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Hi....welcome to the Forum If the headlamps are high then there is an issue with the ride height sensors which automatically adjust the level of the headlights when the suspension alters to avoid blinding other motorists. If one (or both) of the rear sensors is defective then this can cause the issue you are experiencing. Best to take it to a reputable garage who should be able to identify if there is an issue with the sensors Let us know how you get on with it

This is a diagram of an HID setup (headlamp removed for ease of access) and it shows the ballast and the exciter which connects to the bulb

An exciter is a ballast resistor I would think but never heard it called that before Also, I have never heard of resetting warning lamps for bulbs either as this would occur in the system when a new bulb is fitted

It looks like a breather pipe going into it What's wrong with it

Have you thought of swapping the ballast from one side to the other to prove the wiring and connections are okay.

Hi....welcome to the Forum It sounds like the turbo variable vanes are gummed up. If you drive the car around locally and not take on long runs then this can occur.

Certainly looks stylish enough Still sunny here in Dorset, long way from here now then?

It would probably be the same for the Astra, AndyR

Well you have certainly improved the looks of it and made it quite unique....proper job!

Hi Jack....welcome to the Forum That's an aggressive front end of the car, looks great! What other mods have you done to it so far? Good to have you onboard

Let us know how you get on with it

Hi....welcome to the Forum I would be tempted to reinstate the EGR and put a blanking plate (with a small hole for the gas to be sensed by the engine management) to extinguish the EML.

Hi....welcome to the Forum I would advise to take it into a transmission specialist who can diagnose the issue and it may well be that it needs a fluid and filter change which could improve the overall function of the gearbox operation. Generally, the fluid and filter replacement would not cost too much money and will definitely give longevity to the transmission

that's a dilemma and one which is difficult to decide whether to leave it or just get it done and then not having to worry about it?

Hi...welcome to the Forum Feel free to add to the banter! Good to have you onboard

Sorry, not sure about the seal but I suppose that if in doubt it would be worth replacing before it fails

Hi....welcome to the Forum Sorry we dont have any Club stickers or tshirts for this club and we dont have any meetings as yet (but you are more than welcome to set up one if you like).

I don't know about the kangeroo running but restricted revs could be the turbo variable vanes gummed up. Try cleaning the turbo with a proper turbo cleaning solution

If it only happens when its cold then I would imagine it to be a coolant temperature sensor. If you plug in the OBD reader, can you select live data and read the coolant temperature when its cold. If its a ridiculous reading such as -30 degrees Centigrade or +25 degrees Centigrade for example then it is out of range but not flagging a code. Let us know what you find

Hi Alan.....welcome to the Forum I would try somewhere like Timpsons as the can cut later type transponder keys at reasonable cost

Not sure why the ABS light would suddenly come on after the garage visit unless they did some work on the brakes or suspension and forgot to plug in the sensor?

it will be on or very near the heater fan unit

Hi...welcome to the Forum It would be worth having a 'combustion sniff test' done on the coolant to determine if there is any combustion gasses present in the coolant suggesting that the head gasket is on its way out. Let us know what you find

Hi Andy It will be the heater resistor pack at fault. Replace that and all other speeds will return to normal

Hi...welcome to the Forum I would imagine pre-facelift doors should fit okay. Usually, a facelift is just that...revised bumpers, grille, etc. used to update the looks of the car.