Hey Paul==a bad connection will causi it to smoke or something drawing excessive curent but it should blow a fuse before it smokes. I would think it is a bad connection in the switch itself, NOT an alternator. GoodluckJoe
Get in car. Put key in ignition switch. Turn key.
fuel fillter may be blocked fuel relay switch
1) Put key in ignition 2) Turn key Good things come to those who wait :-)
common rail diesel turbo injection
70amp
where is the thermostat
Yes
Where is the screen wash reservoir for a vauxhall astra estate 2006 model?
Run the RED wire to a circuit controlled by the ignition switch. Only the yellow wire should run off the battery, or an "always hot" circuit.
Press and hold the mileage reset button turn the ignition on wait for 4 dashes to appear, switch ignition off job done ! this will not work. this only resets your service light and not the engine managent light.
The 2litre diesel used up to 2004 has a cam chain
its a 1.7 this fault is not the diesel cut off switch and it turns over fine, it will somtimes start ok but if i turn it off and try to restart it straight away it wont! could it be a factory fitted immobilizer or a key chip or chip reader? The van is also very underpowered.