A quick rundown of how to tell if the dmf or gearbox is suffering from the common problems in these vehicles m32 six speed box and usually cdti engine also sri diesel. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Automatic gearbox automatic gear stick has come away and is not attached to anything. These include either an automatic transmission or a manual transmission. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the holden astra in one spot to help you decide if its a smart buy. Automatic gearbox type all vauxhall astra k related discussions vauxhall astra k forums.
Astra j vauxhall workshop manuals transmissiontransaxle automatic transmission 6t30 6t40 6t45 other information transmission fluid level and condition check. Jun 25, 2019 automatic gearbox advice all vauxhall astra k related discussions vauxhall astra k forums. These vehicles had takata driver airbags and propellant wafers inside the airbag could absorb moisture over time. Find opel astra gearbox ads in the south africa cars section search gumtree free online classified ads for opel astra gearbox and more in south africa cars. Mayville auto spares stripping ford falcon 4l injection motor, good automatic gearbox, diff, booster master, original rims with good tyers, clean doors, bonnet, bootlid, good interior also stripping ford escorts, cortina, sierra, sapphire, ford bantum rocam, bantum rustler, ford fiesta, ford icon, nissan sentra, mercedes benz opel astrakeddet. C signum 20052008 opelvauxhall vectra service light reset 20032008 guide on how to reset.
Basically, the m32 gearbox needs bigger bearings and fresh transmission oil. Well, i just wanted to ask someone who might have experience with astra autos from a cold start it changes gears at much higher revs than usual, about 3000 rpms to move out of first. Im thinking of changing my 2011 vauxhall astra for a car of similar size with an automatic gearbox. Now, what is your automatic transmission troubleshooting solution. I have had a diagnostic test, and was flagged with the code. Since its release in 1979, it has evolved into six derivatives. In the overview, you will then get a list of the gearbox codes with the years of construction and engine capacity of the associated engine. In the event of airbag deployment, excessive pressure. A manual gearbox is designed to use a driveroperated clutch and is often engaged and disengaged by a hand lever or foot pedal. This section covers the potential reliability issues that you might have with the astra h.
Opel automatic transmission replacing selector shaft seal. Manual repair manual and owners manual, to vehicles opel astra h chevrolet vectra. Hatchback, cloth interior, aircon, airbags, power steering, central locking. Holden astra problems and reliability issues carsguide.
From what ive read online the petrol uses a robotised manual but the diesel uses a torque converter due to the higher power. See 322 results for opel astra gearbox for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 8 000. My clutch activator unit is got a malfunction on my astra wondering how to get it. Astra is a strong seller in uk, and second most popular family car in britain. He is a opel owners forum hero and built some of the fastest opels in sa.
Enter the car make and car model for which you want to see an overview of gearbox codes. My partner bought a 2005 holden astra convertible two years ago loved it, but. Astra, corsa, zafira, meriva, adam, cascada, agila. Guys on the opel forum can advice but if you are in gauteng id say to rather take it to p. Hi, just stumbled on this site fabulous source of information. I have had it regularly serviced by my excellent holden dealership which is only once a. This is information i have found on the automatic gear box. Aug 01, 2019 a guide to the common faults and repairs including uprating the vauxhall, alfa romeo, fiat m32 gearbox.
Aug 16, 2008 hi, i would reccommend you do the following before spending silly money on it. Mayville auto spares stripping ford falcon 4l injection motor, good automatic gearbox, diff, booster master. In march 2019, a recall was issued for 200509 model year holden ah astra vehicles. Gearbox linkage adjustment for opel and vauxhall zafira tutorial.
Ecu testing look at the common faults with vauxhall ecus and ecu gearbox problems explaining the fault and likely problems and solutions with an ecu repair. Vauxhall opel zafira z19dt af406 automatic transmission problems no. My 23yearold son needs to replace his 2001 holden astra city 1. Water could accumulate at the top of the front suspension turrets and cause premature corrosion.
Vauxhall easytronic gearbox clutch actuator transmission. Looking for some advice, i bought a 2010 automatic astra about 6 months ago, it went into limp mode on friday i took it to my local vauxhall dealer and they tell me it needs a new gearbox at a. If you are unfamiliar with its factory name the m32 gearbox is the common 6 speed gearbox found in most vauxhalls as well as alfa romeo and fiat. The worst complaints are easytronic not working properly. If the holden ah astra experiences central locking faults, incorrect fuel gauge readings and problems with the power windows, the rec rear electrical centre unit may have failed and require replacement. Astra automatic gearbox problem technical matters back.
Looking for some advice, i bought a 2010 automatic astra about 6 months ago, it went into limp mode on friday i took it to my local vauxhall dealer and they tell me it. Vauxhall opel corsa meriva astra clutch actuator bosch 02900002 1208067 ab. If there is a match with other car makes and car models, these will also be shown in. Detecting 6 common automatic transmission problems car. Aug 22, 2018 basically, the m32 gearbox needs bigger bearings and fresh transmission oil. A guide to the common faults and repairs including uprating the vauxhall, alfa romeo, fiat m32 gearbox. It has been also popular as a racing car, particularly in touring car racing. Because of the large number of parts inside an automatic gearbox, some faults may be caused by more than one component. The owners manual should always be kept in the vehicle. Oct 24, 2014 im thinking of changing my 2011 vauxhall astra for a car of similar size with an automatic gearbox. Astra h m32 gearbox oil change wip so far astra owners. Holden astra service repair manual holden astra pdf. The fluid should be changed every 12 months but most people dont realise this so it.
