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Sounds like your on a mission siggyv6cdti and its the ideal time to carry out all these mods.
I'm going to dive into my BMW Z3 tomorrow as has been garaged all winter and its definitely time for some mods.Post up some pics and reports when you can as would like to see the progress
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Hi welcome to the forum
Sorry not sure but its worth trying if you can return it if not suitable
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Hi...welcome to the Forum
It could well have something to do with the Parrot and also may have popped a fuse when boosting the battery
I would firstly check the fuse for the Parrot and go from there
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lol....that's the trouble with too many project cars, i was the same (or probably still am) and just get one car/bike up together then forget about the other ones until they need work, just goes round in circles.
At least you should have more time to get on with the jobs now though?
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Its certainly an art and an exact science....even down to the correct loading prior to taking readings.
I used to show students the smallest effort required to throw readings out by pressing my hand down on the rear bumper and seeing how the readings for the front would throw out.Would love to see the read out sheet and you should maybe ask Tony to join up so as he could add his know-how on any posts he can answer
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Maybe easier to fit a DAB aerial direct onto the amplifier as these sit on the front (or rear) screen (i suppose whichever is easier to attach to and convenient for wiring)
Here's one from Halfords
https://www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/stereo-fittings/autoleads-dab-film-antenna-smb---dab-aa1-338357.html -
I would think that if it is a different material to the bumper then it should be removable but whether you'll cause damage in the process I'm not sure
Then it is a case of finding the one you want, maybe removing that and bonding it on your bumper.
Maybe then it would be a case to replace the whole bumper as would be easier but would have to find the correct colour, etc
Let us know what you find out and which route is best
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You would think it is a fuse or relay but it would also be worth checking bulbs and connections at the lights as it may be relying on an earth connection that may be compromised at that end
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an E21 323 is awesome, shame you didn't keep it
I think about some of the cars I've let go over the years its heart-breaking
Sorry to hear about the Siggy, seized water pump? is it part of the cambelt/chain set up?
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Hi Nigel....welcome to the Forum
Wonder why someone cut the wires unless the rear screen has been replaced and non-DAB screen fitted?
Sorry, haven't got a circuit diagram but let us know what you find
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Sounds definitely like the right sort of guy to sort any chassis issues.
It is amazing (but not unusual on the crappy roads we have nowadays) to put out the geometry with kerbs and potholes and for it to have a detrimental effect on tyres, steering, etc.
Definitely worth anyone having their car's steering geometry checked at least once a year to avoid unnecessary tyre wear and driving a dangerous vehicle.
I recently replaced 3 out the 4 coil springs that had broken on a 2008 Astra and you wouldn't have known they were broken from driving it normally
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I would definitely check any bulbs and connections as they are in a vulnerable position to suffer damage, vibration and water ingress.
Also check the fuse if both of them are out but you would then have to consider why it has blown a fuse
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good job done Andy
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siggyv6cdti chassis dynamics is an art and its good to know there are people out there who know their subject
Usually, most fastfit centres tend to compensate for any misalignment at the rear by pulling in the front wheels which will average out the readings and at least help the vehicle steer straight but does not resolve the issue of the rear suspension being out of alignment (usually through impact damage)
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No problems Andy, thats what this forum is all about, helping other Vauxhall owners with keeping their cars in top condition
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That was very nice of your wife to valet the interior, can't see my wife doing that to my cars, or even her own (Alfa Romeo) which desperately needs a damn good clean.
Post up some before and after pics if you want Andy, would be nice to see how the Astra is looking now after all the TLC you have shown it
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Hi Chris....welcome to the Forum
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It should be a light cherry colour and not black, also if it is contaminated it will smell of burnt toast.
You will need a new filter and replacement fluid (Dextron II) and it is a case of removing the drainplug and then once emptied to remove the sump from the gearbox.
In there you should see a filter, replace that and the sump gasket and then refill to the specified amount and run the engine, shifting through the gears and check it in gear with the handbrake full on with the engine running at tickover (always useful to have someone on the footbrake as well)
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Hi....welcome to the forum
It would be possible if you have all the components you need from the Elite and also would need to code it into the canbus to get it to operate through the vehicle electronics
Do let us know if you tackle this and how you get on with it
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lol....sounds like you picked the right time to tackle these jobs Andy.
Does tend to get tight and awkward under the dash to tackle jobs like this but worth replacing the pollen filter or if extremely dirty then just removing for now to stop any spread of bacteria in the filter around the interior of the car.
My Grandchildren are a bit too young to tackle jobs on cars yet....and I emphasise the word 'yet'. lol
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Had to do some housework yesterday, wished I was back at the office
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Here's an ebay link to one and luckily it is brightly coloured so should be quite easy to spot amongst all the black and grey plastic under the dashboard
Which music do you prefer to listen to in the car?
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So when you are finally released from lockdown and able to drive your car....what music will you play in the car?