1999 Holden Astra (TS) — Repair Solution

1.8L Z18XE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol · Poor Performance · Engine

Holden Astra (TS) Poor Performance Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Astra (TS)
Year: 1999
Engine: 1.8L Z18XE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Poor Performance

Customer Complaint

Intermittent issues where the engine check light would come on and the vehicle would lose performance and power.

Problem Summary

This was an X18XE engine on which another repairer had replaced the knock sensor because that was the fault code on scan tool.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLAS99123
Vehicle1999 Holden Astra (TS)
Engine1.8L Z18XE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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