r/opel Oct 14 '19

Newsblitz Join the Opel/Vauxhall discord!

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This is a joint effort together with r/cars and r/vauxhall.

Invite link: https://discord.gg/vtdxxwk

Credits to : u/tekhtime

Have a nice day / Jouzu


r/opel 8h ago

Bought my first Opel

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After i was a bit disappointed with VAG lately, i decided to try this 2021 insignia Sports Tourer


r/opel 4h ago

Opel Kadett C

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Hello,

this Picture is made in Anrath/NRW, Germany. This Opel standing on a Garage. The Car is in Top Quality. The Owner maintains this Opel.


r/opel 14h ago

Opel photos Just my brothers in law and my Insignias

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Yes we got Identical cars because why not? They're great


r/opel 11h ago

Technical question Quick reminder: Check if your Astra is due for an Airbag recall.

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r/opel 5h ago

Technical question What would you recommend ?

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Hey guys,
I´m currently looking to buy an Insignia but I´m honestly really torn on which gen to get.

I like both the Insignia A before and after Facelift and the Insignia B right after,
I´m looking in the same price range for all of them but I don´t know how I want to prioritize which one I should get because they all have their pros and cons and they all look good
Although the post face lift insignia a looks the nicest but the insignia b has the most potential


r/opel 8h ago

Technical question Opel Astra J 2015 Check engine after 2500rpm on 4th gear

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Hello good afternoon, I have an Astra J 2015 1.6 CDTI which I got for the first time a check engine light after revving at 2500rpm, which I felt like something went wrong and then the car lost power, had to use maximum 5th gear for it, this problem has never happened to me, even yesterday I was able to do 4000rpm approximately on 3rd and 2800rpm on 4th (this to enter the autobahn, you either wait or hurry up if there's a truck behind), but today which was normal (I usually change between 2000 and 2500, the car did that abnormal thing and the check engine light lighted up, idk what could be, after letting it park for 3 hours I feel the car reacting like nothing happened, but the check light engine still on, on Friday since I need a oil change I will tell the mechanic to check what happened via OBD2, but anyone has faced the same issue?


r/opel 10h ago

Opel BiTurbo Diesel Engines History

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r/opel 2h ago

Opel photos First Opel, First Reddit Post

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Hello from Egypt 🇪🇬❤️


r/opel 1d ago

My 2014 GTC

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It is a 1.7 cdti. I’ve had a stage 1 remap so it performs a bit better than standard.

Loads and loads of mods both inside and out.

Let me know what you think.


r/opel 10h ago

Rekord E2 Interior clock

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Anybody know where i can get an interior clock like this that fits in a Rekord E2?

Sorry for the blurry picture it was all i could find


r/opel 1d ago

Opel photos Joined the Opel family yesterday

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Hello everyone - this is just a nice-to-be-here post.

After driving my 2006 Mazda 3 (1.4, 84hp) for 20 years and 290k kms, I bought this 2011 Astra J 1.4 140hp (180k kms).

It is in good shape for a 15 year old car, it already has a good LPG system installed (saving me the trouble to fit it myself) and I can only hope it will last me the next 5 years as well as the Mazda did... :-)

The next few days I will be adjusting to the differences between the two cars - right now, I can sum it up as "snappier, snugglier, more complicated electronics" 😋


r/opel 15h ago

Sifflement Opel Astra GTC (J)

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Bonjour à tous, j'ai une Opel Astra GTC (J) 2.0
(165cv)
J'ai depuis peu décidé de faire vider FAP et egr off
+ une re programmation stage 1 sur ma voiture,

Depuis cette modification j'ai remarqué par hasard que au niveau de mon turbo il y avais un sifflement à chaque accélération et décélération, le sifflement augmente si je monte dans les tours et descend si je relâche, comme on peux voir sur la vidéo, à savoir j’entends le bruit en 1e/2e/3 après je ne l’entends quasiment plus ou difficile de l’entendre.

J'ai demandé plusieurs avis, on m'a dit ailette du turbo qui ont pris du jeu / joint de collecteur mort / roulement du turbo qui fatigue/ durite percée et on m'a aussi dit que c'était normal que après avoir modifier tous ça, on n'a libéré le bruit du turbo donc le bruit est normal.

La seul chose que j'ai regardé, c'est l'ailette après la durite d'air aucun jeu anormal elle ne frotte pas les parois a priori ça ne viendrai pas de la.

Voilà ce qu'on m'a dit, sachant que si ça peux aider je n'est aucune perte de puissance pas de fumer excessive rien d'anormal sauf une seul chose, il arrive que quand j'accélère fort et que la voiture monte dans les tours il m'arrive d'avoir un message ENTRETIENS VÉHICULES NÉCESSAIRES et le message part.

Merci pour ceux qui prendront le temps de m'aider.


r/opel 23h ago

Technical question Diagnosing problem

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I had crash today due to bald tires which led me to crash into a hill, i was lucky to land into soft dirt.

After coming to my sense i saw white smoke coming from under the hood and it stoped.

