone please help? (1.6)

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Customer complaint about whistling noise from engine, sometimes P0105 (Map sensor) and P0170 (fuel mixture) set in ECU. Cause: Cracked air pressure membrane inside the cylinder head cover. Production: Improved parts have been implemented in production as of engine no.: 20MV7706 (13-Oct-2008) - Tim from Northern Ireland

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

I have a 2007 Vauxhall Zafira. The coolant warning light intermittently comes on, especially if I have done 10 or so miles of motorway driving and also sometimes when about town. There is no loss of water. When I switch off the engine for approx 10 secs and restart it the warning light disappears. Any reasons why this should happen? (Life)

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

From time to time my Vauxhall Zafira won`t start. It turns over but it won`t start. Any ideas?

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

The exhaust emission light on my Vauxhall Zafira remains illuminated when the engine is on. What can be causing this and is there any problem in my continuing to drive the car?

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

Please give me details of how to fit or replace a passenger front electric window. Please, step by step instructions would be great. I ordered one and it just needs fitting. W-reg also how to remove the panels... will appreciate and thank you.

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

I had a cat converter fitted on my Vauxhall Zafira and since then I have had a leak. There is no visible sign of where it is. I have used rad seal but lost water out of bottle. Put new rad and fan in, still loss of water from bottle, no sign of water on filler cap or dip stick...

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

I took my Vauxhall Zafira to the garage to get rear brake disks and pads replaced. When I went to collect it, it wouldn’t start!! After a few days they told me it needed a new fuse box unit which will cost £350 apparently. Seems a bit excessive to me. They say it is a common fault. The mechanic told me he was "fiddling" with the fuses when replacing the discs and pads? Why would he need to do that? I think his "fiddling" is the reason the whole fuse box has blown. Can anyone shed any light on the problem. 4 weeks later and I am still waiting for my car! (1.9 tdi)

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2007. I put the key in and when I turned it there was nothing. I checked battery and the fuses, all were OK. I think it’s the immobiliser not recognising the key - is there a solution to correcting this? (Diesel)

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

Is there a common and ’expensive’ problem with the Swirl flaps/inlet manifold on Zafiras?

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

Hi, I have been having problems as I drive my Vauxhall Zafira. It stalls, the car still moves but the rev counter goes to 0 and when I brake it struggles. It doesn’t happen all the time, only now and again. Any idea what is going on? I had a service done yesterday, so all the filters are now new. (2-litre diesel)

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

The passenger side floor fills with water when it rains. I have took up the carpet etc and the water seems to be coming down the outside of the heater ducting. What can I do to solve this? (2-litre diesel)

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Open the bonnet and remove the black plastic trim that runs alongside the window, under the plastic that has been removed there is a rubber near to the passenger, take it out, it is blocked - Leon Jenkinson from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

I am starting to get a really annoying high pitch squealing sound which at first seemed to start when I was turning right... now it seems to be coming from the rear as well. It continues even when my feet are off any of the pedals. Was wondering if anyone could give me ideas in what it could be..? Thanks.

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I too have a 2008 Zafira and I have had the exact problem just 4 weeks ago and had it fixed. In my case it was a worn disc brake that was rubbing in the inside of the wheel when on full turn. I got the front discs changed and the problem was resolved, at times it did sound like it was from the rear but mechanics traced the problem to that, hope that’s a help to you - Simon Foster from Dorset

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

My car is a Vauxhall Zafira, 2.2-litre engine 2008 model. How many miles should it give per litre petrol? If it’s giving less miles is there anyway to repair and speak to the Vauxhall company?

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

How do I open the tailgate on the Vauxhall Zafira? The central locking is working OK but the tailgate won’t open. I have looked at all the fuses, they are OK. Can I open it any other way?

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Vauxhall allow the tailgate to be isolated from the central locking for security. If your key slot is vertical, this is probably what has happened. Turn the key as far round as it will go (135 degrees) then turn it back to the horizontal position - Martin from Suffolk

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

I put the key in and when I turned it there was nothing. I checked battery and the fuses, all were OK. I think it’s the immobiliser not recognising the key - is there a solution to correcting this?

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Make a scanner, and you should the car code and the other codes which you can find them in the glove box. If not, you go to the Opel and they will give you the codes - Choukri Kayal from France

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

I pulled the immobiliser fuse by mistake and now my Vauxhall Zafira will not turn over and I don’t have the master key, only the secondary one. How can I bypass the immobiliser to get it started? I need car urgently, please help.

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

The warning light on my Vauxhall Zafira is coming on intermittently and the engine is restricted. It comes on at low speed, normally in first when I touch the clutch. If I stop the car and restart moving through the gears quickly it resets and I am okay. Anyone else experienced this?

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

How do I open the tailgate on the Zafira? The central locking is working OK but the tailgate won’t open. I have looked at all the fuses, they are OK. Can I open it any other way?

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

I have an Opel Zafira 2.0 DTI (automatic) and the service light comes on the dash occasionally. When it does the engine power drops and acceleration is very slow. When this happens I turn the car off and re-start it resulting in the service light going off. The car goes fine then until the light comes back on. What can the problem be? (Elegance)

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EGR - Choukri Kayal from France

I had a similar problem with a 406 and tried every thing and found it was a brake light switch. A common rail TD will (black box) think you are braking and starve the car of fuel. After spending lots, I fixed the problem for £3.50 for a switch. Hope this helps - John Ferguson from Hebrides

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

I have just bought a Vauxhall Zafira 05 plate 2 days ago and the fuel light is permanently on, as if I need petrol but it’s full. And when slowing down at lights it’s losing power and juddering - can anyone help?

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

I need to replace my Vauxhall Zafira’s rear coil springs, but can’t find a part number anywhere? Does anybody know if I need uprated springs, or can I use any that will fit a Zafira of the same shape? (GSI)

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The same height, the same diameter and the same thickness - Choukri Kayal from France

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

My Vauxhall Zafira, when driving, after a short while seems to be losing power, then all of a sudden it’s like being in a sports car. Also, if I put 20 pounds of fuel in getting 40miles? When taken cap off to put fuel in there is a long expel of air from tank. No faults are showing up on computer. When driving I’m light on accelerator pedal. Over the last 2 years I have changed the edu value and there is a hole in exhaust. I don’t know if it has a air mass meter on the 1.6 Club. Any help greatly appreciated.

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There is one centimeter in diameter tube and that is in all cars made to let the air goes in the fuel tank, and in your case it is blocked. To find it and fix the fault it will cost lot of trouble , better to do is not to tight fuel cap all the way, and let the air enter - Choukri Kayal from France

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

The other day I tried to switch the ignition on and it sort of made a funny noise. I immediately turned it off, waited few seconds and tried again. The car started but it started to display the engine sign on the dashboard. What does that mean?

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

Does the Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 Elegance DTI MPV A/C Alloys MPV diesel have a cam belt?

Vauxhall Zafira 1997

My Vauxhall Zafira needs new gear cables. How much should it cost? I have been quoted 180 excluding VAT. Strange, because recovery guy said he would of done it at the roadside if he had the part...

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It’s about one hour’s work to fit them if that take the center lower part of dash out to put the cables on the gear stick and remove the battery and battery tray. £60 should cover it no problems at all - Dan Franks from Essex

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

My Zafira ’04 has started to display the engine management warning symbol. Clearly this is not that uncommon and at first it was unpredictable. But in last couple of days the characteristics have become predictable and so wondered if anyone can deduce the likely cause. The light comes on from cold only after about 1 minute. It then stays on (with reduced engine power evident) for 10 minutes. Turning ignition off/on does not clear it - maybe for 15 seconds. After 10 minutes the light then goes off and never comes back on during the journey. I can briefly turn off ignition and turn back on and light does not reappear. Leave the car a few hours or overnight and the problem reappears. I have been unable to read any codes from a cheap hand held reader and so have asked my local garage to see what they can read but this was not conclusive. But I really want to avoid trial and error fixes especially on a car this old. Suggestions and advice gratefully received!

