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I had my egr valve with restrictor plates on and didn’t make much difference, so last weekend I set to and put a blanking plate, which I made myself on the exhaust manifold, removed the egr cooler and bent some 15mm copper pipe to go in its place. On the egr valve I put another blanking plate on there until I can afford to get it mapped out. What a difference my 1.9 cdti 150 bhp was flying, then I put a pipercross race air filter in and whoosh she was away again, it no longer feels like I am constantly driving into a head wind, the engine sounds happy and has instant power no lag, and no smoke at all on startup, now and again she still puffs out some blue smoke which it has always done but I think it must be the dpf needs a clean. My car now is like a rocket ship, she is an 08 model Vectra c.

Just bought a 2015 Zafira Tourer SRI CDTi Bit of a come down from a 3.5 V6 Nissan Elgrand, but needs must and all that. Hoping to find decent recommendations for parts, repairs that a monkey can manage themselves etc. First job once car is delivered is replacing a cracked front grille (black bit only). Hopefully do-able on a DIY basis....

Hey Vauxhall Corsa owners, I recently faced a frustrating issue with my Corsa's clutch pedal - it wasn't returning fully. After taking it to a garage, I learned that a little white clip on the pedal had snapped. The repair cost was almost £1000, as Vauxhall only offers a full pedal box replacement for around £600. I decided to take matters into my own hands. I designed and made my own version of the clip, and it works great - it's even stronger than the original. I've listed them on eBay if anyone else is facing the same problem. I've spent a lot of time designing, testing, and improving this part, and I've sold quite a few, even to some Vauxhall garages. However, someone bought one from me and tried to copy it. After a few light tests, it snapped. So, please use my link for an original. I'm posting this on a Vauxhall forum to let people know that I've made this part and it's available if they need it. I understand the frustration of dealing with a faulty clutch pedal, and I hope this solution can help others too. If you're interested, check out the link below. Thanks for reading, and I hope this helps someone out there! Vauxhall Corsa E Clutch Pedal Spring Retaining Clip | eBay

Hi....welcome to the Club I used to have a 73 Sedan de Ville.....such a huge car but not so by todays standards with the size of some cars on the road Good to have you onboard!

Hi everyone and thank you for allowing me to join. I have been the proud owner of a astra J 1.7cdti sports tourer, yes she has high milage but wow what a car so comfy in the 1st 4 months of owning her I did 10,000miles I just can't keep out. No exactly the most economical but she's mine and I love my car to bits. Keep up the good work guys and gals.

For sale is my mk3 Vauxhall cavalier GLS. 2L automatic petrol. The car is fantastic, it’s out of MOT but will be good to a new home. It’s been in the family for 25 years and well maintained and serviced. Car has some signs of wear and tear which is expected for its age of 29 years. It drives spot on with plenty of power in the engine. Easily pulls away faster than other cars without trying! Gearbox is good as well. 4 speed automatic. Looking for £1000 but open to offers. V5, 2 keys and has fuel in it.

Hi there, cheers , been a very long time since I owned a vauxhall, back in the 90's lol was a cavalier 2.0 glsi or something like that, there was a, g ,s and I maybe an L lol from sitting in the cockpit on my new one they've definitely come a long way , it's a really nice comfy place to sit and love all the dash layout, drives nice and straight too,inside is spotless, looks new , only bad bits are ,the passenger side sill has a straight long dent about a foot long which I can correct myself when the weather is warmer , done body work before , drivers side mirror casing was broke, I've replaced that and I was able re use the mirror cap as that was fine and saved me spraying it lol, one back light has a tiny piece of the corner broke off so I'll replace that in the next week or so, once those things are done the body will look spotless too. Things I've done so far, mod wise, swapped all interior bulbs for white led, black/red seat covers to keep the upholstery clean, ordered some replacement headlight led's, will be doing a chrome delete around windows, prep and respray the alloys cuz there's a few little scuffs, going change glow plugs and filters too, don't know when they were last done, once all that's done I'll either leave it at that or see what else I could do, I do this with all my cars basically, I like get them to look spotless

Thank you.

