Alan G H. 5133 posts · Joined 2010. #10 · Jan 2, 2018. The year is still young yet! 2005 Vauxhall Astra Estate CDTI 1700cc, sadly gone after 7 years. 2015 Ford C-Max TDCI 1560cc. "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." -- Red Adair. What could be the problem? Key code or lock? Car does not want to start? Start with no problems after removing and inserting key again. Solution: This is largely due to problems with the gear linkage. In earlier Astra models, it is common to find that a plastic ball joint has simply popped out. This causes particular problems with the lower gears. Installing a new gear selector linkage will fix the problem, but it does require a little practice and the right tools. 2 days ago · Opel Astra Problems: User-Reported Issues and Solutions. Stalls/engine stops while driving . I bought a new petrol pump and filter but still doing the same. mercy stegling. My car don't want to start, the management light go on and off. Car Cracks but no start when cold. loosing power, dont want to pick up refs. The pump lives under that bottle, saves any form of pipework other than the HP and LP feeds to the rack. No bleed system, all you have to do is fill it to the mark, turn steering from lock to lock a few times, and then re-check the level. Kiltox;1952732 said: Mr Stickman BSc (Hons) Colouring In. scotty;5777265 said: Rack and Pinion. May lessen or go away as your Astra warms up. Bad Power Steering Fluid. May appear dark or black. Noise free. Low tire pressure. Tire pressure light may be on. Check the pressure. Here are six of the most common reasons why your Astra’s steering wheel may be hard to turn . 2.1 Dead or Weak Battery. One of the common issues that can cause starting problems in the Opel Astra GTC is a dead or weak battery. The battery is responsible for supplying electrical power to the vehicle's electrical systems, including the starter motor, which is essential for starting the engine. Astra crankshaft sensor replacement. A step-by-step DIY tutorial. Crankshaft position sensor replacement on an Opel / Vauxhall Astra is easy – this tutorial will show you how to do the job. Change your own crank sensor and save a fortune on garage fees! This post explains exactly how you can change the crankshaft position sensor on an Astra. Intermittent starting problem Astra H – please help!! I have a problem with my ’05 1.6 Astra life (twinport). I have an intermittent staring problem where the car will work fine one minute, but when started another time it will cut out while ticking over – then will not turn over at all (as if car dead). Nick H. 3077 posts · Joined 2016. #3 · Feb 21, 2017. Absolutely without doubt the focus of the diagnostic needs to be why the ECM isn't powering up. If you've got a multimeter, with the ignition off, check the resistance across pins 6&14 of the actual diagnostic plug. Should be around 60 ohms. on3Z.