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Hi, anyone saw this error on Opel Astra K (2016, 1.6 tdi).

Service: Vehicle soon

Car has no issue, run smoothky as usual. Shows (not always) when I start engine.

Hello,
I recently acquired a 2012 Opel Astra J GTC. I am in love with the car, but sadly it does not have any bluetooth functionality. I know that the factory bluetooth option can make and answer calls using the steering wheel buttons and such, as well as listen to music, which is what I would like to replicate.

My Research:

I found out there used to be a company called MetaSystem making some aftermarket bluetooth kits that interfaced directly with the CAN bus and adding the functionality on top, but they seem to be pretty impossible to find in 2026.

I also found some newer kits from a company called VOCOM, which seem fine, but all of them say "For Opel Astra H" which if I remember right, is the model after mine, so I'm left wondering for compatibility. They're also not very cheap lol

I know there are some Android tablet kits that fit in place of the original display and such but I really do not like those. I would love to keep the original car's display and everything as instact as possible.

Question:

Does anybody know any other options? How much do they cost?

I need to buy a tail light for my 08 Astra H. Found many brands from TYC, Johns, Van Wezel (cheapest) to Pasco, Hella, Jumasa, Alkar.

Can someone recommend which brand is better? From what I found the 3 first posted above don't have such good reputation while Hella is greatly appreciated but it also costs 3x more.

Hi everyone, I'm having a strange issue with the cooling system on my 2010 Opel Astra J 1.6 petrol, 115hp. The coolant level is perfectly fine, but the temperature has become completely unstable. If I turn on the windscreen defroster/heater, the engine temperature plummets straight down to 60°C - 70°C. If I turn the climate control completely off, it eventually manages to climb back to 90°C, but it fluctuates and doesn't stay exactly AT 90° no matter if I drive in the highway in the city. I recently did a 360 km road trip all highway at a Speed between 100 and 130 with the defroster running, and the engine stayed cold the entire drive. I checked under the hood and noticed that the radiator fan kicks on at maximum speed in intermittent bursts, almost as if the car is trapped in some sort of safety/emergency mode, actively forcing the engine to cool down to 70°C instead of letting it warm to 90°C. The AC blows hot air but as soon as the temp goes to 70°C it blows cold air. I disconnected and reconnected the battery before this issue. Also the temp outside is between 10°C to 11°C don't know if it as something to do with it cause in the summer it heated completely fine no matter if the AC was on or not, And of course blowed hot air just fine. Any ideas of how to fix it or what it could be ?

Hello, I would like to verify the correct tire pressures for a 2000 Opel Corsa B 1.0. If I recall correctly, the information on the fuel filler flap stated: Up to 3 passengers: 2.0 bar front, 1.6 bar rear Fully loaded: 2.3 bar front, 2.7 bar rear The tire sizes approved for this vehicle (as per the registration document) are: 145/80 R13 165/70 R13 165/80 R13 165/65 R14 I am currently using 165/70 R13 tires; are the settings of 2.0 bar front and 1.6 bar rear appropriate? I have found different figures online, such as: 2.2 bar front, 1.8 bar rear

Hi all!

I am trying to understand why my gear knob comes loose when I pull it for reversing and I can't do it. It's an Astra J (2014).

About to have a child and a little in panic with not being able to drive my wife to hospital, any clue on how to do this?

Hi everyone!

I have a 2019 Opel Astra K and I'm having an issue with the USB port module located under the armrest. When I plug in my phone, the connection is unstable: it keeps disconnecting and reconnecting automatically. The same issue occurs with both an Android phone and an iPhone.

Has anyone else experienced this issue? Any ideas on what could be causing it, other than replacing the USB module?

Thanks!

How’s your experience? Which charger are you using, and would you recommend it for everyday home charging? Thanks! 😊

Hello everybody!
I am in desperate need of some help on a specific matter on my Rekord E1 1980 2 Door.

I just recently bought the car about 2 months ago. It’s in ok condition. However the rear windows have the function to open. They seem to have some part missing because the window doesn’t keep a seal when closed, so it keeps raining in. And if you open them all the way they fall out. And they are also resting against the chrome trim around the windows.

Any help on this matter would be helpful, as I don’t know what kind of part is missing. So if anyone has had the same problem with their rekord, please tell me about your solutions. Thank you in advance.

Hey everyone,
I have a 2015 Opel Astra K 1.0 Turbo (105 hp, 5-speed manual, 140,000 km).
There’s a grinding noise at idle in neutral that disappears when I fully press the clutch. It doesn’t change with RPM or temperature and isn’t noticeable while driving.
Shifting feels notchy in almost every gear, but if I wait about 2 seconds between shifts or shift above 2,000 RPM, it’s smooth.
All gears engage easily with the engine off, and 1st and reverse are fine with the engine running.
The clutch and master cylinder were replaced about 10,000 km ago.
Could this be an input shaft bearing or something else? Anyone had similar issues?

AI render of Opel Calibra. What do you think about it, would you buy it or hard pass it?

Title. Noticed this after fiddling a bit with the steering wheel to remove the steering lock. Got it back centered but it's definitely still loose. Is it normal? Maybe something broke inside? I do have basic tools.