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Most likely EGR valve.This is a common fault on Zafiras. My 02 plate had 3 changed in abt 4 years and my 08 plate just had one replaced last week. Nightmare - Tracey from Perthshire

Renew the timing belt and check for loose connections on sensors - Dip Bagi from Mauritius

You don’t have a cambelt on this model, the reason your light comes on is one of your heater plugs is suspect and you need to clean your map sensor that sits on your egr housing to get rid of your sluggish performance - Brian King from Dorset

Check all of the vacuum pipes, this caused this problem with my 03 plate and when found, it was an instant fix - James from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

My Vauxhall Zafira is just under 4 years old, and had been regularly serviced by Vauxhall. Today the Timing Chain snapped (I don’t know how much damage has been done yet, but is likely to considerable). The car has only done 40,000 miles, and the oil is regularly checked. Vauxhall replaced the Fuel Pump Regulator 4 months ago as part of a recall (at no cost to me) and I don’t know if this has in any way contributed to the current problem...? I feel quite aggrieved that something so big (and expensive) should go wrong so soon, and I’m getting a sense via the web that this is a fairly common problem with the 2.2 petrol Zafira. Can anyone offer any advice please? (Auto 2.2)

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Common problem with the 2.2, walve damage-cylinder head off, valve damage and new timing chain assembly. Due to poor design in single chain set up - Rolie from Cambridgeshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

Hi everyone. I have a problem with my Zafira 2.0. When the vehicle is started in the morning the idle is very erratic, the engine races up an down for about 15 minutes then it settles. The coolant and immobiliser lights stay on but goes out when engine settles. It is a 2.0 dti Elegance, any advice will be appreciated, thanks in advance.

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Change the air flow meter - Dip Bagi from Mauritius

Just clean the flow meter because if it was bad it will cause you trouble all the way, take it out and clean it with carb cleaner. Good luck - Choukri Kayal from France

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

We are unable to open the boot on my Vauxhall Zafira. The garage have looked at it and can see the instruction is going from the back of the car to the front through the computer system but then not allowing the boot to open. The rear windscreen wiper also does not work.

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Change the fuse to the rear washer, I’ve just had the same changed fuse and it works they are on the same circuit - Alan from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

My Zafira starts fine but when we are driving on motorway we can’t get past 70mph as car starts to judder. Replaced spark plugs, coil pack, starter motor, air filter and still same problem. Any ideas?

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Check the timing belt and/or ecu and fuel filter - Dip Bagi from Mauritius

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

My Vauxhall Zafira’s interior lights and my clock won’t work. The fuse looks OK but I’m stuck for ideas. Please help.

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

I am having a problem with my 2001 reg Zafira when I start the motor and it is cold it struggles to keep revs, it wants to stall when you put the throttle down. It tries to stall but doesn’t, I have to wait a few minutes then it settles itself and is OK but when driving it pulls back at three and a half thousand reeves. I can’t get any more power but the rev counter stills goes up. I had diagnostics done as car and spanner comes up on the dash (albeit only sometimes) and they said exhaust too lean and 02 lumber sensor block one. I have had the sensor out and cleaned but still no difference. Any advice would be very welcome as I had it serviced 2,000 miles ago an have no idea what the problem can be...

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Try cleaning the Mass Airflow Sensor and the throttle body. They can get very dirty on old cars, especially if the air filter is not maintained. 1. Remove the air filter, check and replace if necessary. 2.Move along to the MAF which is next in line held by two large jubilee type clips and disconnect the sensor connection. The MAF is very delicate inside - thin wire filaments. Don’t drop it or touch it with anything, just spray the wires with electric contact cleaner (with no lubrication in it -ie not switch cleaner, not brake cleaner, not carburetor cleaner). Let it dry thoroughly before replacing. Note the small arrow on the side showing the direction of airflow. 3. Moving inwards, take off the next section of the air intake, disconnect the throttle sensor and black rubber breather tubes to reveal the throttle body and butterfly inside. It will probably be coated inside with carbon like deposits which should be removed by spraying carburetor cleaner or throttle body cleaner and wiping/brushing till clean. It doesn’t matter if the cleaner and gunk go down inside - it will be expelled when you start the engine. Also clean out the breather tubes which can get very dirty too. 4. Replace everything in reverse order. Of course it could be that you need a new lambda sensor or MAF or EGR valve. The advantage of doing this is that it only takes about half an hour and costs around £10 for the carb cleaner and the contact cleaner. It sounds more complicated than it actually is and all you need is a screwdriver for the clips plus the two cans of cleaner which you can get in Halfords - Bill from Ireland

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

I cleaned my EGR valve out today, all good. I picked up kids and on the way home my ignition light started flashing and will not go off. I have done pedal test and faults: 0070, 0500, 2139, 0650, 1613, 1614, 1616 came up. Any ideas what he problem might be?

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

The check coolant level comes up on my Vauxhall Zafira’s computer. I checked it and topped up to nearly full, went out for a day or two now comes back on. What should I do? (1.8 petrol)

Vauxhall Zafira 1983

My Vauxhall Zafira will start up everyday with no problems, but when pulling away it loses power and will then suddenly take off. Once driving there are no further problems and when waiting at lights it carries on ticking over great. The main problem is everytime I start the vehicle up there is a lack of power.

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Various things could give this problem (blocked breather pipe, sticking idle control. Throttle body needs cleaning (blocked) - Paul from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

Since the battery has been returned to the Vauxhall Zafira after a nights charge the light is flashing to the left of the hazard warning light indicator and won’t stop. Could you tell me why it is doing this and how to stop it? (Elegance)

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

The speedo, rev counter, temperature gauge and petrol gauge are not working in my 02 Zafira. Everything else works fine. Any ideas why this has happened and what the repairs are likely to be/cost?

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

I have taken my mass airflow sensor off. When I put it back on my traction control light came on. Now I have loss of power, can anyone help?

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When you say taken it off, I assume you put it back on again. The engine will not run without the MAF. See my answer to Bill Harris re: cleaning the MAF, breather tubes and throttle body. The computer gets readings from these sensors and adjusts the running accordingly. Various fault codes can be triggered in a kind of domino effect and create running problems when it may just need a clean out. The traction control is a separate issue and is controlled via the ABS sensor on the top/back of the passenger side front hub. There are four sensors, one on each wheel hub, and the connectors often get very dirty and wet, sometimes leading to ABS/traction control warning lights and fault codes. Remove each wheel in turn, clean them up and inspect the wires for wear or damage. The sensor is built into the hub and cannot be replaced separately - Bill from Ireland

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

When I start my Vauxhall Zafira it revs high then goes down a little but then the revs keeps going up and down and the engine light comes on. But not every time? Has anyone else experienced this?

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

Hi. I’m having some troubles with intermittent hot or warm air, and also when the engine gets hot and the fan comes on the fan seems noisier than usual. Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be the problem? (1.6 petrol)

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

I have recently bought a 55 plate Zafira Design 1.6i (gas conversion). 2 problems, 1- Since this freezing cold weather my rear brakes are sticking, really hard to pull off and still stick when driving. Is this a common fault or what could the reason be? 2- On a warmer day (no brake issues) the engine management system light comes on when I switch to gas. Anyone know why? (1.6i)

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

My diesel Vauxhall Zafira starts in cold weather but the power isn’t there and it feels stiff in clutch and handbrake. It has only just started doing this, is serviced every year and has done over 100,000 miles. Do I need to put something in the fuel ie anti-freeze? (2ltr dti)

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

It looks like the petrol tank is sagging under my Vauxhall Zafira. It looks like a strap or something has snapped that secures it. Could anyone please tell me if they know how much this would cost to repair? Thank you.

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

Hi, can any one help me out?? My Vauxhall Zafira engine management light has come on, and I have done the test - it is coming back has 0301,0302,0303,0304,0314. Has any one got any ideas? Thanks.

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Our light comes on when we are building up speed and going over 2000 revs and we lose power - Russell Eddy from Lincolnshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

Is it possible to convert my Vauxhall Zafira to carry a spare wheel?

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I have a Zafira 2002.2, the spare wheel carrier is situated underneath at the back of the car, the nut for releasing the holder is underneath the mat as you open the rear door. Have a good look and you will see it. Best of luck - Philip Lee from Essex

It is an optional extra on a Zafira B and it fits underneath like a Zafira A - Paul Evans from Swansea

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

Hi, my Vauxhall Zafira has 57,000 miles on it and the cambelt got changed at 40,000 miles, so when do I need to change it again? As I’ve noticed it makes a noise and I’m not sure if it’s the cambelt... Thank you...

