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Why is my Vauxhall Vectra losing power?
My Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 diesel is losing power. It is coming up on the diagnostic as the throttle actuator. If I was to replace this part would it solve the problem? or could it be the EGR valve?
Asked on 17 October 2014 by Livesey
Answered by
Alan Ross
So what code exactly did you come up with. ( ie P ---- 4 numbers) as this code should identify the problem. Loss of power could be many things including the EGR,the Cat, throttle body etc.
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