Opel Vectra P0505: Idle Air Control System- Malfunction

P0505 is an OBDII code that deals with the idle air control system in the Opel Vectra.  It’s a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Vectra as it would any other vehicle (Vectra or not). P0505:  Idle Air Control System:  Malfunction When P0505 is triggered, it is typically caused … Read more

Opel Vectra P0402: EGR → Excessive Flow Diagnosis

  P0402 is an OBDII trouble code that’ll pop up in the Opel Vectra. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for: P0402: EGR → Excessive Flow Diagnosis The EGR system on a vehicle is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicles emissions output. The amount of gas … Read more

Opel Vectra P0139: O2 Sensor Slow Response (Bank 1 – Sensor 2)

P0139 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Opel Vectra. The code is triggered when there is an issue with the response time from the oxygen (O2) sensor when switching voltage levels. The Oxygen sensors are responsible for helping the ECM meter oxygen levels in the exhaust, and helping to … Read more

Opel Vectra P0140: O2 Sensor → No Activity Detected B1S2

P0140 is a generic OBDII trouble code. It has the same meaning for any vehicle with OBDII, including the Opel Vectra. It means that the PCM/ECM is not detecting any activity from the sensor.  It doesn’t mean that the O2 sensor isn’t getting power, but that the voltage isn’t changing, which is the “no activity”. … Read more