Thank you for tips! Especially with the "follow me home" light ! The wipers didn't listen to me until now :)

Super helpful this my man, had a 2007 Astra Estate for 3 years and had no idea of any eh this tackle. Superb, ta mate.

Thanks for your typically English humor, (the differents between the outside temp :) ) great!! Greetings from a Dutch Zafira owner.

Brilliant demo of the hidden features! Many thanks.

Very interesting. Thanks for posting. I was just looking how to change the time for a friend, but I think I will be able to do it now after watching this.

You can set the intermittent we interval without holding the switch down. Push down once. Then count the number of seconds interval you want (say 9 seconds) then push the switch up for intermittent wipe. However long you took between pushing down and pushing up, will be the interval you set. It saves you holding the wipers on when they have cleared the screen. Hope that makes sense.

So nice to see vids like this for us people that can't afford a new car:-)

@711gsxrblah

4 жыл бұрын

I can afford a couple of new cars lol, But still love my 220 bhp astra 19 cdti

@davida.g3856

4 жыл бұрын

Why would you want a new car the astra H is a top motor mate.

Very informative thanks for demonstration

Family just bought one used and had a long drive back home and that's when I noticed there's no temp gauge.. very strange choice. So thnx for your tip about that!

With your wipers it’s even simpler, you can just wipe once (easy down), WAIT, turn on intermittent - The wait time will be the same between wipes

Thanks. Saved me fiddling around with OBD readers etc. A tip for those with an automatic transmission car (Astra AH CD in my case): the auto trans needs to be in 'D'. Does not show the error codes if set to 'P'.

@keeleyannpearce3234

4 жыл бұрын

This also works for a Zafira 2006 Auto box, turn the key once (not starting the engine), press the brake pedal, put it in "D", turn off the key, press both pedals and turn the key once again (not to run the engine), MAGIC, Thank you.

@authenticearth

3 жыл бұрын

great, worked for me

I quite like the Astra H but I really hate not having a temp gauge I know most are “weighted” but at least you know when the engine is up to temperature or near by.

I had owned my car for quite a long time before I figured out the wiper timer, but you don't have to hold it down. Just tap down once, then wait for the required time and then tap up once. I hate that auto wiping feature when you spray the screenwash. Last winter I was on the motorway and wanted to spray to clear the salt and road spray from the windscreen. I didn't realise that I was out of screenwash and all that happened was it smeared it all over the windscreen which was even worse. The self-centring indicator stalk had me confused during my test drive, as trying to cancel in the conventional way you end up indicating in the opposite direction. I have since realised the best way to cancel is to tap once in the same direction you are indicating. Takes some getting used to but now it is second nature. Also, a partial tap in either direction gives three flashes in that direction, very handy for lane changes or exiting a roundabout.

@Nick-66

Жыл бұрын

Hate the wipers on the astra5.

good video. I found out the custom window wiper speed thingy myself accidentally

@JPatelLive

2 жыл бұрын

How genius ideas/inventions are made..by accident!

When wipers up. This is good for when you put silver on screen to stop frost, hold silver down much better. Great vid

Astra H owner here from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thanks for the tips, cheers lad! :)

Regarding board computer features: in the past I drove diff model/similar functions; 1 of those screens will show gastank contents, in 3 figures: 1st= what sensor measures in tank, 2nd=computer averages out that much changing 1st figure, 3rd is what computer will show you in normal display, and is used in actionradius calculations.

Might be a bit late for the wiper thing, it also remembers the time when you push it down (for once) and then once you see the windscreen is filled with drops, you push it up once(for the timed function). It will also remember the time between both clicks

With regards to parking lights. I love the people who park up waiting for someone at night and leave their dipped lights on so you don't know whether or not they're coming toward you at first or if anyone is stood at the side of the car.

This brand always had great features! :D

@DestroyerofBubbles

4 жыл бұрын

Like a missing temp gauge

@nov3019892008

4 жыл бұрын

@Anthony White nothing like the bmw size bills

@zackaboy1236

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I’ve owned Vauxhall’s my entire life

Wicked video mate thank you

Thanks a lot bro. I really appreciate the information. I have a Opel Astra GTC Sport, and don't know where was the temperature engine,.. Thanks 👌

Thanks! My wife has this model and we find the manual totally useless.

Awesome stuff! 👍

Thanks bud for info..cheers fella

Great tips. Like the wiper one!