We pulled it from earth and saw Antifreeze(coolant) coming from under the car.

How do i check if it is radiator or simply a hose and also what is this part.


r/opel 2d ago

Opel photos My 1970 GT

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Just found this sub. Figured I would share.


r/opel 1d ago

Help me identify my screen type

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Hey guys, I need some help identifying the screen on my Astra K 2019. The screen is completely dead; I can't even see anything when I shine a flashlight on it. But the radio works, and so does the navigation, which means I can see the compass. I need to find the right replacement screen size. Here's a photo of it. I'm located in Germany. I would really appreciate it if you could send me some links to where I can buy them. I don't want OEM; aftermarket is also good.

Thanks for all the help.

Have a nice day guys.


r/opel 1d ago

Most Reliable Opel Turbodiesel Engine Ever

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r/opel 1d ago

Technical question Knocking noises in my Opel Astra K (2016)

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Hi!

For the past few weeks maybe months, my Opel Astra Sports Tourer K (2016, petrol, automatic, 144000km) has been making knocking noises whilst driving. This happens more often when driving over bumps in the road and only whilst driving – not when the car is stationary. My mechanic reckons it might be the stabiliser links. He’s not entirely sure, though. Have any of you had experience with this? Could it also be a total write-off?


r/opel 1d ago

2014 Opel Corsa D (A12XER) - 6° Throttle Position Spike / Bounce on Snap Deceleration

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Hello everyone,

I am trying to diagnose a persistent 6-degree throttle position bounce/spike on a 2014 Opel Corsa D (A12XER engine, Bosch ECU/Throttle system).

The Symptom:

  • Occurs only on snap deceleration (sudden throttle release from higher RPM) when the engine is at operating temperature.
  • During decel, TPS briefly spikes by ~6 degrees, accompanied by a ~50 kPa MAP sensor pressure surge and an O2 sensor lean spike.
  • The issue does NOT occur with Engine OFF / Key ON (ruled out pure mechanical throttle plate sticking/binding).

Tests Performed So Far:

  1. Throttle Body: Replaced with a new unit; issue persists identically.
  2. Grounding & Voltage Drop: Tested Engine Block, ECU Case, MAF, and TPS Ground Pin (Pin C) under load at hot idle. Voltage drop is strictly 0.01V - 0.02V (Grounding is clean, no ground lift).
  3. Clutch & Brake Switches: Tested snap decel while depressing clutch/brake pedals; throttle bounce remains identical (rules out pedal switch-triggered anti-stall logic).
  4. Vacuum Leak: No external leaks present.

Current Hypothesis: Could this be an air dynamics/pneumatic backpressure issue inside the intake manifold (high vacuum pulse pushing the plate), an alternator voltage regulator ripple during sudden RPM drop, or a known Bosch ECU dashpot/anti-stall routine bug for this engine?

Has anyone encountered a similar TPS bounce or MAP spike on the A12XER / Z12XEP engines? Any diagnostic tips or logging parameters you would recommend checking?

Thanks in advance!


r/opel 1d ago

Opel Astra J 2015 1.6 Service Manual Needed

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Hi everyone,

I have been searching for a service manual for my car everywhere, however I can not find it. Free Web sites like lemon-manuals doesn't have it. I would be super happy if someone send it to me or direct me to how to find it.
My car details: Opel HatchBack Astra J 2015, 1.6 Benzin, Motor model: B16XER


r/opel 1d ago

Technical question Opel Vectra C 1.9 CDTI 110 kW (2005) losing coolant – looking for advice

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Hi everyone, I have an Opel Vectra C 2005 with a 1.9 CDTI 110 kW engine. I have a problem with coolant disappearing, but I cannot find a clear external leak. Sometimes I notice a small amount of coolant leaking on the ground. There is no big white smokes. When the engine is cold and I open the coolant cap, sometimes I can hear a small "psss" There are some bubbles in the expansion tank. I am wondering if this could be a head gasket problem, EGR cooler, thermostat housing, water pump, or something else. What would you check first? Is a CO2/block test the best next step?


r/opel 2d ago

Opel photos Astra on track

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r/opel 2d ago

Is this Opel Astra G Bertone Cabrio 1.8 worth buying for €1,800?

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Hi! I’m considering buying a 2004 Opel Astra Bertone Cabrio 1.8 Z18XE with 174,000 km for €1,800.
It’s had one owner from new, has a good service history, the engine and gearbox work well, the clutch feels fine, and the body/interior are in very good condition for its age.

The only real issue is that the electric roof doesn’t work. Everything else seems to be fine.
I’m looking for a reliable weekend/daily car that I can maintain myself and maybe improve a little bit with the time.
Would you buy it for €1,800?
Is the roof something that’s usually an easy fix, or is it likely to become an expensive headache?
Any common issues with the Z18XE or the Bertone Cabrio that I should know about?
Thanks!


r/opel 2d ago

Technical question Looking for the reflectors on astra h

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Anyone having a link from where I can buy opel astra h twintop reflektors for cheap(EU)


r/opel 2d ago

Opel tooned #therapie!!!!

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