Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 04 wiper linkage failure

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Fri 26 Oct 2007 22:38
04 wiper linkage failure - wrecker
hi,wondering if Vauxhall recalled on l/h wiper linkage failure because they have modified them because of linkage falling apart as is mine has fell apart on my 2004 Vectra c 1.9cdti and they want £170.11 for a new replacement when this is a problem from the start,which i feel this should be done foc.

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 26/10/2007 at 22:42

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Fri 26 Oct 2007 22:53
04 wiper linkage failure - bell boy
nowts for free
you dont mention service history mileage rain fall of the area etc,these are all applicable if you want someone else to pay
smiley------

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Fri 26 Oct 2007 22:59
04 wiper linkage failure - Dynamic Dave
No recall that I am aware of.

2004? Still in warranty, or just out of? If the latter, see if Vauxhall will contrubute towards paying some of the bill for you.

Or DIY for a lot cheaper.

www.forum.vectra-c.com/showthread.php?p=188355

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Sun 28 Oct 2007 20:45
04 wiper linkage failure - Marc
Dave, that DIY job is not as easy as it looks.

Replaced my linkage last month. It's a pig to separate the old linkage from the motor.

You can do a temporary fix on the old linkage with a bit of cut up carrier bag inserted into the socket to tighten the fit - still means removing the windscreen trim and wiper arms mind...

To the OP - On an 04 plate I'd guess your car is out of warranty therefore you are going to have to pay VX around £170 or as suggested DIY for about £80.

Vauxhall won't admit there is a problem even though the new linkages are modified. If your car is under warranty, people on the Vectra C forum have had them replaced FOC
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Fri 4 Apr 2008 19:26
04 wiper linkage failure - Telfordsteve
Don't bother, I'll never buy another Vauxhall again. My timing chain has just snapped on an '04 plate 2.2 direct SRi. It has 60K on the clock, I bought it from Vauxhall and has full VSH. They told me the repair bill is going to be £1500 plus. When I mentioned the fact that everyone knows the chains snap on these they didn't want to know and told me that this had been sorted, well obviously pink fluffy dicenot. After a lot of complaining to my local dealer carrying out the repair I managed to get 30% towards repairs from Vauxhall as a good will gesture from which they wouldn't budge. I can't go to anyone or prove that this is a manufacturing fault so I'm going to have to grab my ankles and take this one like a man. When it comes back from the garage it's going up for sale and I won't replace it with a poxy vauxhall that gives up after 4 years. I wish I'd never sold my 8 valve SRi Cav.
pink fluffy dice off Steve.
Thank you.

Deeply frustrating I know but you tripped the swear filter twice - not good :-(

Edited by Pugugly on 04/04/2008 at 20:12

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