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Check turns on when accelerating

2004 Chevrolet Vectra 300000 miles
Hi, I own an automatic Vectra CD 2.2 16v and my problem is that the Check turns on constantly when accelerating, and I feel the car loses power when this happens. The Check turns on and suddenly disappears; if it does not turn off, I accelerate it suddenly and it goes away. I've already cleaned injectors and I always use injection cleaning fluid so that they are not blocked. Still, I cannot find the failure that is causing my problem. I know there is a sensor next to the camshaft, on top of the cover, and also the rpm sensor; but I've checked them and I did not find any failure. If anyone knows anything about it, please let me know. Because the fuel consumption is higher as well.
baldie from United States 11 years ago  
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christiana from United States 11 years ago
If your vehicle jerks, clean the pump's filter from the fuel tank. You need to remove the rear seat and it has got a big seeger security ring.
Ahmad from other 10 years ago
I have an automatic vectra 16 v 2011 and my problem is that my car is going to turn off when I'm going to reduce my speed in traffic cam and crowded places "Just in Hot" weather in summer I have already cleaned injectors and changed sparks , fuel pump and fuel liquidator if any one can help me please let me know.
Moisés from other a year ago
Tenho um Vectra 2.2 1997 perde pressão de óleo quando chega em 95° Grau já troquei bomba de óleo pescador filtro de óleo já verifiquei folgas de bronzinas de biela e de mancais e mesmo assim o problema persiste
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Jerks

2003 Chevrolet Vectra 145000 miles
Hello, the problem with my vehicle is that, when stopped at traffic light, it purrs continuously. I need to set a gear so that the annoying noise disappears. But since yesterday, gears cannot be changed, or at least they are not registered. I was told it must be the computer that is failing, but I do not know how to make sure that this is the problem and where to buy one. Even more, the interior light has stopped working.
VIOLETTA from United States 11 years ago  
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manny from United States 11 years ago
It might be a transmission programming problem or a solenoids failure. I recommend you to scan your vehicle so that a diagnosis is provided.
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Transmission failure

2005 Chevrolet Vectra 20000 miles
Hello, I have a Vectra and my problem is that, a few seconds after braking, the car jerks and hits strongly. All the mechanics I have visited recommended me to replace or repair the transmission, but it is rather expensive. What do you think?
Peggy from United States 11 years ago  
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manny from United States 11 years ago
I went through your same situation and the failure is in the solenoids from the automatic transmission, the ones before the central shaft. Servicing the transmission is not expensive at all and your problem will be solved.
joe from United States 11 years ago
manny is right, by cleaning the solenoids, the vehicle will start working properly again.
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System failure light

2008 Chevrolet Vectra 140000 miles
I own a Vectra elite and the light indicating a failure in the system, the one that looks like a spanner, turns on. The car loses power, even though this is not a permanent problem. What might be happening?
TAVE from United States 11 years ago  
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zada from United States 11 years ago
It might be the crankshaft sensor that is damaged, not sensing all the turns and causing a failed fuel injection.
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