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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Auto Addict on 18 November 2016, 17:30:06
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Had to buy a new battery for the Insignia today £141 Trade Club :o
Looks like you need a degree to change it :(
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Well, serves you right for buying one of those pointless, pathetic start/stop jam causers.
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I think if you are looking for sympathy, pick another subject. ::) 8)
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Well, serves you right for buying one of those pointless, pathetic start/stop jam causers.
It's not a stop/start :P
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Well, serves you right for buying one of those pointless, pathetic start/stop jam causers.
It's not a stop/start :P
Until the battery fails. ;D
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My mondeo has stop/start...but I turned it off today....as it was so cold outside...inside lovely and warm :y
So its been running/idling for about 10 hours today....the tree huggers would shoot me ::) ;D
Any ideas why it failed Mr AA....altho most batteries fail after about 4/5 years ...
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My mondeo has stop/start...but I turned it off today....as it was so cold outside...inside lovely and warm :y
So its been running/idling for about 10 hours today....the tree huggers would shoot me ::) ;D
Any ideas why it failed Mr AA....altho most batteries fail after about 4/5 years ...
It not a Vx battery fitted, looks like a no-name cheapo, I've had the car 5 years now.
Can't understand why it's got a cheapo on it, as I bought the car when it was 18 months old.
Difficult to see the battery as it's got a cover over it, which is not easy to remove.
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Had to buy a new battery for the Insignia today £141 Trade Club :o
Looks like you need a degree to change it :(
And I thought the £125 for my Merc's battery wasn't particularly cheap .... at least yours isn't under your seat ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGJ-o4k8l4Q
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Well, serves you right for buying one of those pointless, pathetic start/stop jam causers.
It's not a stop/start :P
And you paid how much :o
The trade club 74Ahr for the mv6 was £46 :)
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Had to buy a new battery for the Insignia today £141 Trade Club :o
Looks like you need a degree to change it :(
60amp 560 on ebay only £44.00
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It'll be one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111232380774?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) with a Vx sticker on it! :-X ;D
Sorry AA that's just cruel! :-[ ;D
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Well, serves you right for buying one of those pointless, pathetic start/stop jam causers.
It's not a stop/start :P
And you paid how much :o
The trade club 74Ahr for the mv6 was £46 :)
Yes I know, that battery wouldn't fit :(
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£141 for a battery sounds excessive to me.
Stop/Start is a pain in the arse, as is having to switch it off every time I start the engine. :-\
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Had to buy a new battery for the Insignia today £141 Trade Club :o
Looks like you need a degree to change it :(
And I thought the £125 for my Merc's battery wasn't particularly cheap .... at least yours isn't under your seat ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGJ-o4k8l4Q
Modern technology has generally moved cars in a positive direction. :y But not always. :'(
Accessibility to components on many modern cars can be a nightmare. :-\
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Modern technology has generally moved cars in a positive direction. :y But not always. :'(
Accessibility to components on many modern cars can be a nightmare. :-\
I disconnected the seat to move it back to give me room to access the battery. Unlike an Omega, where if you leave the ignition off while playing with SRS you don't get any faults appear, even with the ignition off it triggered the SRS fault by unplugging the seat. Forunately I have a gizmo to reset it, otherwise you'd be forking out again to get someone else to.
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Modern technology has generally moved cars in a positive direction. :y But not always. :'(
Accessibility to components on many modern cars can be a nightmare. :-\
I disconnected the seat to move it back to give me room to access the battery. Unlike an Omega, where if you leave the ignition off while playing with SRS you don't get any faults appear, even with the ignition off it triggered the SRS fault by unplugging the seat. Forunately I have a gizmo to reset it, otherwise you'd be forking out again to get someone else to.
It shouldn't be this way. :'(
To change a battery.......ten minutes including a fag and a cup of coffee. :y
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It shouldn't be this way. :'(
To change a battery.......ten minutes including a fag and a cup of coffee. :y
Lots of things should be easy ..... thermostat change on a V6 vs the 'stat change on the Astra I had ... all day instead of 10 mins. Heater matrix on an Omega vs matrix change on my Cavalier Coupe .... same as 'stat change ;)
But I also have the Smart Roadster to compare jobs with too. All 6 plugs on a V6 Omega, 30 mins vs all day to change a Roadster's 6 plugs the easy bit (http://www.fq101.co.uk/how-to-guides/fortwo-452/servicing/366-replacing-the-spark-plugs) But you need to remove the rear first rear panel removal (http://www.fq101.co.uk/how-to-guides/fortwo-452/servicing/46-how-to-guides/roadster/panel-guides/350-brabus-rear-removal)
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Now the tailgate won't open!