This is what I'm sure my wife is now chanting in her head after I finally sold my Ford Focus and bought a 2012 Astra GTC in the Yellow that seems to attract all of the bugs. I've finally joined her and her family in owning my first Vauxhall! Hello new Vauxhall fam.

It is definitely a car that will stand out in a crowd. It looks longer, and sleaker.

Hi all I'm a newbe to this but I do have a couple of questions for you all but I will do all this tomorrow as it's my day off

Vauxhall Astra, Opel Kadett & Vauxhall Belmont full service manual (microfiche) 1990 These microfiches contain the full workshop service instructions for the Vauxhall Astra and related models from 1990. My late father got them when he owned a Mk 2 Astra in 1990. Rather than just chuck them I thought I'd check to see if anyone could make good use of them... an invaluable resource if you're embarking on a restoration project or just keeping one on the road! He also had a Carlton at the same time so I'll be putting a similar post in that group... The microfiches are marked "08/90" (presumably August 1990) and "6th Revised Edition". They were bought with an H-reg vehicle so that aligns perfectly. The document identifier seems to be TSD-1448/6-GB and the "article number" is 93133. There are four microfiches in total. All are in excellent condition (they were only ever used in a DIY context and never in a commercial garage) and are still in the original Opel branded envelope. The four microfiches contain: I Sections A to H II Section J (OHC petrol & CIH petrol engines) III Section J (DOHC petrol and OHC diesel engines) IV Sections K to R The section headings are: A Maintenance, body and chassis sheet metal parts B Paint C Body equipment D Heating, ventilation and air conditioning E Frame, front wheel suspension, wheels and tyres F Rear axle and rear wheel suspension [G is omitted] H Brakes [I is omitted] J Engine and engine aggregates K Clutch and transmission L Fuel and exhaust system M Steering N Electrical equipment and instruments [O to Q are omitted] R Optional equipment and accessories Microfiche readers are readily available at relatively low cost on eBay and there seem to be people that offer a microfiche-to-PDF transcription service as well.

Hello friends! Not only am I new here, but I am also pretty new to Vauxhalls Just wanted to warn you all up front, because I'm probably gonna have some questions...

Part 4 of my nova saloon road race build. https://youtube.com/watch?v=zANHgX1-QDI&feature=share9

I had difficulty finding out how to access the stalk switches. First release the steering wheel, lower it and pull it out telescopically. The wheel needs to be turned 90° left and right to get access to two screws. The top plastic cover can be prised off, starting by lifting the tabs covering the screws and levering upwards - see photo. (The top cover clips onto the bottom cover.) There is a third screw centrally underneath the lower cover. (6mm socket needed for all 3.) The separate cover over the ignition switch needs to be prised off and manoeuvred out. The stalk picture shows it half out with one locking-clip seen on top. The white connector on the PEC attaches the cable going up the stalk for the rear wiper control; remove it before unscrewing the PEC. The stalk switches connect to the Body Control Module located behind the glove box; I was relieved to find that it was not the problem! The 3 positions of the wiper switch, Intermittent, normal & fast are encoded with resistors on the PEC, they are decoded by the BCM which commands the wiper relays. Sadly I had already ordered a replacement stalk from Ebay before finding the corrosion. It may yet come in handy!

Could be a coolant leak or slight leak from the exhaust which seals as it gets hot?

Hi Thanks for your reply as I couldn't remember what they were for.

Thanks for the welcome and I will keep it updated and I hope to get some information on what upgrades can be done

Hi all, new member here! I have just taken ownership of a 2006 Monaro VXR with the 6.0 LS2 motor and they seem to be quite rare these days, so much so, that my local Vauxhall dealership who were the Monaro VXR specialists at the time it was originally purchased no longer support the car and cannot offer any service support or parts. I am looking to hopefully connect with other Monaro VXR owners to learn more about the car ie common problems/defects etc, maintenance tips and where to source even just everyday consumables, filters, belts, plugs and so on. The car is in exceptional condition having only done 14k since new and im hoping i can keep it that way for many years to come!!! Anyway any help would be very much appreciated thanks.

