Why is my Vauxhall Vectra's engine management light on?

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Why is my Vauxhall Vectra's engine management light on?

My S-reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8's engine management light has been on for a week. Does anyone know why?

Asked on 19 August 2010 by Anuska

Answered by Honest John

With the 1.8 it's usually a choked EGR valve. The bodge solution is to have it removed and the ECU reprogrammed. If you hunt around you'll find a garage that is used to doing this, but it won't be a Vauxhall dealer.

Tags: engine management warning lights egr valves

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