AndyR

Hi all. Ever since I bought this car, it has an EGR that is giving me problems. I have replaced it several times, tried blanking it, and even left it swinging in the breeze with a blanking plate covering where it is fitted to the engine. I get the system reset to clear the fault code, and the EML goes out. Here comes the big BUT.... After about 30-40 miles it comes back on again. Car runs fine, with no spluttering or sooty smoke. MOT tester said that emissions are fine, and he cleared out the stored fault codes which are all pointing at the EGR being faulty. What ideas does anyone have as to how I can cure this problem once and for all. The EML light and I are becoming best friends as its been on so long. I only notice it when it goes out. Thanks in advance. Andy.

Hi Jimbo, I would say that you would be needing the code for the replacement radio, as codes are normally personalized to each unit. The replacement unit might have it written on it somewhere, if not it may require getting in touch with your local Vauxhall dealer to see if they can find it for you. Hope this is helpful. Andy.

Hi Topgear Astra, and welcome. you have a car with a good bit of history with it, its a pity you haven't got all the signatures of the drivers. Or have you?

Evening Ken, welcome to the forum. I would suggest that your best option would probably be to try a local main dealer, they would be able to bring up on their system the details for your Vectra. I do agree with your point about cars are now computers on wheels, at least way back when, cars were easily fixable on the side of the road. Bring back those days. AndyR

Hi Eric, and welcome to the club. There is always plenty to talk about on here. From how to questions. To what is this, even cars and parts for sale. Regards Andy

Yes springs can de dangerous things if they slip out of the compressors. I replaced the rear shocks and springs on my astra last year, luckily I could borrow some spring compressors off my brother-in-law. I always treat springs with respect. Yours will look sweet once done. I stayed standard.

Lucky you found out about the broken springs now. Are they coilovers or separate on the insignia?.

Hi Riches79, Welcome to the forum. Insignia looks good for its mileage. The black rims do set it off nicely, and my daughters thought it had been lowered with the black rims. They said that black wheels make the white stand out more. Hope you have many more wonderful miles in her

Welcome to the club Chris. If there is anything you are unsure of, feel free to post your questions on here. There is always someone with some knowledge that could point you in the right direction. Hope its not too long before you are mobile again.

Hello Jagman, and welcome to the club. Hope you have many enjoyable miles in your Crossland.

Welcome to the club JohnPaul. It's certainly a nice example you have there. Being a 1.6, does it drive well? I only ask, as I would imagine a 1.6 in such a sizeable vehicle seems to me as though it would be a little under powered. Andy.

That is such a shame to see such an iconic late 50's, early 60's car left to mother nature in a field. Never owned one, but always liked the style.

Well after the best part of 3 months being stood up whilst I fought with a handbrake cable, and the weather. The Astra has finally been and had its mot, and passed with flying colours. So now to polish and give her a good valet. So glad to have her back on the road.

Morning Jasper, and welcome to the club. Feel free to post any questions you might have regarding your car, as there is always someone who might be able to help.

Well it's all fitted back together nicely now. Handbrake all adjusted up. Monday morning I will be seeing if I can book an mot, and hopefully be back on the road again soon. I thought I'd better give the old girl a birthday wash too.

Update on getting handbrake cable removed. Had to cut old cable and remove bracket from suspension arm, and then drill the old ones out. Now I can get back to replacing new cable, and get the old girl in for mot. Hopefully before it snows.

Ah crap. I was hoping that would have helped, not realising you'd already been down that route.

Hi J.B.2.2, I had this problem on my astra when I first got it. It turned out to be the heat control sensor on the heater. I replaced it and all the controls on the heater now work. It was a fiddly job, as on the astra, the glove box had to be removed for the less limited access that is needed. Hope this helps. Regards Andy.

I do have a new cable to go in, but there does seem to be any clips with it. I didn't know if it just pushed into the bracket, and tension held it in once handbrake was adjusted. Now weather had warmed up a bit, I will be getting back out on it to get it mot'd.

That is quite possible, with the car being cold after your shift, it would take a bit more to start, and that could've drained the battery down. And after sitting a couple of hours it may have had enough to start and clear the fault. Might pay to get battery checked in case it's not charging as well as it should. AndyR

Hi all, it's mot time, and I'm having to replace the hand brake cable on my astra g. I can get the cable unhooked from the lever end, and I've disconnected it from the drum end, but my problem is getting the cable out of the bracket behind the drum. Does it push in, or is there a clip that holds it in situ? I have soaked thebrackets and cables in WD40 hoping that it will help loosen them. It's a mk4 astra club. And has 3 sections, I'm just replacing the middle section. TIA Andy

Welcome to the club Moxey. Hope you are enjoying the vauxhall experience.

Hi all, it's mot time, and I'm having to replace the hand brake cable on my astra g. I can get the cable unhooked from the lever end, and I've disconnected it from the drum end, but my problem is getting the cable out of the bracket behind the drum. Does it push in, or is there a clip that holds it in situ? It's a mk4 astra club. And has 3 sections, I'm just replacing the middle section. TIA Andy.

Hi Neddog, and welcome to the club. That is certainly a nice example. I am sure there is someone who'd be interested somewhere. We do have a Vauxhalls for sale page. If you scroll right to the bottom of the forum page, you'll see it. I had a Cavalier SRi in the same shape. That was before it changed to the Vectra. Mine had the 2.0 sohc engine, and it pulled like a trojan. What engine does yours have? Good luck with the sale.

Hi Paul, welcome to the club. Yes there is always someone who can help offer assistance. Another member, Westcliff67 also has the same model as yourself, and has been dealing with bits and pieces on it. So he would be my suggestion to contact if you need advice. Happy motoring.