2001 Opel Vectra some problem with gear up

2001 OPEL VECTRA
50,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FARHOOD
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rpm does not exceed 5000 rpm consequently the car has not the previous performance in acceleration and speed up.
Jan 2, 2010 at 6:56 AM
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DAVE H
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have the vehicle plugged into a diagnsotic computer to check for faults stored in the cars computer
Jan 7, 2010 at 5:26 AM
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FARHOOD
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[quote:2d85648f47="Dave H"]have the vehicle plugged into a diagnsotic computer to check for faults stored in the cars computer[/quote:2d85648f47]
Jan 9, 2010 at 2:14 AM
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FARHOOD
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yes but as its not a tech 3 diagnostic computer in Iran we had to do it by an elder version (tech 2) and so its not done copletely and the problem steel runs. please tell me how i can solve it with an alterntive solution if is has.

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farhood
Jan 28, 2010 at 12:17 AM
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DAVE H
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even with tech2 .. you should be getting fault codes inducating where the actual fault lies .. please post fault codes ?
Jan 31, 2010 at 5:16 AM
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first of all thank you for your attention, i m gonna to check the faults again with tech 2 and inform you as soon as get them.

thanks
Jan 31, 2010 at 11:57 PM
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FARHOOD
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as i've checked the fualt again with tech 2 to get the erros code i faund out that it can be related to plugs as the computer mentione d missing wires error for all 4 cylindres. it means the replacement spark plugs dosen's suit engine power.
Feb 4, 2010 at 12:30 AM
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I would replace the coil pack !
Feb 7, 2010 at 4:04 AM
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FARHOOD
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wouldn't be better to replace spark plugs and put a stonger sets instead?
Feb 8, 2010 at 1:39 AM
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What is the actual fault codes you are getting ?? .. please post with full codes
Feb 8, 2010 at 3:09 AM
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FARHOOD
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we've replaced spark plugs with the main ones but the problem is still running and the rpm doesn's exeed 4500 and diagnostic computer (tech 2) mentions error ; missing fire on all 4 cylindres (1,2,3,4) (but not any error code).
Feb 28, 2010 at 12:39 AM
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Replace the crankshaft position sensor ... did you replace the coil ?? or just spark plugs ??
Feb 28, 2010 at 6:39 AM
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FARHOOD
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just replaced the plugs and not coil but i cant check the crankshaft sensor it works properly or not could you please help me to check it?
Feb 28, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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replace the coil and crankshaft position sensor
Mar 8, 2010 at 4:47 AM
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FARHOOD
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i've replaced the coil pack with a new one but position sensor does not match the engine do you have any refrence number or figure of the part?

farhood
May 1, 2010 at 6:48 AM
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we have replaced both coil pack and position sensor but problem still remains and rpm doesn't exeed 4000 could you please help me and tell me what should i do else?
May 5, 2010 at 2:55 AM
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DAVE H
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have the cars computer reset .. sounds like it is in limp mode !
May 6, 2010 at 4:21 AM
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how can i reset the computer?
May 8, 2010 at 4:36 AM
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DAVE H
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use the tech2 to delete the fault codes .. this reset's the computer to it's default settings ready for a drive cycle !
May 8, 2010 at 8:24 PM