1997 Vauxhall Tigra Speedometer not working, engine light c

Hello .. thanks for the donation .. much appreciated The cutting out and the speedo may/may not be related ? first thing you need to do is have the cars computer read for fault's .. when engine managemant light comes on it stores a fault code in the PCM (computer) this will tell us in what system the fault lies .. most good repair centre's now do diagnostic scanning ... also does the light stay on .. or go off again ? does the car run OK apart from the cutting out ..in the interim before testing for codes .. remove and clean the CKP (crankshaft position sensor) I do not have any diagram's for this vehicle as it was not released in the USA .. but your local library or autoparts store should be able to supply a repair manual for step by step instructions and diagrams ... hope this helps ... let me know !

Hi ya,

Thanks for your reply, the light comes on and then the car cuts out once you restart the engine the light goes off. The light generally comes on when you are slowing down.

The Car runs fine apart from this the engine sounds fine.

Hello. This does sound like it could be the CKP sensor... a common fault on the vauxhall range ! so I would remove and clean it or replace it !! .. but I would still have the cars computer read for fault codes as well ... to rule out anything else ... i'm not sure on your year of tigra if it has a cable for speedometre function or a VSS (vehicle speed sensor) .. It is posssible if it is a VSS then it's tied into the cutting out ? if you get a repair manual and let me know we can assist further ... hope this helps let me know !

Thank you I'll let know how I get on