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by G-cav
Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:08 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: heater rrsistor thermal fuse
Replies: 10
Views: 587

Re: heater rrsistor thermal fuse

Thanks guys Il go with 240C, the heater resistor decided it wanted to play up when people come to see her, lol I guess its her way of saying don't sell me, thanks again guys appreciate the help :thumb
by G-cav
Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: heater rrsistor thermal fuse
Replies: 10
Views: 587

heater rrsistor thermal fuse

Hello gang, right I been on maplin and to know what Thermal fuse I need for my heater resistor, there's lots of ( C ) I think centigrade, numbers but what one do I need for my resistor, can't read the numbers of old one on there, Thanks all help appriciated
by G-cav
Wed Oct 14, 2015 11:27 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help
Replies: 21
Views: 1012

Re: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help

Thanks andrei, the fluid was changed but still no difference, pulling away when the sport light is not flashing it doesn't want to move so have to select 1 to pull off and shift up manually, I have took it on a long run 1 hour but soon as it gets a little hot like over the blue bit on the temp the s...
by G-cav
Wed Oct 14, 2015 7:00 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help
Replies: 21
Views: 1012

Re: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help

Thanks guys, PLANETC is it a easy job doing the solenoid inside the box or a job for specialist also how much am I looking at if it was the gear box solenoid and also is there a reason why they may pack up thanks in advance
by G-cav
Sat Oct 10, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Tyre pressure help?
Replies: 3
Views: 943

Re: Tyre pressure help?

Thanks guys il go with 32 front 29 rear I also carry subwoofer in the boot and usually have passengers to so makes up the weight really thanks again guys, I had alloys on and went back on steels which given me a better ride and smooth felt the difference soon as I drove it excellent
by G-cav
Fri Oct 09, 2015 11:41 pm
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Tyre pressure help?
Replies: 3
Views: 943

Tyre pressure help?

Hello folks, just a quick question my 1990 cavalier 1.8L hatch has 195/60/R14 on it a steels just wanted to know what tyre pressure I will need on front and rears will be great help if someone could tell me all help appriciated
by G-cav
Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:29 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Rear wiper not working help needed
Replies: 4
Views: 177

Re: Rear wiper not working help needed

Hello guys, I will have a look at wiring as the relay must be ok if the front wipers are working, also the stalk clicks ok, I will check the hatch for broken wires, is there any best way to check these or will I have to remove too lining
by G-cav
Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:09 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: ICE and Electrical
Topic: Rear wiper not working help needed
Replies: 4
Views: 177

Rear wiper not working help needed

Hello guys, right I have got a issue with my rear wiper, the motor is fine as I put a live to the black and purple/blue wire and the brown earth to the boot where it's bolted by a bolt, the wiper motor runs ok but when I connect it to the original connector it doesn't move, the fuses seem ok but I d...
by G-cav
Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:27 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help
Replies: 21
Views: 1012

Re: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help

Thanks andrei, I had the switch apart twice and cleaned or up with electric contact cleaner as well as abrasive paper and then contacted cleaner again making sure I got it right in the gaps also used a small needle to make sure it was all out so I'm hoping I didn't miss anything, also wanted to know...
by G-cav
Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:47 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help
Replies: 21
Views: 1012

Re: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help

It may be a selector switch as once I cleaned the grease out and cleaned the contacts and reinstalled it the fault has been not going way when I have switch the ignition on and off , where as before it would clear the fault this was before I cleaned the switch
by G-cav
Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:41 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help
Replies: 21
Views: 1012

Re: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help

Thanks rob, I done the fluid change last weekend and it was really dark I re filled the box again it seems smoother but like when I done the paper clip test it showed up so It might be more deeper fault in the box runs ok I ain't run it long enough just locally and back
by G-cav
Sun Sep 13, 2015 3:14 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help
Replies: 21
Views: 1012

Re: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help

Hello guys just me again I did the paper clip test and I believe there to be 4 faults, the codes I have got are , 23, 28, 36, 41, I really can't makes out what it can be I know there is a list above about high voltage to splonoid and one of the codes is about forward gears internal, just want to kno...
by G-cav
Fri Sep 11, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help
Replies: 21
Views: 1012

Re: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help

Sorry me again, can someone give me a short run down on how to read the codes when doing the paper clip test thanks
by G-cav
Fri Sep 11, 2015 10:53 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help
Replies: 21
Views: 1012

Re: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help

Thanks guys, I will do the paperclip test, mine does seem smoother after oil change but the flashing s still there , do these auto boxes have temp sensors as it comes on once it goes over the blue bit in the temp gauge ?
by G-cav
Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:11 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help
Replies: 21
Views: 1012

Re: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help

Thanks for reply, i thought these boxes had 7 litres I read on google and they had to be changed twice but your right when I drained old oil it was only 3 litres that popped out so would this be ok or would I need to changed it again soon to make sure the oil has mostly all has been renewed, the oil...
by G-cav
Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:19 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: AF20 auto box oil changed but need help
Replies: 21
Views: 1012

AF20 auto box oil changed but need help

Hello guys I drained the oil from the auto box and 3 litres came out I'm told the box carries 7 litres in total and 4 is left in the torque converter so it should be done twice, I just want to know after how long since the 3 litres being re-newed do I have to wait to change the oil again, the flashi...
by G-cav
Fri Aug 28, 2015 12:15 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed
Replies: 9
Views: 704

Re: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed

lol just called vauxhall and they are clueless can't find my car on system first then I was told they take DEXTRON 6 i was surprised, and saying that still have me no quantity of how much it takes,
by G-cav
Fri Aug 28, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed
Replies: 9
Views: 704

Re: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed

Just wondering I read up somewhere that the vectra b AF20 box has 7 litres of oil but only 3/3.5 litres is removed per oil change and the rest will be in the torque converter will be the same issue with the cavalier ? So will I need to do 2 oil changes ?
by G-cav
Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:27 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed
Replies: 9
Views: 704

Re: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed

Thanks also, is the drain plug below the driveshaft on the passenger side just to confirm and is it a 17mm or 19mm nut thanks
by G-cav
Thu Aug 27, 2015 10:09 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed
Replies: 9
Views: 704

Re: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed

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Would this be ok to use it says applications that require dextron II
by G-cav
Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:58 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed
Replies: 9
Views: 704

Re: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed

Thanks Dave is it ATFi or is it ATF DETRON II, does it have to have the ( i ), thanks
by G-cav
Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:41 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed
Replies: 9
Views: 704

Re: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed

Just out of interest, the car has only done 55,000 the oil on the dip stick is still light in colour (can see the min/max marks clear) is it worth changing only reason being the flashing S Is not gone after even cleaning the grease out and shining up the contacts pins, but it's still driving, so whe...
by G-cav
Sun Aug 23, 2015 9:08 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Mechanical
Topic: Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed
Replies: 9
Views: 704

Auto box AF20 oil renewal help needed

Hello guys, just need some help, want to change the ATF on my af20 box, wanted a bit of guidence on how to go about so just a few points below I need help with all help is greatly appriciated 1. How do I take the current oil out , ie : is there a nut to drain the oil 2. How much oil does the box tak...
by G-cav
Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: Can't find it any where ?
Replies: 11
Views: 717

Re: Can't find it any where ?

I couldnt find a in-line filter near the carburettor all I found was a mesh square thing on the body I the carburettor which was next to one of the holes on the carburettor, can't see nothing else which is a mesh, lol
by G-cav
Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:44 am
Forum: Faults and Fixes: Fuel Systems and Exhausts
Topic: Can't find it any where ?
Replies: 11
Views: 717

Re: Can't find it any where ?

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