Vauxhall Omega stalling when idling and hot

I owned a 2.0 litre Omega for just over two years. It was the most unreliable car that I have ever owned in my life bar none. I had similar problems to you and, in the first instance it was indeed the idle air control valve causing the problem. I also had similar problems caused by failure (twice) of the lambda sensor and (once) of the crankshaft sensor. It would be simpler to list the items that did *not* fail on this car during the time that I had it!!!

Kev

I've had a 2.5 V6 for just over two years now without a glitch, touch wood.

Dave

Yes - I reckon its just the luck of the draw. I note in this week's Auto Express 'Watch Dog' section that someone who bought a brand new Vectra SRi has suffered 24 faults in just a matter of months. He's presently waiting for new shock absorbers! He reckons he's spent £200 on fuel going backwards and forwards to the dealership for problems to be sorted out! I'm sure, however, that there will be SRi owners who say they've had no problems at all. It just baffles me that some cars seem to be completely trouble free - and others seem to be complete lemons with everything going wrong. My Omega was 2/half years old and had 15k on the clock when I bought it. It was in superb condition and had full dealer service history. It hardly went a full month without something failing however: Idle air control valve, Lambda sensors (two), CD player, water pump, crank-shaft sensor, timing-belt pulleys, differential oil seal, ecu, outside air temp sensor, brake pad wear sensors, etc. I got so fed up of the Engine Management warning light flashing up and the engine cutting out that I got rid of the car after just two years as a complete liability.

Kev

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