hello, im doing a research if shock absorber from astra with lowered chassis would fit the standard chassis.
i understand on lowered chassis a spring is "shorter" but what about shocks? would they fit on standard spring, would the shock act stiffer or same?

This GTC has the worst projector headlights I have ever come across, may as well use candles! they are a total joke, cannot see a thing, anyone suggest a good quality hir2 55w xenon HID headlight bulbs, I dont want LEDs as they are a fath to fit and throw up errors.

Hi guys, my name is Alex and I'm new to the forum.
I post there to make a kind request for anyone that has access to information.

I would like to install a heated steering wheel on a Astra J 2010 hatchback that didn't come with heated steering wheel.
My car had heated seats, bi xenon, electronic parking.
I have procured already heated steering wheel, squib for the heated steering wheel, and the central climatronic dual zone with all buttons (heated steering wheel, heated seats). My car only lacked the heated steering wheel button. 
Upon investigation I have found that in the rear trunk fuse box the no 19 fuse is missing alongside the pins for the 19 fuse.
I believe the wiring between the fuse and front of the vehicle is missing too.
Considering all purchased and already installed I would like to ask for help for a wiring diagram between the rear fuse box and wherever that wire would go (directly to the squib or the climatronic module).
Any other advice is really appreciated.

I wouldn't have made an account and posted it but i couldn't find any relevant information on the internet over the past 6 months. 

Do I also require a programing for the BCM? 

Upon installation of the squib there was already a connector waiting (for the heated part) so I believe the connection between the squib and the climatronic module is there.

Hi, I’m having a problem on my 2010 1.6 Sri Astra J.
The cooling fan is running all the time, even on motorway driving, it won’t shut off.
I’ve had a diagnostic tester on and it flagged up the following code.

P0480 - Cooling Fan Relay 1 Control Circuit

So far I’ve replaced the following:
- the sensor at the bottom of the radiator
- the expansion tank (with sensor)
- the thermostat with built-in sensor

I’ve also checked the 3 relays for continuity and operation with 12v supply, and noted they all work perfectly off the car, which suggests when fitted one or more are receiving power.

I don’t have access to an electrical diagram for the cooling system, which is making further troubleshooting difficult.

Anyone have an idea what to do next?

Hi Guys,
I have fuel gauge which is fluctuating and some time it tells you the tank is low in fuel and sometime it is showing fuel gauge it is on ¼ tank, so I get warning sign low in fuel sometimes.

Sometimes if the tank is less than half full or even ¼ full and if you have parked half on the footpath and half on the road, after a bit it may show the tank looks empty, as soon as you drive it might go back to ¼ tanks display.

If I have my half tank and over the gauge there is no issue, as soon it drops below half or near ¼ tank then it is showing low in fuel or sometime showing normal fuel level .

I was told by the mechanic I need to take the tank off and need to replace the FUEL SENDER UNIT Part number 13272601. I don’t know if my car has the Float, which may need replacing ?

He did not check the car, but he is saying this is common for these cars for this part to go maybe due to rust or keeping the tank low in fuel.

Some said you need to change the Fuel Pump as well I don’t know if this built into the tank or it is on the Engine side.

Your replies appreciated.

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Hey, I have a 1.4 Turbo GTC 2015. When driving it seems fine, but on the dual carriage way the other day going down to 50mph for road works uphill, then when back 70mph (still uphill) the car wasn't going anywhere, had to drop to 3rd to move it off 50ish mph.

Yesterday I was pulling off the dual carriage way and say 2nd or 3rd gear, foot down, again slightish hill, car was really slow.

When idling this morning, the revs seem ok on dash but sounded low.

There is no EML light on, plugged in and no codes whatsoever.

Can anybody shed some light on what this may be??

Had the vxr remapped a few weeks ago, here's a  short vid of it on dyno

https://youtu.be/Pm7ZuxdinbA?si=FUTkH-JRXHwfjBzO

Hi, can anyone help me with a part number for the water pipe, It comes off the header tank, it is the lower pipe off the tank, it starts in a small rubber hose then to a metal pipe at the end of the metal  pipe its then rubber again that then connects to something just above the turbo, it is the end rubber pipe that I need that connects just above the turbo to the metal pipe. 1.7cdti 2011 110hp. Thanks

Hi all, I have noticed a high pitch chirping on my astra gtc 1.6 turbo, it only happens when the engine is near normal temperature, when I accelerate it's ok, once I slightly ease off the accelerator just a bit I get this chirping noise, nothing on acceleration though.does not happen whilst idling, pressing clutch pedal or brake does not alter the noise.had belt changed but no difference,the mechanic checked everything and he is baffled.the car runs and performs as it should, there are no oil or water leaks.the noise is so annoying, it's like I have 10 birds in engine