Estate automatic tailgate fault
I hope someone might be able to help with this very irritating problem. My 57 plate has developed a tailgate that opens and then closes on its own if the car is left unlocked. Also, when unlocking the...
View ArticleWhat is an ecotech engine?
Sorry if this has been asked before, but out of curiosity, why is a ecotech engine called that? Is it special, crappy, better, economical or what? Any advice, including where to look it up. Thanks all.
View ArticleCooling System problem
My wife has a Zafira Elite 1.7 CDTi, 60 plate, which has a cooling system problem I'm struggling to get to the bottom of. She bought the car in February second hand from a dealer, and it was back in to...
View ArticleSugar tax
The government has wimped out. The fat needs to be controlled and brought back in line. I think that Jamie Oliver program was one of the most shocking shows I've seen in a while on TV. The NHS has to...
View ArticleVivaro Immobiliser solid red light
Hi all sorry to cover this but I've looked all over for an answer. I have a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 and the immobiliser has been playing up for a while now not switching off but I just used to open...
View ArticleImmobiliser Solid Red Light
Hi all sorry to cover this but I've looked all over for an answer. I have a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 and the immobiliser has been playing up for a while now not switching off but I just used to open...
View ArticleOne for the gamers
Games are becoming so realistic as the xbox one is starting to show it full potential:
View ArticleAir conditioning vs open windows
Which do you prefer to use? I am very much enjoying the summer weather at the moment, as it allows me to have the windows down and the fresh air keeping me comfortable as I commute to work. However, of...
View ArticleNo instrument panel power
Hi as the title suggests I have no power at the instrument cluster / dashboard ,every thing was fine went out noticed no fuel gauge no speedo, no Rev counter and no background lights at all Any ideas...
View ArticleVauxhall Astra H 1.9 / 1.7 CDTI CHRA Turbo Cartridge discussions as well as...
I think It might be time to sort out the turbo on my Vauxhall Astra 1.9DTH as the whistling has got louder and the smoke output is pretty bad under acceleration. I've seen these turbo cartridges on...
View ArticleECU Location Astra H 1.7 CDTI Z17DTH
Hi there can anyone help me on the location of my ECU it's a Vauxhall Astra h1.7 cdti z17dth Cheers. Dan
View ArticleVery wet under rear passenger seat
Good morning all I'm trying to solve a puzzle and any help will be very appreciated. My very small dog Ted only use the rear seat ones in a blue moon and the rear seats do have a cover on them. And...
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I passed my Hgv
View attachment 16128 View attachment 16128 View attachment 16128 so after few months from doing my theory I passed my Hgv today first time 2 minor faults if anyone's thinking of doing any Hgv or pcv...
View ArticleZafira Bus issues.......
Afternoon all! Spent a small fortune on my 1.9cdti sri Zafira 150bhp Gearbox recon, clutch, dual mass, timing belt etc etc. On our way back from France alternator decides to pack up..... Just and I...
View ArticleHow is the 1.8 VVT 16v Sri ??
I am looking for some car upgrading advice.. Currently driving around in a VX Astra H 1.6 Design (2007 - petrol) .. It's quite a capable car, not the fastest from start but once it gets going have no...
View ArticleSeat belt adjuster
Hi just wondering if anyone can help I removed my passenger pillar cover with seat belt height adjuster now the stupid thing won't go back on ....well it will but not properly and the adjuster won't...
View ArticleMass Air Flow Filter common problems.
Hi Guys, I just wanted to know ,if the MAF Mass Air Flow sensor is a common fault to go on these 2011 Astra, as my car since I had this warning sign Diesel Partic Filter is Full Continued Driving...
View Article2000 Zafira 2.0 DTI runs fine till hot then clunks, bangs and stalls
I have a 2000 Zafira 2.0 DTI and it runs like a dream when cold, as soon as it gets hot it loses power and starts to clunk and bang then its dead for 15 -20 minutes and then it will run for another...
View ArticleInsignia aftermarket satnav
Hi recently bought a aftermarket satnav unit, upon installing I cannot get the sat nav head unit to power up or the stereo to work. With the factory wiring loom and CD unit ariel unplugged I can get...
View ArticleZ14XEP Fuel trim lean
Got an Astra here with several fault codes. View attachment 12168 Won't be able to have a proper look at it until Monday. Looks like a band new O2 sensor (S1) has been fitted recently. Quick look at...
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