Vectra Braking and Traction Control

Discussion in 'Vectra' started by Sean, Oct 28, 2003.

  1. Sean

    Sean Guest

    Hi all

    got a 2L R reg vectra, with ABS and Traction Control. can anyone tell
    me if the traction control is operational at all times, unitl i push
    the TC button, does this turn it off, or is it the other way round.
    i.e push TC button and it turns it on?

    Also is it common to have spongy brakes on vectras, cos mine goes
    nearly to the floor, it still stops ok, and has just gone through MOT
    ok, the garage where i bought it from say that the brakes are fine,
    and are supposed to be spongy like this.

    any help would be fantastic

    Cheers
     
    Sean, Oct 28, 2003
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  2. Sean

    Simon Parker \(Nitro Si\) Guest

    its always on until you press the button to turn it off. When you turn it
    off there will be a warning light on the dash to warn you that its turned
    off. Just put you foot down in the wet in 1st gear, you'll soon know if its
    working of not. As for the brakes, i'll leave that for a vectra owner to
    answer as i have a 3.0 Omega Elite. But i shouldnt think the brake pedal
    should not go that low to the floor. Get the brake fluid level checked & /
    or the level of brake pads you have left.
     
    Simon Parker \(Nitro Si\), Oct 28, 2003
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  3. Sean

    Alan Guest

    He has a CAR400 which is a standard Vauxhall unit.

    You can get non-Vauxhall units but the Vauxhall ones are reasonably priced.
    They also fit easily. All you do is pull out the old unit using the pullers
    supplied and push in the new one. I sell them too!
    http://www.stores.ebay.co.uk/vauxhallradiosales

    They will work the remote display and any steering wheel controls but watch
    out of he has (and uses) Trafficmaster. Only the CDR500 is Trafficmaster
    compatible. You will need a further £25 loom for other units.

    Alan


    New & used Vauxhall cars & vans, servicing, repairs & parts
    www.steeles.co.uk

    Vauxhall CD players & handbooks
    http://www.stores.ebay.co.uk/vauxhallradiosales
     
    Alan, Oct 28, 2003
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  4. Sean

    Alan Guest

    Alan, Oct 29, 2003
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  5. Sean

    Alan Guest

    Someone else has already answered the TC question correctly.

    With regards to the brakes, they do not sound right.

    How old is the brake fluid? Vauxhall recommend changing it every two years.

    What condition are the pads and discs in (and are they genuine Vauxhall ones
    or cheap pattern ones)?

    I would take it to a Vauxhall dealer and ask them to comment. If they
    recommend work they will give you a quote first.

    --

    Alan


    New & used Vauxhall cars & vans, servicing, repairs & parts
    www.steeles.co.uk

    Vauxhall CD players & handbooks
    http://www.stores.ebay.co.uk/vauxhallradiosales
     
    Alan, Oct 29, 2003
    #5
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