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

Can somebody help? I was wondering if a 1.8-litre 16v Vauxhall Zafira Life has a timing belt or a timing chain?

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My wife has one of these petrol engines in her Zafira Comfort and I have changed the Cambelt. Hope this helps - Alan Chapman from Sussex

That has a timing belt, the 2.2 petrol is chain driven - Ali Ulugun from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2011

How many miles per gallon can I get driving a 2011 Vauxhall Zafira Design 1.6 please?

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

Hi, recently I have been getting a lot of white smoke when my Vauxhall Zafira is idling and when I change gear but more so when pulling off. Can anyone help? And suggestions on cost would be great, thanks.

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EGR cooler leaking violently into the exhaust - Steven from Northumberland

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

I fitted a new clutch and pressure plate on my Vauxhall Zafira and now the vehicle does not want to go into reverse gear, and it has also lost power. Please help! (1.9 tdi)

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You need to adjust the gear lever linkage in the engine bay. Loosen the nut that holds the linkage and then move the gear lever slightly left or right and then tighten again and try. Sounds as if you are going into 3rd gear instead of 1st, hence the lack of power - Grease Monkey from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

Hi. Can a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira take 19" penta style wheels without any arch mods? (1.6 Club)

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

Can anybody help me? My Vauxhall Zafira ticks over fine but it won’t rev up. Does anyone know how I can fix this?

Vauxhall Zafira 2011

I have a smell of petrol from inside my Vauxhall Zafira. There are no obvious leaks and the fuel gauge has not moved down. What should I do?

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I had the same thing, so bad, I had to pull over one day to let the fumes out. It turns out there was a hole in the exhaust, got it replaced and now it’s fine - Spud Monkey from Yorkshire

I had the same problem. The cheap aftermarket fuel cap was the cause. I replaced it with a genuine Vauxhall petrol cap and it’s been fine since - Matt Archer from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2011

I have got a Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 cdi eco-flex which is 2 months old. We have done 903 miles in that time and we have used over £260 of diesel and are getting just 27.4mpg. After taking the car back to dealer I was told that I must run the car in for 2,000 miles before anything would be done about it. I can’t see anything on their website, or in the manual that says this as I never had to do this before with any other car. After looking on the What Car? web-site I see that they say that the car should do £12.00 per 100 miles. At moment I am doing 120 miles for £30.00. Any help? Please. (1.7cdi eco flex)

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

Does anyone know why my Vauxhall Zafira cannot reverse up any hill, small or big ? The car is working fine and goes forwards and in reverse OK, but any hills in reverse it loses power and cuts out? Has anyone else experienced this?

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

My rear fog lights don’t work on my Vauxhall Zafira. I have checked the bulbs and all off the fuses and they’re fine. There is no booklet to say which fuse is what or anything on the panel. Can someone help please as I have the MOT this month. Thanks. (2.2 16v)

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If the orange light on fog switch or dash doesn’t light up, it usually is the fog light switch but try cleaning all contacts on fog light bulb holder - Billy Idol from Lincolnshire

Do you have tail instation in trunk on right side behind paneling? Remove rear right paneling, find a cylindrical jack black and red color, unplug it and you have a rear fog light. When you tail a trailer plug, jack again and you have fog light on trailer - Aleksandar sandic from Serbia

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

My sister’s Zafira keeps misting and fogging up inside and getting damp. I checked all the usual suspects, what might I be missing?

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I had a similar problem and couldn’t find any reason for it but a couple of weeks later, an almighty crack appeared across the windscreen. Once the screen was replaced, misting problems all cleared up so I presume that the crack had occurred at the edge of the windscreen sometime earlier and wasn’t obvious to begin with - Yvie from Lothians

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

My Vauxhall Zafira has a ticking that I can only hear it when I slightly rev, and I mean a tiny bit. It doesn’t do it all the time but when it does do it, it sounds terrible. But I can’t hear it outside!? What might it be?

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It could be your timing chain. My old car used to do it. Cheaper to get it changed if it is then waiting for it to go and fix the damages! - Shelley from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

I took my car for a wash recently. There is this buzzing/humming sound coming from around the front passenger door and the central locking isn’t working, when I try to lock it with the keys remotely. What could be the problem? The humming/buzzing noise is continuous. (sri)

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

How much would it cost to replace a fuel pump on a 2004 diesel Zafira?

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

I have just had a new front and rear engine mount fitted but I’m still hearing a vibrating sound from the left-hand side of the car when I turn the car over but not got a clue were the sound coming from... Can anyone help or advise? (diesel)

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

Over the last two weeks I noticed a considerable drop in my Vauxhall Zafira’s power. While driving on the M6 I heard a loud hissing coming from around the gearbox area (thinking I had a blow out... but no). I decided to take it ATS, who highlighted a split hose connected to the dpf filter. Great, all I need to do is get the hose replaced and everything will back to normal... NOT A CHANCE. Got a second opinion, they put me in touch with a garage whom could do the job. Anyway, like I said, severe drop in power, more noticeable when going up hill... not getting much highter than 40mph when on a slip road when joining the motorway. Tests were carried out and in the end the dpf was replaced. Road tests carried out, but still getting error codes on the EMS. Up to now the job has cost me £1,240, but still having problems with codes P0234- TURBO CHARGER BOOST PRESSURE.....??? and another code is P0380 GLOW PLUG DEVICE CIRCUIT??? ... Is there anyone out there with the knowledge of what these faults are and what the likely cost is to get it sorted. Also been told that these Zafira’s come with air inlet problems, and one other thing that occurs, especially when your sat at a junction waiting to go (rare occasions, or I would say it’s more frequent than it used to be), the revs rising and falling with a jerking movement! I dont know how better to explain it... HELP ME!!! PLEASE.

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I had a similar problem with mine and was diagnosed as a throttle body problem. It was cleaned out but the problem pesisted so I had another throttle body fitted. They are about £250 but you can get used ones off eBay for £30 or so - Angus Mcallister from Angus (Forfarshire)

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

Is there a way I can test the outside temperature sensor on my Vauxhall Zafira? I have an intermittent reading of ---- and 70. If I can replace it, how do I remove it?

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Buy a new sensor of the web. It fits into a socket in the front grille and is a two minute job. I had the same problem - Matt Archer from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

Does anyone know where the blower resistor for the heater is located on a Vauxhall Zafira 07?

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

Would you be good enough to let me know if you can, who manufactured the engine for a 2.2-litre Vauxhall Zafira 2002? I am told that it is made by a Japanese company but cannot remember the company name. Can you help me please? (Elegance 2.2)

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Possibly it could be Isuzu, they have been used in the midi van range. Hope this helps, regards - Tony Clark from Derbyshire

The 2.2 elegance engines (type Z22SE) is made in the US by General Motors - Mike from Fife and Kinross Shires

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

Hello, my air conditioning is not working on my Vauxhall Zafira. Or my heating, which I need now because of the frosty weather. There is nothing happening when I turn them on and I can’t find the fuse to check. I’ve searched the owners manual but to no avail... does anyone have any ideas?

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Check fuse no 20. Under the Bonnet on the right hand side, there is a box use a screwdriver to do the clip, it is a 10 amp fuse - Marie Talbot from Nottinghamshire

I had same problem went I turned them on very little air came out. It was the pollen filter, needed changing - Steven from Northumberland

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

The steering on my Vauxhall Zafira has gone very light and if the lights are on and you turn the wheel the lights dip. Has anyone else experienced this?

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

Can anybody tell me where the heater fan resistor is situated on my 2001 1.9 d Vauxhall Zafira? It only works on 1 and 4 settings...

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

Hi, I have serious bother starting the car in the morning, particularly in the cold weather. I was told that as there was circa 100,000 miles on it, I would possibly need a new battery. I bought this time last year and it seemed to do the trick, however this morning the car would not start and when I was try to turn it over the noise indicated that the battery had not enough charge. Why would this be? (Elegance)

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

What amp alternator should be on my 2001 1.6 Vauxhall Zafira? (Comfort)

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Hi, check fuse or change bulb sometimes the bulbs look okay but it’s not. If not, change yet try hope this works as I have got a Zafira (05) and I had this problem as well - Ali Jee from Lancashire

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

Hello, my Vauxhall Zafira’s break and parking lights are not working. I have checked the bulb but it is all right. I don’t now what to do next, can anyone help?

