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I have an Opel Kadett 200ie, 1996 model. I replaced the plug wires but neglected to mark the proper positions on the distributor cap.
well that firing order is wrong!
an Opel Kadett 200ie, 1996
no country told and 15 engines used world wide this car.
last one in UK is 1995
so I guess it is not UK?
sold under 11 names world wide.
IN UK it is really a Vauxhall Astra Mk II. badged as Opel. now that is confusing.
not diesel, but petrol AND ALL ARE INLINE 4 BANGER'S.
every car made ,every manual for for them in print tells you 2 answers ( distributors)
1: lost all distrib setting
2: or not lost SETTINGS, Crank not turned.
so read that book it tells you to do this.
SPIN ENGINE TO SEE DISTRIB ROTOR ROTATION CCW OR CW/? (HOLD THAT THOUGHT)
by hand
set crank pulley TO TDC ,-0 DEGREE'S AND BOTH VALVES CLOSED #1 CYLINDER. (CALLED FIRING)#1
CAP OFF. MARK ROTOR #1 TO DISTRIB BODY
THEN CAP ON AND MARK #1 ON CAP.
PUT #1 WIRE TO #1 CAP
AND 1,3,4,2, IN CW OR CCW DIRECTION SEEn ABOVE. at FIRST STEP.
DONE car runs.
if distributor was pulled there are 15 engine answers.
next time on all cars made on earth with HV spark wires
do them 1 at a time. and win.
distribs or any car with HV spark wires seen (sets)
When my opel astra 1.6ie is cold it struggle to start, and cant rev when its cold, but when its warm it becomes normal. Anybody have advice for me please.
Identical cold start issue on my Astra IE 1996 F series after the engine got rebored - after months the new oil pump was found to be faulty & clogged-up & replaced by the spares supplier - the car then ran perfectly after this. I was told the blockage created a backpressure & the computer was stopped it starting.
16 years later - 10 yrs after the last service covering just 8600km (last 2 yrs car hardly started) has identical cold issues again. It can be driven around & wont take long cold start in our warm coastal winters. The good mechanic seems to be giving up trying to fix my old car but refuses to believe its a low oil pressure issue saying that just makes the oil warning symbol light up & doesn't affect a car starting. I want to check if the engine warning light works on starting showing the low oil pressure sensor is working. But his now busy searching for a Astra specific temperature sensor.
I have a problem my indicator lights dont come on as well as my hazards when switched on but shows on dash.
CAR DRIVEs PERFECTLY? (head lamps work, brake lamps work and parking lamps all work.TELL THE GOOD AND BAD BOTH.;'when did you last see cars turns signals work perfect, (never) or after new LED lamps put(wrong to do )?CHECK all fuses FIRST.?new facts.all external Turn signals dead. and hazards. lamps too but they are the same lamps as turns.internal IP cluster lamp turns blink and works, but flashes fast.for decades now the faster modules do that act (fast) as warning.warns of shorted lamps (or wires) on the 4 corners of car lamps.on modern cars with computers (BCM) the lamps act up 2 ways fast to warn of opens and shorts.sadly last OPEL here USA 1975. (so no books here) zero schematics , sadly.the to way find this is inspect (turn sigs) on all 4 corners. inspect wiring.what is so odd is why both sides fail.this almost never happens unless 2 lamps are shorted left and right. outsideor wrong flasher relay used.or installing LED lamps on cars making the flasher totally uselesstrailer hitch connectors a mess.?wiring under dash a mess. (turns)?or the column TURNS lever switches bad..?
I had a problem with opel meriva. it FAILS while you drive 50kMH, it went off what is really problem
NO YEAR TOLD 2003 TO 2017
NO ENGINE(OF 12+)
NOT TOLD WHAT MEANS "WENT OFF"
did that mean engine stalled?
no country told, cars match books and country.
over 12 engines used on this car world wide sales
sorry can not guess year, country or engines
the car needs service get some
or elaborate you post tell what fails and does not fail both,cars are complex.
yes top cause is not getting a tune up or doing the scheduled service points.
My 2000 opel astra 1,8 CDE cuts out while driving. First jerks and then engine dies. I wait for a while and it restarts.
Do you have any warning lights on the dashboard? Have you had the vehicle scanned for Trouble Codes? This sounds like there could be a faulty sensor in the system. Get the vehicle plugged into a diagnostic system or an OBD2 scanner to scan for Trouble Codes. These codes will give clues as to where the problem could be. If you have to pay for this service ask at 4 or 5 different places as the prices can be VERY different. Comment below with the codes and I'll try to help you more.
My opel corsa utility 1.8 is idling rough when temperature rises.
lots of causes.
spark bad is first (or last fuel flooding misfire)
no year told or country of VIN that gets all.
1983 to 2006 world wide (and not USA)
or 2000 to 2006 with petrol
1.8 L
Z18XE I4<<< this engine?
there were 4 engines 1.8L and I can not guess em'/
the VIN tells what is there, if we decode it.
learn what engine is there first, before doing any DIY engine work.
What causes opel corsa 1.4 bakkie to push coolant out of the bottle
bottle puse
if you google that we have 100years of that.
well back first internet called ARPnet
the answer are all the same
the engine is over heating.
then you google that word pair,engine overheats and see 20 reasons about 5 tools.to find it.(IR gun and leak down gauge)
the cooling systems on all cars have 1 purpose to remove all excess heat from the engine, to the main radiator.
It forms a coolant loop
all parts in said loop can fail. in many ways;
head gasket, pump, thermostat good. (checked off)
wow forgot a $5 new cap>? why?
bad huge radiator or full of bugs or AC condenser full of bugs
I use IR gun to all rad tubes)finned) and if one has NO temp drop end to end it is clogged up,. repeat al tubes, in seconds flat see 180f on once side and 150f or lower on the other and I say RAD IS GOOD.
tube test , 180f and drops to 150 or less is good
180f end to end is bad.(tube it is clogged)
my jeep here does 180f to 130f drop, 3.7 and my 3.8 liter both
does it overheat parked only (stops signs)
or never overheats driving fast, 50mph +??????
air in the loop not burped correcly!
loose fan belt to pump.
huge fans dead 1, 2, or even 3 on some cars
the service manual tells you at what temp each fan turns on, about 220f is it.
engine head or block cracked, sucking air or combustion gasses.
gee did you check the head for warp-age or just throw gasket on blind. no head can seal up if warped or cracked.
My opel kadett cub 1992 model take long to start i chsnged starter but still the same what cos thst
There could be a number of reasons why your 1992 Opel Kadett Cub is taking a long time to start, even after replacing the starter. Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the problem:
- Check the battery. Make sure the battery is fully charged and in good condition. If the battery is weak or damaged, it may not have enough power to start the engine.
- Check the ignition system. A faulty spark plug or ignition coil could cause the engine to misfire and not start. Check the spark plugs and ignition coils and replace them if necessary.
- Check the fuel system. A faulty fuel pump or clogged fuel filter could cause the engine to not start. Check the fuel pump and fuel filter and replace them if necessary.
- Check the fuel pressure. Low fuel pressure can cause the engine to not start. Check the fuel pressure and make sure it is within the manufacturer's specifications.
If you have checked all of these things and the problem persists, it is possible that there is an issue with the engine itself, such as a problem with the valves or cylinders. I recommend having a mechanic diagnose the problem in order to determine the cause and recommend the appropriate repair. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Left side indicators not working
Might check the fuse first. But if the front and back on one side works and the other side doesn't, Replace the turn signal switch.
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