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2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« on: 16 July 2007, 16:02:38 »
Hi,

Picked up a 2003 2.2 Vectra SRI on the weekend for the missus – the car is lovely and was flawless over the 260 mile return journey

I just got a text from her saying she has seen some light up on the dash, the car is running fine so was hoping for some help

Ok, the first light that flashed on was the ABS light, only momentarily

Second light was the battery light which flashed on several times, she said when this happened the dials went mental

Third light that flashed up was a triangle with skid marks on it (traction control?)

Do you have any idea what may have caused this and how I can start diagnosing??

Many thanks in advance
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #1 on: 16 July 2007, 16:17:10 »
Sounds like the alternator might be playing up......this will cause strange instrument and ECu behaviour.

A quick code read would confirm this (if Vectra C its CAN bus!)
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #2 on: 16 July 2007, 16:24:50 »
Hey fella, last time I heard from you you had just had your Omega totalled, everything OK now?

Thanks for that, I guess its a trip to Vx then or do you have any recommendations on a OBDII CANdi code reader?

I guess the circuit will be over charging if there is a problem, will load up the electrics and test tonight, what is the normal alternator fault?

Bummer these newer cars, bring back the paperclip!

Cheers
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #3 on: 16 July 2007, 16:36:26 »
Car has gone to the great scrapper in the sky......and replaced with AllenM's car......which is still running ok although the exhaust baffles have gone (exhaust is only 18 months old from Formula 1 auto centres!).

If you can get the light to come on, measure the battery charging voltage with the engine revving above 2000rpm....it should not be more than about 14.5V.....if it is then the alternator reg is goosed. Do this with minimal other electric loads turned on.
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #4 on: 16 July 2007, 16:47:46 »
Nice one! Thanks for the help....

Any recommendations on code readers?

Latest report 20 miles later is that when she jumped in the car, all is fine? Will test the charging tonight.

Clutching at straws, is there any possibility of a lose connection or bad earth?

Wish this forum had a Vectra forum!!

Thanks again
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #5 on: 16 July 2007, 18:05:37 »
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Nice one! Thanks for the help....

Any recommendations on code readers?

Latest report 20 miles later is that when she jumped in the car, all is fine? Will test the charging tonight.

Clutching at straws, is there any possibility of a lose connection or bad earth?

Wish this forum had a Vectra forum!!

Thanks again

Have you found this site? http://forum.vectra-c.com/

Its worth a peek.....some handy how to's  :y
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #6 on: 16 July 2007, 19:58:57 »
Hi mate, just signed up to it!! Everybody is saying charging problems.... Bloomin car has not done it since!  :o
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #7 on: 16 July 2007, 21:23:51 »
Just measured charging current - 14.1v which is within spec, battery under load performs fine. Infact the only thing I could find is that the rubber sealing cap had come of the passenger side light  :P
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #8 on: 16 July 2007, 21:33:11 »
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Just measured charging current - 14.1v which is within spec, battery under load performs fine. Infact the only thing I could find is that the rubber sealing cap had come of the passenger side light  :P
You mean voltage ;)

Seems fine - same when revving at about 2.5k?
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #9 on: 16 July 2007, 22:31:12 »
 ;D

What a nugget! Yep, tested the car at 2k, totally fine....? Guess will have to wait until something starts to pack up more?
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #10 on: 16 July 2007, 22:39:52 »
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What a nugget! Yep, tested the car at 2k, totally fine....? Guess will have to wait until something starts to pack up more?
Or get the codes read (need a decent reader to read non engine codes though)
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #11 on: 16 July 2007, 22:41:59 »
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Or get the codes read (need a decent reader to read non engine codes though)

Do you know of any good readers you can recommend? Was looking at the ELM interface (which is usb), does CANdi and all that  :o
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« Reply #12 on: 16 July 2007, 22:45:02 »
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Or get the codes read (need a decent reader to read non engine codes though)

Do you know of any good readers you can recommend? Was looking at the ELM interface (which is usb), does CANdi and all that  :o
Its not just the interface with ELM interfaces, but the software.  All the decent software costs a fortune, and is usually tied to interface for antipiracy....
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #13 on: 17 July 2007, 07:57:53 »
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Its not just the interface with ELM interfaces, but the software.  All the decent software costs a fortune, and is usually tied to interface for antipiracy....

Not worth it then? Do you know of/recommend any good readers?
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Re: 2.2 2003 Vectra Strange Warning Light Problem?
« Reply #14 on: 17 July 2007, 10:13:24 »
Have seen this one on eBay, is CAN, what do you think?

Would be good to be able to reprogramme but I guess you only get these features with 'proper tools' like tech2?
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