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You probably need to check the fuse under the bonnet on the right hand side. Diagram in owners manual page 169 depending on version - Marie Talbot from Nottinghamshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

I was driving my 2004 automatic Vauxhall Zafira when I realised that my dashboard lights were not on and a fault light came on. I pulled into a petrol station to investigate the situation. I turned off the ignition, and then turned it back on again. I had no choice but to continue my short journey back home, which was 15 minutes away. When I put the car in drive it didn’t sound right, it sounded like I was struggling driving up a hill, or I was driving with the handbrake on. When I put on my indicator lights before turning, it wasn’t working. I also found out that my horn was not working when a car almost hit my car while reversing. I finally made it home. I am now looking for a solution for the problem.

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

All four glow plugs have been rung off in the head prior to my purchase of the car. I have been told it will be cheaper to get a second hand one, instead of getting them machined out. Is there a certain engine code or something?

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

The air conditioning on my Vauxhall Zafira keeps coming on when I turn on the fan to clear the window of mist. I press it twice to turn if off but it keeps coming on. Has anyone else experienced this and can help? (Club)

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

Can I change the Fuel Sender unit without dropping the Fuel tank on a Vauxhall Zafira?

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

I have a set of wheels and winter tyres for the old style Zafira, circa 2006. Is there anyway I can fit these tyres on the new 2008 onwards Zafira? This saves me buying new tyres, although I am prepared to buy wheels if necessary. Thanks. (Design)

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They will fit; my ’52 plate Zafira is wearing ’08 plate alloys - Angus McGill from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

My hatchback is very hard and awkward to close. We are even planning to put some form of transfer on it to protect paintwork as we have already scratched with keys as is comes back up as opposed to closing. Any ideas how I can ease the rams?

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

I have got a Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI on a 56 plate. I have a problem with the heater blowers working intermittently, it has gradually got worse over a period of about 2 months to the point they hardly work at all. When the problem initially started if I opened and closed the drivers door the blower would start working. This is not the case anymore and the blower just works randomly with no pattern to when it will work or not. Can someone advise if this sounds like the motor or maybe a resistor or something else? (1.9 Diesel TDI)

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Hi. After lots of checking and rechecking with fault reappearing, I found a poor connection between red and white wires to the heater resistor pack. All output to motor at any speed has to go down red and white wire. The solution is to bridge the two red and white wires at the resistor pack with a link of same diameter wire. Use a 30 amp fused link if you are worried (as I did). No problem since. The first 10 amp fuse I used blew after a minute and the motor stopped proving that the link was the only route available for the current. I must have done this job five times before I solved it. Tip: In winter, do not let washer pipes or bottle freeze or tailgate will not open... on same fuse! - Tom Crye from Cheshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2009

Hi, got the Vauxhall Zafira Friday 26 Nov. Have discovered two problems today. 1. There is no jack. It has the foam kit to inflate the tyre if I get puncture. Should there also be a jack / wheelbrace etc to remove the wheel to take it to get it repaired? 2. The boot cover is too wide to fit the holes that the pins go into when it is pulled closed. Is it possible that the wrong cover has been put into the car. It has had one previous owner. Thanks. (1.6 Life)

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

I’ve changed 3 core packs, the last one 1-2 weeks ago. It’s gone again. Is there an underlying problem causing this?

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Hi my Vauxhall Zafira ’05 1.8 is not blowing hot air, can you help me? - David Jenkins from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

Driving to work and the spring light came on (flashing) in my Vauxhall Zafira. What does this mean?

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

My indicator stalk has broken and I have bought a part worn kit with lights stalk and an indicator stalk on. Do you have to have the whole thing fitted or can you just have the stalk fitted?

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

I am experiencing a Vauxhall Zafira problem with starting. When I can turn off the engine after driving for hours it won’t start again. And won’t start in morning but a small push and it will start. It has been to four garages on a machine twice - no problems show up. I have spent a fortune trying to sort out this problem. Can anyone help? Thanks.

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I had this problem try and clean your earth strap - James Cowan from Spain

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

My Vauxhall Zafira sometimes cuts and won’t start but will restart after a few minutes. Does anyone know of any faults on these cars please? (2-litre diesel)

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This sounds like a problem I had with mine. First try cleaning your throttle casing, quite easy to do. It will tell you online through Google. If that fails try replacing your coil pack/spark plugs - Carl Lean from England

Hello mate, I’m having the same trouble. I have been told to change the mass air flow sensor or could be a blocked egr valve. Hope this helps - David Lock from England

Also had the same problem, mine turned out to be an engine control unit. Apparently this is fairly common, as the control unit is bolted to the side of the engine and suffers from hot and cold, also engine vibrations. Hope this helps - Steve Norris from Berkshire

Vauxhall Zafira 1999

Please help ! I’ve got a 1999 1.8-litre Vauxhall Zafira and I’ve had the cambelt snap which caused the usual damage, which has all been repaired but it still will not start. We have had the battery disconnected for just over a week - would this cause the ECU or the chip in the key to reset as it seems like the immobiliser is stuck on? Any ideas would be gratefully received, thank you!

Vauxhall Zafira 2010

How do you change the clock time on a 2010 Vauxhall Zafira?

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Put the rds on radio, it will change it for you - Andy 7 from Nottinghamshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

Has anyone experienced this on their Zafira? The revs are constantly between 1,500 and 2,000 when idling and when I push on the throttle the revs fluctuate? (2.6L Life)

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

I have an Opel/Vauxhall 2.0 DTI Zafira and the service light comes on the dash occasionally. When it does the car dies down and won’t go over 2,200rpm. When this happens I turn the car off and re-start it resulting in the service light going off. The car goes fine then until the light comes back on. What can the problem be? This happens even after the car has been serviced.

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My Corsa dti 1.7 was doing same for months, I checked everything. I even replaced the turbo as it whistled but no change. Once the car and spanner light came on the car lost power, up hills would trigger it faster but would normally light would come on within 10 mins. So if your dti is the same, easy fix. When your clutch pedal is in normal position not pressed it is pressing your switch in so that will give you the location of the clutch pedal switch. Mine was unclipped so wasn’t touching pedal, I cable-tied it back on but still didn’t work so I took it back off and lubricated it and realised it’s on splines so I pulled it out as far as I could and placed it back into position the light came on once but must reset its self after that as I’ve had hassle-free motoring since. Still got the car and been 13 months with no light slowing me down. Forget EGR and vac sensors tried everything still got the parts in boot - Scott Adams from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

Hi, does anybody know where the tick over screw (idle screw) is located on a 2000 Vauxhall Zafira?

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

Our 2006 Vauxhall Zafira tdi is smoking extremely heavily on low revs. I just had the oil changed and the particulate filter is OK. It’s an embarrassment, has anybody any idea what might be causing all this smoke?

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

My engine management light on my Vauxhall Zafira is on and code reader indicates a multiple misfire and mixture too lean. It’s not the coil. Is there a common fault to cause this? All the vacum pipes and manifold gasket are fine. (1.6)

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Hi Joe, I have the same problem at the moment. Apparently I need a sensor on the manifold but the mechanic can’t get this off at all. His aunty had the same problem on her 57 plate 1.8 life (like mine) and it wasn’t the sensor on the manifold but the sensor on the exhaust so my mechanic has ordered a sensor for that now. You have to start with the manifold one first and then move on to the next one. My Zafira is an automatic, is yours? I’ll let you know the outcome okay? - Julie from Scotland

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

How do you amend the time on the dashboard clock in a Vauxhall Zafira?

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

I have a problem with my n/s/f headlamp - all the other lights work but the headlamp on the n/s won’t. I have changed the bulb but it still won’t work. Is there a seperate fuse or relay that needs changing?

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

It is sometimes hard to get into certain gears now and again. I have been told it’s the cables as there is nothing wrong with the gearbox and new gearstick. has naybody else experienced this and can offer any advice/suggestions?

