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.

Alex

Hi all,

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'.

Thanks!

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Hi all. I've just joined and have recently bought a 2013 GTC SRI 1.6. I joined to learn from the more experienced on here as well as hopefully carrying out some sensible upgrades on my car. First I'm going to have it remapped for a bit of extra grunt, then I'll be looking to upgrade the CD400 system to the Navi950, if I can find one complete and get someone to fit it...lol. Anyway, I'll post a few pics when I get the chance to take a couple and I look forward to getting involved on here if I can. Cheers, Roger.

Hi all. I've just joined the group and have just bought a 2013 GTC SRI 1.6 Turbo. I have a question about the entertainment centre. I don't know if this subject has been covered before as, like I say, I've just joined. Ok, I have the CD 400 system and even though it has a DAB radio, according to the manual, it doesn't have Bluetooth connectivity for a phone etc. Is this something that can be upgraded and what is needed to complete the swap. Many thanks for any help or advice offered.

Just reversed and hit my left side mirror off the gate now it looks like
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Hello, so this is my firsat post and im in need of help regarding the exaust system on my Astra J 1.6 SRI VX Line.

After some research i thought i found the right schematics for my exaust system and thought the catalyst was right at the front so i bought a cherrybomb exuast becase they're cheap.

However after going to install it today i relised that there is no room to fit it and the oem exaust was a lot more diffrent to what i thought according to the schematics.

I need help finding an exaust that will fiit my car and that wont break the bank, Any help is much appreciated.

Hellpo any advice welcome
Monday night car suddenly started alarming(audio only no light) ,  I opened shut door started engine etc, and all cleared fora hour or so, then it alamed about 7 or 8 times going off every 10-20 mins,.
Called AA they looked plugged in compuer as saws some alrms , but couldnt be sure of cause although did suspect power sounde battery.

Left car unlocked for next 24 hours, no alarms , then overnight had an alarm about 4am, when I went to go to work, the doors has auto-locked !.
Drove to work left it opem , then returmed after 4 hours, no alarms as far as I know, but doors had locked again

Later that day sam again, opened doors and all hell broke loose alarm went of virtually all the time for about 10-15 mins even with engine running

Eventually stopped left it unlocked again, this time it didnt lock or alrm

Not sure of best action, alarms obvioulsy annoying neighbours

Thanks
AA report below

patrol found the following fault code/s:System : Central electronics 1 - 68S / Central electronics CE 4.5 Status :B260B - Relay daytime driving light to left. Error Message : Malfunction. Open circuit. Status :B260C - Relay daytime driving light to right. Error Message : Malfunction. Open circuit. Status :B3109 - Battery/remote control 1. Error Message : Malfunction. Malfunction. Status :B3110 - Battery/remote control 2. Error Message : Malfunction. Malfunction. Status :B317A - Passenger side window lifter switch. Error Message : Malfunction. Short to ground. Status :B3881 - Right taillight. Error Message : Malfunction. Open circuit. Status :U0151 - Communication with airbag control unit. Error Message : No communication. Malfunction. Status :U0155 - Communication with instrument cluster. Error Message : No communication. Malfunction.alarm battery backup sounder fault triggering random alarm activations isolate vehicle and check for triggers diagnostic trouble codes stored Vehicle to be secured in garage isolate alarm and refer to garage , investigate alarm battery sounder low power fault

Hi, I'm looking for an intercooler kit for the Astra GTC 1.6T 200ps version, engine code A16SHT. But all I can find online is kits for the older Astra GTC 1.6T 180ps version, engine code A16LET.

Does anybody know if the fittings for an intercooler kit are identical on both models?

I know when I was purchasing a downpipe, the fittings were totally different.

Thanks, Steven

Hi, I'm looking to fit a downpipe and an intercooler onto my 200PS Astra J GTC, as I have access to a 265PS tuning map with these mods. I am looking to leave the main cat as the standard Vauxhall one, and leave the rest of the exhaust standard too.

Will this pass an MOT?

Thanks.