Dash lights flickering and failure to start is a very common issue that can happen to the Opel Zafira. While your first impulse may be to think that there is something wrong with your car’s starter (and it is possible), it’s usually caused by an issue with the battery or …
Read More »Opel Zafira P0324: Meaning, Causes, + Likely Fix
P0324 is a common OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that there is an issue with your Opel Zafira’s knock control system. While P0324 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Zafira’s engine type and model year. However, some basic steps can be followed to help diagnose …
Read More »Opel Zafira P0026: Symptoms, Causes, + Common Fixes
P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Opel Zafira’s intake valve control solenoid circuit. In layman’s terms, the circuit is not complying with the Powertrain Control Module’s commands. It sent a signal to the intake valve control solenoid, and it, for whatever reason, failed. P0026 is a …
Read More »Opel Zafira P0152: Causes + Easy Diagnosis
P0152 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Opel Zafira. It indicates that the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 sensor is reporting a voltage level that is higher than its normal operating range. P0152 Definition: O2 Sensor – High Voltage – B2S1 O2 Sensor Oxygen sensors …
Read More »Opel Zafira P0501 Code: Causes + Likely Fix
P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Opel Zafira’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …
Read More »Opel Zafira C0035: Causes, Diagnosis, + Likely Fix
C0035 is a manufacturer-specific chassis trouble code that can occur in the Opel Zafira. GM designated C0035 to indicate an issue with the left front wheel speed sensor. Replacing your Zafira’s left front wheel speed sensor is the most common fix for C0035, but it’s not the only one. C0035 …
Read More »Opel Zafira: Engine Power Reduced
Many late model GM-made vehicles, such as the Opel Zafira use an “Engine Power Reduced” mode when they detect a potentially catastrophic problem. Reduced engine power has been known to come on at very inopportune times (such as while driving on the highway). Many components can cause the engine power …
Read More »Opel Zafira P015B: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis
P015B is a generic trouble code, which means it has the same meaning any vehicle. In the case of the Opel Zafira, 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 …
Read More »Opel Zafira: DRL Warning Light On – Causes + Fix
Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Opel Zafira’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your Zafira’s DRL warning light is on, …
Read More »Opel Zafira P2271: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis
P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Opel Zafira. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. The …
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