https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:28:41 +0000 MyBB https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10038 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:54:44 +0000 Mr_Blogberry]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10038
I have a 2012 GTC  that I bought a few months back and had a new head unit professionally fitted. The car doesn't get used much and the (very old) battery went flat. It was jump started a few times with a power pack and there was nothing wromg with the stereo.

Then I fitted a new battery. The stereo was working right up to the battery change. Now it is as dead as a dodo as is the top display and the indicators no longer make a noise.

I have seen that others have had this same problem, but I am yet to see that anyone has fixed it.

Up to this point, I have disconnected the battery for 60 minutes and reconnected it. Tested all fuses in all 3 fuse boxes and scratched my head a lot.

It must be some sort of fuse or problem between the fuse box and the head unit/display.

Does anyone have any advice or suggestions please?]]>
I have a 2012 GTC  that I bought a few months back and had a new head unit professionally fitted. The car doesn't get used much and the (very old) battery went flat. It was jump started a few times with a power pack and there was nothing wromg with the stereo.

Then I fitted a new battery. The stereo was working right up to the battery change. Now it is as dead as a dodo as is the top display and the indicators no longer make a noise.

I have seen that others have had this same problem, but I am yet to see that anyone has fixed it.

Up to this point, I have disconnected the battery for 60 minutes and reconnected it. Tested all fuses in all 3 fuse boxes and scratched my head a lot.

It must be some sort of fuse or problem between the fuse box and the head unit/display.

Does anyone have any advice or suggestions please?]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10036 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:02:21 +0000 middniight]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10036 https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10032 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:58:58 +0000 Vaux2.0CDTI S/s vxline]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10032 Just joined the group after owning a few Vauxhalls over the years.
first car 1.3 sr nova, 1.6 cavilier, 2.0 130 SRI etc.
I have now got myself an Astra, which i really enjoy driving, 
I`ve been doing some research and i think it is the last one of its model to be produced before moving onto the new shape in 2017


its a 2014 Astra SRI VX-Line CDTI S/S
VAUXHALL ASTRA SRI VX-LINE CDTI S/S - How Many Left?

Only changes are to the radio so far where i have changed for a full length Touch Screen and a stage 1 remap.]]> Just joined the group after owning a few Vauxhalls over the years.
first car 1.3 sr nova, 1.6 cavilier, 2.0 130 SRI etc.
I have now got myself an Astra, which i really enjoy driving, 
I`ve been doing some research and i think it is the last one of its model to be produced before moving onto the new shape in 2017


its a 2014 Astra SRI VX-Line CDTI S/S
VAUXHALL ASTRA SRI VX-LINE CDTI S/S - How Many Left?

Only changes are to the radio so far where i have changed for a full length Touch Screen and a stage 1 remap.]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10030 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:50:47 +0100 ghsdftg5]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10030 https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10028 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:39:49 +0100 Steve1982]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10028
Tldr (too long didn't read):
I have an electrical static noise coming from the dash passenger side. It sounds like when a speaker is loosely connected and it crackles.

Details:
The noise began after installing a vibe active sub. The sub already has a hi pass, so I used wago connectors to run a speaker wire direct to that using guides to understand where each wire should go. The install went well, the sub sounds nice. At first the noise was not apparent at all. One week after install I noticed the sound coming from what appears to be the passenger tweeter area.

When it occurs:
It doesn't happen when I blast the aircon, or turn the fans on full power.
It does happen when I'm travelling at over 25mph it gets louder and the tone changes slightly the faster I travel.
It doesn't happen when I rev the engine whilst stationary. It continues if I disengage the gear whilst travelling and release the accelerator.
This all indicates a vibration issue, or an electrical contact possibly touching an earth (I doubt this though as I've not interfered with such and the wago joins I'd tested and were well done). But the sound isn't a vibration sound, hard to tell of course whilst driving, but it really does sound like a badly connected speaker with the wire being moved around (I'm kinda hoping so one will know what I mean by that)

Things I've tried, I have tested for a good earth. Resistance is 0.5, that appears fine. I've disconnected the sub speaker wires (hi pass in from back of speaker out in stereo), no difference. I've disconnected the sub entirely, no difference. I've removed the passenger side tweeter, no difference.

