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25:th-Feb-2023, 08:54:29
Morning Folks,
Purchased a 12 - Astra J - 2.0CDTi (Elite) a few months back. Not really had much time for questions, Xmas, COVID, etc etc.
Anyway
1. I have the Service Vehicle Soon message, which I believe is a Non Emissions error. I don't mind taking it to the local Garage, but was wondering if people can suggest a relatively cheap ODBC Reader (Ideally phone connection) so I can read these sort of messages? Couldn't afford Tech2, and as much as I would like to avoid buying a laptop for Opcom.
2. My Brakes are needing to be replaced, after some spirited driving along country roads, they struggled to stop the car, Is there a preferred Brake Disc / Pad combination, that is better than OEM? Don't need bigger Discs etc, Just something that can handle me on windy roads.
3. Car seem to be fairly rusty underneath, recently replaced the Washer Pump and at the same time noticed a large circle mount looking thing, that had snapped off. I was trying to find pictures from underneath the car to point it out, but struggled to find anything. (This question doesn't need to be answered as its pretty vague) Position of this thing was Front Passenger, to the right hand side of the Washer pump Underneath, looks like it would have been connected to either the front bumper, radiator sort of area.
4. The service History for the J does anyone happen to know if VX keep a record of these online, Needing a replacement Service Book and was kinda hoping they would (I'll find out later today anyway when I phone them, but just on the off chance someone knew).
5. Audio related question. I have the CD400, so phone can connect for Voice only, I noticed some Astras have a nice screen / Satnav, do All radios only have Voice for BT or can Music be played too. Don't mind buying aftermarket, I did see a nice Tesla looking one, but ideally I would like it to be relatively standard looking.
6. When I purchased the car there was mention of an options (Lighting Pack), could not for the life of me remember the name, but the pack above had black Front lights etc, can anyone tell me the name of the Lighting Packs that would have been options when purchasing new?
Purchased a 12 - Astra J - 2.0CDTi (Elite) a few months back. Not really had much time for questions, Xmas, COVID, etc etc.
Anyway
1. I have the Service Vehicle Soon message, which I believe is a Non Emissions error. I don't mind taking it to the local Garage, but was wondering if people can suggest a relatively cheap ODBC Reader (Ideally phone connection) so I can read these sort of messages? Couldn't afford Tech2, and as much as I would like to avoid buying a laptop for Opcom.
2. My Brakes are needing to be replaced, after some spirited driving along country roads, they struggled to stop the car, Is there a preferred Brake Disc / Pad combination, that is better than OEM? Don't need bigger Discs etc, Just something that can handle me on windy roads.
3. Car seem to be fairly rusty underneath, recently replaced the Washer Pump and at the same time noticed a large circle mount looking thing, that had snapped off. I was trying to find pictures from underneath the car to point it out, but struggled to find anything. (This question doesn't need to be answered as its pretty vague) Position of this thing was Front Passenger, to the right hand side of the Washer pump Underneath, looks like it would have been connected to either the front bumper, radiator sort of area.
4. The service History for the J does anyone happen to know if VX keep a record of these online, Needing a replacement Service Book and was kinda hoping they would (I'll find out later today anyway when I phone them, but just on the off chance someone knew).
5. Audio related question. I have the CD400, so phone can connect for Voice only, I noticed some Astras have a nice screen / Satnav, do All radios only have Voice for BT or can Music be played too. Don't mind buying aftermarket, I did see a nice Tesla looking one, but ideally I would like it to be relatively standard looking.
6. When I purchased the car there was mention of an options (Lighting Pack), could not for the life of me remember the name, but the pack above had black Front lights etc, can anyone tell me the name of the Lighting Packs that would have been options when purchasing new?
