Fuel System
Does the latest model vauxhall vectra have a problem with the fuel system?
I’m thinking of buying one but my partner thinks she heard on watchdog that there was a problem with the fuel system – does anyone have any more info on this?
Yes;
List of Vectra C issue from honestjohn.co.uk;
What’s Bad
‘No perforation’ warranty cut back to 6 years. Trafficmaster Oracle deleted from spec. Complaints about way indicator switch operates (not really a problem once you get used to it).
Small 300bhp 4.3litre V8 with 280lb ft torque never came. Vauxhall/Opel adopted more efficient 2.8 twin turbo V6 instead.
may also be used in Vectra, but more likely in Signum.
Oil consumption problems emerging on 2.2DI. Apparently, the bores were machined with too high a gloss. Running-in oil has been used to attempt a quick fix, has been known to cause other problems. Vauxhall/Opel will not accept liability because it would mean expensive repairs to most 2.0DI and 2.2DI Vauxhall/Opel models. Several pressure groups are emerging to try to get Vauxhall/Opel to take responsibility: www.zafirauk.tk and www.peachorlemon.co.uk
19″ wheel option with 235/25 ZR19 tyres creates a lot of harshness and tramp. Better to stick with 16″ or 17″.
Estate car very optimistically list priced at from £16,045 for the 1.8LS (190g/km CO2). 2.0DTi LS estate: £16,945 (159g/km CO2); 2.2i 16v SXi estate: £17,545 (194g/km CO2); 2.0i 16v Turbo SXi estate: £17,995 (221g/km CO2); 2.2i 16v Elegance estate: £18,145 (194g/km CO2); 2.2DTi 16v Elegance estate: £18,995 (170g/km CO2); 2.0i 16v Turbo Elite estate: £21,300 (221g/km CO2); 3.2 V6 24v Elite estate: £22,350 (242g/km CO2); 3.0CDTi V6 diesel Elite estate £25,100 (197g/km CO2). It did not take long for estates to be seriously discounted.
Vectra name dropped Summer 2008 and replacement called Insignia.
What to Watch Out For
2.2 16v petrol engine has been known to snap its timing chain due to the lubrication jet becoming blocked, possibly as a result of running on dirty oil due to extended oil change intervals. Vauxhall Z22SE 2.2 litre engine was modified from March 2002, engine number 11065400, to overcome the timing chain lubrication problem. The problem was caused by an undersized oil spray nozzle which got blocked, starving the timing chain of oil. If the timing chain problem has been subsequently rectified, a modified `bolt’ is fitted, with `nicks’ on the corners of the hexagon.
Ignition control unit of 2.2 petrol engine is prone to burning out.
Quite common for DI to default to emergency running mode due to a problem with the Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve.
Poor starting and cutting out after starting of 2.2DI 16v caused by airleaks through fuel injector seals.
Seems to be a problem with clutch pedal return springs (which can contribute to a burned out clutch).
Several complaints of “creaking from front suspension”, later identified as loose radiator mounts.
1.9 120PS and 150PS diesels are belt cam. On the 1.9 diesels, the wiring harness can rub bare on the transmission casing causing a short circuit that blows the main fuse leaving the car completely disabled. There may be a recall or at least a tsb to check for this. Reports of turbos failing on 1.9CDTIs.
On 1.9CDTI, timing belt drives waterpump and waterpump failure can fling it off in as little as 40k miles, wrecking the engine. By December 2008 this was becoming increasingly common at about 4 years old and circa 50k – 60k miles. So engines need new belts, tensioners, pulleys and waterpumps before 4 years old or 50k miles.
On 1.9 CDTI if the engine smokes or the car suddenly loses power, the secondary butterflies of the swirl actuator valve may have sooted up and seized. Possible to clean but this does not guarantee it won’t happen again. Really requires the inlet manifold to be changed as the part where the actuator connects to jams and does not let the butterflies open. Job can take six hours as the fuel pump and cam belt have to be removed to get at it. A coincedental fault is sooting up of the EGR valve.
Some estates have no rear passenger or load compartment lighting. Rear hatch of estate can only normally be opened by key or by a button on the driver’s door, which is irritating if you need to open it frequently.
LHS wiper mechanism fails. Vauxhall has issued a dealer kit or improved wiper motor and linkage to fix this FOC. (Report 16-5-08 that this FOC offer had ended.)
2006 Vectra does not have left to right headlamp dip switched, now only available where Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) is purchased and not possible to retro-fit. Electric folding mirrors and tyre pressure sensors also dropped for the 2006 spec..
Dual mass crankshaft timing chain pulleys can fail on 2.2 diesel engines.
On 2.2 diesel air ingress via injector seals can cause poor starting.
Tailgate switch also fails, this is common on Vectra C and Zafira B.
Reports of parking brake failures (so leave it in gear). In September 2007 Vauxhall issues a sunvisor sticker stating:- ADVICE WHEN PARKING. Always apply the hand brake fully, taking care not to depress the lever release button. To reduce operating forces, depress the foot brake at the
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