2002 Holden Astra (TS) — Repair Solution

1.8L Z18XE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

Holden Astra (TS) Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Astra (TS)
Year: 2002
Engine: 1.8L Z18XE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

Astra TS with Z18XE engine.

Warning light on dash intermittently. Lacks power.

Problem Summary

When the vehicle came in it was running OK.
Road tested and it played up after a few Kms;
The Engine check light (Vehicle with spanner) light and Traction light came on.
The vehicle lacked power and appeared in limp mode, take off appeared to be in 3rd gear?

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLAS02116
Vehicle2002 Holden Astra (TS)
Engine1.8L Z18XE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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