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

What fully laden and kerb weight can my 2008 Vauxhall Zafira SRi 150 pull?

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

When slowing down at traffic lights or give way junctions, my Vauxhall Zafira completely cuts out instead of idling, not always, but most times. Also, since this has started there is an intermittent low whining noise that disappears after a few minutes. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Recently got rid of my 52 Zafira 1.6. Drank oil relentlessly but the main problem was EGR valve which caused car to cut out at junctions or worse at roundabouts. How I survived God knows - Fred Smith from Dumbartonshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

Hi, my Vauxhall Zafira, when I pull away, or on a bank, feels like the brakes are still on. But they have been checked and there’s nothing wrong with them. It will pull away and drive OK but just feels like it’s not running freely. Also, when I drop down a gear at a junction or a roundabout it feels like it’s going to stall and, sometimes it does. This has just started to happen. Any ideas? Regards, John.

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

I have central locking but the key fob does not work so I manually lock and unlock. The nearside back passenger door does not lock with other doors so I push button down. Can this allow someone to steal fuel as I have now, for the third time run out of petrol when there should be a mimimum of half a gallon left? It has central locking so no fuel locking cap. Can I get one? Or should I get a new fob? Will this stop them getting into the fuel?

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Take the key fob apart as if you are going to replace the battery. Put a small bit of paper in the fob replace and try your key. It works most times - James Cowan from Spain

I’ve had a similar problem with my nsr door, turns out to be the wiring from your B post to your door had broken wires in it, it would require repair. Your central locking problem may just be a battery - Steve Norris from Berkshire

Thank you for the key diagnosis, with the paper, it has worked for us. Saving us buying a new key fob - Tracey Whit from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

On my Vauxhall Zafira the diagnostic report is code:002 co256 motor torque not present, 000 reduction malfunction code 002: c0260 shift gear or 008 gear range not present, signal incorrect, service light still on. Can anyone advise please?

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

I have a 1.6 petrol 16v Zafira. While driving along I suddenly lost power and the little car with a spanner symbol came on. I pulled over, switched off the engine, then started it again and everything seemed OK. But about a mile down the road it happened again. I did the same again and everything is fine except my speedo, rev counter and other dials froze at the speed and revs I was doing before the power loss. Also, I have lost my indicators, hazards, dashboard lights, interior lights, back wiper, intermitant front wiper and when I wash windscreen, the water swirts but the wipers don’t go - they do work on speed 1 and 2. Any ideas what could effect all these things?

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This may be an immobiliser problem, I think that is what the warning light means, check your owners handbook to be sure - Steve Norris from Berkshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

Is it hard to fit a complete mirror with casing to the drivers side of a Vauxhall Zafira?

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

The alarm go off every two hours on my Vauxhall Zafira - has anyone else experienced this?

Vauxhall Zafira 1999

Hi guys, I find a lot of coolant inside my Vauxhall Zafira. Any ideas why this might be?

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

Hi, I have an old shape Zafira and the light with the spanner going through it comes on and then the car has no revs. The book says its something to do with the immobilisor... How can I disconnect this as I’ve just had a baby and I can’t afford to take it to a garage!

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It may not be the immobiliser as it is the engine management light, we have had ours go on while driving and we lost revs. This was the car being placed into safety mode and could be any amount of faults which need to be diagnosed by plugging in to a computer, ours came up with a swril flap and egr valve fault - Penny Oliver-Davidson from Devon

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

Hi there, I have a problem with my Zafira 2006 1.9 cdti screen heater. It does not have any air coming out of it. I was told by my mechanic that the air heater unit was faulty, so I replaced it with a new one... but still had the same problem. It even burned the air heater unit resistor so I had it repaired by an electriction. It has been a little better but still the screen gets steamed up and you can not see. It does not seem to have enough pressure coming out of the screen heater - I have even changed the pollen filter on it but still the problem persists. Could anybody please help me?

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Hi, I have just purchased a Zafira and took it up the motorway. All of the windows steamed and I could not see unless air con was on full. Have you any explaination? - Michelle Griffiths from England

How can I change my Zafira 2002 pollen filter? - Arshad Ali from Lanarkshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

The speed dial on my Vauxhall Zafira is rising and the ABS light is flashing. Could somebody please tell me what they think the problem might be?

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My 2007 Zafira (1.6 petrol) has just gone in to a main dealer with similar fault: ABS light on/flashing, loss of speedo, intermittent revs, loss of power and engine management light was also on. Bad news though, it was diagnosed as a leak over the fuse box - causing fuse box to short. £275 for part + vat + labour = £490. The good news is that it’s a common fault on the Zafira so the main dealer covered all of the cost except for £75 that I am liable to pay. Hope this helps! - Matt Howells from Neath Port Talbot

It’s your ABS module - Chris Vance from Northern Ireland

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

I have been having intermittent problems with starting since getting the car 6 months ago. Sometimes it starts no problem, others it turns for ages before kicking in. But I have also had it starting with no problem but with no power when you accelerate... Yesterday however it decided not to start at all... Does anyone have any ideas?

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

The speedometer on my Vauxhall Zafira goes up to 120 as soon as I move off. Has anyone else experienced this and can antone tell me why this is happening? Thank you.

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It may need checking as sometimes the wire is not put back in properly after a brake or suspension change - Daniel from Bedfordshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

The bearing on my Vauxhall Zafira (petrol) is on its last legs... If I get the hub with bearings off another Zafira that is also a 2001 year but diesel, will it fit? Thank you in advance.

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

The top radiator hose has blown off the radiator twice now, whilst driving along normally. Has anyone had this experience or know the cause please? Lucky I was able to stop each time and switch engine off quickly to avoid engine overheating! Thanks for any advice. (1.8 petrol auto)

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Did you cure this as mines doing the same? - Gary from Lincolnshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

Hi, there is a strong smell of something burned coming from the front of my car. It started when I was stuck in a traffic. What can it be?

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It’s most probably the clutch, same thing happened to mine and was told it’s the clutch. Eventually had to change it and cost me £625 - Moj Rahman from Bedfordshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

My front wipers do not go through the whole motion moving about a third up the screen then stopping and then another third and so on and never park to the original starting point. Any ideas? (1.8 petrol)

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I’m no mechanic but did you turn them on when it has been icy or snowing? Undo the bolt on the wiper so its loose. Turn on your wipers then wait for the motor to stop in its original position then do it back up. Should cure your problem - Rob from Worcestershire

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

I have a strange noise coming from the power steering fluid bottle. I know it sounds daft but I was wondering could it be an air lock or something more sinister? It sounds like electric arching out onto something but it is definately not that. What it could be? It also quiets down when the engine warms up if that’s any help.

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

How do you replace the fuse?

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

Will a 1.8 Vauxhall Vectra gear box fit a 1.8 Vauxhall Zafira?

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

Hi I have a Vauxhall Zafira 7 seater petrol ’07 reg. The problem we have is that the warning light stays on for the hand brake whilst driving and the bleeping is enough to make anyone insane. Please can anyone help?

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I suggest you have the handbrake checked - Dan from Bedfordshire

It might be there is a shortage of brake fluid - P Joseph from Cheshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

Oil and water disappear. No smoke but finding one spark plug is being burnt out after 500+ miles. I concluded losing fluid here but not sure why and what it will cost to repair. (1.8 Petrol - Elegance)

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

I had the cam shaft changed and cam belt, then the car went back in to have the valve seals changed cause the car was smoking. Got it home to find it making a noise, as though a belt or pully was too tight or something. Lost all faith in taking it back. Anyone else have any ideas or a similar problem? Thanks in advance, Georgia. (gsi)

Vauxhall Zafira 1997

Yellowish engine light on and sits shuddering when accelerating in second gear, any suggestions or best mechanics to go too? Thanks.

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Does your car feel like you have taken your foot of the clutch too soon when you drive it shuddering or jumping? That sounds like you need to replace your EGR valve - Mark O Donoghue from Ireland

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

I’ve had the throttle body cleaned & reset but my engine maintenance lights back on again, can I get a second hand throttle body?

