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Hi Andy
Has the EGR blanking plate got a small hole in the centre of it?
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It looks like the Exhauster which is an engine driven vacuum pump for the brake servo (fitted to diesel engines only)
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Worth looking for a local audio specialist who may be able to update the system to allow full function
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Sounds like the rain sensor (if fitted) may be covered in muck, try cleaning at the top centre of the windscreen and see it that works
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Have a look at the range of units and aftermarket plinths and cable adapters at Halfords
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Maybe another member with a Meriva of the same year could photograph their ABS unit?
general rule of thumb would be to eliminate the pipes that reach the unit without having to bend them would be correct position
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I would use Halfords oil selector by typing in your registration onto their system it lists the oil specs for your vehicle
as you have already mentioned you are correct in going by the ACEA specs rather than just the grade (e.g 5w30)
C3 is a low sulphur content and produces low ash content for the DPF to sort but this is not applicable to your car, but it wouldn't do any harm as such.
It would be worth changing the PAS fluid but you would need to drop the old fluid out from the rack and then fill and bleed by turning the steering lock to lock with the engine running
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I think they are 'snake oil' and don't really work.
Maybe best to look at different driving styles, easiest way is to find a spot where your foot is hardly touching the throttle....its difficult but its how I drive nowadays, rather than the foot flat down of my youth
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Maybe best to go into the rear light cluster and see what wire comes from the reverse light bulb holder, follow the wire through any connectors in case the colour changes
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not sure it will be free but could locate some updates from satnav store at low cost
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Feel free to post up some pics of the Signum if you would like to
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From what I could hear it sounded like a flatspot on one of the tyres but it may also cause a shudder when driving?
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Hi Topgear Astra ....good to have you onboard
Any chance of uploading some pics of the car
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Well it sounds like you have the fluid bleeding procedure off down to a tee and sometimes it can take an eternity to shift all the air so keep going and see how it ends up
If its improving each time then may not have much more left to bleed outLet us know how you get on with it
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Hi Morty and welcome to the club
Sounds like crankshaft or camshaft position sensor to me
Best bet is to get it scanned at your local garage to see if any fault codes come up
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Its a tough one to resolve as the warranty would be tied into you taking the car to them for servicing
However, according to Block Exemption Rules, if the car has been maintained by a registered repairer to manufacturers standards and following correct service schedules and using parts of equal quality then this should satisfy the warranty requirements laid down on paper.
You could argue with them until they either fold or throw out your claim
However you still have an issue that needs resolving. The garage that serviced the car should be able to carry out the work and get you back up and running.Let us know how you get on with it all
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Has the fuel filter been replaced at any point, e.g. engine change or major service?
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If its the spring then Halfords sell replacements
Otherwise a scrapyard would be the best supply or a Vauxhall dealership if still available new
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Should be a switch on the mirror buttons area if not then it is not equipped with this function
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It sounds like its all part of the ADAS system which needs to be reset via the dealership as very complex procedure while using very expensive and specialist equipment
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Hi....welcome to the Club
You could use covers or otherwise here is a selection of wheel nuts to fit your Astra along with some covers
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It is maybe related to the glow plug circuit to show it is working and then goes out once warm.
If the light stays on then it signifies an error code has been flagged -
Crankshaft Position Sensor sounds like the most likely culprit
Works fine when cold after trying to restart on warm engine then no start. Let it cool then the resistance in the sensor changes back to normal and hey presto!
Test and replace the sensor may be the answer
EGR Valve and Engine Management Light.
in 1998 to 2005 Astra
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It should look something similar to this (but most don't have the small hole in the middle and will cause issues with the EML coming on)
Most petrol engines do not have an EGR but it turns out (didn't know this info) that the Twinport Vauxhall petrol engine had two but also they mostly fail due to heat as they are not water cooled as they are in the diesel engines. Eliminating the EGR will not necessarily unduly affect emissions as they were fitted to comply with the EURO emissions scheme at the time (has moved on significantly since) but they were not fitted to any future variants of this particular engine or any other petrol versions. So blanking it off shouldn't be an issue with regards to emissions or MOT regulations.