I have a 2002 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16v SXI, and I have been experiencing a complete power loss.
It started a few months back when I was pulling off of the motorway it stuttered and then cut out. No lights came on and after about 30 secs and some revving the engine started again. It did this again about 2 weeks later, whilst slowing down after driving at 60mph. I took the car to a local garage who ran full diagnostics, but nothing showed. They then had the car in all day and found no problems with it. The car has been fine for about 6 weeks, then on Sunday when slowing down to pull off of the motorway the engine cut out again, twice. As before it started about 30 secs later with a bit of revving.
I have been fortunate that each time I have been able to pull over, but I am really worried that next time I might not be able to pull over as easily. I love the car, and as I am pregnant with our 1st would love to keep it as our family car, But if this problem persisted we will have to look at getting rid of it, as I am not confident driving it. I have noticed that other people have had this problem and I was wondering if anyone has found a solution yet, as I am reluctant to take it back to the garage knowing that they found nothing last time, and if I take it the Vauxhall I am concerned that they will charge me a fortune in labour and still not be able to fix the problem. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks in advance, Debbie