Electronic Diagnostics VAUXHALL MOVANO 2.2 DTi
Tracing and fixing faults in electronic engine management systems
The origins of the Vauxhall Movano date back to 1980, with the launch of the original Renault Master van, which in terms of size and product range was a step-up from Renault’s Trafic.
Second-generation Master models arrived in late 1997, and from 1998 were also sold under General Motors’ names (Opel and, in Britain, Vauxhall), as well as by Nissan as the Interstar (Renault and Nissan have been collaborating for many years). In addition, some bodywork components were shared with the Iveco Daily van of the same era.
In the UK Vauxhall’s Movano sold well. Effectively it was a badge-engineered version of the Master, with a Renault powertrain – but with badging and cosmetic differences, including the grille and lamp clusters.
A restyle facelift was applied in late 2003, and the second-generation models were ousted by new third-generation versions from mid-2010.
For this feature we are looking at a 2002 (3500 LWB) version of the Movano, powered by a four-cylinder 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine, Renault’s G-Type.
Our diagnostic guide to this Movano is Edward Haggar.
Note: All references in our text and captions to ‘left’ and right’ sides are from the point of view of someone sitting in the car and looking ahead.
Preparation
Some aspects of engine bay access are very impressive, with