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

Why when it rains does the passenger front floor flood? (Elegance)

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Try replacing the door seal, I had similar problems on my 2002 Zafira - Mark H from Lincolnshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

When is the cambelt due to change? (1.9 d)

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It has a timing chain not a belt - Lee Parker from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

There is a ticking noise coming from under bonnet. On removing fuse 34, the noise stopped but the engine would not start. (cdti 1.9)

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Sounds like you have removed the petrol pump fuse - Les Miller from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2009

There is a strong smell of petrol on the inside of my car but not the outside. There is nothing leaking underneath. What could it be?

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Hi, are any of the dashboard warning lights on? Maybe the engine management? - Graham White from Hertfordshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

My gearbox has just gone, I have a Vectra P-reg turbo diesel. Will the box fit my 1800 /16v zafira?

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

Hi there, I see the thermostat temperature on my Zafira car heating up to 100 degrees. Can you please advise if this is normal? I went to the garage and they told me that the computer shows no defect. Will really appreciate your answer.

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

If my Vauxhall Zafira ’07 key snaps, do I have to replace the key fob as well or can I buy an empty keyfob and key and put the electronics from the old keyfob into the new keyfob?

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Yes, you can use old electronics from the existing key in a new case. Make sure you don’t lose the small chip - Anyone from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

Hi, I have a humming noise coming from my car its a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9cdti (150). When I am driving at 50mph, you can hear the humming noise all the time but when I turn the engine off while driving at 50mph, I can still hear it. Anyone know what would be wrong with it? It’s driving me mad. Thanks.

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It sounds like it could be a wheel bearing - Mick from Derbyshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

If the battery light appears whilst driving, will this cause any problems for the car? The cambelt is absolutely fine. When I turned the car off and left it standing for a few hours, it started up fine, then five minutes into driving it, the ABS light came on and the steering went heavy every time I turned the steering wheel. Does this mean I need to replace my alternator or just my battery?

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The assisted power steering is a known fault that Vauxhall and VOSA are aware of. Contact your Vauxhall dealer and they should repair free of charge - Richard Joseph from Wiltshire

Hi, you need to change your alternator, I had the same promblem with my Zafira 2006 - Sultan Shah from Lancashire

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

I have problem with air system, what can I do?

Vauxhall Zafira 2001

Help - I think the fuse has blown on the front 12v power socket and I need it for my sat nav. How do I change it and where is it? (1.6 Petrol)

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

How much will it cost to have my alternator replaced? Thanks.

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£60 approx recon, got my wife’s done. It is usually the bushing gone on them not the stator. If you are replacing it yourself, you will need to move a lot of parts that are in the way. Good luck - I Sadiq from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

I have an automatic Opel Zafira 1.9 (Diesel). Once in a while, the engine emits white smoke continuously. When I turn off the ignition and restart, it stops then later starts again. I was asked to check the fuel filter and oil. I’ve worked on all that but the problem happens intermittently. What could be the problem and the possible solution? Thanks.

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Engine warmer, I have the same with my Combo. If it’s the same and it smells of diesel, it’s actually by the front left wheel up and it’s a small exhaust port. I’m guessing the reason it is intermittent is due to the face. Sometimes the engine is warm and sometimes it’s cold. It’s pretty normal for all this so don’t worry. Simples - Daniel from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

I have a persistent squealing/whizzing noise on the engine when I accelerate and when holding speed. We are new Zafira owners and we are being told this is considered ’normal’. Is this the case or are we being fobbed off? Any advice gratefully recieved.

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Sounds like turbo needs refurbishing: £480 - Andrey from Nottinghamshire

This noise is not the turbo because I have a Zafira without a turbo and the noise or squeeling comes from this too. It is a common fault and is to do with air intake system. Unfortunately, some have it and some don’t. Only two options: turn the radio up to drown the noise or sell it...! - Lee from Northumberland

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

I am trying to replace rear break pads but seem to be having problems removing calipper from disc once the bolts are removed. Any tips? Thanks, P.

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Just give it a gentle tap with a hammer, it is probably just the pressure of the brake piston holding it in place, but don’t forget when you’re replacing pads to unscrew the cap on the brake fluid reservoir then push the brake piston back to able your new pads to fit also a bit of brake grease on the back of pads to stop any squeeling noise when braking. Hope this helps - Lee the mechanic from Northumberland

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

My Zafira has had a problem with air in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge seems to drop very fast over the first few days after filling right up and when you open the fuel cap air comes out and the gauge seems to re-adjust. When you leave the fuel cap on for more than a couple of days, the car struggles to start up. Can anyone help?

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

How do you change the bulbs on the display unit for time, date, outside temperature infotainment system?

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You have to take the dash out radio, air vents etc about 1 1/2 hour job - Toggy gray from England

Vauxhall Zafira

How much oil does it take in a 2L diesel Vauxhall Zafira engine?

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I have just spoken to a dealer and he said 5.5L is more than enough. You just need to take it for a spin - Simon Grass-Smith from Derbyshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

How do you fix the timing after replacing the belt?

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Did your cambelt snap? - Bob Laborn from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

My car has done 24,000 miles, when is it due for a replacement cambelt?

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After 40,000 miles, mate - Derek from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

Daft question but where is the dip stick on a Zafira 19 cdti?

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

What size torx key fit to change engine oil?

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

My Zafira 2004 (Opel) misfires if i give it full fuel, it hasn’t power to run and maximum speed is 40. What is the cause?

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Ignition coil pack failure or spark plugs failure - Ed from Essex

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

An amber coloured symbol of a battery appeared on dash and the engine fan comes on soon as you start the car. Why?

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

What is the average cost of diesel per mile travelling at 60 mph? (2TD)

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

My central locking works okay but doesn’t open my fuel flap. How can I open my fuel flap manually?

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

My car was working fine when I stopped off at my sister’s house. I went to get back in the car to leave and it wouldn’t start. All the lights were working as usual but the car wouldn’t start. I waited a little while, tried again and it was fine. Can anyone help please? Thank you.

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My Zafira has done this twice to me, once at lights on a very busy roundabout. When the breakdown van came, they could find nothing wrong. Both occasions have been when the weather was really hot. Mine is a 2008 car - Sue Hill from Staffordshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

Does anyone know where the oil filter on my Zafira 1.6 Life will be, please?

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You will find the oil filter is at the front of the engine, look underneath the car to see it located central of the engine. It’s very hard to get to but make sure you use the proper tool to refit oil filter. I don’t think tightening by hand will do the trick or you will have oil leaking out of it when you start engine, just like so called Quickfit or should I say Quickquide did to my car. Now I do my own servicing... - Lee from Northumberland

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

There is a smell of petrol coming through heater/air con vents when idling, sat at lights etc... The smell goes away once motoring. I’ve tried a replacement filler cap but no change. Any ideas? (Petrol)

Vauxhall Zafira

My Zafira won’t bite at all in first gear on a cold start. Revs reach max but nothing. After running for 5 mins, it bites a little and just enough to get into 2nd. Any clues to what’s up here?

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

I am looking at buying a diagnostic scanner but not sure where to plug it into my Zafira. Can anybody help?

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You need to plug your scanner under the hand brake. My daughter has a Zafira ’05 - Angela Taylor from Essex

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

My car won’t start but the lights stay on the dashboard and it wont even bump. Can anyone help?

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Check CPS wiring connector and the timing belt - EJ Matixx from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

Hi, my car is burning oil very fast and there is now black smoke coming from the exhaust. Every now and again it also cuts out when I slow down from time to time. What can be the problem?

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Hi there, I have the same problem and have been told it is most likely the oil seals or the piston rings. Hope this helps - Shane Daniels from Berkshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

The traction control light starts blinking when I reach 40 mph. When I reach 50 mph the engine starts to cut out. When I reach 60 mph I lose power until it comes back down to 50 mph. I am not sure if the problem of losing power and traction light blinking is related. Anyone who has had similar problem? Any help appreciated.

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It’s your mass air flow sensor. It needs to be replaced - Paddi Long from County Down

The vehicle’s top speed can be restricted/modified by some scanner software, check the origin of the vehicle - EJ Matixx from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

I drove back from Stockport this morning and as I pulled off the A55 I noticed that the engine did not sound right. It sounded rougher than usual. I did not drive it all day and this evening as I was taking my mother in law home I started the engine and there was a puff of smoke from the engine, a kind of knocking noise and then the engine sounded normal. As I started to pull away I noticed that the oil light was still on and as I put my foot down there was a horrible screeching sound coming from the engine. I have to go to work in the morning, which is about 30 mins from my house and I was wondering if the car is fit to use as the local garage is not far from there. Please help....

