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Just enjoyed driving it!

I did something similar and posted the links to the product I used - cant seem to give you the link, so try searching on here for "Solution - Bluetooth on OEM Head Unit with CD Multi-changer" and it should bring up my old thread.

+1 on getting the CC sorted.... really is wonderful to do distance with, did mine a few months ago and once you get into the habit it just adds to that calm you get when pottering along...

You can remove the climate control module quite easily if that will help you, two big spring clips on either side. I’ve seen some remove using blunt knives (butter knives) to retract the tangs, but I fount it simpler to remove the digital clock assembly with a slim credit card (club card) too...

Mine were the same, I think possibly it’s caused by over-tightening the screw, as the break occurred at the point of fixing on mine, and the broken section was held in place by the screw. I applied some gorilla glue to the bracket and hoped for the best. I had planned to go back an put some...

As promised.... my diagnosis was either HG or cracked head. Monitoring oil levels between now and 16th when she is being fixed, see if it’s rising with diesel from cracked head.

Seems like conversations I used to have with my ex-wife, regardless of being right, still wrong.....

With apologies to the OP @jimbo917 for taking this off-topic. I had a similar issue with my heating, and it was caused by a lack of coolant in the heater matrix. I've still not got to the bottom of the issue on mine, but if you hear gurgling or running water when you accelerate hard this could...

Don’t want to get in an argument, but think maybe you are being a little harsh? I was picking up on the reference to Econ in the thread I appreciate the issue is about heating, but Econ was mentioned and in the spirt of the Forum thought i’d share a view. 1) I am fully aware of the Econ...

ECON does actually make a difference to fuel consumption in my experience. I used to leave the CC on Auto all the time, but realised there is very little point when you are looking to reach a cabin temperature higher than external ambient (363 days of the year) So unless we are having one of...

Whilst I don’t have the same history, I have very similar symptoms (‘53 Td5 Auto) Rushing water sound from heater matrix when engine revved. No heat to cabin at idle Temp gauge bang on level (but don’t now trust that following responses to my other current thread) Rock hard top hose Hissing...

Had same on mine, blower was filthy and contained remnants of cobnuts from the mice living in the bonnet insulation. BTW I found no need to remove glovebox, it can all be done with that in place. Once removed, I pulled the impeller off the motor and gave the whole thing a good clean, then...

Plus one for fhat, thank you @sierrafery!

OK... so really, all it does is provide some symmetry to the layout of the dashboard? Is there a proven (simple) solution that anyone has for a real read-out... I see plenty on the internet.... I am happy enough to have a go at things but where I should go to safely take a live feed from...

Ahh, got it, so not linear in line with a rise in temperature. So, maybe an after-market fitted that provides an actual reading would be a good safeguard. Appreciate the reply!

Hi all, struggling to understand why so many respected members of the forum warn against trusting the engine temperature gauge on a Td5 D2. I see references to “once it shows hot, the damage is done” and “it’s only relative”. Could anyone help me understand why this is the case, and are there...

Cheers for all the support and ideas. Definitely phoney plates, Tax Checker comes back as a white Ford. I’ll leave it with the Met for a few days, it’s a busy road (Lee High Road / A20) so maybe picked up on CCTV somewhere. Have good experience with the police generally so have some faith...

Turns out (having checked the DVLA database) that the reg number on the Dark Vauxhall Insignia is in fact a White Ford......

Yep - have legal cover.... I'll investigate further - really appreciate all the insights and support.

Provided the reg, but can only assume spoof as no record on database. No dash cam. Don't believe mine has uninsured driver endorsement or option for that matter.