It could be that the fluid is leaking internally between the seals in the master cylinder which does not show as leaking any fluid and if the level does not drop. That would be a good place to start if you are needing to replace components

I have a Carlton Owner's manual, complete with document wallet and radio manual.

Hi Keith, have you tried the resistor ? Has failed on mine twice over its 20 years. Also had sa.e symptoms

Hi I had this problem with my Astra when I bought it. It turned out to be the Heater Blower Motor Resistor. It was an awkward job to do, but once replaced, all controls were back working as they should. If you have a Haynes manual for your Corsa, it should show you where it is situated. On my Astra, it is at the bottom of the heater motor on the passenger side. It just plugs into the motor casing, and has electrical connection. Hope this helps. Andy.

Hi Vincente, its nice to hear that you chose Vauxhall for your transport. Or is it an Opel? Hope the Zafira serves you well. Regards Andy

Thanks for the add. Just bought a Crossland X 1.2 turbo elite nav. Previously had a few Astras. 1.6 SRI diesel and a turbo petrol.

Hi I'm steve I have just bought myself a 2014 astra gtc vxr and can't wait to take it to meet other owners

Your LED Headlights are only road legal because they are Manufacturer fitted and are sealed units and when any of the lights go then the whole unit has to be replaced. I don't know for sure if the DRL is an MOT failure. RHD and LHD are not inter changeable because the lens are set up to direct the light in a different direction because the need to light up the side of the road they are driving on.

Will do thank u.

FOR SALE Vauxhall Insignia 2011 in Grey VXR Brembo calipers £355, 07456261626 Essex

After a search through the Forum I could not find any information on the above title. So, Here they are. Fault Codes are usually found by a mechanic checking the Engine Management System with a machine that plugs into the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) which is usually situated under the dashboard. These Machines are called Op Coms or in Vauxhall's case Vaux Coms, cheap Chinese Clones can be purchased and some may even allow you to "programme" certain things, but most are OK for searching and finding Fault Codes. Fault Codes can also be found on almost all cars built on or after 2000 by using "The Pedal Test Method" :: To do this you need to Press both the Accelerator and Brake pedals down to the floor then turn ignition on until the lights come on but not as far as to start the engine..........then where your mileage shows up it should flash up "ECN" and then a series of numbers that are your fault codes, several codes can come up quickly after one another so it is a good idea to have a pen and paper ready. If nothing appears then you either have no faults or the test hasn't worked, but it usually does work on most cars. Now you will need to know what the codes mean, here is a full and comprehensive list of the Fault Codes (the vast majority of these codes apply to most other cars as well as Vauxhalls. When checking your codes from the "Pedal Test" ignore the "P" on the Fault Code list and use only the first four digits reading from the left, if the code brought up is only 3 digits then add a 0 to the front of the code. Here is a Link to a Full and Comprehensive List of the Fault Codes (Almost 1900 of them) (1) Vauxhall Fault Finding For Free | Digitalworldz Oh, and a Big Thank You to Trevor on Admin for suggesting the link when I was unable to upload the Fault Codes.

Many years ago I owned one of the above and I am wondering if it might be out there still. It was black over cream. The number plate was HVK 412 but this is now on a ferrari! The year was 1939. The only possible id I have -which is a bit gruesome-is that the (possible)owner at the time murdered his daughter on her wedding day-I saw a clip on television and it showed the car. My friends and I restored the car in the early 1970s. Any ideas? My number is 01379 870762

A few weeks ago I posted a photo of my 2011 Agila. Only brought the car 24/9 this year. It had a dent on the rear drivers side. Would cost a lot to have it plastic welded etc. So I thought I would cover the dent with a Red Reflector. Halfords didn't have the right size so went on Google. Found 2 Oblong Reflectors for only £2.85p. As you can see from first photo, reflector covers the dent perfectly. As I still had another reflector I put it on the opposite side. They look like they are part of the car. WARNING: The adhesive is very strong. Once it touches the paint It Will Not Come Of. Be sure reflector is in the right position before pressing it on. Luckily it is level across the number plate, so once I had the dent covered, I measured the distance from reflector ,(On the Driver's side) to the number plate. Simply a matter of getting the same distance on the Passenger side. Hope this is useful to other members

Thank you for the response, much appreciated .

