Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Opel Vectra 1.6 problems starting

  • 30-07-2012 10:49am
    #1
    Padraicdomeara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭


    Have a 07 Opel Vectra 1.6, since last week I have had a problem starting the car.

    Went out on way to work last monday morning and car wouldnt start, seemed to be trying to start. I assumed it was battery as it was the original one that came with the car. So changed the battery on saturday and all seemed fine, until i came to start car on sat evening, it wouldnt start again. I did manage to get it started after somebody told me to disconnect the battery and then reconnect. When I was connecting the negaitve terminal the lights came on.

    Wondering it this something to do with the starter motor / alternator or what?

    Can anybody give me some advice?


Comments

  • #2
    trixyben
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 416 ✭✭trixyben


    Sounds to me more like bad connections at the battery terminals, make sure the + and - cables are good,clean and tight and free of any crap or corrosion.


  • #3
    Padraicdomeara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭Padraicdomeara


    Both the battery points and the cables are corrosion free and are tight, so i don't think the problems comes from there, however I will check them and the cables when i get home and see if i missed anything.


  • #4
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Is the car turning over quickly but not starting?

    or slowly like the battery is nearly dead?


  • #5
    Padraicdomeara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭Padraicdomeara


    Its turning over quickly, but not starting.


  • #6
    lepoatnam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87 ✭✭lepoatnam


    Could be a cim unit that need to be replaced.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Padraicdomeara wrote: »
    Its turning over quickly, but not starting.

    That would rule out a battery terminal issue.


  • #8
    Padraicdomeara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭Padraicdomeara


    Just hoping that its not an expensive job.


  • #9
    m.mac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭m.mac


    Take a look at this tread. Sounds like the same problem.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056691495

    I would say the problem is with the starter.


  • #10
    reefa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭reefa


    Hi all..i have 07 1.6 Vectra. my temp needle sits at 92..i replaced thermostat..i got a leak and the garage replaced hoses and radiator..i got a diagnostic report that says my coolant runs at 110 is this normal??? thanks....


Advertisement