Alex's Progress Thread

[sheppy1]

Yep, be like you said with them adding some features but removing others... Mine is technically yours but a face lift model and I has those things but no ambient lighting and no arm rest lol

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[AlexFitton]

Yep, be like you said with them adding some features but removing others... Mine is technically yours but a face lift model and I has those things but no ambient lighting and no arm rest lol

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Your model wasn't even in the book I got it a few months back though. The one below mine was a Design and the one up was the limited edition.

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So rather than fitting the a £12 Aftermarket kit it prob will have cost around £200 in total to fit at least.

Suppose thats the price you pay just so i can see it on a little screen ha

[sheppy1]

Yeah same with me mate... One down design and one up limited... They didn't have the excite when I got mine...

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[AlexFitton]

Yeah same with me mate... One down design and one up limited... They didn't have the excite when I got mine...

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Starting to wish i paid a bit more on got a higher model :/ hopefully il enjoy the car again if i can get my mods done with no issues.

Vauxhall are still doing my head in. Need to call them again today see if they can sort out the binding noise i was telling you about.

[sheppy1]

Yeah same with me mate... One down design and one up limited... They didn't have the excite when I got mine...

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Starting to wish i paid a bit more on got a higher model :/ hopefully il enjoy the car again if i can get my mods done with no issues.

Vauxhall are still doing my head in. Need to call them again today see if they can sort out the binding noise i was telling you about.

I was the same mage except I paid 17k for my car! Haha. But yeah I hated it once I realised what I didn't have bit adore the car now I've added everything I wanted!

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You'll get there in the indeed if you put some time and effort into her

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[AlexFitton]

Yeah same with me mate... One down design and one up limited... They didn't have the excite when I got mine...

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Starting to wish i paid a bit more on got a higher model :/ hopefully il enjoy the car again if i can get my mods done with no issues.

Vauxhall are still doing my head in. Need to call them again today see if they can sort out the binding noise i was telling you about.

I was the same mage except I paid 17k for my car! Haha. But yeah I hated it once I realised what I didn't have bit adore the car now I've added everything I wanted!

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You'll get there in the indeed if you put some time and effort into her

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I hope so, It just will have to be a lot of effort because it looks like il have to do about a 1000 miles in total to get it all activated or 2 return trips to bournemouth Its not a problem just will have to put stuff on hold while i go America.

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I want some parking sensors painting and some scratchs on my car sorted out how much do you think it would cost and do you recommend anyone to go to?

[sheppy1]

Yeah same with me mate... One down design and one up limited... They didn't have the excite when I got mine...

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Starting to wish i paid a bit more on got a higher model :/ hopefully il enjoy the car again if i can get my mods done with no issues.

Vauxhall are still doing my head in. Need to call them again today see if they can sort out the binding noise i was telling you about.

I was the same mage except I paid 17k for my car! Haha. But yeah I hated it once I realised what I didn't have bit adore the car now I've added everything I wanted!

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You'll get there in the indeed if you put some time and effort into her

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I hope so, It just will have to be a lot of effort because it looks like il have to do about a 1000 miles in total to get it all activated or 2 return trips to bournemouth Its not a problem just will have to put stuff on hold while i go America.

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I want some parking sensors painting and some scratchs on my car sorted out how much do you think it would cost and do you recommend anyone to go to?

Don't worry you'll get there eventually, taken me 2 years to get mine done.

Fraud not mate never known anyone who can do paint... Would he good to know if you do find out though as I may want some stuff doing myself!

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[AlexFitton]

@sheppy1 i will let you know when i find one pal.

[sheppy1]

@sheppy1 i will let you know when i find one pal.

Cheers mate

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[AlexFitton]

Can anyone with geneuine vx rear parking sensors send me a picture of there rear fuse box please.

[AlexFitton]

I have received the body to bumper loom for the parking sensors. I can seem to see where the big blue plug is suppose to go on the rec. is this only for the tpms?


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[Rusty2009]

which big blue plug mate?

[AlexFitton]

Looks like the one in this picture. The plug in the rec doesnt have pins for it though just a plastic outline.


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I ordered the cable you said as you pointed out it was the same one for the tpms and parking sensors. Everything likes fine apart from what to do with that plug.


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[Rusty2009]

Yeah that just has the TPMS buys in mate not needed for parking sensors.

[AlexFitton]

Finally changed the steering wheel. I just need to change the cruise control button now.



   


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[tucpal]

That is going to feel much better

[AlexFitton]

That is going to feel much better

It feels miles better. Hated the old one so much my palms started to hurt on long drives.