My next test has to wait until the weekend, I'll dismount the glove box and get my wife to drive it whilst I listen to localise the sound. I may also go through the whole stereo removal process and double check everything I've done when fitting the sub wires.

Has anyone got any idea what this could be/experienced a similar issue?

Thanks in advance

Steve1982

Sent from my M2007J3SG using Tapatalk]]>
Tldr (too long didn't read):
I have an electrical static noise coming from the dash passenger side. It sounds like when a speaker is loosely connected and it crackles.

Details:
The noise began after installing a vibe active sub. The sub already has a hi pass, so I used wago connectors to run a speaker wire direct to that using guides to understand where each wire should go. The install went well, the sub sounds nice. At first the noise was not apparent at all. One week after install I noticed the sound coming from what appears to be the passenger tweeter area.

When it occurs:
It doesn't happen when I blast the aircon, or turn the fans on full power.
It does happen when I'm travelling at over 25mph it gets louder and the tone changes slightly the faster I travel.
It doesn't happen when I rev the engine whilst stationary. It continues if I disengage the gear whilst travelling and release the accelerator.
This all indicates a vibration issue, or an electrical contact possibly touching an earth (I doubt this though as I've not interfered with such and the wago joins I'd tested and were well done). But the sound isn't a vibration sound, hard to tell of course whilst driving, but it really does sound like a badly connected speaker with the wire being moved around (I'm kinda hoping so one will know what I mean by that)

Things I've tried, I have tested for a good earth. Resistance is 0.5, that appears fine. I've disconnected the sub speaker wires (hi pass in from back of speaker out in stereo), no difference. I've disconnected the sub entirely, no difference. I've removed the passenger side tweeter, no difference.

My next test has to wait until the weekend, I'll dismount the glove box and get my wife to drive it whilst I listen to localise the sound. I may also go through the whole stereo removal process and double check everything I've done when fitting the sub wires.

Has anyone got any idea what this could be/experienced a similar issue?

Thanks in advance

Steve1982

Sent from my M2007J3SG using Tapatalk]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10027 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:22:49 +0100 Steve1982]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10027
Tldr (too long didn't read):
I have an electrical static noise coming from the dash passenger side. It sounds like when a speaker is loosely connected and it crackles.

Details:
The noise began after installing a vibe active sub. The sub already has a hi pass, so I used wago connectors to run a speaker wire direct to that using guides to understand where each wire should go. The install went well, the sub sounds nice. At first the noise was not apparent at all. One week after install I noticed the sound coming from what appears to be the passenger tweeter area. 

When it occurs: 
It doesn't happen when I blast the aircon, or turn the fans on full power. 
It does happen when I'm travelling at over 25mph it gets louder and the tone changes slightly the faster I travel. 
It doesn't happen when I rev the engine whilst stationary. It continues if I disengage the gear whilst travelling and release the accelerator. 
This all indicates a vibration issue, or an electrical contact possibly touching an earth (I doubt this though as I've not interfered with such and the wago joins I'd tested and were well done). But the sound isn't a vibration sound, hard to tell of course whilst driving, but it really does sound like a badly connected speaker with the wire being moved around (I'm kinda hoping so one will know what I mean by that) 

Things I've tried, I have tested for a good earth. Resistance is 0.5, that appears fine. I've disconnected the sub speaker wires (hi pass in from back of speaker out in stereo), no difference. I've disconnected the sub entirely, no difference. I've removed the passenger side tweeter, no difference. 

My next test has to wait until the weekend, I'll dismount the glove box and get my wife to drive it whilst I listen to localise the sound. I may also go through the whole stereo removal process and double check everything I've done when fitting the sub wires. 

Has anyone got any idea what this could be/experienced a similar issue?

Thanks in advance

Steve1982]]>
Tldr (too long didn't read):
I have an electrical static noise coming from the dash passenger side. It sounds like when a speaker is loosely connected and it crackles.

Details:
The noise began after installing a vibe active sub. The sub already has a hi pass, so I used wago connectors to run a speaker wire direct to that using guides to understand where each wire should go. The install went well, the sub sounds nice. At first the noise was not apparent at all. One week after install I noticed the sound coming from what appears to be the passenger tweeter area. 

