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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

Hi....welcome to the Forum It looks lovely and sunny in Spain, completely different to what we're experiencing here now Good to have you onboard Cheers, Trevor

Hi....welcome to the Forum That's an odd one and may need to be scanned to see if there are any fault codes in the system. Quite possibly it could be an issue with the Clutch Switch which is causing the fault. Let us know if you find out the cause

No, the cleaner you need for the turbo is for the variable vanes on the turbine (hot side) and this is very caustic but does the job. Either of these two will do: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INNOTEC-VARIABLE-VANE-TURBO-CLEANER-KIT/283742412523?epid=735246736&hash=item42105d9eeb:g:HYsAAOSwglJeHJJx https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diesel-Engine-Turbo-Cleaner-Cures-Limp-Home-Mode-Variable-Vane-Turbos/152003334878?epid=1943810068&hash=item23641ad2de:g:lQ4AAOSwZ8ZW2O4l

Hi Jules....welcome to the Forum If the seatbelt is in the rear then the boot is leaking, which is a common fault, but if its in the front then I don't know what that is? Has the car come from somewhere like Helston in Cornwall which floods regularly within the year....check the log book for previous owners Silicon spray is good for squeaky pedals usually

siggyv6cdti You're the Insignia expert....any ideas?

There are cleaning solutions to clear out the carbon but the most efficient way is to drive it hard to get the engine hot and start to clear out the carbon which will take time but you can gradually build up the revs as the system will allow without going into limp home mode.

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?