2003 Holden Astra (TS) — Repair Solution

2.2L Z22SE 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: 2003
Engine: 2.2L Z22SE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

The engine was blowing black smoke, using excess fuel and lacking power.

Problem Summary

The vehicle had a Z22SE engine, was a manual, with 169,000 km on the clock.

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLAS03116
Vehicle2003 Holden Astra (TS)
Engine2.2L Z22SE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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