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Vectra Software Malfunction

I'm having a software issue with my 2001 Vauxhall Vectra diesel. It's done 211793 km. Symptoms are a stored error, electrical malfunctions, and the navigation isn't working. Looks like the control unit programming is off.

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manfredklein9

Sounds familiar. I had similar problems in my Vectra – not sure of the year, but close. Any specific fault codes, or is it just generally unhappy? Almost feels like the ECU is having a senior moment.

isabell_sturm30 (Author)

The error code is vague, pointing to a generic system fault. Is this what you experienced? Did recalibration fix it, or was more needed?

manfredklein9

Yep, that generic fault rings a bell. A full software reset didn't cure it. Eventually, I took it to a workshop; they said the ECU programming was corrupt and needed a reflash. That ended the electrical weirdness.

isabell_sturm30 (Author)

Understood. A workshop visit it is, then. Thanks; I suspected as much. I'll get the ECU reflashed; repair costs around 240€ expected.

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