Opel Astra J is a representative of the golf class. The car was first shown in 2009 at Frankfurt Motor Show. Sales new Astra in Russia began in 2010. Opel assembly Astra J for domestic market produced predominantly in a factory General Motors in Shushary near St. Petersburg and in Gliwice, Poland. Astra is also assembled in Rosselsheim, Germany and Elsimir Port, England. Opel Astra in Russia is offered in the back of 5 door hatchback and universal.

Engines

Astra is equipped with 4 engines. These are two "modest" gasoline aspirated - 1.4 l (100 hp) and 1.6 (115 hp) and two turbocharged - 1.4T (140 hp) and 1.6T (180 hp). Engines as a whole "work" without remarks. On 1.4T engines of 2011, there is a problem with intake manifolds. In this case, error P1101 pops up - sensor mass flow air and possible increase in oil consumption. The culprit is the valve intake manifold. In such cases, authorized dealers will replace the intake manifold under warranty.

With a run of 20 - 50 thousand km, almost everyone encountered a thermostat malfunction. Most of the time it starts leaking. At the same time, it is not enough to replace only the thermostat gasket, since its plastic case has most likely already led, and the leak will soon appear again. If there are signs of leakage, it is necessary to replace both the gasket and the thermostat itself. Less commonly, the thermostat simply fails, while the cooling system fan begins to thresh without rest, and on the screen on-board computer pops up the message "Due date Maintenance". "Officials" replace the thermostat under warranty. The cost of the original from servicemen is 7 - 8 thousand rubles, non-original can be purchased for 3 - 5 thousand rubles.

Many have watched information display Opel Astra message about low coolant level. Upon examination, it turned out that the fluid level is within acceptable limits. After adding antifreeze to maximum level, the message is usually removed, but not for long. Soon the inscription appears again, the reason is a malfunction of the tank cap valve.

Transmission

Paired with atmospheric engines goes 5-speed mechanics. 6-speed manual is installed only with a 1.4T engine. A 6-speed "automatic" is combined with both turbocharged engines and atmospheric 1.6 liters. There are no complaints about the operation of a manual gearbox, but some had to be nervous with the “automatic”.

Underfilling the oil in the automatic transmission is a common occurrence. About 200 - 400 grams of oil have to be added to the box. Many owners complain of increased vibration when stopping at intersections and in similar situations when the brake pedal is depressed and the gear selector remains in the “D” position. General Motors is aware of the problem and is preparing new software that should solve this problem. Part of the boxes "kicks" or "hangs" when switching from 2nd to 3rd gear.

With a run of 15 - 20 thousand km, automatic transmission oil supply pipes to the radiator for cooling often begin to leak. As a rule, car services first carry out pressure testing of the junctions of the tubes, and if the leak reappears, then they are replaced.

On 1.6T cars, there are several cases of failure of the "machine" due to the failure of the torque converter. Warranty repair boxes cost the services 75 - 105 thousand rubles.

Chassis

Suspension in cold weather often pesters with knocks. The culprits are shock absorbers. Later, they begin to knock in warm weather in the first minutes of movement after long-term parking. On the rear shock absorbers often the anther “slides down”, exposing the stem. The anther itself begins to rattle. Fix the boot in seat You can use sealant or rubber glue. It is strange that the problem has existed for two years, and the manufacturer does not take any measures to eliminate it.

Often start to knock rear calipers. To eliminate sound, dealers glue a pad between the caliper and pad. There is a “glitch” of the EBCM - the brake control unit, while the message “Brake Assistance Service” is displayed and the “Brake” lamp is on. The reason is an error in the system management program. Dealers flash the unit, and the problem goes away.

Other problems and malfunctions

The chrome strips on the moldings soon begin to become cloudy and lose their luster. The flimsy mounts of the foglights do not tolerate harmless shocks against a snowdrift, etc., they easily come off. Some Opel Astra owners had to deal with spontaneous cracking windshield in the dark area.

