If your Opel Meriva has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your car gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine …
Read More »Opel Meriva Air Conditioner Not Working: Causes + Fix
If your Opel Meriva’s AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your car’s air conditioner to fail. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing …
Read More »Opel Meriva: P0008 Code Diagnosis
P0008 is a somewhat uncommon OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Opel Meriva. It indicates that the crankshaft and camshaft are not synchronized properly, and should be considered a breakdown risk. Driving your Meriva with P0008 can lead to engine damage and a costly repair. While P0008 is …
Read More »Opel Meriva P0725 Code: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis
P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Opel Meriva. It indicates an issue with the engine speed sensor input circuit (which measures the engine speed at the input shaft and helps the PCM determine when and how hard to shift the transmission). It’s a generic code, …
Read More »Opel Meriva P0193: Symptoms, Causes, & Likely Fixes
P0193 is a generic OBD-II code that can occur in the Opel Meriva. It indicates that your Meriva’s fuel rail pressure sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is above its normal operating range (in terms of voltage value). While P0193 is a generic code (it has the …
Read More »Opel Meriva C0040: Meaning, Causes, + Likely Fix
C0040 is a chassis trouble code that occurs in the Opel Meriva. GM designated C0040 to indicate an issue with the right front wheel speed sensor. Replacing your Meriva’s right front wheel speed sensor is the most common repair for C0040, but it’s not the only one. Wiring harness issues …
Read More »Opel Meriva P0705: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis
P0705 is a very common transmission-related trouble code that can occur in the Opel Meriva. In layman’s terms, it means that your Meriva can’t tell what gear you’ve selected, which can have some real consequences on how it drives. It’s most likely caused by a bad Transmission Range Sensor (TRS), …
Read More »Opel Meriva P015D: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis
P015D is a generic trouble code, which means that it has the same definition for the Opel Meriva as it would any other vehicle. The code indicates that the Oxygen (O2) sensor on bank 2 is not cycling from lean to rich as fast as it should be. P015D is …
Read More »Opel Meriva P015B: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis
P015B is a generic trouble code, which means It indicates that the Oxygen (O2) sensor on bank 1 is not cycling from lean to rich as fast as it should be. P015B is usually caused by a bad oxygen sensor, but there can also be other causes. P015B Definition: O2 …
Read More »Opel Meriva P0605: Meaning, Causes, + Fix
P0605 is a relatively rare OBD-II trouble code that can occur in the Opel Meriva. It indicates that PCM (powertrain control module) is not passing its ROM (read-only memory) self-test when you turn the ignition on. While P0605 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any car …
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