Thanks, this is a friends car. I will try and find out which relay it is.

Thought so as well. Just Mr haynes says to set trim heights between wheel arch and centre hub b4 torquing bolts.

There may be a fault with the intermittent wiper time relay Find out which one it is and see if it shows any signs of damage

Hi Richard and welcome to the Club Good to have you onboard!

Thanks for your comments. I must repeat the very important APPLY THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY because I DID forget to do that and the result was PANIC. My front garden has a slight incline down towards my house, back of car was facing house. I was unbolting the gear change bracket and gear changed to neutral and car started to move backwards. I had NO CONTROL to stop it and no time to switch back to Park and result luckily was only dent in garage door. But just think what could have happened. Suggest also chock a couple of wheels with bricks. Do you have any useful contacts at Vauxhall so we can get those cheapo plastic parts FREE. Regards Dave

There should be a fault code associated with the lamps. Maybe worth taking it to an independent garage to scan the ECU for stored fault codes and go from there

Hello everyone thank you for having me as a member. Just got a gl auto delivered today phil

Sounds like a vacuum issue where no vacuum is being supplied to the brake servo. Check vacuum hose connections and also listen out for any hissing noises under the bonnet, also if there is a vacuum leak then the engine revs will be lumpy on tickover

You are doing a grand job there. Look forward to seeing the finished car. Andy r

Best to get it properly evacuated at a garage to save the environment and they can even reuse it to refill your A/C once you have carried out the work on it

Sounds like an interesting read. I've had one or two over the years, and I know my father was a Vauxhall man in his younger days. I've made a note of website, and will have a look later.

I have heard of a few customers who took this up with their local dealership and we're offered £300.00 compensation so I will see what can be done. But thanks for your help.

thank you for the answer.

We currently run the Crown in Alrewas We are looking to see if there is a requirement to host a classic Vauxhall meet at our location. Any suggested dates in the next month we can look at accommodating. We have a large car park and various quiet street parking.

Insignia 2014 diesel eco. The wipers often will not start, except by demanding wash, when they always work. After driving for a while the wipers start working, either using the intermittent selection or either of normal or fast settings, but changing a setting can cause the wipers to stop again and they may then start again after a while. The problem exists on all 3 setting positions, except for the wash-pull. Evidently power does arrive at the stalk switch. Rear wiper works OK. It is puzzling how a bad connection could cause this. I have been testing them while stopped - engine off. Is it necessary to be moving? Is the Computer involved with wiper control? When they work, the speeds are as expected, so the motor seems OK I succeeded in fixing the problem. The wiper stalk switch is removed by squeezing the plastic strips top and bottom and pulling it out of the housing. Unfortunately the release for the connector is out of sight underneath the switch so a bit difficult. The release for this connector is on the inner side facing the control column. There are two screws holding one side of the switch together, but this gives access only to the sprung plunger that holds the switch in the three positions. Taking it apart is unnecessary unless re-greasing is wanted. The other side of the switch can be removed by releasing the plastic lugs. This then allows the disconnection of a small connector and removal of the PEC after removing the screw. The main contact slider can then be removed, noting its orientation. In my case 2 of the contact prongs were corroded. The copper strips had pairs of marks where the slider stopped, which was worrying as it looked as though there might be holes. After cleaning and re-assembly the switch works properly. There is another contact slider, presumably for the rear wiper. I have more pictures of the repair, but they exceed the allowance.

Update for the roof So I removed all the trim from inside the boot to get access to the Roof ECU, I replaced it with the one I got from Ebay from a known working car. I reset the roof positions and turn on, now I get 12 beeps instead of the 6 beeps from before the replacement. The only thing left to do replace the roof hydraulic pump. tune in soon for the next installment of Cabby Roof problems Cliff

Hi! Thank you for replying to me So my carpet is bone dry and the sides of the wheel compartment are dry also. As you can see below I have leafs in there as well but there’s no obvious spot to where it’s coming from. I’m just hoping Vauxhall will look at it under warranty