Adaptive AFL headlights, in addition to being useful, can also be inconvenient. Aesthetic and moral - due to the melting of the reflector under the lamp of the rotary compartment. It all starts with melting the plastic along the edge, and then the reflector itself. The cost of the headlight from the "officials" is 36 thousand rubles, but you can buy a non-original for 7 - 8 thousand rubles. But dealers are in no hurry to change the headlights, the problem with reflow is solved by reprogramming the headlight burning time from 180 to 60 seconds.

Errors in the AFL system are not uncommon, the reason is the failure of the vehicle body position sensors. Rear sensor, under the bottom near the left rear wheel, is often damaged, for example, in winter when overcoming snowdrifts. A new sensor costs about 5-8 thousand rubles.

Not uncommon and water in the niche of the spare wheel in the trunk. More often it gets there through the installation site of the central brake light or left rear light. Less often due to the rear door seal. Problem areas must be treated with a sealant.

“Crickets” sometimes settle in the passenger compartment, more often in winter. Favorite places - plastic pads around the windows of the front doors, a place for adjusting the height of the seat belt and plastic frames around the center dashboard. For many, the front ceiling light begins to rattle. The reason for this is freely dangling connection connectors. additional equipment not included in this package. front seat with combined upholstery, it can squeak as a result of leatherette contact with the plastic edging of the seat cushion. Sometimes metal creaks of the chair also appear, in which case a change in the longitudinal position of the seat by one click will help.

The large honeycombs of the decorative radiator grille at the bottom of the bumper have already missed a stone from the road for no owner of the Opel Astra. After such contact, honeycombs are often bent, and the air conditioner radiator itself is damaged (cracked).

A screeching sound from under the hood, which disappears when the air conditioner is turned on, indicates the imminent "death" of the compressor clutch. In this case, the compressor assembly is replaced.

The central lock and standard alarm system like to "play" their owners. They will pretend that they “do not hear and do not see” his arrival. They do not react in any way to pressing the key fob buttons, remaining silent until you unlock the doors with the key. Or, taking care of the health of the owner, they independently ventilate the interior of the car by lowering the windows. More often than others, the right rear window is open. GM came up with only one effective method solving the problem - disabling the "comfortable closing / opening windows" function. Those. it is no longer possible to open or close windows with the buttons on the key.

Many report poor radio reception. The NAVI 600 firmware contains software error, which causes the system to reboot and turn off the navigation and audio system. So far, attempts to fix the firmware have not been successful, but GM promises to solve the problem by the fall of this year.

Conclusion

Opel Astra J has been in service for about 2 years. The number of cars is constantly growing, and remove the number of questions that remain unanswered.

Despite all its innovativeness, the compact German hatchback Opel Astra J, like many other cars, has a number of design flaws that resulted in typical diseases, bothering many car owners.

Already in the first days of owning a car, you will notice high quality paintwork, which is fraught with the rapid appearance of scratches. According to some buyers, the surface of the body of their car was covered with a large amount of small scratches after several visits to car washes. In order to save paintwork its body can be pasted over with a special protective film or wash the car yourself, using soft cloths to wipe.

Stiff suspension does not allow you to feel comfortable on bad road. Even on a more or less good surface, small pits, joints on the bridge and cracks in the asphalt will be felt. Here, of course, you can experiment with replacing certain suspension parts, but you should still understand that this is primarily due to the very design of a budget car.

Faced with the problem of a constant lack of fluid in the cooling system, you must immediately go to an authorized dealer. The thermostat can leak, though only one gasket will be replaced here, but after a while the problem will recur, or the leak is due to a leak in the tank. This is a known defect and if guarantee period not finished yet, they will fix it for free.

Inside the car, the creak of the instrument panel can be annoying. To get rid of it, you need to remove the visor and glue it over inner part soft but dense soundproofing material. The standard radio can sometimes lose the selected radio stations, the reason for which is not yet clear.

Bad Opel review Astra J is caused by wide racks and their angle of inclination. In addition, in bad weather, the wipers leave quite a large part of the glass uncleaned, which further interferes with the view.

Reflector melting additional section turn in the headlight is a factory defect and the replacement is made under warranty.

Problems with the brake pedal sensor lead to spontaneous ignition of the brake light bulb, or reset the cruise control. This is also considered warranty case and “treated” free of charge by adjusting or replacing the sensor.

