Vauxhall problem

[RobM]

I drive a 1996 Vectra which keeps stalling. The engine light (orange engine-shape with a lightning strike through it) keeps coming on. I called a Vauxhall dealer who quoted me £75+VAT an hour just for a diagnosis. Anyone know a cheaper way?
Thanks.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Though I'm no car expert in any way shape or form, is that not the spark plugs?

 

[steveo]

Anyone know a cheaper way?

Walk?.....

 

[steveo]

Thats probably wasnt very helpful, so how about read the handbook and see what the warning light means, then see if its fixable. If that fails try a non Vauxhall dealer who will probably be cheaper, or even better, wait for Genial Harry Grout to come along and tell you whats wrong

 

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

It's probably the idle control valve that needs replacing. It's a silver cylindrical device near that's easily replaced yourself. You can get a new one for about £120 from Vauxhall or a second hand one for about £20-30 from a scrappy.

 

[fatshrimp]

Take it to these people:

http://www.quickfitservices.co.uk/

They're in Leigh and look after my Wife's car. Can't fault them, very reasonable and old fashioned service.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Problem=Vauxhall.....Enough said!!

 

[class]

Could be the alternator not functioning properly....

 

[Ricey]

Problem=Vauxhall.....Enough said!!

I have owned two Vauxhall's and have never had a problem with either of them.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

I have owned two Vauxhall's and have never had a problem with either of them.

Yeah but you are an attention seeking slag whore!!

 

[Ricey]

Yeah but you are an attention seeking slag whore!!

And what does that have to do with the price of bread?

 

[OldBlueLady]

And what does that have to do with the price of bread?

I think he's just being affectionate!

 

[Benfleet A1]

It's probably the idle control valve that needs replacing. It's a silver cylindrical device near that's easily replaced yourself. You can get a new one for about £120 from Vauxhall or a second hand one for about £20-30 from a scrappy.

Quite possible, Vectras are prone to that problem. Might be a fuel intake problem as well. Suggest you get a garage to look at it. Where abouts do you live.