GabiFranky
Tire pressure constantly too low on Opel Vivaro 2001 - experience and tips wanted
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An Opel Vivaro owner is experiencing consistently low tire pressure and seeks advice due to a previous unsatisfactory mechanic experience. A similar issue with an Opel Astra involved corroded cables affecting the tire pressure monitoring system, which was resolved by replacing the cables. The suggested solution is to have the vehicle checked by a professional to ensure safety and address potential communication issues between the vehicle's control units.
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GabiFranky (community.author)
Hey, thanks for the reply and the tip! It's exciting to hear that there was such a problem with the control unit and the corroded cables in your Opel Astra, I wouldn't have guessed that. Can you remember how much this repair cost you? I just want to get an idea of what I might be looking at. And were there any other problems after this repair or did everything go smoothly? Thanks for the encouragement, by the way. I'm already a little more reassured.
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SabriWin
Sure, no problem! I had to pay €955 to repair the sporadically faulty communication between the control units, but it was worth it: fortunately, I've had absolutely no more problems with it since then. And as for your tire pressure: after the visit to the mechanic, the problem was finally solved for me too. It's not a small thing, but you shouldn't hesitate to have it done - safety first! So, all in all, it was a success. Don't let it put you off!
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GabiFranky (community.author)
Oh wow, I didn't think it could be that expensive, but you're right, safety first. It's reassuring to know that there have been no further problems since your mechanic visit. I think I'll take my Vivaro to a specialist as soon as possible and hope that I have a similar problem. Your experience has really helped me, thanks again! I hope I can help you with a tip one day. Take care and have a safe journey!
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SabriWin
Hey, I actually had a similar problem with my 2004 Opel Astra. I was experiencing sporadic faulty communication between the ECUs, not exactly the same but maybe a similar case. When I took it to the garage last time, they found that some cables from the on-board computer to the tire pressure monitor were corroded and not transmitting signals properly. They had to remove the old cables and replace them with new ones. It was a somewhat laborious task, but apparently not unusual for cars of this age. As a result, the communication between the ECUs worked perfectly again afterwards and I had no further problems with the tire pressure. It was definitely a serious matter, as a faulty tire pressure system can lead to real safety issues. Maybe it's something similar with your Vivaro. I would definitely recommend having it checked by a professional. Hope this helps you! Have a safe journey!
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