Another stone is thrown into the garden Opel Astra J brake discs with a factory defect, as a result of which they grind unevenly. Installing a non-original analog spare part can solve the problem.

In versions with automatic transmission gear there are cases of shortage of 150-300 mg transmission oil. Turning to the dealer, you will add the missing amount of oil.

Water can penetrate into the car interior, and there are three ways for this at once: a defective air conditioning drain hose, a leaky brake light above the fifth door glass, and an air intake under the windshield trim with a defect. Everything is under warranty.

Very often on the display of the on-board computer you can find the inscription “Brake Assistance Service” and the Brake light on. There is no cause for serious concern here simple mistake software resolved by a warranty software update.

If the light is on in the “Auto” mode during the day, then a defective light sensor is installed on your car, and sometimes it may simply be absent. Replacement or installation is carried out under warranty.

08.03.2017

Opel AstraH- third generation passenger car compact class Opel Astra. Astra has always been popular model, but this generation especially pleased dealers with sales volumes. Recently, the number of used Opel Astra H has increased dramatically, of course, this can be attributed to the regular renewal of cars, since most motorists do this every 4-5 years. But it may be that the owners begin to get rid of their cars after a run of 100-150 thousand km. And, here, what is the true reason, and what disadvantages are inherent in this car, now let's try to figure it out.

A bit of history:

The debut of the Opel Astra H took place in 2003 at the Frankfurt auto show, and in March 2004 it began serial assembly car. In the markets different countries it was also released under the titles Chevrolet Astra, Chevrolet Vectra, Holden Astra, Saturn Astra and Vauxhall Astra. The novelty was designed to replace, popular at that time, Opel VectraB. In total, to storm the segment " C"or, as they say, a golf class, four bodies were produced based on the Delta platform, developed General Motors- three and five-door hatchback, sedan, station wagon and coupe.

For most CIS markets, the car was assembled on Russian plant"Avtotor" in Kaliningrad, and since 2008 - on car assembly plant General Motors in Shushary near St. Petersburg. The design of the car was developed by the director of the German Opel design studio in Rüsselsheim - Friedhel Engler, who is also the creator of the Opel Corsa. The production of the model ceased in 2009, this model was replaced by the Opel Astra J, but, even after the release of the new model, the popularity of the Opel Astra H did not decrease at all, therefore, it was decided to extend the production of this model (the car was produced until 2014 under the name Astra Family).

Typical problems and malfunctions Opel Astra H with mileage

Unlike most competitors, the Opel Astra H has a fairly high-quality paintwork. The exception was cars made in Poland, on such specimens the paint swelled and fell off in pieces, fortunately, the manufacturer eliminated all the shortcomings under warranty. The body is completely galvanized, thanks to this it resists the onslaught of the red disease well, but, nevertheless, over time, from the effects of reagents that are generously sprinkled on our roads, it is possible to detect pockets of corrosion on the tailgate, door edges and thresholds. On cars of the first years of production, the headlights become cloudy, and the handles can also stick rear doors.

Engines

For the Opel Astra H, a large number of power units were available: gasoline - 1.4 (90 hp), 1.6 (105 hp), 1.8 (125 hp) and 2.0 (170, 200 hp); diesel - 1.3 (90 hp), 1.7 (100 hp), 1.9 (120 and 150 hp). All motors are quite reliable, but after 100,000 km of run they require little investment. The 1.4 engine proved to be the most trouble-free, but, due to insufficient power, this power unit not in demand among motorists. For more common 1.6 and 1.8 engines, in our operating conditions, the catalyst and valve become dirty very quickly EGR. The problem is especially relevant for cars operated in the metropolis. One of the most serious damage, which many owners of Astra had to face is the jammed gears of the intake and exhaust camshafts. This trouble occurs on a run of 60-80 thousand km, and after repair there is no guarantee that it will not happen again. Signs of a problem include: increased noise when starting the engine ( rattle, rumble) and worsening dynamics.

