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Just recently fitted some springs to an Astra and had problems with corrosion on the damper nuts at the top. If you take it to a performance shop I'm sure they'll be able to sort it out for you Let us know how you get on with it all

Hi Andy The plug leads are caps that sit on the top on the plugs and directly connected to the coil pack. The coil pack could be going faulty and the best way to determine this is to remove the spark plugs and lay them out as they come out. If one plugs is wet or oily compared to the others then this is the faulty cylinder. As for oil in the water, let us know how the flush goes and fingers crossed its nothing too serious.

Thats a strange one and I have only experienced that before with a Honda and it turned out to be a faulty fob Maybe worth putting the fob(s) into a Faraday Pouch and see if the fault is with the fob and if it still occurs when in the pouch

Hi...welcome to the forum Ask away, i'm sure some one can help with your car woes Good to have you onboard

Thanks for the feedback Jack, it always helps to know if its cure the issue for others to know the solution

Hi Daniel It looks like the O/S/R needs to come in a bit as out of range which is probably causing the issue. Wheel alignment should be carried out from the rear first and rechecked once adjusted (that is if it is possible to adjust) or alternatively it could have sustained impact damage and a suspension component needs replacing.

Absolutely agree with AndyR diagnosis. Check and replace the vehicle battery and this should cure it

Hi Sarah.....welcome to the Forum Its an odd one! Generally code 84 means reduced power delivery (going into limp home mode) but can be caused by many different things. If it is happening when indicating right, I would firstly check all the lighting and ensure that the correct bulbs are fitted. It has happened on cars I have previously encountered with defective brake light bulbs and the engine went into limp home mode. If nothing is wrong with the lighting circuit then I would strip off the plastics surrounding the indicator switch and check that no wiring has chaffed through and is affecting the ignition switch, etc Please do let us know what you find

Code 68 relates to power steering power supply due to weak vehicle battery supply. If your battery went flat then I would look at replacing it if it is old or proving defective

Try Jakxta on here as he has heavily modded his Insignia and I'm sure he can help with suppliers and part numbers

catchacold2....welcome to the Forum They certainly have got the styling right on the latest Corsa....enjoy it and let us know how you're getting on with it. AndyR The Cavalier SRi...now that was a cracking car in its day 🙂 Cheers, Trevor

kerrandsmith. we haven't removed any of you posts....try posting a test one again and I'll keep an eye out for it

Cheers and fingers crossed!

HI Andy, let us know how it goes with the key fob. Good luck with the service, hope they don't reveal any major issues 🙂

Hi Howard....welcome to the Forum If you've got any questions once you collect your Meriva feel free to ask and hopefully someone can assist

Hi Jonny...welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard

Hi Andy......hope you are well? Pretty awful weather so far but not hit too bad in Dorset, a few trees down and high water levels but nothing disastrous really....hows it there? It sounds like the key is a blank key (as in it doesn't have the immobiliser chip or if it does then it is not reading it correctly) Here is a link to a supplier of keys and can programme one up for you http://www.car-keys-online.com/category/505/astra.html

Hi Bill.....welcome to the Forum If it is coming from a rotating wheel then it has to be either pads or discs rubbing. Alternatively, a driveshaft/wheel bearing issue but if it was me I would simulate the problem by clamping off the brake hoses (individually) and running the car with the pads separated slightly away from the disc and listen for noise when applying the brake (when moving very slowly)

I think a local Wheel Refurbishment company would be best to consult on the colour as they probably encounter it loads

Hi....welcome to the Forum It sounds very much like the variable vanes in the turbo are gummed up. Sometimes you can clear it through by giving it a good blast for a prolonged period sometimes it is a case of using a specialist cleaning solution (see eBay link below) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diesel-Engine-Turbo-Cleaner-Cures-Limp-Home-Mode-Variable-Vane-Turbos/152003334878?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225076%26meid%3Dfe68b31517174295ab12902e5a90e01d%26pid%3D100970%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D223502668484%26itm%3D152003334878%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100970.m5481&_trkparms=pageci%3Aeea890bf-4cb4-11ea-b1f2-74dbd180573b|parentrq%3A33aec6331700aada594ff958ffe2eab0|iid%3A1 Let us know how it all goes

Let us know how it all goes...fingers crossed!

Hi Dave.....welcome to the Forum It sounds plausible that there are modifications to compensate for previous reliability issues. I would be tempted to run with the installation and see how it all goes now you're at this advanced stage. It may also be worth speaking to your local Vauxhall parts department to see whether it all tallies up as legitimate modified parts from a recall (maybe worth taking photos of the parts in question) Let us know how you get on with it all

Hi Jodhi....welcome to the Forum Does the engine turn over when you turn the key or just not fire up the engine? Crank sensor comes to mind if the engine does not fire up.

Sounds like it could be a heater temperature control solenoid sticking which is not altering the temperature rate and this is the clicking noise. You may have to stick your head under the dash to see if it is something you can easily access....easy to spot if its clicking constantly.

Allan c . glad to hear you got it sorted