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It sounds like your timing belt is about to go. Don’t drive the car any further, you will do the car even more damage, as I found out not so long ago! I had the same screeching noise, then the temperature light came on before conking out. I hope you get it sorted - Scott Shaw from Cheshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

The windscreen wipers coming in to contact with each other and damaging themselves! Any ideas ? (Life)

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One wiper blade should be shorter than the other. The driver’s side should be a shorter blade than the passenger side. I had the same problem, just change blades, it should do the trick - Ken Wells from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

What air pressure do I put in my Zafira’s tyres when it is fully loaded?

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Fully leaded will be 35PSI, semi loaded will be 33PSI. Normally owners go for the 34 PSI if the cars use changes frequently. This is for 15" standard wheels only - Adam Chance Akering from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

My 1.8 Zafira is burning oil badly, 4.5 l in 390 miles. Had new piston and gasket replaced. No leak from anywhere, no blue smoke and little can be seen. But strong smell of oil in the car when driving. What is causing this? Where is the leak coming from?

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

Hi. Engine warning light has come on (from cold start). There is an apparent lack of power when I accelerate. And the car is almost shuddering. Any ideas what may be causing this? (1.8 sri)

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

Regd. 11/08, only 13000 miles. For no apparent reason orange ’spanner through car’ engine management dashboard light came on came on last week (not servicing reminder prompt). Car manual suggests if this appears driveability/fuel consumption will be reduced/increased. However, neither has occurred and all going OK. I’ve removed and replugged the ECU multiplugs and no difference - light still on. I’ve read about faulty ECUs. Could this be the cause even at a low mileage? Thank you. (EXCLUSIVE)

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

My screen washer is not working - no noise from the pump. Which fuse is used for the pump?

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Hi, check your fuses, my car did the same in the cold weather, it seems to fuse easily if water is frozen. Check fuse box in engine bay - Billy Reid from Berwickshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

The light on dashboard ( car with spanner) keeps illuminating, and car loses power at same time. Garage thought faulty throttle circuit, cleaned and replaced accelerator. No improvement. Is drivable but very low power. Any suggestions? (1.6 Life)

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Look on Google under egr valve, exhaust gas recirculation or something like that and be prepared to have your eyes opened. It’s a problem a lot of Vauxhall’s have and your local dealer should be well aware of it. I’m no mechanic but I have a Zafira and very similar things have happened to mine. With me it is intermittent and usually occurs when the engine is working hard. Sometimes when you stop the engine for a bit it recovers - Andrew from Westmoorland

This is called limp mode, it will need tech 2 to check for a fault - Steve from Yorkshire

This light is not about engine management. It is immobiliser and key security. If you look in the cars handbook, it mentions putting the key in the ignition and operating the lock and unlock a few times. Do this with all the keys you have - John from Worcestershire

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

How much engine oil does a diesel Zafira hold? (2.0 DTi)

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I used just under 5ltrs to max mark last year - John bcfc from Warwickshire

Vauxhall Zafira

The control panel stays on when the engine is switched off. I guess this will drain the battery but what can be causing it?

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

Handbrake light keeps coming for about 30 seconds and beeps while car moving - then stops. Is it just a fuse and where is fuse box??? Thank you. (1.8 manual)

Vauxhall Zafira 1999

Have just got into the car and both carpets in the front footwells are soaking. Only on the flat area and doesn’t extend into the rear footwells. Haven’t had any rain today and hasn’t been a problem before. Any ideas?

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http://www.blower-motor-resistor.co.uk/vauxhall-vectra-c-blower-motor-resistor.html check this website.... read to the bottom. My gromett was clogged and it sorted the problem out - Jeff C from Merthyr Tydfil

Check to see if door rubbers are damaged. I dad the same problem with my Clio - Ian Williams from Wales

Rub your finger in it and smell - is it sweet? If so its antifreeze so it maybe your heater matrix or hoses - John bcfc from Warwickshire

Vauxhall Zafira 1999

I have a Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 automatic, 1999 reg, and need to know how to check gear box oil?? Any suggestions?

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

When I start it up it makes a screeching noise. Could it be the tentioning bearings?

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I had same problem on my 2005 Astra, took it to a garage today and the said the tensioner belt is slack, garage said about £35 to replace it. Hope that helps - Jo P from Oxfordshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

My car seems to misfire when driving. I plugged it into a computer, the code was p0170 lean mix. Could it be the crank sensor?

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

My car refused to start a couple of days ago. I jump started it. After I put oil in the car I spilled some down the front. After starting it started smoking badly, could this be cause of the oil or something more sinister?

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Probably just the oil you spilt being burned off by the hot exhaust manifold - John bcfc from Warwickshire

Is the smoke comming from the place you spilled the oil? Or from the exhaust as you might have over filled it - Ted Waterman from Northamptonshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

My Vauxhall engine management light has been staying on in the last 24 hours but the car is still running fine. Any answers as to why this is happening? Many thanks! (1.6 Life)

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Hi John, not sure if yours is a diesel but my 2ltr diesel did the same and it was a glow plug fault. Replaced and problem solved. A Vauxhall garage did it for a small charge, they put their hand held diagnostic computer into the socket behind the hand brake console and found the fault code that will have locked itself into the management system. Takes about 5 mins - Philip Carlini from Suffolk

Hi, I had same and was told it was the EGR valve. I gave it a good clean, still engine management light came on during the Diagnostics Test and this was saying it was the EGR valve. I put my fault on the web and a man told me to clean out the vent pipes on the right side of coilpack, one about 20mm in diameter and one about 15mm. I gave them a good clean, light went out - all good. So even with a Diagnostics Test it doesn’t tell all. I hope this will help, you may need help to find them. I have a 1.6v petrol engine - Tony McNeela from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

How do I change the rear brake pads?

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

I had my clutch fixed about 8 months ago and now the clutch is on its way out again? I thought clutches were meant to last longer than that, please help!

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It all depends on who and where it was fixed mate. I had the same problem, tried to save a little money by having it fitted by a friend of a friend and it ended up costing me double in the long run. If they are fitted incorrect, they wear faster - Jason Shakespeare from Yorkshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2010

What size of tyres for Zafira 2010 model 1800 cc?

Vauxhall Zafira 2007

How much will brake pads and discs be for a Zafira 1.8 sri petrol? Ta!

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

Hi! Can you please let me know what size parcel shelf I need for my car? Thanks!

Vauxhall Zafira 2004

Can an Opel/ Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 tow a 17ft boat safely?

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

Hiya, Why does my car cut out in the rain... it could be slightly raining or a heavy downpour... if it is wet outside, my car cuts out. This is a very dangerous situation... please help!

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Does the car cut out completely? I had a similar thing with my 2008 Zafira in heavy rain and in snow last year. The rain was getting into the computer system and affecting the fuel management system. In turn, this triggered the safety mechanism and put the car into "limp home mode" to save any damage to the engine. Eventually took it into Vauxhall and they re-set the computer and sealed the leak. No problems since - Jonno Red from England

Vauxhall Zafira

Every now and again at idle the fuel consumption increases to about 2 gallons/hour and I can smell burning rubber or oil (sometimes). When driving with this problem at motor way speeds in 6th gear I get only 10 mpg. It then clears itself and fuel economy returns to normal. There is no pattern to when it happens and can happen with town driving or motorway. (1.9 CDTi 120)

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Don’t worry, its just the particulate filter cleaning system which changes the fuel mix to make the exhaust hot and burn off the accumulated carbon on the filter. If the glow plug light flashes at you on engine start then it means this process was not complete and needs to be done urgently. So take it for a spin on the motorway. Otherwise just let it do its thing - Alex Peterson from Lancashire

If you mean the dpf I don’t have one fitted - Ian Render from Lincolnshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

How do I know if my EGR valve has gone?

