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by dixy
Tue Apr 19, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: EGR Valve on 2002 Lanos 1.6, 16 valves
Replies: 3
Views: 491

EGR Valve on 2002 Lanos 1.6, 16 valves

A few months ago, mechanic diagnosed EGR valve not working on my Lanos 1.6 2002. Since then I had much problems finding a new one. I even tried finding used one, but no luck also. Since Lanos is basically an Astra MKIII, can EGR valve from one of opel models be used as a replacement? Thanks in advan...
by dixy
Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:32 pm
Forum: Electronics/Interior/Audio
Topic: ECU resetting for Lanos 2002
Replies: 0
Views: 750

ECU resetting for Lanos 2002

I found in How-to's a thread about resetting the ECU (remove neg. connector from the battery and switching on and off), but there is an image missing, so I don't know what is the final step. Also, can someone confirm that this procedure stands for Lanos 2002, 1,6 and what impact does it have on othe...
by dixy
Thu Sep 02, 2010 4:03 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Lanos 1.6 jolting at low rpm
Replies: 4
Views: 554

Re: Lanos 1.6 jolting at low rpm

Thanks for reply big Jeff :)
Been to the mechanic today, he checked vacuums, and I think reseted ECU and now is running fine.
by dixy
Wed Sep 01, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Lanos 1.6 jolting at low rpm
Replies: 4
Views: 554

Re: Lanos 1.6 jolting at low rpm

Hi Daniel, thanks for reply. Unfortunately the valve cover gasket was replaced today but the problem remained. I also cleaned sparks. At about 2000 to 2500 rpms, (when I take foot of gas pedal and let it slow down from higher rpms) it jolts again. The mechanic repaired the gasket but probably did no...
by dixy
Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:36 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Lanos 1.6 jolting at low rpm
Replies: 4
Views: 554

Lanos 1.6 jolting at low rpm

Hello to all! I recently bought a Lanos 1.6 SX. I like it very much. A few days ago the check light lighted and I took it to a mechanic. He cleared the EGR valve and detached battery conector and it was gone. After that it lit up again and the car started jolting at low rpm (eg. when it reaches 60km...