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well at least you'll get practice removing bumper and other panels to gain access to the radiator

Hi I would like advice on retro fitting a rear parking camera to my crossland sri reg no available if needed

We had our car just over a year from 2nd hand and it started to go. I never knew what it was, when i accelerated, i got "stop the car" and allsorts and it would cut out (not good on a fast bypass up in the highlands) My pal is a mechanic and the prices he said around gave me the fear. He said play your face at Vauxhall, so i did, one free wetbelt fitted for free, and not a £600+ bill, job done, Maybe grovel to Vauxhall as they realist how garbage a wet belt is.

I seen them on ebay, it also shows a wee spring, but mine must have took off when the button went !!! loads on ebay

Just bought a ZAFIRA SRI 1.4 turbo 2015 with 47000 on the clock lovely car. Haynes stopped doing a paper back now? Paper yes must be my age! Also drive a 1.8 SRI petrol. Bought in 2017. I had a VECTRA V6 years ago, always loved Vauxhall.

Yes will do. Thank you. That's one job for the 65 plate. I also have a 2011 b that I have a new coolant radiator to fit. always loved a Vauxhall.

I guess as long as it is still running fine and its purely maintenance tasks then it should be straightforward for a skilled mechanic to carry this out. Maybe even with the engine in situ - have you considered a mobile mechanic who can work on it a your premises...may be cheaper as well?

Please let us know how you get on with it and if you find an easier way to access it.

Thank you

Hi, Was wondering if anybody could help. I've got a Vectra 2.6 GSi V6 that wants quite abit of work doing on it. Think the engine will have to come out for ease of replacing parts. My local garage cant help so was wondering if anybody knew a good Vauxhall specialist or garage around the Derby area that would take the task on. Many Thanks.

Hi, I have the same model/spec and had nothing but bother with all electrics. Same problem with boot. The car has been back at dealership since June and been told parts on back order! It seems to be a common problem with this car. Hopefully you get yours sorted soon.

It may be easier to remove the front bumper as its not that hard to take off. Just make sure you have a blanket on the floor in front so the paint doesn't get marked if you drop it.

Hi all, I need to remove drivers side front fog light. where's the best place to gain access? I looked behind the wheel arch liner, but not a lot of room. Cheers

I would say it is not unrelated as the aux belt will be turning the alternator pulley which in turn charges the battery so its a knock on effect - you will need to ensure the charging system is working properly before looking at any other faults

Dose this need o be done a garage or not, was out in car and I ad to have rac to recover me as the auxiliary belt came off could his be an issue with the lag or not

well at least you have a couple of options now. Good luck with it all and let us know how you get on with it

I've reached the same conclusion - though my limitation is that if I try to do that myself, I can guarantee (from many years of experience) that it will end up even more broken than before I started! I've identified a company that says they can repair it and I'm going down that route now. A vauxhall dealer did come back to me with a quote for the headlight assembly of £780, new, and in stock - which is a few hundred quid cheaper than any of the second hand ones I've seen! Still out of budget for the moment though, but at least there's another route if needed. Thank you for the reply!

I would say that unless it is excessively smoking and it is clearly engine oil being burnt (oily exhaust pipe at the tail end) and the oil level is dropping then it may be a case of running it in until the rings bed in. Ensure that it is running the correct grade of oil and also run it on Supreme fuel which does make a difference.

It sounds like the system needs a reset at the battery, If it has recently been replaced then it may need coding with the new battery voltage which can usually be done with a half decent scan tool.

If it were me I would concentrate on getting the lamp working rather than replacing the headlamp - it may be due to water ingress which has caused corrosion but the headlamp didn't fail on beam deflection so the reflector must be okay. The position lamp should be able to be replaced even if you had to run external wires to the bulb as an interim to get it working for the MOT test.

maybe individual seals are available but otherwise if it is water ingress into the box then maybe silicon would be best to seal it - probably more effective and cheaper than new seals

cheers

Hi @JayBee Welcome to the club Good to have you onboard !

I would look on eBay to see if there are any available https://www.vauxhallownersclub.com/forums/index.php?app=core&module=system&controller=redirect&do=advertisement&ad=14&key=bf150e77c2c9100d0b9bba1b6bec636361396ad8842ba5936721c270c2221ece

Hi buddy i have checked there is 14v going to the sockets. Looks like the main cigarette lighter holder is faulty. Do you know part numbers or where i can source some. Not looking to spend a fortune as im not sure how long i will have the car for thanx.