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My EGR valve went on my 2004 Zafira. The symptoms were: Very down on power and a little orange light with spanner was on constantly. A diagnostic check will confirm if it is the EGR - Paula Smith from Derbyshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

Does the Zafira have a cam belt?

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No, it has a chain - Andrew from England

Funny thing? I have just puchased a new cam belt and roller for my 2006 Zafira 1.9 DTi Auto. The dealer used my chassis number to get the correct one... Paul from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

I have £7000 to spend a new shape Zafira. Could anyone recommend a decent trim level and engine size to go for? I can’t decide on petrol or diesel either. Thanks!

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Hi Sharon, I would personally stick with a 1.6 petrol. OK, not the fastest but it seems to be the best engine for reliability - no dodgy egr valve (diesel) or dpf (diesel) to worry about. I’ve got a 55 new shape 1.6 Club and thoroughly recommend it - Dave Kerby from Hampshire

Hi Sharon, just to confirm what Dave suggested: Petrol yes, diesel no way. I had an expensive problem with my 1.9 120 EGR, PDF £1000.00 plus - Brian Hawtin from Northamptonshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2003

I’ve just bought a Zafira 2003 dti and after 3 weeks it has starting to stink of diesel. There are no leaks, Vauxhall have not a clue where it is coming from so I am driving something that is killing me slowly. Soes anyone have any ideas please?

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Mine too had this problem, especially straight after the fuel computer had to be replaced. Vauxhall admitted that the original REPLACEMENT pumps were faulty. It was replaced 6 months later. I have a 51 plate, the computer died at 2 years! Luckily under warranty! Could it be that your pump has been replaced at sometime with a faulty one?? Garfield thecat from England

Hi, check all your air pipes, it could be a hair-line fracture in the air pipes with the smell coming through the air vents - Hasan Khan from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

What is the likely cause of the "no oil light" warning not showing when the oil is indeed dangerously low?

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No matter how low your oil get, the warning light will never come on - Lee Burgess from Warwickshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2010

Where is 02 sensor bank 1? Is it on top of cat or front pipe and would 02 sensor cause a misfire?

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

How do I set the time in my Zafira?

Vauxhall Zafira 2008

I’m having problems with loss of power and then it starts vibrating. It is in the Vauxhall garage right now but they have no idea what is wrong. So far it has had a new cat fitted - the car is only 2 years old. Does anybody have any ideas? (1.9 cdti)

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Our 1.9CDTI (150) suffers the same problem. It has been back to the garage several times. ECU has been reprogrammed with latest software, and a new EGR valve fitted. Vehicle is currently in the garage having new exhaust valves fitted as they believe they are sticking, apparently these are a modified part - Robert from England

I’ve had exactly the same problem 1.9 CDTi Auto. The car went to and fro from the Vauxhall dealership in Warrington where I had the 2 year service carried out after there was a loud tic a tac sound coming from the engine. The dealership claimed there was nothing wrong and 4 months later the engine management light came on. The same dealership cleared the errors and sent us on our way. 1 week later the light was back on. This time the dealership undertook a manual regeneration of the DPF and gave me a letcure about thrashing the car up the motorway at least once a week. Despite telling him that the light had come on when we were on the motorway, he was insistent. The next time the light came on we were 100 miles into a 200 mile journey and had been driving on the motorway for 1.5 hours. Continued to drive but was quite scary as the car wouldn’t accelerate and would slow down on inclines. Took the car to another Vauxhall dealership in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. They informed me that the EGR valve needed replacing and it would take an hour. Got the car back and proceeded on our way. On the motorway after 50 miles, the light came on. Same situation as before. This time took the car to a Vauxhall dealership in Bridgewater. They said that the DPF was jammed solid and needed replacing which they did as I told them the EGR valve had been replaced already. A few days later a different light came on and sovwe returned to the same dealership in Bridgewater. On investigation they said the EGR had not been replaced. (I later learnt that the dealership in Kidlington had just updated the ECU so they couold get £10 from Vauxhall and then sent us on our way knowing the car would break down again. Charming!) The Bridgewater dealership changed the EGR and the light hasn’t been on since. Not really impressed with the local Vauxhall dealership in warrington as the car had no problems until they allegedly carried out the service? Jim Sullivan from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2005

The emissions light is on in my car, intermittently. The garage has said that it is a squirriel, fuel and ignition problem... Can anyone explain this to me? Thanks! (2.2 Design)

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My daughter has an 05 Astra 1.6 Life and had the same problem. It turned out to be a dirty inlet manifold. I hope this helps - Tam Wilson from Scotland

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

I need advice please. My car is 8 months out of warranty. A light came on (car with spanner through it) so I took it to the local garage who diagnosed a dpf fault. I was told to take it for a good run. I have done this several times but the light is still on. It has gone back to the garage, and I am now waiting to hear back but have already been warned that I might need a new filter and that this could be very expensive. Any advice?

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Hi Louise. I have had an Astra Twintop from new (Feb 2008); I have had the DPF replaced twice and it now looks as if it will need the same repair again. The fault reoccurs every 11/12 months and I have been told by 2 Vauxhall technicians that there is an ongoing problem with the DPF and they are therefore replacing a faulty part with another faulty part! The filter then takes (in my case) approximately 11 months to start playing up (reduced power), the light then comes on, engine goes into safe mode and despite being told that it was OK to drive my vehicle has broken down completely. I have been trying to persuade Vauxhall to extend the warranty on these parts, but they tell me that it is the way I drive. Apparently if you only do short runs the problem can occur but as my shortest journey is 15 miles and I do a weekly 130 mile round trip, this is obviously not the case. There must be many people experiencing the same problem, so I guess we need to collectively pressure Vauxhall - in your case, I suggest you go back and tell them that it’s a known fault that should be repaired FOC - Jeanette from Berkshire steve spooner from Lincolnshire has submitted an answer to ID: 94.

Hello, my car has the same problem and has been to the garage so many times for this problem. I have had 2 dpf filters, 2 egr valves. also restarting the dpf so many times. My car’s a 58 reg with 37,000 miles on the clock and I have had this problem for the last four months. When they say you drive it wrong that is rubbish - we never drive under the speed limit and often thrash it which should regenerate the dpf. It is a definite problem with this engine and this needs sorting out by Vauxhall. I am just in the process of getting rid of it and expect to lose loads but want a safe car. Also, when I had the RAC look at it they said it is not safe to drive and perhaps Trading Standards might be a thought as this car is not fit for the road and is unsafe to drive when it goes into limp mode just when you go to pull away at a junction or roundabout - Steve Spooner from Lincolnshire

I had the same problem with mine and I had the egr valve changed £750. I have had my 57 plate for a year and it has cost me £1,500. During the Christmas break, I was driving down a country lane and the steering suddenly became very stiff, I couldn’t turn the car, several lights came on the dashboard and I nearly crashed the car and caused a major accident. The car engine however remained on although the revs were raised and the engine sounded louder than normal. I’m not sure if I smelt burning rubber, it felt like the brakes had come on, the windscreen washers stopped working and it was raining heavily, two lights that came on were the triangle with a car on the road, the abs lights and a red light with a chair type symbol. I am sick of this car - Alison Challenger from England

Vauxhall Zafira 2002

The metal arms have broken on the back doors and I’m not sure if this is because of the age of the car or due to a design fault. Has anyone else had this problem? (2002 DTi)

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Hi. I too have had this problem. I have a 2002 Elegance. My rear drivers door has broken once, which had to be welded. It has now gone again and is making a horrible banging noise every time I open the door. The garage said there is nothing left to weld to now as the metal is so flimsy! I think I will have to get a new door (which I am reluctant to do as I want to sell the car soon and get a newer Zafira). I think mine broke, as the nuts came lose, and I didn’t tighten them up in time. The other rear door is OK, but I did notice those nuts were lose also. I have seen on other forums that this is a design fault. GRRRR!!! Sharon Stepney from Sussex

Same is the case here with May ’02 Reg Black Diesel Zafira, both doors are free from ages but weld them - Aa Mlk from Lancashire

Had this also, Vauxhall body shop did a great job and fitted a police spec plate in the door - Chris Rhodes from Derbyshire

Vauxhall Zafira 2000

How much is an avarage price for a Vauxhall Zafira made in 2000 nowadays?