July 2013

Inside Line: First Line

It is not uncommon for the water pump on the 1.2 and 1.6 versions of the Vauxhall/Opel Corsa to need replacement. The First Line technical team however has received a number of calls from workshops […]

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Inside Line: TecDoc

ABS system indicator light is on VAUXHALL CORSA D 1.0 Reference number(s): 2859 Fault symptoms: ABS – warning lamp lights. Error code(s): C0035 C0040 Causes: Wheel speed pulse ring dirty. Remedy: Remove wheel speed sensor. […]

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Inside Line: Gates

To date, the 1.7 CDTi version of the Corsa has had two different tensioners on the Synchronous Belt Drive System. The original tensioner was upgraded and there are visible differences between the design of the […]

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Inside Line: Corteco

On certain Vauxhall Corsa models (2006+), after removing the sump plug as part of the oil service, the threads can be damaged. Re-threading the plug leads to complications that includes subsequent oil leaks. Therefore, Corteco […]

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Inside Line: CES

Petrol Corsa 1.2 X12XEP engine code. The electronic throttle body motor can become faulty.  This can then cause additional damage to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) throttle body circuit drivers inside the ECU. Guide fault […]

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Inside Line: Steel Seal

The Vauxhall Corsa 1.2, like smaller cars such as Fiats, Renaults and Peugeots, are the most likely to suffer head-gasket failure, according to Steel Seal, the quick-fix solution for a blown head gasket. Small engines, […]

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Inside Line: Castrol

The 2006 Vauxhall Corsa was introduced with the same range of engine sizes available in the previous model, albeit the earlier 1.8-litre engine was dropped and a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine was made available from 2007. […]

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Inside Line: Meyle

Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from Meyle, talks to CAT about some of the problems that may arise with the Vauxhall Corsa: 1. Stabiliser links often worn out Problem: Intense strain and high surface pressure wear […]

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Inside Line: Comma

Engine Oil a.       For this particularly series of Corsa, Vauxhall list only one or two specifications for engine oil which should be covered by Comma Long Life 5W30 and Comma Syner-Z 5W30. For the 2006-2010 […]

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Exhibit at Equip Auto with the SMMT

Businesses are being offered the chance to exhibit at this year’s international Equip Auto show with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The biannual exhibition of after-sales equipment and services runs from October 16-20 in Paris and remains a key feature in the automotive calendar.

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