Please check out part 2 of this video: ruclips.net/video/gGe0MTVrRrk/видео.html This car came back after 3 years with the "Coolant level low - add coolant" problem, I finally fixed the problem.
Does the thermostat housing contain the switch/spring in there or is it located in the thermostat itself, got the same problem on my Astra 1.6 SRI petrol 2014, with the radiator cooling fan constantly running, was thinking just replacing the stat and not the whole housing as also the temperature sensor on the top of the thermostat is bent and coolant is leaking from the side of it. cani get away with just changing the thermostat and not the whole unit as the actually housng itself looks fine.
I have a problem with the coolant because it looks like it is boiling. (I posted the video on my profile). Now I have replaced the coolant tank with the cap and sensor, I have a new water pump and a new thermostat. and it looks practically the same as in my video
the tank can be cleaned out with boiling water and bicarbonate of soda, soak the tank for a few hours then give it a good rinse, the float will be free to slide up and down with the height of the water, no need to buy a new tank
Have a look at the dipstick, it should smell like hot oil and be translucent brown or black. If its creamy, it means Head Gasket failure. Also, have a look on the engine gearbox side, theres a housing near there underneath the header tank which is prone to leaking. Thats what I found.
I have a leak on that coolant bridge on the right side of the engine. Had a garage try to replace the thermostat housing on the left, which was not true. What is the actual name of that part? Can’t seem to find anything called a coolant bridge?!
I have the exact same car, 1.4T, just got this coolant level low message and opened my bonnet to see the problem, smoke starting coming out near those pipes and coolant was bubbling and leaking all on the floor. Smh astra's always have problems
They're junk. I also have a 1.4 Astra J and because of the cooling issue, it overheated and blew a head gasket. That was 1000 Euro fix. Car was serviced but mechanic failed to see that the coolant pump was faulty, because the car hadn't shown any issues. Now I'm just biding my time so I can sell it and get a decent car that's actually reliable.
Can you advise on this further? Mine says service engine and the fan comes on when starting, goes off after I manually turn it off then the boxing boing boing again with service engine message and engine coolant low. Its annoying me so much!
I have the exact same problem. After searching around it seems the thermostat housing is at fault, I'm getting the part and I'll change it this weekend. I'll let you know if it goes away. The main issue is that for this error there are 3 sensors that can cause it so it's either diagnostic at Vauxhall or take your chance to get lucky and change the right one
Hello Melanie, I was just seeing this video and saw your comment. I have an Astra 2012 GTC, I have had the problem with the fan turning on and off previously. What seems to happen is that the coolant tank is located above a terminal box and as the coolant leaks out, it leaks onto this electronic box. when I took it in, they told me that the wires were corroded, due to the coolant on it, and once that was sorted, I never had the fan problem again. Worth giving it a check? Hope it helps
@@dinmentor Hey, yes it did. I changed the thermostat (very easy job, remember to buy some coolant because you will detach a hose that goes in the radiator) and since then I didn't get the error and the radiator fan never vent to max rotation. I drove more than 5k km since then.
My coolant light comes on and stays on...i changed the housing coolant and the sensor under the water container...but the light still comes on... any other advice plz.. thx...
The AA said it could be the head gasket ,and yes it could of been the head gasket ,why do you question them , the 1.4/16 turbo engines are real crap all sorts going wrong with them they are just a shit car
Same replaced one thermostat and housing where the coolant was leaking myself, still leaking took to garage who said it was a cheap one so replaced at a cost of £330 didn’t believe them but went with it anyway and still loosing coolant constantly, among 2 other things I’ve replaced. On finance so can’t even get rid of the shitty thing.
Please check out part 2 of this video: ruclips.net/video/gGe0MTVrRrk/видео.html
This car came back after 3 years with the "Coolant level low - add coolant" problem, I finally fixed the problem.
Well done for persisting. Overheating problems can be a nightmare! Mark
It could also be because the floater in the expansion tank is stuck!
IV HAD THIS and changed the sensor but still alarm came on. but there is an internal sensor which can only be changed by changing the whole unit.
Does the thermostat housing contain the switch/spring in there or is it located in the thermostat itself, got the same problem on my Astra 1.6 SRI petrol 2014, with the radiator cooling fan constantly running, was thinking just replacing the stat and not the whole housing as also the temperature sensor on the top of the thermostat is bent and coolant is leaking from the side of it. cani get away with just changing the thermostat and not the whole unit as the actually housng itself looks fine.
