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Keep us updated on the progress Andy...not that I'm nagging you to get it done 🙂

It does sound very much like an alternator issue. take it somewhere to have it tested and it should be putting out around 14volts

Have you checked the crankshaft sensor as the fuel system needs to see a signal that the engine is rotating before fuel is delivered. Also, ensure that the fuel inertia cutoff switch is not off - reset the switch to ensure it is on and the fuel pump can then operate

Sounds like the battery is the root cause of all the issues. The sensors can be heard to click very fiently if working but may need coding.

I would run a scan on the system and see what codes appear. Sounds like the pressure is building up in the turbo but also could be variable vanes gummed up and may benefit from running some turbo cleaner through it

Have a look to see if the oil is diluted...increased level and also smells of fuel Worth having the injectors checked on a rig if in doubt

I would change the cambelt first as if it is slack it can generate codes for crank and especially cam sensor as the two are out of sync Also, ensure the fuel is going to high pressure pump....maybe also change the filter first to see whats in there

Thanks for the updated information and photos (I have increased your image upload capacity). Very useful if anyone else encounters this issue. (pinned to top of Insignia section of the forums) Glad it turned out to be a very cheap repair with no replacement parts needed

Quite an eventful weekend then Andy! Seized calipers are unforgiving and fortunate you were local as it can generate huge amount of heat which can also be transferred to the fluid and boil that leaving you with no brakes. Trailering it home was the most sensible method in this case. Maybe worth considering changing the other side if you think it may go the same way and just being pre-emptive and sorting it before it becomes an issue?

I personally would go with the 1.4 turbo if using around town. Maybe consider the 1.6 if using on motorways predominantly

Best not to fiddle with it then just in case 🙂

Hi Slug ..... welcome to the Forum Sometimes, things are worth waiting for Good to have you onboard!

Hi Gary ..... welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard!

Hi.....welcome to the Forum I would look for any wiring that tracks under the carpet. I know there are modules placed under the floor but think that is mainly on the passenger side. Lift the carpet and see what is underneath is the best place to start Let us know what you find

That is the Law according to Sod AndyR 😞

Hi....welcome to the Forum That sounds like the rack went to the point where the steering couldn't cope with the angle and weight on the nearside wheel and by lifting the weight resolved it. Interesting bit of information and thanks for sharing it with us. By the way, did you sort the washer pump?

That should definitely improve things all round now. Be nice to know if you see an increase in the mpg Andy

Oh not sure then, maybe someone knows where the filter is located?

Great news Andy, probably get more performance and better economy as this would have affected the Lambda sensor to result in overfuelling the engine

Hi....welcome to the Forum I have encountered a similar situation before and from memory I reset the audio system by disconnecting the power at the fuse to it to clear down any stored memory. Wouldn't recommend it if you don't have a security code though

lol...could be right Andy 🙂 Yeh its not bad down here I suppose

Great choice of films....big Tarantino and Guy Richie fan also

We're protected by the Isle of Wight so we have a micro-climate and although it would be great to say we get all-year round sunshine, we actually don't but it is always a lot warmer here hence no snow 😞

The problem would be with coding it into the car unless it is blank code?

Is there power going to the unit (does it light up at all)?