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KNOWN FAULTS · Opel

Opel Adam 1.0 Turbo common problems.

2012–2019 · Petrol

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Applies if: Only Adam built 2013–2018 with the brake switch described by HELLA; in this row only 1.0 Turbo sub-versions built from 2014 to 2018.

Adam brake lights permanently onElectrical and electronic systems
Engine / equipment
Only configurations, equipment and VINs included in the documented assignments.
Period mentioned
Bulletin-specific period and equipment stated in each assignment.
Symptoms
The source describes the risk stated under cause; it does not document DTCs or additional advance symptoms.
Possible cause described
The brake switch may be incorrectly adjusted or positioned.
Check for the garage
Check switch operation and position; adjust or replace and review ABS fault memory.
Cost cited in the source
No verifiable estimate; request a diagnostic and repair quotation.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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Applies if: Built from 2007 to 2017; affects every version.

The heater fan stops blowing because of overheated connectors (Corsa D and E, Adam)Climate control
Engine / equipment
Opel Corsa D and E and Opel Adam (all versions: it is a cabin part)
Period mentioned
2007–2017
Symptoms
The cabin fan (heating and air conditioning) stops blowing; before that it may work on and off or only on some speeds.
Possible cause described
According to L'argus (August 2019), the fan motor connectors overheat and the motor ends up failing. Opel recognised it as a technical defect and contributed to the repair up to 15 years, with no mileage limit.
Check for the garage
Check the fan motor connector and its resistor (behind the glovebox, in the front passenger footwell) for burnt or deformed plastic; check whether the motor gets voltage. If the motor is replaced, also replace the damaged connector and ask Opel about contributing to the cost.
Cost cited in the source
Opel contributed to the cost up to 15 years, with no mileage limit (in France, 2019).A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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