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1999 Vauxhall Zafira Repair Question


Topics covered: Wiring, Body, Click.
Mileage: 19,400 miles.

Asked on December 7, 2012

Vauxhall Zafira Wiring Problem

I recently bought this car and it starts and drives for 20 minutes then the car shuts down and stops and you cant restart it for half hour i had egr valve done throttle body numerous sensors and wiring checked still no improvement i had it plugged in to a diagnostic computer and it says one thing so i change it then next time its plugged in it says something else please help after it cuts out the fans come on and are really loud and you can hear clicking noises when the fans stop it starts again

Avatar Asked by stac22

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Replied on December 7, 2012

The fan nosie is the relay. Some relays are just loud.
I would check the fuel pressure.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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Replied on December 8, 2012

when the car shuts down the fuel gauge drops instantly why is that and i lose fuel and spark

Tiny Response from stac22
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Replied on December 8, 2012

I don't have a wiring diagram to give you a definative answer.
Do the rest of the electrics work; lights dashboard lights heater fan, etc? or is it just those 3 items that go out.
If it is just the 3 items then you probably have a bad ground that they share that needs to be cleaned and tightened.
Let me know about what fails. But I probably can't get you the location of the ground. You will have to trace it from one of the failing components.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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