Opel/Vauxhall Agila Fault Codes

About the Agila

Opel first released the Agila model in 2000. The model lasted 14 years on the market until its discontinuation in 2014.

In its decade-plus on the market, Opel/Vauxhall released two generations. The latest of the two made its debut in 2007.

Both of its generations represented rebadged versions of Suzuki models. These were the Suzuki Wagon R-Wide and Suzuki Splash for the first and second generations respectively. This meant the first generation fell into the city car class, while the second represented the mini multipurpose vehicle class.

Competitive offerings from other brands in the same class as the second generation model ncluded the Hyundai i10, Chevrolet Spark, and Kia Picanto.

Unfortunately for Agila owners, one of the most common fault codes is P0170, which can be a serious one. This code indicates that the engine control unit (ECU) has detected that the air-fuel mixture is wrong and cannot correct it.

This can be an extensive problem, which typically requires expert knowledge to address it. Anything that can upset the air-fuel mixture or the ignition system for the cylinders can be the cause. Faults with the ECU have been attributed to being the cause for this issue for the Agila.

Another issue these models encounter is P0100, which represents a malfunction with the mass airflow (MAF) sensor circuit. This code can sometimes be logged simultaneously with the first code because an MAF fault can cause P0170.

Owners have reported that a faulty MAF sensor is one of the most likely causes for this problem.

If both of these codes have been logged for your Agila, it is a good idea to have the MAF sensor checked, as well as its circuitry. Fixing any issues here may be the solution to both codes.