Checked the fuses, done a factory reset and still can't get into the tailgate. >:(
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Now the tailgate won't open!
Checked the fuses, done a factory reset and still can't get into the tailgate. >:(
Isn't there a manual way of getting in ..... like a facelift Omega saloon
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New cars (last ten years) are rubbish.
Audi a2 , owner goes on holiday for a month and comes back to a flat battery. only the the front door will open. Battery in the the boot. No connection point under the bonnet i could see. Climb into the back, fold down the seats, empty the ample contents of the boot, lift up the carpet and jump leads thru the rear window. Might of missed an AA trick. what a ball ache.
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Modern technology has generally moved cars in a positive direction. :y But not always. :'(
Accessibility to components on many modern cars can be a nightmare. :-\
I disconnected the seat to move it back to give me room to access the battery. Unlike an Omega, where if you leave the ignition off while playing with SRS you don't get any faults appear, even with the ignition off it triggered the SRS fault by unplugging the seat. Forunately I have a gizmo to reset it, otherwise you'd be forking out again to get someone else to.
It shouldn't be this way. :'(
To change a battery.......ten minutes including a fag and a cup of coffee. :y
Which is about 5 minutes longer than it takes to change the battery on the Bm...
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Now the tailgate won't open!
Checked the fuses, done a factory reset and still can't get into the tailgate. >:(
Isn't there a manual way of getting in ..... like a facelift Omega saloon
No. >:(
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Now the tailgate won't open!
Checked the fuses, done a factory reset and still can't get into the tailgate. >:(
Isn't there a manual way of getting in ..... like a facelift Omega saloon
No. >:(
You could try this as its just a new battery on it....
disconnect the battery and see if it resets
If that doesn't do it....
if you need to get into the boot urgent you need to drop the back seat and in the middle of the boot lid trim on the inside is a small grommet, pop that out and inside is a slot for a flat screwdriver, turn it anti clockwise and up pops your boot lid
Then
Technical Service Bulletin 2820
Subject: Tailgate / trunklid, lock - Does not open
Brand: Model: Model Year: VIN: Engine: Transmission: from | to from | to Opel, Vauxhall Insignia 2009 2011 91000362 B1134852 All All Opel, Vauxhall Meriva-B 2010 2011 A4000001 B4242704 All All
Option Complaint Tailgate or trunklid does not open. Cause Defect of the tailgate/trunklid release switch. Production
Remedy
In case of customer complaint that tailgate or trunklid does not open,
do not replace the latch assembly, striker, control module or wiring
harness. Do not attempt to re-align the latch assembly or striker.
If DTC(s) are not set, replace the tailgate/trunklid release switch.
For details see Technical Service Bulletin 2778 / 2779.
FunctionalGroup C - Equipment/Windows,N - Electrical Equipment Complaint Group 13 - No/Poor Function Trouble Code None
I guess it may have failed because of water getting into it (has its been raining a lot recently?) seems a common problem....
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New cars (last ten years) are rubbish.
Audi a2 , owner goes on holiday for a month and comes back to a flat battery. only the the front door will open. Battery in the the boot. No connection point under the bonnet i could see. Climb into the back, fold down the seats, empty the ample contents of the boot, lift up the carpet and jump leads thru the rear window. Might of missed an AA trick. what a ball ache.
That's exactly how I did the first couple I went to. Later ones have a well disguised, and very flimsy, cable release near the headrests which doesn't help much.
Prius are even worse if the tiny 12volt battery is flat, as the engine isn't supposed to run when the car is stationary. So a 'jumpstart' requires leads connected for about half an hour, or driving it for a while with a booster.
Jump-starting an original A-class Mercedes always put the EML on for some reason. That was less of an issue when I bought a code reader, but it only resets with the ignition on, and the engine off.
What about cars that don't have key operated door locks as they have remote central locking? The one manual lock has probably never been used, and is often seized - particularly common on Merc bootlids where it's very dirty, and on Renaults due to poor quality materials.
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Now the tailgate won't open!
