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Author:  grandad [ Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:56 am ]
Post subject:  vauxhall zafira limp home mode

We have a Vauxhall Zafira that has been a bit of a problem for a while with going into limp home mode. It used to clear if you turned the engine off and re started again. recently it got to the stage where it wouldn't clear. We changed the air flow meter a while ago and that helped. The EGR valve was changed a couple of weeks ago because the old one was not working at all but this didn't help. I remember reading on here that you need to check all the vacuum pipes for small holes but we couldn't find any. Anyway yesterday it went back to the garage for another look and under the battery tray there was another little pipe, guess what................... a little hole!!!! The pipe was changed and everything is as it should be now HOORAY!!!

Author:  gusmac [ Fri Jun 28, 2013 11:02 am ]
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Flog it and buy something else. :wink:

Author:  grandad [ Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:09 pm ]
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gusmac wrote:
Flog it and buy something else. :wink:

It has one year left before it is to old for using here. I bought another car yesterday. it is another Zafira! :oops:

Author:  bloodnock [ Fri Jun 28, 2013 1:42 pm ]
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grandad wrote:
gusmac wrote:
Flog it and buy something else. :wink:

It has one year left before it is to old for using here. I bought another car yesterday. it is another Zafira! :oops:


All Modern cars are the Same....they all have so much "Green" electronic techno-trickery built into them with so many save the planet Gadgetry and EGR Valves, Flow meters etc fitted that they break down almost on a monthly basis and cost a fortune to fix..arghhhhhhh!!!

Bring back Simple Engine design please....

Author:  gusmac [ Fri Jun 28, 2013 2:38 pm ]
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Image

Author:  bloodnock [ Fri Jun 28, 2013 3:54 pm ]
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gusmac wrote:
Image



Lovely, an 1930 Austin 7 with a nice simple 885cc petrol engine...those were the days.



I only know all that coz I looked up It's Reg number on the Vosa Site. :wink:

Author:  wannabeeahack [ Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:27 pm ]
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Get a code reader (£25) and read the DTC (error) codes

dont think its over yet

Author:  wannabeeahack [ Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:28 pm ]
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we cant plate 7 seat zafira's here...........


Quote:
10.2. The seating arrangement in ‘People Carrier’ type vehicles will be fixed and approved by the Council. Every seat should have direct access to an exit door, therefore no seat which needs to be tilted, moved or in any way adjusted to gain access to another row of seats will be allowed. The seating will not be moved once the approval has been granted.

10.3. All saloon / estate type vehicles must have a minimum of 4 doors excluding rear doors/tailgate/boot.

10.4. Vehicles capable of carrying more than 4 passengers e.g. people carriers/minibuses and similar type, must have a minimum of 3 doors excluding the rear doors/tailgate/ boot. The third door must be located on the near side of the vehicle to ensure safe access and egress of passengers. There must be sufficient space for luggage whilst still leaving gangways clear and there shall be a suitable restraint available to secure any luggage in the passenger compartment.

Author:  grandad [ Sat Jun 29, 2013 6:41 am ]
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wannabeeahack wrote:


Quote:
10.2. The seating will not be moved once the approval has been granted.


That is an interesting one. The front passenger seat in most cars can be moved backwards and forwards. Does that mean that it can't be used because it isn't fixed?

Author:  wannabeeahack [ Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:19 am ]
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grandad wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:


Quote:
10.2. The seating will not be moved once the approval has been granted.


That is an interesting one. The front passenger seat in most cars can be moved backwards and forwards. Does that mean that it can't be used because it isn't fixed?


christ I darent ask another question....

Author:  wannabeeahack [ Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:21 am ]
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There are no Renault traffic (or same as) plated here, no Galaxy's, and a guy with a Pug 807 had to remove a rear seat to make a 5 passenger PH

Author:  dude [ Sat Jun 29, 2013 5:56 pm ]
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bring back the vauxhall carlton :P

Author:  wannabeeahack [ Sun Jun 30, 2013 2:23 pm ]
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dude wrote:
bring back the vauxhall carlton :P


yeah i had one hack plated

Author:  Nidge2 [ Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:29 am ]
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wannabeeahack wrote:
dude wrote:
bring back the vauxhall carlton :P


yeah i had one hack plated



Same here, a diesel one to it could pull a house down.

Author:  wannabeeahack [ Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:29 am ]
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mine was a 2ltr petrol automatic, smooth as silk

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