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2000 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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LIAM12
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I have an astra club v8 which sometimes cuts out when i slow down at traffic lights etc , if i was to put my foot down on throttle it would be ok , ive had a new EGR valve fitted but the problem is still there , an orange light appears that looks like a battery with a star in it b4 it cuts out
Sep 4, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Get a scan done to check for trouble codes.

Seems the ifdling speed is too low causing the engine to stall. Try cleaning the IAC and throttle body.
Sep 4, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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