Checked the fuses, done a factory reset and still can't get into the tailgate. >:(
Isn't there a manual way of getting in ..... like a facelift Omega saloon
No. >:(
You could try this as its just a new battery on it....
disconnect the battery and see if it resets
If that doesn't do it....
if you need to get into the boot urgent you need to drop the back seat and in the middle of the boot lid trim on the inside is a small grommet, pop that out and inside is a slot for a flat screwdriver, turn it anti clockwise and up pops your boot lid
Then
Technical Service Bulletin 2820
Subject: Tailgate / trunklid, lock - Does not open
Brand: Model: Model Year: VIN: Engine: Transmission: from | to from | to Opel, Vauxhall Insignia 2009 2011 91000362 B1134852 All All Opel, Vauxhall Meriva-B 2010 2011 A4000001 B4242704 All All
Option Complaint Tailgate or trunklid does not open. Cause Defect of the tailgate/trunklid release switch. Production
Remedy
In case of customer complaint that tailgate or trunklid does not open,
do not replace the latch assembly, striker, control module or wiring
harness. Do not attempt to re-align the latch assembly or striker.
If DTC(s) are not set, replace the tailgate/trunklid release switch.
For details see Technical Service Bulletin 2778 / 2779.
FunctionalGroup C - Equipment/Windows,N - Electrical Equipment Complaint Group 13 - No/Poor Function Trouble Code None
I guess it may have failed because of water getting into it (has its been raining a lot recently?) seems a common problem....
Thanks for that, replaced the tailgate switch a couple of years ago (well Mark did).
Tried the reset method, the problem is it's a power operated tailgate.
Everything was working OK till the battery went flat, book says if battery is low, it disables the power operation of the tailgate.
Should reset after battery change, but it hasn't.
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Got worse, in info display flashing 'Service Airbag', 'Service Security System', Service Tyre Monitoring System'.
No rev counter, no speedo, no indicators.
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:( :(
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Problem solved, I hope, control module in boot was soaking wet.
Dried it out, sprayed all the contacts with electrical contact spray.
Everything appears tickety boo :y
Just got to find out where the water is coming in now.
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Problem solved, I hope, control module in boot was soaking wet.
Dried it out, sprayed all the contacts with electrical contact spray.
Everything appears tickety boo :y
Just got to find out where the water is coming in now.
Warranty job?
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Problem solved, I hope, control module in boot was soaking wet.
Dried it out, sprayed all the contacts with electrical contact spray.
Everything appears tickety boo :y
Just got to find out where the water is coming in now.
Warranty job?
Hmmm, might be?
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Well, serves you right for buying one of those pointless, pathetic start/stop jam causers.
It's not a stop/start :P
And you paid how much :o
The trade club 74Ahr for the mv6 was £46 :)
Yes I know, that battery wouldn't fit :(
Shame on Vuaxhall, I say. I fitted an Omega 65aH battery in sister's Meriva last Sunday. Earlier I fitted one in a Rover Streetwise, that was a bit of a squeeze.
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Shame on Vauxhall, I say. I fitted an Omega 65aH battery in sister's Meriva last Sunday. Earlier I fitted one in a Rover Streetwise, that was a bit of a squeeze.
Transit batteries are good, because they're decent capacity, cheap(free if you're the storeman 8) ), and available with lug or post connections. They fit all sorts of things. I even hung one under the back of my Superminx estate on the same frame as the fuel pump and filter.
Capri front springs fit perfectly in Avenger, Hunter and Triumph 2000 struts, and are a third of the cost of the 'correct' uprated parts. Available in far more combinations too.
Mk2 Escort rear shocks are a perfect fit on a lowered Hunter. As are Ford 'tinilite' wheels. Or 15" 205GTi wheels.
A Capri steering column is ideal for a 100E with Escort front suspension; all that's needed is to weld the Anglia bracket to the column and you're done.
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What would we do without the Internet, bloke in Norway had the same problem. :y
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What would we do without the Internet, bloke in Norway had the same problem. :y
What problem?....he'd bought an Insignia as well :-\ ;D
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My battery is being charged at about 14.9v on idle, is this too high?
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My battery is being charged at about 14.9v on idle, is this too high?
If it's fitted with smart alternator/charging,,thats not too bad,if its traditional alternator then its on the high side,what happens when you pick up the rpm?
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My battery is being charged at about 14.9v on idle, is this too high?
If it's fitted with smart alternator/charging,,thats not too bad,if its traditional alternator then its on the high side,what happens when you pick up the rpm?
I'll check that tomorrow, need someone in the car to increase the revs., was on my own today when I checked it.
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My battery is being charged at about 14.9v on idle, is this too high?
If it's fitted with smart alternator/charging,,thats not too bad,if its traditional alternator then its on the high side,what happens when you pick up the rpm?
I'll check that tomorrow, need someone in the car to increase the revs., was on my own today when I checked it.
Mrs AA will be pleased...