I have a problem with the coolant because it looks like it is boiling. (I posted the video on my profile). Now I have replaced the coolant tank with the cap and sensor, I have a new water pump and a new thermostat. and it looks practically the same as in my video
How do u get the coolant bottle out seem to have a clip on bottom
U need to change the tank AND sensor,, it's the tank that is faulty as the built in float fails causing warning light to come on
the tank can be cleaned out with boiling water and bicarbonate of soda, soak the tank for a few hours then give it a good rinse, the float will be free to slide up and down with the height of the water, no need to buy a new tank
No air in the system?
Hi mate my car coolant pipe get very hot as well as coolant finish very quick I refill two three times in a week...what u think problem is?
Have a look at the dipstick, it should smell like hot oil and be translucent brown or black. If its creamy, it means Head Gasket failure. Also, have a look on the engine gearbox side, theres a housing near there underneath the header tank which is prone to leaking. Thats what I found.
Nice one ☺
I have a leak on that coolant bridge on the right side of the engine. Had a garage try to replace the thermostat housing on the left, which was not true. What is the actual name of that part? Can’t seem to find anything called a coolant bridge?!
Coolant flange.
@@AJ-kh2jm that's the one! Top man
I have the exact same car, 1.4T, just got this coolant level low message and opened my bonnet to see the problem, smoke starting coming out near those pipes and coolant was bubbling and leaking all on the floor. Smh astra's always have problems
Scrap it
They're junk. I also have a 1.4 Astra J and because of the cooling issue, it overheated and blew a head gasket. That was 1000 Euro fix. Car was serviced but mechanic failed to see that the coolant pump was faulty, because the car hadn't shown any issues. Now I'm just biding my time so I can sell it and get a decent car that's actually reliable.
Did it affect your head gasket or cylinder head?
Just had this happen to my 1.6
Donovan Chilindi Nope
Astra j 1.6 I hv dashboard showing engine light & car getting slow when I changing the gear any solution
Can you explain pls....mine says the same but the engine is not starting
Just bought an astra j 2011 AA said that the coolant thermostat is faulty same issues- how much was it to fix the issue? Thanks
If it's just the thermostat, it should be around £75 - £85.
@@sjp1285 is that including fitting? Thanks
@@DeeDee-xq8hc Yes.
Can you advise on this further? Mine says service engine and the fan comes on when starting, goes off after I manually turn it off then the boxing boing boing again with service engine message and engine coolant low. Its annoying me so much!
I have the exact same problem. After searching around it seems the thermostat housing is at fault, I'm getting the part and I'll change it this weekend. I'll let you know if it goes away. The main issue is that for this error there are 3 sensors that can cause it so it's either diagnostic at Vauxhall or take your chance to get lucky and change the right one
Hello Melanie, I was just seeing this video and saw your comment. I have an Astra 2012 GTC, I have had the problem with the fan turning on and off previously.
What seems to happen is that the coolant tank is located above a terminal box and as the coolant leaks out, it leaks onto this electronic box. when I took it in, they told me that the wires were corroded, due to the coolant on it, and once that was sorted, I never had the fan problem again. Worth giving it a check? Hope it helps
@@grayswandir201 Did it solve the problem?
@@dinmentor Hey, yes it did. I changed the thermostat (very easy job, remember to buy some coolant because you will detach a hose that goes in the radiator) and since then I didn't get the error and the radiator fan never vent to max rotation. I drove more than 5k km since then.
My coolant light comes on and stays on...i changed the housing coolant and the sensor under the water container...but the light still comes on... any other advice plz.. thx...
Did you resolve this
@@blackhorse8480 I changed the water bottle... all good now... their is a waterfloat inside the bottle...was not working
E.C.O.T.E.C = Every Component On This Engine is Crap 😁
Hi my astra j 2010 coolant pipes getting hot what is the reason any advice plz
Its need to be hot
Mines doing this
Bro can u fix my car
Can't you just unplug sensor??
We can there is a video to change the unplug...but he said coolant kit was cracked so he changed all
Opel Astra J petrol manifold failure
The AA said it could be the head gasket ,and yes it could of been the head gasket ,why do you question them , the 1.4/16 turbo engines are real crap all sorts going wrong with them they are just a shit car
You seem a little Butthurt, could it be that you work for the AA? 😅🤣
He's right though. I own one and it's the worst car I've ever owned. Utter heap of shit
you said "erm" about 50 times 😂
Worse cars ever , I have one and it’s a bad car
Me too. Beyond awful
Same replaced one thermostat and housing where the coolant was leaking myself, still leaking took to garage who said it was a cheap one so replaced at a cost of £330 didn’t believe them but went with it anyway and still loosing coolant constantly, among 2 other things I’ve replaced. On finance so can’t even get rid of the shitty thing.