When it occurs: 
It doesn't happen when I blast the aircon, or turn the fans on full power. 
It does happen when I'm travelling at over 25mph it gets louder and the tone changes slightly the faster I travel. 
It doesn't happen when I rev the engine whilst stationary. It continues if I disengage the gear whilst travelling and release the accelerator. 
This all indicates a vibration issue, or an electrical contact possibly touching an earth (I doubt this though as I've not interfered with such and the wago joins I'd tested and were well done). But the sound isn't a vibration sound, hard to tell of course whilst driving, but it really does sound like a badly connected speaker with the wire being moved around (I'm kinda hoping so one will know what I mean by that) 

Things I've tried, I have tested for a good earth. Resistance is 0.5, that appears fine. I've disconnected the sub speaker wires (hi pass in from back of speaker out in stereo), no difference. I've disconnected the sub entirely, no difference. I've removed the passenger side tweeter, no difference. 

My next test has to wait until the weekend, I'll dismount the glove box and get my wife to drive it whilst I listen to localise the sound. I may also go through the whole stereo removal process and double check everything I've done when fitting the sub wires. 

Has anyone got any idea what this could be/experienced a similar issue?

Thanks in advance

Steve1982]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10023 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:47:34 +0100 andyb76]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10023
any help would be great thanks from what i have read is that you have to power the amplifier but i dont know which wire that is 


many thanks 
andy]]>
any help would be great thanks from what i have read is that you have to power the amplifier but i dont know which wire that is 


many thanks 
andy]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10021 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:32:24 +0100 livo]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10021 https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10020 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:25:08 +0100 caretaker]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10020 neeeee

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Hi Guys,
I need advice on the Driver Side door mirror, as it has come loose and it was hanging off, so i took the mirror out, but the other element is still connected to the body of the mirror.
Do i need to change the element or i can stick another mirror, as i was going to stick the mirror which came off, but i slightly sanded back mirror and i ruined it, as i was going to super glue it.

So do i buy a mirror with self adhesive label and stick it on to the existing element or do i buy the full element with mirror and replace.

Your help and advice will be appreciated.

My car is Vauxhall Astra j 1.7cdti- 5 door hatchback 2011.]]> neeeee

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Hi Guys,
I need advice on the Driver Side door mirror, as it has come loose and it was hanging off, so i took the mirror out, but the other element is still connected to the body of the mirror.
Do i need to change the element or i can stick another mirror, as i was going to stick the mirror which came off, but i slightly sanded back mirror and i ruined it, as i was going to super glue it.

So do i buy a mirror with self adhesive label and stick it on to the existing element or do i buy the full element with mirror and replace.

Your help and advice will be appreciated.

My car is Vauxhall Astra j 1.7cdti- 5 door hatchback 2011.]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10019 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:46:45 +0100 Happy25]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10019 If anyone has experience with this kind of retrofit—or with Opel retrofits in general—I’d really appreciate any information, especially regarding programming, VIN modification, or other necessary adjustments.
Thanks in advance and best regards!]]> If anyone has experience with this kind of retrofit—or with Opel retrofits in general—I’d really appreciate any information, especially regarding programming, VIN modification, or other necessary adjustments.
Thanks in advance and best regards!]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10018 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:26:50 +0100 Happy25]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10018
I’m new to the forum and I’m from the Czech Republic. I drive a 2012 Opel Zafira C and I really like this car.

My original Navi 900 stopped working, so I decided to replace it with the Navi 950. I already have the Navi 950 unit, but I read that it needs different microphone wiring. Is that true? What exactly needs to be changed?

I’m not very experienced with retrofits, so I would really appreciate any help or advice. Has anyone here done this upgrade in a Zafira C? Was it difficult? Any problems with wiring, compatibility, or coding?

Thank you very much in advance!]]>
I’m new to the forum and I’m from the Czech Republic. I drive a 2012 Opel Zafira C and I really like this car.

My original Navi 900 stopped working, so I decided to replace it with the Navi 950. I already have the Navi 950 unit, but I read that it needs different microphone wiring. Is that true? What exactly needs to be changed?

