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  1. Astra G
    Hi. I have just had a wheel bearing go and am going to replace the hub. I have stripped the front down this afternoon and the passenger side (NSF) appears to have an ABS sensor, which is strange because mine doesn't have ABS (I have checked and there is no pump, brake lines come straight out of...
  2. Astra J/GTC
    Hi, Two of my previous cars were both Astra H 3 doors (one Sri 1.8 and the other Sxi 1.6), I loved both of these cars as I'm a sucker for the sporty Astra coupe. But, both of which were in and out of the garage every month for a new or existing problem, so I'm aware of Vauxhall's hit and miss...
  3. Astra H
    Astra 2005 1.7cdti So for a while, if left ignition on/radio etc for few mins car wouldn't start. Separate problem have a leaking hose pipe from radiator. Which got temporary fix on. Been fine, I was tightening radiator cap. Until told not to as pressure could make leak worse. But all was okay...
  4. Astra J/GTC
    Hi I'm new Looking for sports bumpers and other ideas to mod my car. I missed out on all this fun as a teenager so I'm making up for it now. Also I have a youtube account and will start to upload videos from today on if anyone is interested.
  5. Astra H
    Hi I need some advice, my steering has gotten a bit tougher and doesn’t feel like what it should be and I’ve noticed that at low speeds as I turn they is a knocking noise which isn’t constant but happens whenever I turn mainly to the right. I’m not sure what this could be anyone have any ideas...
  6. Astra H
    Hiya, I have replaced the winglet motor gear in the left side as it kept getting stuck half way as the left side would not turn out. So I bought a brass gear for it and placed it in no problem, but now the side that has been replaced is slower than the right side and it’s a bit irritating... the...
  7. Astra H
    Hi, I hope that someone can help me with my Astra Twintop Sport 1.8l 2008. My brake booster is leaking I can hear air hissing near foot pedals but when I press the brake pedal it goes away and I confirmed this is the reason why my car runs lean because when I fully depressed it the fuel trims...
  8. Astra H
    Hi, I have a problem that I really need some help with please. I’ve been getting a p0170 code for lean so I’ve been trying to trouble shoot what it could be and I’ve finally narrowed it down, at my footwell I can hear a hissing sound or air when the car is warm and when I press the brake it goes...
  9. Astra H
    Hiya I need someone’s help with two codes I have, recently changed thermostat and housing aswell as abs hub for it’s mot which it passed. But I have one code which only shows up on the pedal test which is P017011 which I know means fuel trim malfunction bank 1. But on my obs2 reader I have...
  10. Astra H
    Hi everyone, I have an 05, 5 speed manual Astra H, and I want to renew the gear knob and gaiter as they have gotten old and crumbly with time. I have tried some guides found both here and on YouTube to no avail. I have no issues removing the gaiter, however, no matter how much I swear, I...
  11. Astra H
    Hi, this is my first post (but have been reading the forums for a long time!) Just thought I'd ask on here if anyone has had any similar issues. I had my M32 box completely rebuilt today (£1000!) because of troubles with the 6th gear bearing and difficulty engaging 2nd and 4th gear. Basically...
  12. Styling
    Hello, I have an Astra J SRI Sports Tourer 2.0CDTI 165 currently on 17" alloys (standard Vauxhall - 225/50/17 7J with 40 offset). I am looking at a set of 19" alloys that are 225/35/19 8.5J 40 offset. According to www.willtheyfit.com the following will occur: Ride height drop of 8.35mm and an...
  13. Astra Technical aka The Workshop
    Hi, This is my forst post. I'm currently looking at buying an astavan 1.7cdti ecoflex '13 plate with 85k miles. I've been to view and test drive the van today, it drives smoothly accelerates well there are no noticable noises or any other reason to worry. The only thing putting me off is...
  14. Astra H
    Hi, I have an '06 1.9 CDTi Design, 5 Door Astra that's currently in the garage. It died on me on 17th May and the local garage has finally diagnosed the reason. They've informed me that the water pump has failed and therefore the cam belt has slipped. They've said that this may or may not have...
  15. Astra J/GTC
    Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere. I want to add footwell LEDs and the door handle LEDs to my Astra J, but I want them to be blue not the standard red. I'd also like to replace the stock red ambient light from centre console, but I don't have a clue where to get one from, same with what...
  16. ICE & Electrics
    Hi Peeps, Been doing an SMD conversion on my car myself however have hit a brick wall. Every time I try to do the SMD's on the left hand steering wheel control it never works, new SMD's every time. The steering control works but no light coming through it.. Any Ideas???? Thanks
  17. Astra H
    Hi, My GF recently decided to put 2 CD's in to my Standard Cd player (MK 5 Astra). Pressed the eject button, and nothing seems to be happening, just a noise where the CD cannot be selected to eject. Any ideas how to remove these? Does the centre console need to be completely removed? Any...
  18. ICE & Electrics
    So I have an Mk5 H Sri. I want some more functionality than the stock CD30 setup. At minimum... Screen (6/7") iPhone/iPod control (prefer USB rear) 2 DIN so it fills as much of the negative space that will be left when the old unit is ripped out MP3 Disc Good Radio facility Good interface...
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