Vauxhall Vectra loss of power
Variant: 1.8 sri
Model Year: 2001
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
hello, can anyone help plz!! i bought a vauxhall vectra 1.8 sri on a 51 plate my problem with the car is when driving, it suddenly stops as tho there is no power then it kicks back in and shoots off again first time it happened it scared the hee bee geebies out of me.
problem seems to be getting worse also when parked on a hill it rolled back down the hill with me in the car! hand brake may need tightning or replaced.
i dont really want to sell it as i really like the car.
but if this is an expensive job to fix then i may sell if anyone interested.
problem seems to be getting worse also when parked on a hill it rolled back down the hill with me in the car! hand brake may need tightning or replaced.
i dont really want to sell it as i really like the car.
but if this is an expensive job to fix then i may sell if anyone interested.
Posted: Nov 10, 2010 (14 years ago)
Best to get it into garage and get it checked out for brake fault as there are many possible causes .Likewise with engine , get it scanned , otherwise just guessing .
Posted Nov 10, 2010 (14 years ago)
you need to check the brake shoes and replace and/or adjust them,if there are any warning lights on then get your fault codes read,coil pack is common fault on this engine
Posted Nov 10, 2010 (14 years ago)
Does that car not have rear discs / pads ?
Posted Nov 10, 2010 (14 years ago)
thankyou for your answers ... yes there is rear disks pads on the car someone said that the hand brake cable could be stretched as i am no mechanic i dont know .. am not really to concerned about the handbrake as i can just have it replaced .. am more concerned about why it just suddenly stops and flys off again.
i have looked at many web sites but unable to find out why it does this.
i have spoken with my local garage they want 25 pounds to run a diagnostic test on the engine.
just thought someone might know anything as to why engine loss of power.
i have looked at many web sites but unable to find out why it does this.
i have spoken with my local garage they want 25 pounds to run a diagnostic test on the engine.
just thought someone might know anything as to why engine loss of power.
Posted Nov 10, 2010 (14 years ago)
Get it in and get diagnostic done . £25 is money well spent to find out faults .If you dont you could waste a lot more trying / replacing parts not required .Rear brakes could be sticking pads , h/brake cable , calliper , linkage etc.
Posted Nov 10, 2010 (14 years ago)
many thanks for your help whittingehame, think i might spend 25 pounds to try find the fault fingers crossed its not to expensive to repair.
Posted Nov 10, 2010 (14 years ago)
Could be something simple / inexpensive to fix , here's hoping !
Posted Nov 10, 2010 (14 years ago)
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