Also, the main disadvantages include a small resource of the rear engine mount ( becomes unusable every 60-70 thousand km). Often, owners are faced with a malfunction of the ignition system module, the cause of the disease lies in bad contact in connectors and untimely replacement of spark plugs. Closer to 250,000 km, a rupture of the membrane responsible for recirculation occurs. crankcase gases located in the valve cover. You can identify the problem by the unstable operation of the engine, as well as by gray smoke from exhaust system. Very often, the engine is sentenced to overhaul at the services, however, the problem is solved by replacing the valve cover. The most powerful power unit, in most cases, does not require repair up to 150,000 km, but minor troubles, such as fogging of the cylinder head and oil smudges through the crankshaft oil seal , can occur after 20,000 km of run.

All motors are belt driven timing, according to the regulations, belt replacement is prescribed every 90,000 km, but there have been cases of belt breakage after 50,000 km, therefore, it is better not to risk it and change the belt every 60,000 km. The pump is usually changed every second belt change. Diesel engines reliable, but demanding on fuel quality and lubricants. Among the shortcomings of diesel engines, it should be noted weak fuel equipment and a small resource particulate filter (replacement every 50-60 thousand km). If the filter is clogged, the thrust disappears, and fumes come out of the exhaust system, like from an old KAMAZ. Also, due to design miscalculations, the engine control unit suffers ( exposed to moisture and dirt). Of the most costly problems owners face diesel cars- Failure of the dual-mass flywheel resource 100-150 thousand km). Signals about the presence of a problem will be knocking and vibrations when shifting gears, it is worth noting that the gears turn on clearly.

Transmission

Opel Astra H customers were offered three types of gearboxes to choose from - mechanical, automatic and robot. Easytronic". Mechanics is considered the most problem-free, even a clutch kit serves 100-120 thousand km. The only thing to blame manual transmission, so only for the lack of synchronizers, because of this, it does not always turn on correctly reverse gear. Among the shortcomings faced by owners of cars with mechanics, one can single out a leak in the crankshaft rear oil seal and a small bearing life secondary shaft(60-80 thousand km). On some copies, after 70,000 km of run, cracks appear along the seam of the box. If, when switching from first to third gear, a blow is felt, it is better to contact the service, but, in most cases, it is enough to change the oil to eliminate the ailment.

The automatic transmission is famous for jerking and jerking during gear changes, but you should not be afraid of this, since this is not a breakdown, but a feature of the transmission. The most common automatic transmission problem is the leakage of coolant into the hydraulic circuit of the box, after which the unit completely fails. If the auto-neutral fails, cleaning the jet in the box will most likely help. Upon transition to emergency mode the box only works in 4th gear. The robotic transmission is very capricious and requires attention every 15,000 km ( Maintenance and clutch adjustment).

During operation, the driven disk is erased, while the point of contact with the basket shifts, but the controller responsible for supplying fuel does not know about the shift in the point of contact and supplies the wrong amount of fuel. As a result, this leads to incorrect operation of the box and premature wear clutch. It is worth noting that even with timely service robotic transmission its resource in rare cases exceeds 150,000 km. Before buying a car with a robot, be sure to ride it, if there are strong jerks when switching, it is better to refuse to buy such a car.

Features and disadvantages of running Opel Astra H with mileage

Simplicity is the key to reliability, it was on this principle that the Opel Astra H suspension was developed, a semi-independent torsion beam, in front - McPherson. If we talk about driving characteristics, then the suspension copes well with the realities of our roads, but it is characterized by increased noise. If you do not take into account the struts and stabilizer bushings (resource 20-40 thousand km), the weakest point of the chassis is considered thrust bearings, and steering rods, their resource, in most cases, does not exceed 60,000 km of run. wheel bearings ( sensorABS fails after 50,000 km) and ball joints at medium loads, 50-70 thousand km are nursed. The rest of the suspension elements serve 100,000 km or more.

The weakest point in the steering mechanism is steering rack, as a rule, starts knocking after 100,000 km of run, fluid leakage may also appear, this, over time, can lead to the destruction of the assembly, but if the problem is noticed and fixed in time, complications can be avoided. To reliability brake system no complaints, the only thing the owners complain about is the small resource of the front pads (30,000 km.).

