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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

Hi I'm new I have a vauxhall cavalier Sri 16v redtop Thanks for letting me join

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!

Had the water pump off to be sure theres nothing wrong there, all is good, whilst at it ive found a bleed screw on the radiator, so at least i know my radiator is full, however i have still not been able to bleed the system fully, So the next thing is to buy a Vacuum refill kit so i can make sure there no air in the system as i fill it up.... really cant believe all the trouble im having!!!

ok so done more fumbling around and come to the conclusion that my head is completely drained, did so by partially removing the thermostat housing from the 4 long bolts to the head and not a drop, so this leads me to thinking its the water pump what has gone, so underneath is a pic of the pipe that leads from the pump to the thermostat housing, should coolant flow in the direction as arrowed?

Greeting's great people of the VOC! I was talking to a friend at work regarding a "whistling" issue I have on my 2.0 sri CDTI insignia at work and he advised to join a Vauxhall forum and talk to other owners of Vauxhall's in the hopes of finding a solutions that's not going to cost hundreds at a garage! Some of the guy's i've spoke to about the issue have been like "It's not worth the money just get a new car" To which I replied ,,|, I love my Insig! haha, Don't want to replace her, only thing I'd want to change in the media centre on it, but im struggling to find somewhere up in Nottingham that'll fit one for me and get it working. So, on acceleration can hear the front of the engine like whistling, I don't know if its the turbo, water pump or what ever. I haven't noticed a loss of power, when I put my foot down in gear's 2 and 3 she still shifts, screen wash system still works, aircon still works, just a strange whistle on acceleration that im thinking COULD be a dirty turbo? to which im thinking of buying this to spray down it and give it a clean. Recently had a friend listen to the noise and he seems to think that could just do with an oil change (Which is done yearly anyway) or potentially a full engine flush using a product like that Liquid Moly (link to product) I'd love to get opinions from others that own Insignia's and Vauxhalls in general on what they think it could be? and potential non-garage fixes for it? Thank's in advance guys n gals

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 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.

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my message, as soon as I get chance and the weather is better I will certainly get a good few pictures and upload them on here for everyone thanks Dan

A Merry Christmas to you too. And to all the members, may 2024 be a fun filled year.

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.

Just a wild stab at it but could it be your key fob needs reset ?

Hi....welcome to the Club The old Astra is definitely a great car and not sure progress has been kind to the Astra name over the years Good to have you onboard with your Crossland and hope it serves you well

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

Hi . I am after the near side rear sill cover end for my cavalier Sri hatchback pre facelift. If there’s anyone out there that has one or the complete covers, please let me know

Much appreciated. I’ve been told by somebody who just had their insignia battery replaced. That it had to be registered on the system which I imagine is a diagnostic Vauxhall only thing. Thanks

Thank you for the response, much appreciated .

Hi Dean, you will probably need someone with an OBD2 reader to clear out the fault code, which should then extinguish the warning light. And hopefully it should stay off. Regards Andy

Keep trying. I have just changed my Near Side Sidelight Bulb. Real pain to do. Once you have 2 fingers on the bulb holder Just pull it backwards with a firm grip. It will come out. It does not need to be twisted left or right. Hope this helps.

turn the ignition until the lights come on then press lock and unlock. hope this works / helps

I wonder if this would be the same on the mk4 (G) as well. Might have a look tomorrow.

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

First and foremost I would ask whether the diesel engine is suitable for the journeys you make? If it is driven around town then you can expect several problems to occur.....EGR, DPF, Turbo, Injectors....all of which will clog up if not driven hard enough I see you currently drive a Chevette....great little car from the day!

No worries good luck with the upgrade, one thing i forgot to add was the handling wasnt great on standard set up now though it very good as expected!

Hi....welcome to the Club Fine looking Insignia and glad you're enjoying it so far Worth checking with your local Vauxhall parts department who should be able to break down the VIN to see which model spec it is and makes it useful to identify parts required in the future

New member lucky to have bought a 2015 Meriva with low mileage

Hello everyone, Hope you're all well? I always comply with forum etiquette and introduce ones self before posting. I'm Chad. Me and my partner both own Vauxhalls. We like their reliability, longevity and feel. We ALL know here motors have moving parts and moving parts cause problems My partner, Laura, has a 2008 Astra which has been serviced yearly since having it roughly 8 years ago. What a beauty she is still (the car). Me.. I have a Vauxhall Combo 2016.. I bought her out of desperation when my Astra 2006 Estate decided it was her time to go to the heap. The Combo has given me nothing but trouble in what "should've" been an excellent and reliable van (looonnngggg story and lots of money) --- I didn't want to add this next bit -- I stupidly bought her with no service history. Looking forward to being a member of your forum. Chad.

Oh dear but at least you did have an audible warning of the spring breaking and it didn't penetrate the tyre sidewall on its way out Should be a straightforward job and at least you have the nice weather to do it in See, I always bring positivity to your posts

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

thank you for the answer.

hi just brought my 2018 crossland x elite yesterday always been a vauxhall man worked in dealerships for 30 odd years had lots of different models so looking forward to enjoying this one

Hi Dave...welcome to the Club Vauxhall is in the blood then? Good to have you onboard!

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