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    Vectra Spluttering!!!!

    Hi, I have weird problem with a 1.8 1999 Vectra. When accelerating the car is fine but trying to drive a constant speed the car slows down (as if my foot was completly off the gas) and then accelerates again. It only lasts a second or so then imediatly happens again. I think that...
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    Vectra Radio Headunit upgrade

    HI, Does anybody know how easy it is to change a vectra Casette / Radio to a cd head unit that is ISO standard? Do you just slide out the old and slide in the new? or does the cage need changing and wires moving / connecting etc. Thanks, Darren
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    FORD KA, Remote central locking

    Hi all, Can anybody tell me if it is possible to add remote central locking to a ford KA. Currently it does not have central locking. I had a look on Ebay and found alarm systems that could be bought with central locking motors, does anybody have experiance of these, or know if they are...
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    1999 Vectra Fuel tank Leak (petrol)

    Hi All, Does anybody know of a common failure in the Vectra Fuel Tank. I've notice a strong smell of petrol in and out of the car. on investigation I could see a leak path from the top of the tank, I looked under the rear seat and could see some rusting on the metal ring around the tank...
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    1999 Vectra, Steering wheel Sticking!!!!

    Hi All, About a week ago while going round a mini roundabout with I heard an awesome BANG from just infront of the steering wheel when turning out of the corner (Indicator didn't turn itself off). I didn't really think anything of it but now when ever I turn I get clanking noises from just...
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    Congestion Charging

    I heard on the radio that shortly all major routes my have congestion charges applied. One of which will be the M60 around manchester. What I don't get, is if congestion is so bad then why arn't the roadworks that are taking place on these routes 24hour. I pass some junction improvement work...
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    1993 1.4i Astra stalling at IDLE

    Hi, my partners car is an old 100,000 mile 1.4i Astra. It's been parked up for a few months but I've managed to get it going (fixed oil leak, put in new spark plugs, charged battery). It runs fine except for two things. 1, the big problem is, it keeps stalling at idle, the idle speed feels...
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    Free Internet TV, a con or not

    I keep seeing links dotted around EBAY for Free internet TV. Watch Sky for free on your PC, all you need is broadband. I looked on google and there are loads of websites promoting this, even some legitimate download sites like download.com offering the software...
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    Increasing fuel economy

    There seems to be a lot of info on the web about easy, cheap ways to improve your fuel economy. The two main ways seem to be: 1. Add a dirty great bit majnet to the fuel line. 2. Add a magic solution to your fuel tank every time you fill up. Does anybody have any experience of this...
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    Car Stalling when changing Gear

    Hello All, Does anybody know what might be causing my Vectra (1.8, T reg 1999) to stall when I put my clutch down. It doesn't do it every time but probably 3 times a day (100 mile round trip for work). When it doesn't do it though, the engine speed drops to less than 500 rpm and "shouders"...
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    Vectra 1999, handbrake sticking

    Does anybody know what might be causing my handbrake stick on? Just been to the garage and without even having my car looked at they said I need new rear disks and handrake cables. Seems very strange as the handrake operates a small drum brake behind the rear disk! Regards, [Dont...
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