Cheers Jimbob, I have just checked mine [ Elite ] & it is slightly different layout, I have the lower orange relay but have 3 fuses next to this, where your 99 is I have a yellow relay with an Orange with this & a 50amp fuse next to a 40amp fuse, I have no other relays after these.
If you haven't a 1/4" drive & can get another socket on the bolt which protrudes a bit you can also use mole grips to get it started. If you are not confident then help is the best idea, I removed , cleaned , checked contacts were working with a meter & replaced it in under an hour [ although mine wasn't the problem, still using it as a manual ]
Hi Dan, There should be no reason to release the heat shield. I used a 1/4" drive with a long reach socket to undo mine, you do have to search with your fingers to find the bolt or use a mirror & torch to see what you are looking at. I found it had to be a 1/4" drive though as other size drives seem too big. Quicker than a bit of turn with a spanner as once the bolt is loose just use the socket between your fingers to spin the bolt out. Try the mirror & torch to locate the bolt first though.
I found a right up on gearbox, alarm & ABS code flashing, it told you which pins for the Astra & Vectra 10 pin but not the 16 pin although it was mentioned as possible?
Today I have checked all fuses, stripped, cleaned, checked contacts & set up the selector switch, I have topped up the gearbox oil but still have no lights to the selector. The snow flake will not work, the warning is up & in 3rd gear. The Cruise control does not work either? I have done an alternator check & it holds 14v under load although occasionally it blipped under 12v [ could be the problem ] but now I am at a loss.
I now have to count the movement to get the selector correct in the dark, also the head lights are a bit dimmer so I am still thinking alternator & coincidence.
Somewhere I read of somebody had trouble with their gearbox & a few other electrical items, turned out the alternator was not producing 12 volts, I read this somewhere after I posted & started searching. It's only a hunch with the cruise control stopping working & funny things happening with the lpg & petrol not switching on at first.
Hi, I have checked the fuse & it is ok. I have also just found the cruise control is not working!! it could be related & I have heard the alternator failing can cause funny things. Does any body have the item number for an alternator for a 2.5 auto 1999?
Recently we have been having to use the snow flake button alot, it has worked a treat but yesterday the car seemed sluggish as if the button was still on. I have now lost all lights down the side to indicate position of the selector & the snow flake button will no longer work. Also the warning Auto gearbox has come up, I have had the commutator off this morning & cleaned [ had oil in it & was dirty ] but this has not cured the problem. The car will still drive but does not seem right & does not pull away right. It feels like the gearbox may be stuck in 3rd. I have tried it with manual change as well but only a trial, not driving. Any ideas?
Thanks for the help, the car has just been brought back by recovery. I had a suggestion on VXON which was spot on. The key had fell to bits, the wife found the transponder & didn't know what it was [ just a bit of plastic ] but luckily kept it. Popped it back in & away it went.
These Forums are a Godsend at times, thanks for the replies. Live & learn.