I’m not very experienced with retrofits, so I would really appreciate any help or advice. Has anyone here done this upgrade in a Zafira C? Was it difficult? Any problems with wiring, compatibility, or coding?

Thank you very much in advance!]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10017 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:00:43 +0100 TomBonk]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10017
I am installing a new android unit in a 2014 Meriva B and I don't understand one thing.

With the unit I got a new Chinese wiring harness theoretically dedicated to my car. On the panel side of the CD400 there are two plugs. A large one (obvious where to plug it in) and a small one (number 1 in the picture, with two wires black and white).
The small one only fits in one place. To the 8-pin plug (with three wires) that was unplugged from the CD400 panel. But since now the CD400 panel is not plugged in, how can it work ?

Maybe I should not unplug the plug from the CD400 panel. But then what about this Chinese plug with two wires.

To summarize everything at my car works (steering wheel control, canbus) except the CD400 panel.

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I am installing a new android unit in a 2014 Meriva B and I don't understand one thing.

With the unit I got a new Chinese wiring harness theoretically dedicated to my car. On the panel side of the CD400 there are two plugs. A large one (obvious where to plug it in) and a small one (number 1 in the picture, with two wires black and white).
The small one only fits in one place. To the 8-pin plug (with three wires) that was unplugged from the CD400 panel. But since now the CD400 panel is not plugged in, how can it work ?

Maybe I should not unplug the plug from the CD400 panel. But then what about this Chinese plug with two wires.

To summarize everything at my car works (steering wheel control, canbus) except the CD400 panel.

  wires.png (Size: 308.15 KB / Downloads: 1) ]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10014 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:56:50 +0100 obsidian]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10014 i understand on lowered chassis a spring is "shorter" but what about shocks? would they fit on standard spring, would the shock act stiffer or same?]]> i understand on lowered chassis a spring is "shorter" but what about shocks? would they fit on standard spring, would the shock act stiffer or same?]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10006 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:42:05 +0000 eatmybogbrush]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10006 https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10005 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:05:04 +0000 emilalexandrubarb]]> https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=10005 I post there to make a kind request for anyone that has access to information.

I would like to install a heated steering wheel on a Astra J 2010 hatchback that didn't come with heated steering wheel.
My car had heated seats, bi xenon, electronic parking.
I have procured already heated steering wheel, squib for the heated steering wheel, and the central climatronic dual zone with all buttons (heated steering wheel, heated seats). My car only lacked the heated steering wheel button. 
Upon investigation I have found that in the rear trunk fuse box the no 19 fuse is missing alongside the pins for the 19 fuse.
I believe the wiring between the fuse and front of the vehicle is missing too.
Considering all purchased and already installed I would like to ask for help for a wiring diagram between the rear fuse box and wherever that wire would go (directly to the squib or the climatronic module).
Any other advice is really appreciated.

I wouldn't have made an account and posted it but i couldn't find any relevant information on the internet over the past 6 months. 

Do I also require a programing for the BCM? 

Upon installation of the squib there was already a connector waiting (for the heated part) so I believe the connection between the squib and the climatronic module is there.]]> I post there to make a kind request for anyone that has access to information.

I would like to install a heated steering wheel on a Astra J 2010 hatchback that didn't come with heated steering wheel.
My car had heated seats, bi xenon, electronic parking.
I have procured already heated steering wheel, squib for the heated steering wheel, and the central climatronic dual zone with all buttons (heated steering wheel, heated seats). My car only lacked the heated steering wheel button. 
Upon investigation I have found that in the rear trunk fuse box the no 19 fuse is missing alongside the pins for the 19 fuse.
I believe the wiring between the fuse and front of the vehicle is missing too.
Considering all purchased and already installed I would like to ask for help for a wiring diagram between the rear fuse box and wherever that wire would go (directly to the squib or the climatronic module).
Any other advice is really appreciated.

I wouldn't have made an account and posted it but i couldn't find any relevant information on the internet over the past 6 months. 

Do I also require a programing for the BCM? 

Upon installation of the squib there was already a connector waiting (for the heated part) so I believe the connection between the squib and the climatronic module is there.]]>