Salon

The interior of the Opel Astra is made in a simple style, but at the same time, the manufacturer used sufficiently high-quality materials, but, despite this, almost every car has crickets in the cabin. The car cannot boast of the reliability of the interior electrical equipment. The main problem in electronics is incorrect work buttons on the steering wheel and steering column control levers, the reason is a faulty steering column SIM module. There are complaints about the control system climate system, or rather, to the air recirculation damper. The problem is manifested by a characteristic crack from under the console.

Outcome:

In terms of reliability Opel AstraH not much different from its competitors, but due to the low cost of maintenance and repair, this car is one of the most interesting representatives golf class in the secondary market.

Advantages:

• Large selection of body types.
• Good quality interior trim.
• Economical engines.

Flaws:

• Rigid suspension.
• Bad visibility.
• A small resource of a robotic gearbox.

Opel Astra is currently one of the popular cars your brand. Of course, Astra enjoys its popularity because of its low cost and price-quality ratio. Consequently, due to its low price, the quality also decreases, which makes itself felt in almost all generations as a manifestation of weaknesses. Therefore, the following are common sore points of the Opel Astra, which the owners of these cars most often encountered during operation.

Weaknesses of the Opel Astra

• automatic transmission;
• "Robot";
• Tie rod ends;
• Thermostat;
• valve in the intake manifold;
• Couplings of gas distribution phases.

Now more…

AT this case, most likely the automatic transmission cannot be called a weak point, but most likely a radiator, the failure of which contributes to a further failure of the unit as a whole. The essence of the problem lies in the fact that when the radiator was depressurized, coolant leaked into the automatic transmission hydraulic circuit. Therefore, on this moment when buying, you need to pay attention and ask the buyer whether similar problem on the this car. It is important to remember that Opel had a revocable company because of this. It is also worth knowing that these problems could only occur on Astra (J) 07-08, and the Astra of new generations has this problem solved.

robotic box.

Opel Astra owners with robotic box delivered quite a few unpleasant moments. There are enough cases that these boxes were repaired already at 60 thousand km. Therefore, when choosing a car with a robotic box, you need to take a ride and see how the “robot” behaves. In the case of strong jerks and shocks when switching, you need to think about the advisability of buying a car with such a unit. Based on the fact that, in general, the resource of the “robot” is an order of magnitude less than the resource of the “machine” and at present, if the car is 2007-08, then the box has definitely been either repaired or replaced as a whole.

Tie rod ends.

Surely one of the weak points, but the sore of the Opel Astra, can be called weak tie rod ends. Rarely they serve more than 30 thousand km. Of course, these are not expensive spare parts, but it is worth knowing about it, especially when buying. In this case, it is necessary to take a ride, and if this problem (characteristic knocks) takes place, then this will save money when buying, which will definitely go to repair the malfunction (replacement of tips).

Thermostat problems mostly appeared on 2010-12 generation (J) vehicles. The peculiarity of this breakdown is that if the thermostat fails, the fan starts to work constantly, which can be signaled by a message on the instrument panel that you need to contact a car service. Consequently, when replacing the thermostat, the gasket changes along with it, through which leaks also often appear.

valve in the intake manifold.

Valve failures in the intake manifold were quite common on cars in 2011 with an engine capacity of 1.4 (turbocharged). These troubles when the car was under warranty were eliminated official dealers. Therefore, when buying, you need to ask if the indicated problem was identified and eliminated on this car (unless, of course, this is a car with a 1.4 engine).

Weak paintwork of these cars is a fact. Even on cars that are about 10 years old, traces of corrosion can be found. It happens that the paint peels off in large areas. Therefore, it is imperative to pay attention to corrosion when buying. Moreover, it will not be difficult. Particular attention should be paid to the inspection of the thresholds, the joints of the wings with bumpers and the trunk lid.

Couplings of gas distribution phases.

essence "diseases" consists in the fact that when filled poor quality oil and starting the engine, over time, the gears of these clutches begin to wear out. As evidenced by the characteristic "diesel sound". If you do not pay attention to this all the time, then this can lead to very sad consequences, up to the overhaul of the engine. When buying, it is imperative to start the car and pay attention to the performance and the absence of such sounds.

