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Technical Service Bulletins|Leaks > < Engine A16LET - Hissing noise during acceleration

Field Remedy: 2814

Subject: Engine A16/18XER/LET - Several trouble codes from the lambda probe diagnosis
Models: Engines: Option:
Astra-J 2010...2011,Insignia 2010...2011 A16LET| A16XER| A18XER,A16LET| A16XER| A18XER Engine A16/18XER/LET
Complaint: SVS on, several trouble codes regarding lambda probe diagnosis stored in ECU.
Cause: Coolant water can enter wiring harness because of a slight leakage in thermostat plug. This may result in a signal distortion.
Production: Introduction of improved thermostats in production as of engine B/P: 20RB5850 (Jan 2011).

Remedy:

Check first if vehicle is included in Service Update 11-P-006.

In case of a lambda sensor trouble code, the plug connection of 
the thermostat has to be checked. In case the plug connection is 
oxidized the thermostat has to be exchanged and the wiring harness 
to be checked carefully.

FunctionalGroup: J - Engine,N - Electrical Equipment
Complaint Group: 06 - Failure Code Setting by Control Unit,23 - Wrong Indication
Trouble Code: P0137,P0138,P2270

Technical Service Bulletins|Leaks > < Engine A16LET - Hissing noise during acceleration