I think im going to have to have a look on the net for a manual. Some say he knows the frontera workshop manual back to front some say he knows. In brief transmission starting off automatic transmission manual transmission check before starting off tyre pressure and condition 3 257, 3 310. Vauxhall dual mass flywheel and m32 gearbox problems youtube. Used vauxhall astra gearbox for sale car parts gumtree. From what ive read online the petrol uses a robotised manual but the. Holden astra service repair manual holden astra pdf downloads.
Ive used bba in the past for a refurb of an abs ecu so i know you know your onions. I didnt realise that choosing an automatic was so complicated until i. The m32 gearbox was first used in 2004 in the opel vauxhall astra h. My holden astra is having problems selecting gears, fixya. Reading these common vauxhall astra problems should help you find out what is wrong with your vauxhall astra or just what to look out for in the future. Vauxhall workshop manuals astra j transmissiontransaxle.
Find the best deals for used opel astra manual gearbox. It took a while, but eventually general motors made improvements to the gearbox to make the bearings last longer. I didnt realise that choosing an automatic was so complicated until i started doing some research. If you have any plan for long drive and out of town driving in a remote area and suddenly you realize that the automatic transmission of your vehicle is not working.
If there is a match with other car makes and car models, these will also be shown in the overview. Jun 24, 20 quick vid to show the problems with the gearbox. The worst complaints are electrical, transmission problems. Removed from a 2005 astra h mk5 with 82k miles before breaking. How to do vauxhallopel astra gearbox disassembly youtube. Click on the buttons below to read more about the typical problems that fall outside the scope of routine maintenance. Chips south africa, kwazulunatal, pietermaritzburg. A number of symptoms can indicate a problem with a transmission, including grinding in. Apologies for father in law doesnt know much about cars bless him. Download the astra owners manual for more information about your vehicle. Feb 02, 2014 a quick rundown of how to tell if the dmf or gearbox is suffering from the common problems in these vehicles m32 six speed box and usually cdti engine also sri diesel.
On top of the gearbox theres a ark shaped control switch with a large multiplug, we normaly remove and dismantle the switch, clean away the contaminated lubricant, clean all the internal contacts, then repack with vaseline and reassemble. I have owned a 2001 ts cd manual astra since new and i can honestly say it is an extremely well built solid car that has no rattles and squeaks. What to consider when choosing astra gearbox parts. Vauxhall opel zafira z19dt af406 automatic transmission. Any ideas on what i will need to do to fix this problem, and will it be costly. We will list the models that have this unit later in the guide. An oil cooler would be nice too updated m32 gearboxes. I have had it regularly serviced by my excellent holden dealership which is only once a year, compared to 6 monthly with the japanese. Manually disengaging the clutch easytronic youtube.
Torque converter, duel clutch, robotised manual etc. Find amazing local prices on vauxhall astra gearbox for sale shop hasslefree with gumtree. This is an easy process to fix the issue with the gear linkage. Opel astra used opel astra manual gearbox mitula cars. How to do pedal test to find error codes on opel and vauxhall check for fault astra zafira vectra duration. Hatchback, cloth interior, aircon, airbags, power steering, central locking, electric mirrors, manual gearbox, petrol fuel, engine. Gm 6speed 6t30 mh9 hydramatic automatic transmission. The procedure is very well explained the images make all the difference.
Its super common, so if youve ever owned a vauxhall, opel, holden, fiat, alfa romeo, lotus, lancia or chevrolet you might have heard about the general motors m32 transmission or maybe even had the displeasure to replace some gearbox bearings. It is possible to get an opel service manual free of charge from this site and simply print it out. I am currently having issues with my automatic gearbox. Well also give suggestions on what to do if your vauxhall astra does have one of these issues.
Diagnosing faults in automatic transmission how a car works. All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free from dirt, snow and ice and are. Find free manuals for opel vehicles, current models and previous models. P1895 which according to my mechanic means actual torque circuit fault.
Took car to a mechanic who informed me of the fault p0705. I have recently bought an astra k diesel 6 2016 automatic with 36k on the clock. Although they are considerably more complicated than manual gearboxes, with control and operating functions in addition to the gears, modern automatic. Opel astra opel astra was a small family car from opel, the british subsidiary of adam opel ag. My daughters astra h is on 120,000 miles so the gearbox probably would benefit from an oil change. Replace your gearbox to keep your astra running smoothly. Gm daewoo opel fwd 5sp manual transmission autopst pt1. In doing this you can save yourself the often excessive prices that are charged for hard copies in local bookstores. My gearbox behaves thus select d and theres a delay of many seconds before drive engages. You need to adjust the gear linkage if is hard to shift or engage into a gear. The hydramatic 6t30 production code mh9 is a sixspeed automatic transmission produced by general motors for use in small frontwheeldrive vehicles with a transverse power train orientation.
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