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had a problem since the summer where I have speed 3 on my wipers but not speeds 1&2 I have replaced the battery after being told by The AA the battery was knackered but this has not solved the problem
Hi all,
I’ve not long had my 60 plate Astra 1.6 SRI, so still getting used to what’s ‘normal’.
The latest thing I’ve noticed is when pulling away at low revs and generally the noise from the engine with the bonnet open for example, is that it sounds like a diesel!
Coming from a silky smooth Civic 1.8 VTEC, this is very much a surprise.
Is this ‘normal’? It’s been serviced, new cam belt and MOT.
Thanks
I am new to this forum and wondered if you could help me please? My car failed its MOT on Friday due to needing a whole new exhaust. My garage phoned around every motor factor in the area who did not have the part and eventually phoned Vauxhall who said that due to the GTC having a short run life, no after market parts were made. Therefore the part needs to be ordered from Vauxhall direct, from Germany at a cost of over £800 and 3-5 working days. Car is now out of MOT and cannot be driven as I assumed that a part would be sourced locally on the day or the next day at the very least. When husband phoned Vauxhall to ask for part numbers they refused to give it to him as they knew he would try ebay.
This is really not on as they have effectively taken the choice away from the customer. Any ideas on what the part numbers are and where I can source the whole exhaust system cheaper that Vauxhall?
Hi all. I'm considering getting my GTC 1.6T remapped for a bit of extra grunt and was wondering if there were any recommendations for somewhere in or around London? Also, I need to replace the discs and pads and was wondering if there are any reasonable upgrades that don't cost the earth? Thanks for any help or advice for both questions. Rog.
Hi all I have the standard radio in my gtc I used to use the usb socket to play my music and charge my phone the past few days it don’t won’t work I have tried using 2 different phones and 4 different wires and it does not work any more anyone either had the same problem or know why or a solution thanks
Hello all,
New user to vxoc.
I have been a member of other car forums in the past and find them great for helpful info and speaking to like minded people.
I have a 2015 gtc 2.0cdti,
im looking to upgrade my sat nav & fix the cursed driver heated seat problem.
I just picked up my Astra J SRi 1.6 at the weekend, very pleased so far.
Something I noticed today on a cold morning...
After driving 30 mins in traffic, getting out the car I could smell this 'warm' smell. Similar to the smell radiators at home give off when they're burning off dust.
I did have the heating on full, but just wondered if this was 'normal'?
Definitely wasn't burning, sniffing near the bonnet (and looking weird) definitely confirms it was coming from there.
My last car never had any strange smells, so just getting accustomed to what's 'normal'.