Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 04 2.0 Starting and steering problem.

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Sat 23 May 2009 16:17
04 2.0 Starting and steering problem. - robbycolm
My Vectra 2.0 LSd it won't start without jump starting it and when it's running i have very heavy steering, it sounds as if it has a slight misfire and it has a steering wheel icon with an exclamation mark in the control indicator.
Can you help me PLZ??
Thank you
Rob

Edited by Pugugly on 23/05/2009 at 16:50

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Sat 23 May 2009 16:58
04 2.0 Starting and steering problem. - Dynamic Dave
it won't start without jump starting it


Do I take it the engine won't turn over without the assistance of another battery? If so, then the battery could well be on its way out, or you have a duff alternator - not an uncommon problem, re alternator.

Either way, you need to have both the battery and alternator tested.
i have very heavy steering
it has a steering wheel icon with an exclamation mark in the control indicator.


The PAS pump on these is electrically powered. A failed alternator or duff battery will cause PAS related problems.
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Sat 23 May 2009 17:06
04 2.0 Starting and steering problem. - robbycolm
Thank you
ill go and test it now
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