2003 Opel Vectra Hatchback emission

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Condition	Value

expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values

expand_moreCut-off control speed


All other modifications	4900–5100 rpm4900–5100 rpm4900–5100 rpm

expand_moreMaximum K-value


Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR 123 HP	1.7 1/m1.7 1/m1.7 1/m

expand_moreAll other modifications


X20DTH engine	2 1/m2 1/m2 1/m
Y20DTH engine	1.9 1/m1.9 1/m1.9 1/m

expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values


Diagnostic socket location	The diagnostic socket is in the middle of central panel under the cover.

expand_moreExhaust gas recirculation (EGR)


Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 16 LZ2 74 HP at 5400 RPM, 120 N⋅m at 2800 RPM	No
All other modifications	Yes

expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox


Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP	730–950 rpm730–950 rpm730–950 rpm

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM


With air-conditioning	705–925 rpm705–925 rpm705–925 rpm
Without air-conditioning system	630–850 rpm630–850 rpm630–850 rpm


Opel gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM	580–800 rpm580–800 rpm580–800 rpm
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 128 N⋅m at 2800 RPM	770–930 rpm770–930 rpm770–930 rpm

expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox


Opel diesel straight-4 2.2 L Y 22 DTR 123 HP	720–880 rpm720–880 rpm720–880 rpm
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP	730–950 rpm730–950 rpm730–950 rpm

expand_moreOpel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM


With air-conditioning	705–925 rpm705–925 rpm705–925 rpm
Without air-conditioning system	630–850 rpm630–850 rpm630–850 rpm


Opel gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM	580–800 rpm580–800 rpm580–800 rpm
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 128 N⋅m at 2800 RPM	770–930 rpm770–930 rpm770–930 rpm
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 16 LZ2 74 HP at 5400 RPM, 120 N⋅m at 2800 RPM	770–930 rpm770–930 rpm770–930 rpm

expand_moreOpel diesel straight-4 2.0 L X 20 DTH 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 1600 RPM


X20DTH engine	800–900 rpm800–900 rpm800–900 rpm
Y20DTH engine	720–880 rpm720–880 rpm720–880 rpm


Minimum engine oil temperature at VET	176°F176°F80°C

expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values

expand_moreCO content at idling speed


Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE 123 HP	0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %
Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %
Opel gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE 168 HP at 5800 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 3600 RPM	0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 128 N⋅m at 2800 RPM	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 16 LZ2 74 HP at 5400 RPM, 120 N⋅m at 2800 RPM	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %
All other modifications	0.5 %0.5 %0.5 %

expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed


Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L X 16 SZR 74 HP at 5200 RPM, 128 N⋅m at 2800 RPM	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
Opel gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 16 LZ2 74 HP at 5400 RPM, 120 N⋅m at 2800 RPM	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All other modifications	0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %


Increased idling speed	2800–3200 rpm2800–3200 rpm2800–3200 rpm
Lambda sensor design	Jump type lambda sensor
Lambda value	0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Maximum HC content at idling	100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm

expand_morePetrol conditioning time


2.2 i 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP at 5800 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2000.9–2003.7)	30 s30 s30 s

expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal


All Opel gasoline V6 2.6 L Y 26 SE engines	580–800 rpm580–800 rpm580–800 rpm
All Opel gasoline straight-4 1.8 L Z 18 XE engines	730–950 rpm730–950 rpm730–950 rpm

expand_moreAll Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines


With air-conditioning	705–925 rpm705–925 rpm705–925 rpm
Without air-conditioning system	630–850 rpm630–850 rpm630–850 rpm


All other modifications	710–930 rpm710–930 rpm710–930 rpm

expand_moreVoltage swing at test speed


All Opel gasoline straight-4 2.2 L Z 22 SE engines	0.3 V0.3 V0.3 V
All other modifications	0.3–0.6 V0.3–0.6 V0.3–0.6 V

To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Opel.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Opel Vectra Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Opel warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Maintenance Items

Service Intervals

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2003 Opel Vectra Hatchback B2 Emission

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