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Hello! Thank you for writing in with this question. Due to the design and characteristics of the “boxer” style engine, this cold-start noise is considered “normal” by Subaru corporate. It may be a good idea to have a professional at...

The first issue of a no-start or a stall after starting is going to be a problem with the anti-theft system and maybe the ignition key or the key sensor intermittently not disabling the anti-theft system. This would need to...

Hello. If your radiator and water pump were recently installed, then those are likely not the components at fault, but it is still possible. If engine performance was greatly affected, it may be possible that there may be a blown...

Hold the trip reset for ten seconds to clear it. This should clear it. Otherwise, try holding the trip reset and turn on the key and hold it until the oil indicator goes out. If the problem is not going...

As you know, the idle air control valve reads the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds and at idle. As this valve is controlled by the vehicle's computer,...

Hi there: Unfortunately, we don't see a lot of Vauxhall Astra's here in the United States, so it's difficult for us to give you an accurate diagnosis remotely. However, you might want to have a local mechanic complete a check...

Hello There, You may want to try checking things like mass air flow sensor, fuel pressure, injector connections/pulses, etc. Often times, when these components are not working properly or causing a lean fuel condition, this may cause a misfire due...

Hi there - yes, it is possible the catalytic converter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-catalytic-converter) has lost it's ability to burn residual fuel. This could be due to an engine condition that has clogged the catalyst, or a failing oxygen sensor that is not...

Your vehicle does not use an inertia switch that cuts off the fuel. There is a fuel pump relay in the fuse box in the engine compartment. If the vehicle was involved in an accident, the SRS system may have...