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Let's get the forum buzzing again... (March 25, 2022)x
So I've noticed since I picked my Astra Tourer up at the weekend that I can hear a very occasional noise which sounds like water sloshing about if I pull away a bit quicker than usual. I've had a good google search and think it's probably inside the doors, now I've seen that to rectify this you can remove the rubber grommets at the bottom of the doors and give them a good clean. My question is, would it cause any problems if I left the grommets out altogether, or are they there for a reason? If it's not the doors I also saw that sills could be an issue but is that only on certain cars as I have no idea how water could get in to the sills?
Hi guys need advice. I have a gtc 2.0 diesel. Car was serviced a couple of weeks ago and got timing belt done too. Car has done 70000 miles and is a 2012. Anyway to cut a long story short, when I left garage warning came up service car soon, rang garage they said turn car off and start again and message should go away, which it did. Driving home from work today service car soon came on again and car immediately stalled. Nursed the car home but I had to go out again., service car soon came on again and car stalled at roundabout. Tried to start car again and nothing, just kept turning over. Left ignition off for 5 minutes and car eventually started. Now engine management light has come on. Anybody any idea what's wrong.
Hi, I have a 2012 Astra Elite 2.0 CDTI auto which I've had for a month.
When releasing the brake after holding at traffic lights or stop start traffic etc, the car jumps forward as if it is late in engaging drive again.
It seems to disengage drive slightly when held in D (I notice a slight change in revs and less pressure on the car to move forward), and when releasing the brake to pull away, there's a real jolt as it takes up drive, before I press on the accelerator. If I notice a slight change in revs, I will flick the car in neutral then "D" immediately and it's fine. If I'm VERY VERY light on the brake, it doesn't hold and is fine, but anything mre than featherlight pressure on the brake to hold the car will result in a jolt when releasing the brake.
I can put it in neutral, put the electronic handbrake on then select drive to pull away, but don't want to do that if in stop start traffic.
I have a 3 month warranty with the car so am keen to see if others have had the same problem, as I never had this in my previous VW auto.
Just picked up some lowering springs for my Sports Tourer.
Looking through the workshop manual it says I need a specialist wrench (CH 49375) to remove the top nut. Anyone know if you really do need one or can I get away with using a standard spanner/socket set. Thanks.
My 1.4 GTC is getting near ready for the exhaust to be replaced. ringing around. it seems that everyone is telling me that its hard to obtain and that Vauxhall dealers are the ones i should try. So, i rang the local dealers and even on my trade club account, it is £498 for a secondary cat back system.
This got me thinking that it may well be as cost effiective to go the route of a a stainless system, something like Scorpion or custom made.
does anyone have any experience of an aftermarket system on their GTC/or Astra J, i am interested in quality of fit and the noise. being of a mature age now, i do not want anything too loud in sound.
I've had a look but I cannot find this info on the forum.
I'm on my second GTC, I really like the 2.0 diesel model, does everything I need. Went to buy a new one a couple of months ago and was gutted that they don't make the 2.0 diesel any more. So I managed to find an 18 month old one with 7K miles on the clock, in my required yellow colour. Result!
Now to the question:
How do I fit twin rear exhausts, like the VXR? What is required, new rear lower panel, etc?
Hi all, my gear shifter has broke, the button on the back has come off and a grey plastic piece has come out, is there any way to reattach this? Been to Vauxhall but they want £280 for a new gear shifter.
Picked up a 64 plate 2.0 CDTI SRI sports tourer this morning and so far so good! I just have a few questions.
I only have 1 key which was a little disappointing, what's the best way to go about getting a spare? Saw a few ads on eBay but wasn't sure who to trust and what to pay.
Second thing I noticed a small cubby hole type thing on the inside of the tailgate that has clips that open.. any idea what it's for??
Lastly I have a few patches on the alloys that are rough almost like the lacquer has been damaged by a cleaning product or something.. is there a fix for this or is it refurb only? It's a shame as otherwise they are in great shape.
I'm sure I'll have more questions but any help much appreciated.
Hi all, has anyone else had any issues with the navigation on the Navi650. When driving along it seems to lag behind and follow the wrong roads as if it's lost GPS. It can be fine for miles but then as soon as you get into a town etc. It will completely get thrown off course. Will try a reset by taking a battery terminal off this week.
Has anyone else experienced this or similar before?
Not really a biggie for me as I don't rely on the maps, it's just a handy feature to have and would be nice to have working correctly haha.
