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alfredbrown17
Astra Electric Reduced Engine Power
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alfredbrown17 (Author)
The check engine light is on. No recent work by me, but I bought it used a few months back. Chip tuning? How did you figure that out, and is that a big deal?
luisamoore6
The previous owner had done modifications before I bought it. The reduced power and error code were because of a dodgy remap. Have you checked for any signs of ECU tampering? If so, take it to a trusted workshop with vehicle diagnostics, they should be able to figure it out!
alfredbrown17 (Author)
Thanks for the tip! The workshop confirmed faulty chip tuning from a previous owner. They flashed it back to the original settings. Cost me 180€, but it runs like new again! Appreciate the help!
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luisamoore6
Does the check engine light come on as well? I had a similar issue with my Astra, though not the electric version. My scan tool pointed to some weird stuff. Was there any recent work done, like chip tuning?