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[sheppy1]

Result mate! Looks great! That the one you got from me?

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[AlexFitton]

Result mate! Looks great! That the one you got from me?

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It is. Been really busy over the past few months so it took a while for me to get round to fitting it after nearly stripping the bolt first time round.


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[AlexFitton]

Finally gone and bought the vxdiag cable in the hope it will work to activate my parking sensors. If it doesnt work itll be roadtrip down south.

Is there any markings on the bumper where to drill the parking sensor holes. I believe there should be a cross and circle but i havent took my bumper off yet but i cant see the marking on pictures. Also does it need to be a 29mm drill bit?

[sheppy1]

Oooo what's that diag thing do?!

Also yeah should be... There was when I did my rear reverse sensors

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[AlexFitton]

Oooo what's that diag thing do?!

Also yeah should be... There was when I did my rear reverse sensors

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Its a Chinese replica of the gm cable so it should connect to sps according there description so i can activate a few different things. I dont expect much from it to be fair as it isnt the official lead and normally there are issues but its worth a try before i organize to drive down to Bournemouth to get them activated as i would have to make a few trips.

[Rusty2009]

Oooo what's that diag thing do?!

Also yeah should be... There was when I did my rear reverse sensors

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Its a Chinese replica of the gm cable so it should connect to sps according there description so i can activate a few different things. I dont expect much from it to be fair as it isnt the official lead and normally there are issues but its worth a try before i organize to drive down to Bournemouth to get them activated as i would have to make a few trips.

Do you have a link would like to have a look

[AlexFitton]

Oooo what's that diag thing do?!

Also yeah should be... There was when I did my rear reverse sensors

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Its a Chinese replica of the gm cable so it should connect to sps according there description so i can activate a few different things. I dont expect much from it to be fair as it isnt the official lead and normally there are issues but its worth a try before i organize to drive down to Bournemouth to get them activated as i would have to make a few trips.

Do you have a link would like to have a look

http://www.vxdiag.com/wholesale/vxdiag-v...-opel.html

Here is the link to there official website. I purchased it off ebay though.


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[Rusty2009]

Thanks for that interesting wouldn't mind a play with that myself.


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[tucpal]

What would that do

[Jonika21]

That provides us to activate things like xenon, navi etc without paying for vci's? :o


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[sheppy1]

That provides us to activate things like xenon, navi etc without paying for vci's? :o


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No it won't... All that stuff needs MDI and needs to go via vauxhall and they have to approve it etc. That thing Alex has may just allow basic enabling of features already built into the car but nor activated... Won't do xenons or anything like that I'd imagine

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[AlexFitton]

That provides us to activate things like xenon, navi etc without paying for vci's? :o


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No it won't... All that stuff needs MDI and needs to go via vauxhall and they have to approve it etc. That thing Alex has may just allow basic enabling of features already built into the car but nor activated... Won't do xenons or anything like that I'd imagine

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If it works it should be able to activate things like xenons and navi because you should be able to use it to access SPS i am hoping i can use it to activate a few things but they all require a vci so i shall see how things go. You will still need a GM subscription so you still need to pay for the vci codes.

The only benefit is it is a lot cheaper than the genuine gm kit.

[Rusty2009]

You will find you have to be a business registered and able to get a D-U-N-S number, you will also need to pay €15 reg fee then you have the cost's per hour.

You need to apply for extra access to be able to do certain things.

As for Xenon's no-one will be able to activate them as GM will not support it any more.

Parking sensors do not need a VCI (none of the one's I've done have).

[AlexFitton]

You will find you have to be a business registered and able to get a D-U-N-S number, you will also need to pay €15 reg fee then you have the cost's per hour.

You need to apply for extra access to be able to do certain things.

As for Xenon's no-one will be able to activate them as GM will not support it any more.

Parking sensors do not need a VCI (none of the one's I've done have).

I always assumed they did. Thats good to know


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[Rusty2009]

I'll PM you number so if you need a hand when it comes to programming you can send me a txt or a what's app.


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[AlexFitton]

I'll PM you number so if you need a hand when it comes to programming you can send me a txt or a what's app.


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Cheers rusty.

I will probably do it in about a week or two as i am busy next weekend but i will keep people updated on how things go.


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[AlexFitton]

So everything has come for my car so now its time to start cracking on.

I will post a few pictures and see how that vxdiag works.

I plan on activating the parking sensors before i start drilling into my bumper so i know it can be done.


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The Parking sensor brackets.