The main disadvantages of the Opel Astra

Conclusion.
Of course, we can say that the Opel Astra of all generations has significant advantages. In this case, when buying, you need to decide which engine and gearbox to buy a car with. Most owners and experts agree that the best option this car is a naturally aspirated (not turbocharged) 1.8 liter engine. and mechanical box. In any case, the choice is everyone's business.

P.S.: Dear current and future owners, write below in the comments about frequent breakdowns and shortcomings of this car model, identified and noticed during operation.

Was last modified: June 5th, 2019 by Administrator

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12 posts per article “ Weaknesses and shortcomings of the Opel Astra with mileage”

1. Andrzei

   Brad wrote:
   — nice box automatic transmission 6
   - normal body paint
   - high-quality interior, no crickets
   — the suspension is excellent, I have a flex ride
   - electronics work well and stably (cosmo)
   - soundproofing like on Skoda and WV
   - a little bad visibility on corners - Sedan J 2013, so turn your head
   1.4 turbo, Cosmo, sedan, St. Petersburg, flex ride, navigator, parking sensors, climate, ……..
   Great car. For 4 years, 2 parking sensors were replaced under warranty. All without problems.

2. Daniel.

   100 thousand used to be a run-in and now an indicator of reliability. it's funny when at 20-40 they begin to judge reliability.

3. Andrew

   So some people buy for 3 and 4 million and a month later they go to the salon, where the quality is for the money,
   only horses and comfort and the same cart with a tax of 40,000 and so on, and for this money cars used to go 400,000 km for 15 years, and new Audis with two turbines, where an engine of 150,000 can pass, everything depends on the driving style depends.

4. Evgeniy

   Astra took a new one nine years ago. With the expectation of three to four years, but already dashed off 200 thousand without jambs. Off-road, of course, the joints got chipped, but in comparison with other cars, I haven’t found it better yet in terms of price-quality ratio

5. Dmitry

   Astra H Z16XER, Easytronic, 2008 Great car, at this age there are not many equal. For malfunctions for 230t.km in the same hands: replacement of heat exchanger gaskets, thermostat. The original front hubs (SKF) run less than 80t.km, the stabilizer struts are the same. Over time, the wiring harness of the rear doors breaks (they tan in the cold), it is treated with a soldering iron or by replacing the wires. Fears untimely replacement ICE oils. A3 / B3 full ash -250 moto / hours or 8000 km - and there will be no problems with the engine. Changing the oil in the box at least once every 100 t.km, brake fluid in the robot every 2 years and do not forget about the adaptation of the robot.
   Of the little things: after 8 years, the rear wiper motor sticks, — it is treated by disassembly, cleaning and lubrication, the wiper drive gear freezes, — it is treated the same way. The leather on the steering wheel is alive, but on the pillow driver's seat may require repair, depending on the build of the driver. With normal maintenance on the highway, the consumption is less than 7 liters per 100 km. In the city it depends on traffic jams and the driving style of the driver.

6. Karen

   Astra N 2008 station wagon Z16XER, Easytronic; brought from the Germans with mileage 110,000 (four !! oil changes); drove 250,000 by myself (I'm not a very good driver) - changed - clutch(in vain, the native was like new) 2 times timing, wedge rear wiper; refused condo (just no time to repair); changed the front struts; wheel bearings(front); ignition coils; 2 valves have recently burned out; I change the oil after 15 thousand, I changed some gears in the engine (probably to the camshaft); crickets appeared (probably were originally) around the forehead. glass. MACHINE for the money that he brought (then it was 550,000-13,000 euros to the house) I think great car; keeps the road clearly; consumption brought 6.8 liters, now 7.2 liters (I travel a lot on the highway); only 92 benz.

7. Anton

   I’ll point out right away that we’ll talk about Astra N, with a 1.8 engine and a conventional AT. I also don’t agree with the indiscriminate commentary of weak and strong sotrons, since it turns out that one has a temperature of +40 and the other has already died and remains with a temperature of +33.2, and average for the ward — all are healthy +36.6. Here it should be understood that for the assembly of the Opel, if it is Russian, I agree there are problems with the paintwork, crickets in the cabin, the interior is of less quality, and the sound insulation is worse, the problems described with thermostat tips and others also occur much earlier. I also had a 2007. and 2012. Russian assembly, and then heaven and earth on a European skated 100 thousand before something began to crumble, before that - only consumables, on Russian assembly— even the pads wore out faster and by 100 thousand there was no room left that I didn’t change.