Sound is from 3.5seconds to 7 idk if u can hear it its clicking noise than its fully warmed up and its only than its starting to realising clutch like in first gear or reverse on low speeds

Hello! I'm currently thinking on changing cars and so far I've stopped on Opel Astra J (around 2010-2013-ish models). The only key requirements for me are for it have less than 200k km and for it to be petroleum engine and since the car would mostly be driven in urban conditions I think that the 1.4 would be more than enough for me. I really like how they look and what they offer, but I want to have some info about this particular model (if possible this engine) so any tips as to what to look for in them or what should I be cautions about with them would be greatly appreciated. Also if you've owned or still own one what do you think of it? Thank you a lot in advance!

Hey everyone!
I could really use some advice/experience regarding a project car I'm stuck with.

I bought a 2008 Opel Corsa D OPC about two years ago. Unfortunately, it turned out to have way more rust than expected (body shell, one door, tailgate, sills, and rear side panels are in pretty bad shape, unless someone welds in completely new metal). Sadly I simply lack the time, equipment and money to continue. I started a few times, but it never worked out.

Right now, the car is partially disassembled (bumpers, lights, interior trim, etc. are off) to start the repairs and to paint afterwards. The engine, wiring harness, and ECUs are still completely intact inside the car.

I'm currently figuring out how I am going to sell it and would love to hear your thoughts:

1. Is it worth fully parting it out (pulling the engine, wiring, etc.) and selling every single piece separately? Or is it way too much hassle for the money/time it takes?

2. Or should I just sell it as-is (partially disassembled as a donor car) and sell the loose parts alongside it?

Has anyone here done a full OPC partout before? It would not be a problem to get rid of the remaining shell, but is the extra effort actually worth the money?

Appreciate any insights or experiences!

Replaced door lock actuator on driver's side door. Now the door works electronically with remote but when using key to manually open the door it does not work. The key turns but the door does nothing. It will not unlock.

This door lock actuator is a one unit setup. The latch is on the actuator.

Any help or ideas would be great.

Opel agila B 2009

Hello, i think my opel astra is leaking from the oil filter housing.....
I am not sure where exactly.. the mechanic recommended i change everything and he's charging around €480.00.. is that a lot?
He's asking like €210 for the part which is insane from what i see online.

I only see the part on it and there's no other gaskets like manifold, coolant hose...

Anyone has done this job? how long did it take?
If i do it myself.. what gaskets do i need?
I want to make sure before i dig in there.

Salve a tutti ho questa Opel meriva A cosmo del 2009 presa 1 anno fa a 2600 euro compreso tutto (voltura, tagliando, lavaggio e cambio batteria) ha un 1.4 90cv codice z14xep molto ottimo, online lo valutano come lento e pigro, ma io in autostrada ho tenuto i 130 kmh facilmente, consuma molto poco, da quando l'ho presa è bastato cambiarle i 4 ammortizzatori con i relativi supporti e parapolvere anteriori tutto della marca Monroe e anche le bielllette per farla rimanere più stabile e comoda, me l'hanno venduta con dei cerchi in lega fondmetal sigla 6500 f1 experience 4x100 a parer mio molto belli, l'ho gommata 4 stagioni trazano z401 misure 185 60 r15 88h xl con spalla rinforzata. Tutto sommato mi trovo bene con la mia auto, è sempre stato usato olio 5w 40 e la catena fatta 4 anni fa a 186 mila km, non so se è solo il mio esemplare o anche il vostro che mi sembra più di ciò che è, mi trovo molto bene, ho solo avuto una noia elettronica che non si apre più elettricamente il baule e non si accendono le luci nelle plafoniere anteriori e posteriori ma basterà un bravo elettrauto, ditemi la vostra...

Hi everyone. I have a 2009 Opel Meriva A Cosmo that I bought a year ago for €2,600—a price that included everything (transfer of ownership, service, cleaning, and a new battery). It has the 90 hp 1.4 engine (code Z14XEP), which is excellent; online reviews often call it slow and sluggish, but I’ve easily maintained 130 km/h on the highway, and fuel consumption is very low. Since buying it, the only work needed was replacing the four shock absorbers—along with the mounts and front dust covers (all Monroe brand)—and the sway bar links to improve stability and ride comfort. It came with Fondmetal alloy wheels (model 6500 F1 Experience, 4x100), which I think look great, and I fitted them with Trazano Z401 all-season tires (185/60 R15 88H XL with reinforced sidewalls). All in all, I’m very happy with the car; it has always run on 5W-40 oil, and the timing chain was replaced four years ago at 186,000 km. I don't know if it's just my specific unit or if yours feel the same way, but it feels like a much better car than its specs suggest. I’ve really enjoyed it, though I did run into one electrical glitch: the trunk no longer opens electronically, and the front and rear overhead lights don't turn on—but a good auto electrician should be able to sort that out. Let me know what you think...

So my key buttons and keyless entry (thumb thing on driver’s side door) don’t work . I am having to manually unlock the car from the passengers side door. Then the buttons will work. No issues with the push to start. The issue is only unlocking the car. It’s like the car forgets the key after about 30 minutes. Happens with both keys. Any ideas how to fix this.