emisions light ? on dash board

[nph1]

hi guys a little confused here ?
the other day when it got really cold one morning i jumped in the car and the yellow emision light came on (not flashing just stayed on)
read in the book to take to vauxhall for them to reset the system???
i was thinking of doing this when 48 hours later the light went off and so far as stayed off for the last 4 days any ideas guys ?????
the car is running fine anyone shread some light on why the warning light came on?

[bigcarman79]

hi guys a little confused here ?
the other day when it got really cold one morning i jumped in the car and the yellow emision light came on (not flashing just stayed on)
read in the book to take to vauxhall for them to reset the system???
i was thinking of doing this when 48 hours later the light went off and so far as stayed off for the last 4 days any ideas guys ?????
the car is running fine anyone shread some light on why the warning light came on?

Most likely a failing oxygen sensor

[nph1]

thanks for the info how much will that set me back then to replace ?

[bigcarman79]

thanks for the info how much will that set me back then to replace ?

about £50 if you do it yourself.

[mattolly86]

mine cost me 130quid from stealers and i fitted mine meself mines a 1.9 cdti 120

[bigcarman79]

www.autovaux.com

[nph1]

hey guys thanks for the info, one more question guys, soz if i sound stupied but
(a)are they the same in each vectra c model as mines a 1.8 ls turbo,
(b)does it have a model number ?
(c)how hard is it to do?
(D)does anyone have any pics on this please

ok that was four questions lol
i want to learn more
as im fitting a irmscher twin exit tailpipe system will this be suitable if i fit this ?

[bigcarman79]

hey guys thanks for the info, one more question guys, soz if i sound stupied but
(a)are they the same in each vectra c model as mines a 1.8 ls turbo,
(b)does it have a model number ?
(c)how hard is it to do?
(D)does anyone have any pics on this please

ok that was four questions lol
i want to learn more
as im fitting a irmscher twin exit tailpipe system will this be suitable if i fit this ?

1.8 Turbo??? Didnt do a 1.8 in turbo form!

According to Autovaux the 1.8 and 2.2 are the same
Oxygen Sensor - Z18XE,Z18XEL,Y22XE,Z22XE£47.16

With the right tool they are easy, I bought a Lambda socket to do mine with.

[nph1]

no but you can get it done for two half grand to convert shhhhhh dont tell anyone
theres a contact thread on here about the company that can if you want to!!!!!!!!!!!

[bigcarman79]

Oh right did not know that..........no need for a turbo on mine, i have a proper engine (V6)