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Field Remedy: 1370

Subject: Engine - Spark plugs wet
Models: Engines: Option:
Corsa-B 98...2000,Astra-F 98...2001,Vectra-B 98...2001,Zafira 99...,Astra-G 98...,Corsa-C 2001...,Agila 2000...,Meriva 2003... X10XE| X12XE| X14XE| X16XE,X14XE| X16XEL,Z16XE| Z18XE| X16XEL| X18XE1,Z16XE| Z18XE| X16XEL| X18XE1,Z12XE| Z14XE| Z16XE| Z18XE| Z16SE| X12XE| X14XE| X16XEL| X18XE1,Z10XE| Z12XE| Z14XE| Z18XE,Z10XE| Z12XE,Z16XE| Z18XE| Z16SE None
Complaint: Spark plugs do not ignite.
Cause: Deposits on the spark plug isolator due to short distance drive or due to frequent cold start.
Production: None

Remedy:

Install spark plug Typ: FGR 8 KQE0

Working Procedure:

1. Disconnect battery.

2. Pull off spark plug connector, for DOHC-0 and DOHC-1 engines
   remove ignition module or DIS ignition modul
        - see working procedure "Ignition Modul, Install and
          Remove", unit "J", Service Instruction of the relevant
          carline.
   or
        - see working procedure "DIS Ignition Modul, Install and
          Remove", unit "J", Service Instruction of the
          relevant carline.

3. Remove spark plugs with KM-194-E.

4. Install new spark plugs with KM-194-E
   - tightening torque 25 Nm.

5. Install new spark plug connector, for DOHC-0 and DOHC-1 engines
   install ignition module or DIS ignition modul
        - see working procedure "Ignition Modul, Install and
          Remove", unit "J", Service Instruction of the relevant
          carline.
   or
        - see working procedure "DIS Ignition Modul, Install and
          Remove", unit "J", Service Instruction of the
          relevant carline.

6. Connect battery.

Parts:                              Part-No.:   Catalog-No.:
Spark plug (Type: FGR 8 KQE0)       9195868     12 14 011

Labour Times:                                   TC:
J 7 351 00       Spark Plugs, replace           83
                 (Corsa-B, Corsa-C,
                 Astra-F, Astra-G, 
                 Vectra-B, Zafira)

The regular warranty procedure should be used for claiming
set-up-time.

FunctionalGroup: J - Engine
Complaint Group: 19 - Poor Engine Driveability
Trouble Code: Non

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