I'm replacing the F23 gearbox on my MK4 Astra with an F35 from an Opel 2.2 DTI and was working on the car over the weekend, I had to remove the console tunnel trim so I could get to the F23's gear selector to remove it because it uses a cable shift linkage and the F35 that's going in uses a rod...

So the issue started with my AC not working due to the heater blower resister melting. The AC has been disconnected. A couple of months later the central console along with the control knobs that control the fan speed now have no power and does not light up, I do not know if this is related. As...