2008 Vauxhall Vectra Flickering Headlight and interior ligh

Tiny
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  • 2008 VAUXHALL VECTRA
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  • 22,000 MILES
The headlights flicker on my Vauxhall Vectra whenever the steering wheel is turned. It affects the interior lights if switched on and is very conspicuous at nightime. According to Vauxhall, it's due to the electric pump associated with the power steering and its demand for power when the wheels are turned. They have now downgraded the problem to a "characteristic" from a "known concern" implying that they are not seeking a solution. I have since discovered that the problem is worse on some cars than on others but Vauxhall have no 'standardised test'. Thus, when I complained to Greenhous (a Vauxhall dealer) on the matter they made a subjective assessment - during the daytime. They simply looked at the headlights as I sat in the car and turned the steering wheel and then claimed that it was a "known concern". They were not prepared to do anything about it although they reported having fixed another Vectra on which the problem was more acute.

Does anyone else have this annoying problem with their Vauxhall Vectra or is it just me?
Monday, November 2nd, 2009 AT 4:22 AM

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Tiny
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As you have already stated in your post. Vauxhall agree it is a known concern. Therefore their must be others with this flickering. If it does not affect driveability or safety of you or other's then vauxhall will not recall and retrofit all thier vehicles !
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009 AT 4:41 AM
Tiny
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The key point here is : How bad does something have to be for Vauxhall to agree to do something about it under the warranty agreement? My lights could be going like a strobe light without seriously affecting safety! Unless I am proven wrong, this is not a widespread problem as I am beginning to discover and affects only a small proportion of new Vauxhall Vectra. Other owners I have spoken to have never heard of this problem. In fact, my wife works in a company that supplies Vaxhall Vectra as company cars to the managers and the problem is unheard of there too. :-(
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 AT 4:21 AM

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