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Thermostat
 error


VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6



Reference number(s): 10-R-015

Fault symptoms:
Engine warning light is on Radiator fan run permanently.

Error codes : P0597

Causes: Production defect.

Remedy:
Replace coolant thermostat.

A blue color dot is present on the expansion reservoir cover if the action has already been carried out.

Engine emergency running


VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 Biturbo CDTI



Reference number(s): 12-P-004

Fault symptoms:
Engine emergency running,
power loss
-Malfunction service- text appears on the instrument cluster display.

Causes: Leak

Remedy:
Replace charge air hose.
Remove aluminium protective cover.

Remove charge-air hose from right turbocharger. Install new charge-air hose with aluminum protective cover.
Fasten charge-air hose from right turbocharger to air intake pipe using cable tie.

Loosen left turbocharger charge-air hose from T-piece. Remove aluminium protective cover. Install left turbocharger charge-air hose.

Malfunction of DPF


VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTI



Reference number(s): 2827

Fault symptoms:
Diesel particulate filter clogged.
Loss in power
Particle filter regeneration is not possible

Causes:
Too many particle filter regenerations have been aborted due to predominant short-distance trips.

Remedy:
Clean the particle filter.
Carry out particulate filter regeneration.

Remove exhaust-gas temperature sensor. Spray concentrated cleaner into particulate filter using a probe. Carry out a test drive.

Manual gearbox
 shifting problems


VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.8-litre



Reference number(s): 12-P-061

Fault symptoms:
Backup interlock broken on gearshift lever.

Causes: Material defect

Remedy:
Check backup interlock, replace if necessary.

Malfunction of start-stop system


VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTI



Reference number(s): 11-P-044

Fault symptoms:
-Malfunction service- text appears on the instrument cluster display.

Environmental condition(s): On switching on ignition.

Causes: Software fault

Remedy:
Replace control unit for central locking system

Engine-independent heating malfunction


VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTI



Reference number(s): 11-P-039

Fault symptoms:
Passenger compartment heating not possible.

Causes: Software fault

Remedy:
Replace engine-independent heating control unit.

Tailgate
 failure by water ingress


VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTI



Reference number(s): 11-P-021

Fault symptoms:
Tailgate cannot be opened.

Causes:
Corrosion on tailgate contact switch

Replace the tailgate release switch. Concerns the following vehicles:

Green color mark exists inside of the left storage compartment cover in the boot if this job has already been performed.

Disconnect battery (negative terminal).

Remove the trunk lid release switch. Cut electric lines at the tailgate release switch. Strip electric lines ends. Connect the electric lines and the new tailgate release switch using shrink tubing. Installation in reverse order of removal.

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