Opel Vectra 1.6 problems starting

Padraicdomeara · 2012-07-30 10:49:00

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…

30-07-2012 11:49AM

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Padraicdomeara

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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?

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#2 30-07-2012 12:36PM

trixyben

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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.

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#3 30-07-2012 01:46PM

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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.

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#4 30-07-2012 03:18PM

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Is the car turning over quickly but not starting?

or slowly like the battery is nearly dead?

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#5 30-07-2012 03:46PM

Padraicdomeara

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Its turning over quickly, but not starting.

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#6 30-07-2012 03:48PM

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Could be a cim unit that need to be replaced.

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#7 30-07-2012 04:08PM

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Padraicdomeara wrote: »

Its turning over quickly, but not starting.

That would rule out a battery terminal issue.

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#8 30-07-2012 04:28PM

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Just hoping that its not an expensive job.

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#9 09-08-2012 03:04PM

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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.

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#10 05-10-2013 11:27PM

reefa

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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....

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