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Vectra B

Field Remedy: 1297

Subject: Engine - Hard start cold / hot TC P0115
Models: Engines: Option:
Vectra-B 98...2000,Omega-B 2000,Zafira 99...2000,Astra-G 98...2000 X18XE1| X20XEV,Y22XE,X18XE1,X18XE1| X20XEV
Complaint: V - and J - Car: TC P0115, hard start cold/hot. T - Car: TC P0115, hard start cold/hot. In addition for T-Car, the engine control drives the radiator which then runs permanently in step 1.For vehicles with A/C, the fan is driven by the engine cooling module. At the same time, the A/C is switched off by the engine control unit.
Cause: Defective sensor coolant temperature.
Production: Modified sensors as of manufacturing date 31/99, have been introduced in production.

Remedy:

If TECH 2 shows Trouble Code P0115, the sensor coolant temperature has to be replaced.

Note: 
      The sensor coolant temperature Part-No.: 90530444  / 
      Catalogue-No.: 13 42 570 is not more available. The TSB 
      1297 will be invalid as of 07/31/2003. Please use TSB 1437 or 1447 
      instead.

Working procedure:

1. Readout Trouble Code with TECH 2.   
2. Replace sensor coolant temperature.


     - see working procedure "Remove and Install Sensor 
     Coolant Temperature", unit "J", Service Instruction of
     relevant carline.


3. Delete Trouble Code with TECH 2.


Spare Parts:                Part Number:   Catalogue Number:


Sensor Water Temperature    90530444       13 42 570
Engine Timing


Labortimes:                 Carline:    Engine:   TC:  Hours:


T 8 129 70 Replace Sensor   Astra-G     X18XE1    92   0.5 hrs.
           Coolant           
           Temperature.                 X20XEV         0.4 hrs.
           Readout Trouble
           Code and delete.


T 8 129 71 Replace Sensor   Vectra-B    X18XE1    92   0.5 hrs.
           Coolant                      
           Temperature.                 X20XEV         0.4 hrs.
           Readout Trouble
           Code and delete.


T 8 129 72 Replace Sensor   Zafira      X18XE1    92   0.5 hrs.
           Coolant 
           Temperature.
           Readout Trouble
           Code and delete.


T 8 129 73 Replace Sensor   Omega-B     Y22XE     92   0.4 hrs.
           Coolant 
           Temperature.
           Readout Trouble
           Code and delete.

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

FunctionalGroup: J - Engine
Complaint Group: 18 - Poor Drivebility
Trouble Code: P0115

Rough Idle > < Engine Stalls and Cannot be Restarted Immediately / No Ignition Spark