D8RCS
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Good to see someone prepared to do the work rather than saying it's not worth it and scrap the car. So, Andy the underneath of the car must now look as good as the outside of the car ! You may have high mileage, but you obviously maintain your car to a high level and it shows in the way she looks.
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Does that not suggest that the fault is the switch ?
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If you want to know if your vehicle has a recall then go here :: Check if a vehicle, part or accessory has been recalled - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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On 11/10/2023 at 6:10 PM, Charlie Smith said:
Been everywhere I can think of but no joy
Give this number a ring 01792 771701 or 01792 652816
They are a breakers yard in Swansea and are breaking a 2000 Vauxhall Omega (on E-Bay)and the drivers side Headlight looks in good condition
They are selling the suspension struts, a picture shows the vehicle. VAUXHALL OMEGA 2000-2003 O/S Front Drivers Suspension Strut 2.5 Petrol 148397 for sale | eBay
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Your LED Headlights are only road legal because they are Manufacturer fitted and are sealed units and when any of the lights go then the whole unit has to be replaced. I don't know for sure if the DRL is an MOT failure.
RHD and LHD are not inter changeable because the lens are set up to direct the light in a different direction because the need to light up the side of the road they are driving on.
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The really white light that you saw was most likely an LED light, which are much brighter, use less power and have a longer life than halogen bulbs. But, unless it was a manufacturer fitted sealed unit then it was not actually road legal and can 1) fail am MOT and 2) get you pulled over by the Police and fined for not having the correct lighting.
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Just a wild stab at it but could it be your key fob needs reset ?
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Peter, are you selling your Monty or have you posted in the wrong section ?
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I don't know if you can turn of the keyless entry, I can't on my 2010 Astra Twin Top.
So my solution was to buy a "Faraday Pouch" which stops any signals being sent or received by the fob whilst in the pouch, secondly I bought a Steering Wheel Lock, you will see quite a few top end models such as Range Rovers now sporting Steering Wheel Locks when parked up. ( I went for the Stoplock Pro which is a Thatcham Security Approve Steering Lock).
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Don't know if you have managed to change the clock, if not watch this video :: Bing Videos
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The EML and Traction Control lights go out when the fault is corrected, but the actual Fault Codes usually still stored. You can check this by using the "Pedal Method" that I have put a "How To Do" about in the Vauxhall Knowledge section.
Disconnecting the battery overnight can sometimes clear the Fault Codes. If I had lived near you I would have come and cleared the Faults for a cuppa and a snowball.
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Don't know much about Agilas, but is the seat the half leather option where the leather splits and comes apart ?
If so the are a couple of places in the Luton area that can replace the leather section, which should be cheaper than replacement seats.
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Just an after thought, the folding mirror mechanism can be fitted but it is supposed to be a bit of a faff. I'm sure that I have seen a "How To" on the subject before and could try and look it out for you if you want.
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I'm fairly certain that it's a case of you don't have the power fold option. The switch is mass produced and it is cheaper to just show all options on the casing and fit it to all models, such as under your bonnet you will find at least one unconnected plugin because the loom for petrol and diesel models are the same and dependant on whether your car is diesel or petrol will determine which plugin is unconnected. There will be other parts within the car that are like that but where you may gain from it such as certain wiring looms that cater for higher spec models are often fitted on lower spec models, the electric adjustable and heated seats wiring loom is often fitted on lower spec models.
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After a search through the Forum I could not find any information on the above title.
So, Here they are.
Fault Codes are usually found by a mechanic checking the Engine Management System with a machine that plugs into the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) which is usually situated under the dashboard. These Machines are called Op Coms or in Vauxhall's case Vaux Coms, cheap Chinese Clones can be purchased and some may even allow you to "programme" certain things, but most are OK for searching and finding Fault Codes.
Fault Codes can also be found on almost all cars built on or after 2000 by using "The Pedal Test Method" :: To do this you need to Press both the Accelerator and Brake pedals down to the floor then turn ignition on until the lights come on but not as far as to start the engine..........then where your mileage shows up it should flash up "ECN" and then a series of numbers that are your fault codes, several codes can come up quickly after one another so it is a good idea to have a pen and paper ready. If nothing appears then you either have no faults or the test hasn't worked, but it usually does work on most cars.
Now you will need to know what the codes mean, here is a full and comprehensive list of the Fault Codes (the vast majority of these codes apply to most other cars as well as Vauxhalls.
When checking your codes from the "Pedal Test" ignore the "P" on the Fault Code list and use only the first four digits reading from the left, if the code brought up is only 3 digits then add a 0 to the front of the code.
Here is a Link to a Full and Comprehensive List of the Fault Codes (Almost 1900 of them)
(1) Vauxhall Fault Finding For Free | Digitalworldz
Oh, and a Big Thank You to Trevor on Admin for suggesting the link when I was unable to upload the Fault Codes.
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There will be many cars that have gone way over the milage suggested for changing Timing Belt and Timing Chains.
But that doesn't mean you should leave it, because if the Timing Belt breaks then you will most likely require a new engine, so it's much safer and cheaper in the long run to replace them at given mileages, and even the mileage suggested does not guarantee that the Timing Belt won't break before then.
Always check their condition and if they are looking a bit the worse for wear then get the spanners out !
While you are doing the Timing Belt it is worth checking the Water Pump and why not give your car a full service while you're at it, spark plugs, oil change, change all the filters Including the Cabin/Pollen Filter (these are often forgotten about, but it will help your interior fans and stop a few smells) and even the Ignition Coil Pack or just the spark plug leads and points on old vehicles. Your car will appreciate it by running better and you will appreciate that their will be less likelihood of a breakdown.
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Hi Everyone,
I am a new member but certainly not new to Vauxhall cars, having worked at Vauxhall for approximately 25 plus years and having owned various Vauxhall's during the 50 years that I have been driving ranging from FB Victors, HA and HB Vivas, Crestas and Viscounts, Cavaliers, Montereys and Astras.
My current Vauxhall is a 2010 Astra H Twin Top 1.8 Automatic, which I am using as a daily runabout but that I am attempting to improve its condition such as keeping it in tip top mechanical condition, tidying up a few interior problems and also attending to a few dents and scratches that require repair and a bit of paintwork. So it should keep be busy for a little while.
I have accumulated a fair bit of knowledge about Vauxhall cars along the way and if I am able to help anyone I will be happy to oblige.
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No need to buy an Op Com, you could check for fault codes using the "Pedal Test Method" Press both the Accelerator and Brake pedals down to the floor then turn ignition on until the lights come on but not as far as to start the engine..........then where your mileage shows up it should flash up an ECN number that is your fault code, if nothing appears then you either have no faults or the test hasn't worked, but it usually works on most cars.
I will check the forum to see if there is a list of fault codes (which is quite a long list) if I can't find a list then I will post the fault codes.
Does anyone want a Carlton Owners handbook/manual?
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Nice offer, why not put it on E-bay because I'm sure you'll get a few quid for it. If you're not bothered about the money put it on no reserve and start at 99p but make sure you list it as plus postage.