Everything has been working well for a while, so I suppose something was bound to go wrong
We put shopping bags in boot, went off to the shops, got bags out of boot, got shopping, put full bags back in boot and drove home.
When I went to open boot, nothing - the little switch you press had no effect - typical! so we folded rear seats down and got shopping out that way.
Anyway, I knew there was a little grommet in the tailgate trim so went and got a suitably sized screwdriver (always the right tool) leant into boot area and managed to open the tailgate.
Luckily I had a spare switch and catch amongst my "may be of use someday" stash, so removed tailgate trim (only 6 little screws and a gentle tug) plugged in the new catch first - no joy, so plugged in the switch - sorted all working.
All I had to do now was to fit switch (2 little nuts) retest and then refit trim.
All now working correctly.
Made sure that my wife knew I had the parts reqd, and didn't have to spend any money on the car.
Might have to remind her of this next time a clearout of the garage is suggested!

Can I just disconnect the battery for a refresh of the system or does it come with complications..... Radio codes... Central locking etcc

Hi

Just sorting the parts to fit a calearo fm/am dab shark fin and I read that it will need 2 12 v power supplies. Is there a how too on fitting one of these as I don't fancy messing up looking for 2 12v to connect it to. Because to be honest i have never been any good with electrics and i don't want to make a mistake.

thanks 

Wayne

Saying 73% full.... But over 20k miles since last regen?

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Hi guys is this the correct oil?

TRIPLE QX Fully Synthetic

Hi all, been browsing this forum for a little while and figured I'd try make use of the wealth of knowledge on here. So my problem is as follows I don't have the cable for the sun visor lights (I've taken entire headline off and still cant find it) so I purchased a complete headline loom with the suitable wires £20 so not too bad after taking apart most of the passenger side still wondering if theres a connector where the loom clips into or if have to splice connections to fit it (although on the look I purchased it doesn't appear that there any loose ends) any help would be much appreciated

Hi al, l1st time on the site & GTC owner. Have just purchased a 2013 1.4 gtc, im not a fan of the puncture repair kits so I want to replace this with a space saver spare wheel. I have 18" alloys fitted so I would like to know what size wheel & tyre plus any other info I need to buy one
thx

hi having a few problems with my astra j 1.3 td. the passenger door is deadlocked ive tried disconnecting battery still no joy.
managed to get the door trim off i can pull the door popper up and down and the door handle from inside but still no joy so assume something electrical is stopping me opening it. any help be appreciated as ive got so far dont want to give up!

Hi all, 

I'm new to the Astra scene, had a Corsa C for my first car and was a cracking little car for what it was! 
Had a few random cars between then and now, Jaguars, Range Rovers, a few bangers recently -_- and now picked up a 2014 Astra J, 1.6 Design petrol model! 

Haven't picked it up yet but will get a few pictures once I get it, pretty standard apart from front and rear parking sensors which I believe were optional for the year, pretty chuffed with that though! 

I'm not a stranger to retrofits, I've retrofitted Bluetooth into the x type Jag I had, a heated front window into a Transit, cruise control into a Combo van and the later ACC sensor on a Mk7 Golf that hadn't been done before! ... I do have an opcom I've had for around 9 years now but not sure if it's working... think I blew it earlier this year sorting a mates VXR! 

Hope I can help some people and pick up some advice on here... I will probably be looking to at the minimum add Bluetooth, as the CD400 standard model is fitted and after a bit of browsing Bournemouth is only an hour away from me Rusty!!

Cheers!

Hi, new to here. 
Any help appreciated, I'm looking a part for my 2014 Astra Gtc limited edition, it's the rear bumper lower centre 13346637. I'm getting quoted £390 not fitted our body colour painted. Has anyone got this part cheaper and is it a common fault them coming off.

Many thanks 
JONNY