Chevrolet Vectra problems and issues

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não funciona o abs

Chevrolet Vectra 2000 sedan, manual, 16v 188888 miles
acho que desativaram o abs, existe essa opção? pois estava travando apenas a roda traseira esquerda, levei em um mecânico e me diceram que tinham resolvido porem não me informaram o que teriam feito, então andando com o carro percebi que não esta mais funcionando o abs e a luz do abs no painel fica acesa o tempo todo
Keeper from other 2 months ago  
KE
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Stereo screen

Chevrolet Vectra 2008  65000 miles
Hello, on the stereo screen I can only see: the time, temperature, date, timer, autonomy and average speed. I cannot see neither the radio stations nor the music information, and I cannot acces the stereo menu either. Thanks for your help.
cora from United States 9 years ago  
CO

Jerks

Chevrolet Vectra 2003  145000 miles
Hello, the problem with my vehicle is that, when stopped at traffic light, it purrs continuously. I need to set a gear so that the annoying noise disappears. But since yesterday, gears cannot be changed, or at least they are not registered. I was told it must be the computer that is failing, but I do not know how to make sure that this is the problem and where to buy one. Even more, the interior light has stopped working.
VIOLETTA from United States 9 years ago  
VI
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manny from United States 9 years ago
It might be a transmission programming problem or a solenoids failure. I recommend you to scan your vehicle so that a diagnosis is provided.
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Engine noise

Chevrolet Vectra 2008  70000 miles
When starting the engine, all the lights are working but the engine makes a clicking noise repeatedly. I was told it could be the battery, but I really do not know what to do. If I change the battery, do I need to configurate the computer? Thanks.
stacy from United States 9 years ago  
ST
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SUE from United States 9 years ago
The same happened to me yesterday and the problem was in the gas key, which was making the clicking noise. I changed the key to the neutral position, disabling it, and the car has started working much better. I am planning to take it to the gas service for it to be checked soon.
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Starting when cold

Chevrolet Vectra 2006  145000 miles
Good afternoon, I have a Vectra 2006 v6 with 90000 miles and, when starting it in the morning, it accelerates normally at the beginning but immediately starts failing. It is only after I turn the engine off and start it again twice that the failure disappears, and the car works perfectly the rest of the day.
Sophia from United States 9 years ago  
SO
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nessa from United States 9 years ago
It must be a sensor that is failing. I recommend you to scan your vehicle.
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Window failure and two horn sounds

Chevrolet Vectra 2007  71000 miles
Once I turn the car off, a window is opened and it does not close. So what I do is to raise it with the electric window raising system. After activating the central locking, two horn sounds are heard, as if there was a failure. I still do not know what might be happening. I hope you can help me and thanks in advance.
SAMANTHA from United States 9 years ago  
SA
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libby from United States 9 years ago
Hello, I had the same problem and a locksmith solved it because it was a problem in one of the door locks: it was not informing that the door had been closed. He told me he bridged it and the failure disappeared. Hope my experience helps you.
Mimi from United States 9 years ago
libby is right. I had the same problem as well and it is a failure in a plate that is located in the door lock, which informs the system that a door is opened, causing the window to open a few centimeters. The horn sounds as well because the system understands the alarm has been activated but there is an open door. In my case, the problem was in the driver's door lock, which is the one that tends to fail. It was replaced a year ago and, apparently, there is a design problem because it has recently started failing again. That is why I do not recommend you to buy a new door lock, but to take your vehicle to a locksmith who can either cancel or bridge the one you have. Good luck.
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Computer failure

Chevrolet Vectra 1997
Do all the Vectras' computers discharge with time? Because mine is not clear at all. I was told the computer cannot be repaired and a new one is rather expensive. Is it true? Thanks.
anonymous user from United States 9 years ago
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manny from United States 9 years ago
Yes, it is true. You can try checking on the Internet for cheaper computers.
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System failure light

Chevrolet Vectra 2008  140000 miles
I own a Vectra elite and the light indicating a failure in the system, the one that looks like a spanner, turns on. The car loses power, even though this is not a permanent problem. What might be happening?
TAVE from United States 9 years ago  
TA
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zada from United States 9 years ago
It might be the crankshaft sensor that is damaged, not sensing all the turns and causing a failed fuel injection.
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Transmission failure

Chevrolet Vectra 2005  20000 miles
Hello, I have a Vectra and my problem is that, a few seconds after braking, the car jerks and hits strongly. All the mechanics I have visited recommended me to replace or repair the transmission, but it is rather expensive. What do you think?
Peggy from United States 9 years ago  
PE
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manny from United States 9 years ago
I went through your same situation and the failure is in the solenoids from the automatic transmission, the ones before the central shaft. Servicing the transmission is not expensive at all and your problem will be solved.
joe from United States 9 years ago
manny is right, by cleaning the solenoids, the vehicle will start working properly again.
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Depressurizer and interior light failures

Chevrolet Vectra 2007  99000 miles
Hi, ten days ago, I bought a Vectra CD 2.4 sedan 2007. Only some days after changing the oil and filters, it started happening that, when opening the front door, the window is lowered; but, when closing it, it does not raise to its closed position. The interior light remains turned on, as if there was an opened door. This is solved by pressing the central locking button from the inside. But it is evident that something is failing and I do not know what to do. I would appreciate your help because I do not even know whether to take it to the mechanic or the electrician. Thanks.
valentina from United States 9 years ago  
VA
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Marietta from United States 9 years ago
I had the same problem twice. The first time it was one of the locks that was failing and, the other, the problem was that the window seals were off-centered.
MAXINE from United States 9 years ago
This same thing happens to me after many rainy days. I personally believe the failure is in the door sensors, so I recommend you to take it to an electrician. The sensors are located on the door locks, good luck.
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Check turns on when accelerating

Chevrolet Vectra 2004  300000 miles
Hi, I own an automatic Vectra CD 2.2 16v and my problem is that the Check turns on constantly when accelerating, and I feel the car loses power when this happens. The Check turns on and suddenly disappears; if it does not turn off, I accelerate it suddenly and it goes away. I've already cleaned injectors and I always use injection cleaning fluid so that they are not blocked. Still, I cannot find the failure that is causing my problem. I know there is a sensor next to the camshaft, on top of the cover, and also the rpm sensor; but I've checked them and I did not find any failure. If anyone knows anything about it, please let me know. Because the fuel consumption is higher as well.
baldie from United States 9 years ago  
BA
2 replies 
christiana from United States 9 years ago
If your vehicle jerks, clean the pump's filter from the fuel tank. You need to remove the rear seat and it has got a big seeger security ring.
Ahmad from other 8 years ago
I have an automatic vectra 16 v 2011 and my problem is that my car is going to turn off when I'm going to reduce my speed in traffic cam and crowded places "Just in Hot" weather in summer I have already cleaned injectors and changed sparks , fuel pump and fuel liquidator if any one can help me please let me know.
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