Here are some of the part numbers of things i have purchased.

body to bumper loom
13288747 HARNESS, ASSY., REAR BODY (IDENT 4UP) (FOR PARKING PILOT SYSTEM) (FOR TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM) (EXCEPT REMOVABLE TRAILER COUPLING)

Bumperr to sensor loom

13253605 HARNESS, PARKING PILOT SYSTEM SENSOR, REAR (EXCEPT FLEXFIX SYSTEM) (IDENT 4RN)

Brackets

12777468 BRACKET, SENSOR, REAR, RH, OUTER 0
13294648 BRACKET, SENSOR, REAR, RH, INNER 0
12777466 BRACKET, SENSOR, REAR, LH, OUTER 0
12777467 BRACKET, SENSOR, REAR, LH, INNER 0
 
 Steering wheel bolt 

11610164 SCREW, TORX, M15 X 20, STEERING WHEEL TO COLUMN

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[AlexFitton]

Not the best of paint jobs as ive only every sprayed once before but everytime you can learn and get better

I am not going to lie as it is a start and hopefully you wont be able to tell once its on the car. Hopefully going to facelift my car next year anyway so will look into get a bumper with sensors already installed.

All i need is the sensor and the ring sprayed as you wont see the rest





Looking for the right drill size with a piece of acrylic. 25mm hole drill.


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[AlexFitton]

Update as Ive not posted in a while so here's a couple of pictures of how my car stands at the minute.

New sensors





New radio



I modified the existing USB connectors to fit a aux and USB extension.



I have also hard wired my dash cam before Christmas and bought rubber floor mats and a boot liner.

Debating about putting the speedometer idea on hold aswell as it is a lot of hassle so I think I may give up.

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[AlexFitton]

Just a word of advice for anyone looking into doing cheap programming. Stay away from the VXdiag GM.

I purchased it for my car and it completely screwed everything up due to issues with it communicating.

Ended up sorting it by driving to see @Rusty2009 to use the genuine MDI tool.

That VXdiag messed up my Cruise Control, Airbag, brake pedal sensor and also may have cause the engine management light to come on and the fan to intermittently come on saying there was an issue with the thermostat.


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[AlexFitton]

Has anyone put a Corsa E / Astra K steering wheel on there car? Do you know if the connections are the and if the Cruise Control button can be swapped for the one without speed limiter.




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[Rusty2009]

The buttons look pretty much the same as the J

[AlexFitton]

The buttons look pretty much the same as the J

Thats what I thought, would just have to source a new airbag.

[AlexFitton]

So it took long enough,

Its official, after a year of messing around i finally have the genuine parking sensors working. The problem was i bought 4 for £20 IIRC so after looking at them further i dont think they was genuine parking sensors. So i bought 4 genuine parking sensors, sprayed them up and it worked first time.

Next task is to replace the thermostat as thats been playing up, been quote stupid prices off garages at around £150-£200 to change it so i will do it myself for £50 and an hours work.

And then once thats sorted i shall sell my radio and fascia to retrofit a navi 600.

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After i finished my parking sensors i found out that it wasnt getting any power, so i also had to buy a new Rear fuse board which pointed me towards the issue with the sensors that i had to fix.

[AlexFitton]

So as you can see the plans that i had for the car didnt happen, had quite a few problems whilst owning it for 4 years so got rid of it on Monday.

Currently without a car but eyeing up a 2013 2.0 CDTIinsignia SRi Nav with 18" alloys. If everything goes to plan hopefully i may do a couple of retrofits on it. Plans will be finallized tomorrow.

No reverse sensors on the car but i can probbaly live without them. However getting DAB and bluetooth installed would be nice.

Has rear wind up windows aswell, however the car has auto headlights, climate control, fog lights and navi 600 which is an upgrade over the Astra.

[AlexFitton]

Update first post with new car.


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[Rusty2009]

Keep an eye on the oil seal seems to be the death of the 2.0cdti insignia engines. but I guess you already know that given you changed the engine.

[AlexFitton]

Keep an eye on the oil seal seems to be the death of the 2.0cdti insignia engines. but I guess you already know that given you changed the engine.

I got the oil pick up seal changed when i had the replacement engine fitted. Is that a different seal or same one your thinking of?


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[Rusty2009]

Keep an eye on the oil seal seems to be the death of the 2.0cdti insignia engines. but I guess you already know that given you changed the engine.

I got the oil pick up seal changed when i had the replacement engine fitted. Is that a different seal or same one your thinking of?


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Same seal. At least you've got it done.