8. Andrzei

   1.4 turbo, AT6, Cosmo. 125,000 km. Because I care tenderly like a girl, I do oil changes, I try not to spin unnecessarily, and the engine itself with a turbine, usually does not spin more than 2500 rpm when you just drive. Of course, I have already changed the front discs, pads 3-4 times, and everything is normal! Truly a Star. Convenient, reliable, beautiful, fast, powerful, great car, Opel Astra J.
   2013 release, the warranty has long ended.
   PS All cars have weak spots. But sometimes you have to find them.
   01/16/2019
   PS 2 I forgot about the shaft seals, right at the top under valve cover. In 2017 too.

9. semen

   Opel astra h 1.8 automatic v
   Options Cosmo is the most reliable car in your class! And stronger and Shumka there is better than in the current new cars. Now I go to Rio 2018, I took it from scratch. Even it can't compare to the aster H.

But, despite the fact that during the operation on our roads the car managed to win the love and trust of car owners, it has its own weaknesses. For example, under the influence road reagents often "fly" ABS sensors in the hubs of all 4 wheels. Failures of the SIM module may occur and then the idle speed “floats” and “bugs” lighting fixtures. As an option: suddenly the turn indicators may blink. Fixed failures of the throttle control unit.

Due to the increased vibration of the motor, Idling the rear engine mount may wear prematurely. Often unpleasant surprises, according to the reviews of Opel Astra owners, they can present an air conditioning compressor and gearboxes. On the diesel modifications there is a high probability of a divergence of the joints of the exhaust line and exhaust manifold. Rear brakes may become blocked after a long period of parking. Glass seals quickly fail and condensation forms in the cabin. The wiper control system is incomprehensible and cramped backseat. Well, it's also worth mentioning increased consumption fuel, unimportant rear view and a "rattling" interior.

Getting rid of these shortcomings on your own is quite problematic. Those who have junk buttons on the steering wheel and disappear sound signal you need to change the wiring harness leading to the module. If this does not help - then the module itself. The culprit for such problems is the supplier of steering column components. If you contact the service or demand a warranty replacement, then to demonstrate the “glitch”, you should not turn off the car, because after the subsequent ignition is turned on, everything can work safely and “suddenly”.

If the gearbox fails, due to the complexity of its design, self repair Not recommended. You can try to fix the situation yourself if the electric heating system is broken. rear window. To do this, check the grounding - a small self-tapping screw from Philips, fixing the black wiring to the rear window frame. It happens that it is slightly tightened. The best option will use a screw one size larger, wrapping it in place of the previous one. If the backlight of the instrument panel is not working, check the resistor that regulates it. Disconnect the gear wheel of the resistor. You can temporarily bridge the contacts with a piece of wire to which the resistor was connected.

The manufacturer tries its best to eliminate design flaws. Yes, and how else? After all, no one canceled the competition. From generation to generation, Opel Astra line cars become more functional and more beautiful. Already the fourth model has been supplemented by a mass of convenient innovations. Significantly improved noise isolation, it allows you to have a leisurely conversation on high speed at open window. This is achieved by improving the body and its elements, the introduction of double-sided solid seals, the use of new materials for finishing doors and ceilings. The suspension design has been redesigned, which significantly reduces the level of vibrations going to the body. In the cabin, a lot of useful "household" little things were invented. The good news was that, regardless of the engine size, the models burn no more than 10 liters of fuel. And this is so valuable with our high cost of gasoline. Another important innovation is that a semi-independent beam is used here with Watt rods. This combination improves the maneuverability and dynamic performance of the car, without affecting its stability and comfort. The secret is that Watt's rods resist lateral loads, and for the longitudinal ones, the responsibility lies with the semi-independent beam.

And one more thing: Opel Astra is one of the most safe car the level of protection in its class. Today, it’s hard to find fault with the “brainchild” of the famous German manufacturer possible, if only specifically set such a goal.