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2004 Vauxhall Astra Ls 8V Auto

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  • Joe_Horner wrote: »
    That'd be one quick step to getting it diagnosed properly. Unless the next garage was in Charleston.

    And if I had to pay for the diagnosis at the first place I'd not be happy about being cha-cha-charged twice.

    (too far?)
  • Ebe_Scrooge
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    Sounds like that's a 2-step solution to the problem. I'd probably quickstep away from that garage, sounds like a rum backstreet place.


    < I'll fetch me coat >
  • angrycrow
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    Google Astra pedal test which will instruct you on how to self read the codes from a flashing light on the dash.

    However I will predict the result will be a missfire on one of the cylinders.

    As already suggested this engine is known for fouling plugs in later life. Used to help a friend who had one and ended up cleaning the plugs every 6-8 weeks. Other than that and the battery dying of old age it was a very reliable car for her.
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