Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 03 2.0 Engine Fault Light

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Sat 8 Aug 2009 22:51
03 2.0 Engine Fault Light - tommy lung
Hi, Can anyone help me with this.

The car with the spanner through it light comes on as i am driving along, I have notice its when i am slowing down or hardley pressing the accelarator. It somethmes gose out, but i have had to completely stop switch off the engine and then its ok (till the next time). I have not got any fault codes, But will try and get it diagnosed. cheers Tom.
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Sun 9 Aug 2009 01:30
03 2.0 Engine Fault Light - Dynamic Dave
I have not got any fault codes But will try and get it diagnosed.


That would be the best move. It beats guesswork which was never a reliable method of fault diagnosis.

Not sure if this will work with your car - it doesn't work on all Vauxhalls for some reason, but you could try the pedal trick.

Brake and throttle pedal to the floor then turn on the ignition (but DON'T start the engine). If it works then the car/spanner light will blink the code(s)

Full info at:- www.corsa-c.co.uk/forum/archive/index.php/t-134139...l

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