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My Vauxhall has done 48,000 miles and there is a whirring sound when starting the engine. Took it to mechanic and they say it’s an electrical fault as the check engine light comes on and needs to be seen by a specialist which in this case is Vauxhall themselves, I have booked into Vauxhall but have to wait ver a month to get it in. any help on this will be useful, see video below:

Morning everyone, I have literally just joined and really hoping someone might be able to help or throw some light on this problem. I bought my 65 plate Mokka just before Christmas 2023 from our local Vauxhall dealer. I love my car - it's the Bracca Blue (hope I've spelt that correctly) which I am told Vauxhall's launched the Mokka range in. Really pleased with it. I'd had a replacement hip 3mths previously and my much loved Astra was proving just too low for me but the Mokka, being that little bit higher, has really helped. The car itself has done a few long journeys with no problems. Had it's first service back at the garage I bought it from (who are no longer a Vauxhall dealer) back in December 2024. Then 3 days before Christmas I discovered - to my horror - that a large piece of paint had come off the bonnet. Since then a few more bits have come off and it looks awful. My partner thought he'd read somewhere that most car manufacturers guarantee their paint for 10yrs but he now can't remember where he read this piece of information. Everyone who has seen the bonnet goes 'OMG' because it does look dreadful. So, my question is, has anyone else had this problem? I'm wondering if that car had been resprayed at some point or if this Bracca Blue is prone to paint coming off? Many thanks, Londonlass

Vauxhall Insignia keyless version. Can't remember model. But local garage that did the service wasn't sure how to reset it either. They said it may be a dashboard fault, hence I took it to Vauxhall dealer. They charged ~£80 and I found out that he plugged in laptop to reset it rather than fix the dashboard. However managed to reset it myself after reading this thread. As it's keyless start, you can't access the oil options without the engine being started. I selected the reset while holding break and clutch when I confirmed reset. Still no change. However after stopping and starting engine again, it came back with 100% oil life. So not sure what the exact sequence is required.

No photo. I think the locking pin is jammed or corroded.

Trying to establish oil I need for the easytronic S A I'm guessing Dot 4, and assume it's the little housing to lower right of the engine , I plan to pump.out what I can and do a few partial changes , as its looking very dark. 2006 1.6 petrol Meriva Easytronic S.A am I correct it's just by /below brake hydraulic unit Dot 4

From what I have heard, the rubber bushes are welded to the anti roll bar and are rarely the problem. The source of other peoples woes in this area have been down to suspension arm, drop link, or engine mount bush play or in one case greasing pivots did the trick, apparently. Hope this helps .

I'm probably going to put a jinx on it, BUT!!!... The clock is behaving itself at last. Touch wood, its been holding the right time for nearly a month. And all i have done is reset it.

Welcome back Dunny. Yes the site can nearly always help out with any questions that you might have about your Astra . Feel free to add some pictures when you get a chance, sounds like a nice motor. Regards Andy

Welcome to the forum Barry. It is a nice example you have there. Hope you have many years of happy motoring and enjoyment.

Pleased to meet you too Phil. Nice to hear that you've turned to home maintenance, it certainly can work out cheaper in the long run, and you get the satisfaction of knowing that you managed to tackle that awkward lock, or replacing those worn out brakes. I have always done my own work, it might sometimes take longer than a garage would. But it gets done at a steady pace.

Can you change out the LED daytime running light strip

Have had this issue and Andy is right, it's a known problem but an easy...ish fix. You have to remove all the upper trim on the inside of the boot lid to allow access to the switch which sits inside of the external chrome strip. Water gets in from the seal of that strip and corrodes some of the wiring loom. If you feel competent enough, you can repair the loom but sometimes it is the actual switch. A new loom with the switch isn't expensive, but be careful when ordering, the hatchback version won't fit, I had to butcher that one! I added a waterproof tape to the upper side of the switch when installing again and put more sealant around the chrome strip too, hopefully stops future leaks. Good Luck.

Hello. I just bought Meriva B 2012 year of production, and also dont have bluetooth on it. My question is do I need direct USB or I can plug charger on firelighter and then connect USB? USB provide energy? Only that? I have AUX connection, but not USB.

Hi, my 2015 insignia sports tourer displays service vehicle soon error and has noted acceleration loss but has had a major service recently via Vauxhall Dealer. This adds to the fuel gauge going crazy despite having a new fuel sensor. any advice would be great. thanks

Hi Paul I find if your doing 58mph our above it will change into 6th gear if that helps

Hi all, I'm hoping someone can assist as I'm at my last thread with this issue. I have a Vauxhall Astra 2015, which has decided to throw up the TPMS light. I checked the tyre pressures which were all within the specified ranges but nothing changed. I then read about change the tyre settings, low, eco & high but having checked all of those and changing said settings, nothing changed there either. After all this, I saw you can buy a 'relearn tool' which i bought from eBay. When I do the relearn method, it will not scan either of the front 2 tyres, only the rear 2. We have changed the Tyre Pressure Sensors with no joy. When we plug the car into a scanner, the codes that keep coming up are Left Rear C0760, Right Rear C0765 which are both Low Voltage another code talking about Tyre Pressure Sensor Control Module. Has anyone had this before? Where can I find the Control Module? I'm literally losing my mind and this has seriously put me off any Astra's in the future. Many thanks in advance - Jack.

Vauxhall used to provide COC free of charge anyone know if this is still the case and where to get it if so. Need to register my UK registered insignia in France.

I have a New "old stock", reconditioned rack for sale. It was remanufactured by UNIPART, their part No. GSR 610 E. If you send me your email address, I will forward a series of photographs. I'm looking for around £100 plus £ 15 carriage. Rodney MANNERS tel: 078 41 51 75 63

EML came on a year ago and thrown up several faults - my mechanic wasn’t 100% sure what was wrong as there was too many sensor faults and he said it was unusual for them to all go together. I’ve drove the car for a year and had no issues apart from the EML on. Today the car performance felt poor with speeds above 60mph. I don’t have up to date codes but the below codes show what flagged up last year. vauxhall insignia 67 plate 2.0 diesel CO242 UO401 PO135 P2138 UOo76 UO29D

I have tried everywhere for this part. Vauxhall and Suzuki have discontinued. Does anyone have any ideas where I can get one?

Been to a couple of scrappys at the weekend, checked the holder and wiring plug on an older insignia and Astra, different plugs on them and the holders are completely different

Hi Does anyone know the tpms module number for a 2014 insignia. Trying to order one and don't want to remove the bumper twice. Thanks Rob

Is it steaming up inside the vehicle? - if so then heater matrix may be the cause If its not being burnt through the exhaust (white smoke) then maybe its leaking into the engine oil - oil will appear milky in colour Also, check the coolant pressure cap is okay or renew as this can lower the pressure in the system leading to a lower boiling point and losing it through steam from the expansion tank

Sounds like the mirror connection wasn't plugged back in after the work on the window regulator was carried out? Heated rear screen could be many things causing it not to work but worth checking the elements on the glass are intact and electrical connections are in secure

I wonder if there is a break in the wires leading from the body to the tailgate pull back the rubber gaiter and see if there are broken wires in there