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Stalls

Opel Vectra 1998  240000 miles
When driving, the engine suddenly stalls and I need to wait until it cools down to be able to start it again. I really do not know what is happening or what to do to solve this problem.
Kester from United States 9 years ago  
KE
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tessie from United States 9 years ago
I had a similar problem and it was the crankshaft sensor that was failing.
ron from United States 9 years ago
In my case, after cleaning both the crankshaft and the camshaft sensor, the failure disappeared. They were full of oil stuck to them.

Acceleration failure

Opel Vectra 1997  167000 miles
When pressing the accelerator pedal thoroughly, the vehicle suddenly chokes. When releasing the accelerator, the engine vibrates and seems to be about to stall, but then revolutions raise slowly. I've already changed the TPS, CKP and oxygen sensors, the IAC valve and injectors; the engine has been adjusted as well, but nothing got better. Even more, when setting the D-type overdrive, revolutions drop and the engine stalls, without moving any longer.
Elysia from United States 9 years ago  
EL
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ESTELLA from United States 9 years ago
There is a wire with a sensor that leads to the cylinder block. They are three wires that, due to the heat, tend to touch between them, causing the failure you mentioned. It is not hard to solve but quite difficult to find.
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Acceleration failure

Opel Vectra 2003  1000 miles
Good afternoon. I have recently bought an Opel Vectra 2003 and it occurs to me that, suddenly, the vehicle accelerates to 4000 rpm and revolutions do not descend again. I've tried with a new throttle body and another pedal, but everything remained the same way. The accelerator is electronic, and I really do not know what to do.
silence from United States 9 years ago  
SI
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sonnie from United States 9 years ago
Good morning, I have a Vectra 2004 which had the same problem. In my case, the intake manifold system was cleaned and the failure has not presented again since then. Hope it works for you too.
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Stalled

Opel Vectra 1997  100359 miles
When driving on a highway, the engine suddenly stalled and I have not been able to start it again since then. I personally believe the problem might be the pump or some sensor; what do you think?
Lafayette from United States 9 years ago  
LA
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Evangeline from United States 9 years ago
The same occurred to me and it was the timing belt. Good luck.
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Acceleration failure

Opel Vectra 2003  2000 miles
Good afternoon, buddies. After 10-15 seconds of starting the engine, the vehicle suddenly accelerates. I've already changed the throttle body and the pedal, but everything remained the same way. When scanning it, the wheel speed sensor LH code has been indicated; can it have anything to do with my problem? If this sensor is broken or damaged, does it send any signal to the computer which might cause the vehicle to accelerate? Thanks for your help.
silence from United States 9 years ago  
SI
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Adela from United States 9 years ago
Your problem is the MAF sensor, which is together with the air filter.
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Powe loss and choking

Opel Vectra 2000  156000 miles
Hi, my vehicle suddenly chokes and loses power. When this happens, the orange light indicating an engine failure turns on and, after a couple of seconds, it disappears and the vehicle starts working properly again. Occasionally, the engine stalls suddenly as well.
delores from United States 9 years ago  
DE
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dani from United States 9 years ago
Almost all Vectras have a power loss and turbo failures, it is a manufacturing problem. It is usually said that it is a valve that fails and causes the problem, but it is not. The real cause is the dirtiness in the intake manifold.
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Hard steering wheel

Opel Vectra 2004  160000 miles
When starting the engine and trying to turn the steering wheel to move, it occasionally happens that it is really hard and, on the dashboard, a little steering wheel indicator appears, with an exclamation mark on top of it.
Vida from United States 8 years ago  
VI
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Starting when cold

Opel Vectra 2000  201000 miles
When cold, the vehicle fails when starting the engine. It's been two years since I changed the injection pump and, due to the appearance of this failure, I have recently replaced the check or one-way valve, as well as bushings, injection joints and fuel filter. I've even installed a primer and I really do not know what else to do. When warm, the engine starts without a problem. If anyone can give me a hand, I will be really thankful.
johnjohnny from United States 8 years ago  
JO
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Unstable at idle speed

Opel Vectra 1998  320000 miles
When stopped and the engine at idle speed, the vehicle shivers as if it were about to stall. When touching the engine with the hand, it can be felt that it vibrates, sometimes softly, but others it is a really strong vibration.
ron from United States 8 years ago  
RO
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