Code 68

[ThomasShore]

Hi All, I've seen a few comments about code 68 on various vauxhalls, I've received this on my Astra 2015 model, car won't even start! - took it back to the garage and they couldn't find an issue, driven it 200 miles and this morning it fails to start.... 

[AndyR]

Hi there ThomasShore. 

Just done some google checking, and code 68 seems to relate to the power steering, as it is electric. People are also saying that a low charge in the battery can also bring up this code, Mainly due to the steering drawing a lot of power. 

Have you had the battery checked to see if its holding charge?

Regards Andy.

[ThomasShore]

Hey Andy, yes I saw that the code relates to power steering and suspected the battery, I took it back to the dealership garage after jump starting it, just a bit baffled that they didn't find any issue with it and it's happened 3 times now in a week??!! 

[Vauxhall Owners Club]

defintitely sound like battery needs replacing.
If you can restart it the light should go out then it is the battery

[ThomasShore]

Ok this is just bizarre... If I turn the wheel it clears the code and I can start the car! also my Ring doorbell went off a few times randomly, surely this can't be related? Could it be interference draining the battery??? 

[ThomasShore]

Seller / Garage changed the battery and all resolved

[AndyR]

That's good news for you. Glad you got it sorted.