ive just bought a 96 vectra its been fitted with a 2000 or 2001 ecotec lump if i pull up to a junction keep my foot on the clutch the engine light comes on then it will cut out i think it has a missfire aswell ive been told its 1 of the sensors so i replaced the map sensor and also the lamder sensor but the problen is still there can any 1 help with this.

chris, July 2005

I have a vauxhall vectra 1996, 1.8 petrol. The engine light came on so I had the diagnostics check! its the camshaft and crank sensor. I would drive along and the car felt like it was misfirering and pulling back! then the light would come on and it would cut out completely - this whole job would of cost me £165 but I am going to buy the parts myself and get my car buddy to fit them , with the help of this site should save myself at least £70 And im a GIRL!!! not all lip sticks and hair spray eh! xx

Emma Cochrane 27, December 2006

Hi mate,
The problem is the air idle valve!!
Remove and squirt with carb cleaner and it cures the problem.

jim, August 2005

Hi,

I have just had a similar problem; it was also very sluggish at low revs in first and second gear. The orange engine light eventually came on and stayed on, I took it for a diagnostics check and they told me it was the cam sensor. To replace the sensor and the diagnostics check it was £120; the test on it's own was £30.

That was 4 days ago, today my timing belt has just gone and I have been quoted at least £200 as long as the valves etc have done no further damage to the engine.

Seven days ago I was going to trade my Vectra in for a Ford Focus!

As soon as it's fixed I will be waving goodbye to it.

Good luck with yours, I hope you don't experience similar problems.

Stephen, July 2005

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Could be a problem with the Oil breather pipes being choked with oil. Look for the 10mm diameter pipes at the back of the crank head case. Another comon problem.

Name withheld, July 2005