No.33: Vauxhall Astra Mk3 Phase 1, daily driver and off-roader
Some of you may know me, and this car, from the mk3oc.com forum. I did use this forum beforehand, but when the mods removed the Tapatalk (mobile platform) function, I ended up going elsewhere for a...
View ArticleAstra h 2005 iPod input
Hi, I have a 2005 Astra H 1.9cdti 150xp with the full factory nav kit installed. It's also got a Nokia ck-7w Bluetooth kit fitted. I'd like to either get a iPod input of some form or just replace the...
View ArticleAstra convertible faulty fuel guage
Hi since i brought the car the fuel guage has never worked i have since replaced the sender unit and the clocks. Before i replaced the sender i used my multimeter to do an ohms test on the (second...
View ArticleC20NE on carbs
I am building a Vauxhall Nova track car, and need some help with the engine. At the minute this is just a budget build to get me going. I have two engines available: 2.0i C20NE and a 1.8 18SV (I am not...
View ArticleNo central locking
Hi I have 2 issues Need some help please First issue I have just got a Zafira b and it wont lock at all the key will lock the drivers door only but nothing from the central locking Even If I press the...
View ArticleAstra 2.0 CDTi 160...
Alright folks, Currently got a Vectra 1.9 cdti 150 estate and looking to get the Astra 2.0 cdti 160 estate in the next few months. I will be looking to do the following... EGR disable/blank DPF removal...
View ArticleComplete loss of coolant
What can cause a complete loss of coolant from the expansion tank within days without driving a Zafira (1.6 life petrol reg 04)?No cracks or leaks on the tank or adjacent hoses. How can I pinpoint the...
View Articlealloys to steel for winter
Hi, I was considering getting some winter/all season tyres this year so was looking for some replacement steel wheels to put em on. My astra J 2.0 CDTI has 17" alloys and all I seem to be able to get...
View ArticleOpcom live data .csv's
A question guys relating to the live data files extracted from Opcom after a recording session. I've two pieces of software I use for plotting live data to graph - one kindly supplied by @andyl, the...
View ArticleSuction control valve problem zafira 1.7
Hi all My recent ish bought 60 plate zafira 1.7 I have surging going on with the revs at idle and low mpg so investigated few things and ruled them out like the maf Weather was pants ( and was feeling...
View ArticleEngine Temp Gauge Needle Slow To Move
My engine temperature needle is very slow to move.. some days I drive for about 15 miles and it's still yet to budge from zero. Then sometimes it jumps to 90 degrees all of a sudden after about 10 mins...
View Articleelectric towbar indication beeping?
Hey I have an electric towbar. Never use it but came with the car. Other day i heard beeping from the back when indicating. Any ideas why it came on this one time?
View ArticleNavi 900
I have recently received a new 2014 Insignia Elite Nav with the Navi 900 system. However, I am experiencing intermittent problems when using media with the syatem. Several times, I have pressed the...
View ArticleKnock noise
Hi guys, Hope your not getting fed up of my posts? Now that my Zafira is on the road, I've noticed today that there's a knocking noise coming from the front!! It only seems to be in first gear, and...
View ArticleAny website designers here?
Hoping this will get more interest being here rather than being on wanted or diff section Anyone on here a freelance website builder/designer? I need someone to build me a website jan/feb, its going to...
View ArticleOverhead light, on or off with ignition removed?
hi! I've left my Adam parked up and flown away on holiday. Whilst reviewing some GoPro clips(we are still on holiday) , we've noticed the overhead light was switched on. It was in the day so we didn't...
View ArticleEngine management light at around 30 to 40 mph
My wife informs me that the engine management light comes on when she reaches somewhere between 30 and 40 mph. Anyone have any ideas why? I have heard of this happening on many vehicles but I thought...
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1.9cdti no fuel getting through ?
hello everyone My 2005 Zafira B 120 1.9cdti has broken again I drove my elderly neighbour to morrisons and as I was driving the car lost power, it was still running but no power, I stopped and killed...
View ArticleCombo van remapping
Does anyone know if the combo van can be remapped? I've got 1.7cdti 08 van I arranged to had mapped after giving him the reg and confirm it but then he couldn't do it because he didn't have the...
View ArticleWork, what do you all do?
Do you also work shifts? As a lot of you will know I'm an adult disability support worker. I work very flexible hours & long shifts at times too. Mon to Sun, 24-7. 50% in community, 50% supported...
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