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

Piper?

@SoddingaboutSi

4 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon wiper!

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

Ah yes I see now lol 🤣 I'm more tired than I thought.im glad you liked the video

thaks for the insights.

Great new feature. The one I like is having the lights on for one minute after leaving your car.

@huzaifahmangera827

Жыл бұрын

Once you put it the first time , will it stay on everytime you lock the car , or will i have to flash the brights every time i want it to stay on

So the Opel Astra H is a Vauxhall Astra H in GB, nice tweaks, thanks

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's right and in Australia they are known as Holden

Always top your water up fella ;)

Thanks for the video, i got this model few weeks back. I am having a tough time understanding the features. Would you know, how do i connect my phone to the stereo if not for music but at least to take calls?

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

To do that you have to have at least gid screen and the uhp4 Bluetooth module. I have done couple of videos about retrofitting them if you don't have them installed.

@kurtkobain6143

4 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon I personally got a Bluetooth FM transmitter that plugs into your 12v ciggeret socket from Amazon for £17 worth it's weight in gold... Cheap and cheerful you can talk on your phone through the speakers and also listen to music through your phone...

@tridaks

3 жыл бұрын

You can use a 3.5mm jack plug from your phone to the socket next to the handbrake, and switch the radio to AUX, if you have this fitted. That way you can use the phone mic to speak, and the car's speakers/radio to listen.

Very good

Nice

My favourite feature is the windows. If the windows are down after i get out, hold down the lock key and the windows go down. Same vice-versa. If i have the dog i can unlock the car, hold the unlock button down on the key- windows go down- i can stop it half way- then re-lock the car with the key from a distance if needed. Ie if i take longer than planned at the petrol station or shop

@lazyoldmanathome7699

2 жыл бұрын

If its a hot day hold down the open button and all windows open so the car is not an oven when you get in.

Thanks!

I have a 2005 Astra sport z16xep and the BC button works, it does not have the 2 buttons on the infotainment screen. Obviously an upgrade.

Only Vauxhall would sell a car with no temp gauge and with hidden features that are essential in emergencies ,lol I'm surprised you don't have to do an Easter egg hunt to find the hazard lights 😂

@discoequipmenthire

5 жыл бұрын

A lot of BMW Models don't have a coolant temp gauge either. Cost Cutting is king!.

@alesekv

4 жыл бұрын

And Ford :)

@mulvahetpolemidasateed

4 жыл бұрын

Some bmw models dont have it either

@davidtaylor2131

4 жыл бұрын

Christophe Ayres just a simple thankyou...

@Cheepchipsable

4 жыл бұрын

Some Nissans don't have a temp gauge either. Some BMWs don't have an oil dipstick, and some Mercs, if you take the cover of the brake fluid reservoir to check the level, it disables ABS and flashes some error on the dash. Does go away after driving for a bit, but still ridiculous.

I'm in Canada, so for me i have the Saturn(opel) astra xr. i dont have the delayed wipers instead i have rain sensing wipers. the follow me is the same. im going to have to try out some of the others and se if they work on my car.

Got given one of these and the lack of temp gauge is infuriating had a low coolant flash on the dash pulled straight over to find no coolant in it at all

Cheers, cool..

Hello my friend hope you can answer my question. I have an astra 2008 and an aftermarket stereo zenec but can't get my temp displayed. How do I do it? Thanks

@zedalon

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have made quick video to explain how to do it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIShxMtvnqS6dtI.html

I love how the glove box cooks chicken 😁🤣

@zedalon

2 жыл бұрын

Well if you're air-con works, the little hole on the right hand side of the glove box is actually a a connection to the heater/cooler system. Meant to have a Little closable valve on but if you can't find one if you just put your finger through it and you'll find a little rubber bung you can pull out and it will put cold air into the grovebox. I was planning to fit the valve but they are hard to find then hen's teeth lol

Brilliant video....

Also a lesser known thing is that on the 3 door models if press and hold the unlock button on the keys you can open your windows and close them buy pressing and holding the lock button.

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

That's called comfort windows, all models have the function you just need to activate it with op-com

@deanfuller3796

5 жыл бұрын

Mine dont... not that I have found anyway

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

You have to turn them on with op-com

@leekane2030

5 жыл бұрын

What's Op-com

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

If you check my other videos there one that explains what op-com is also there is one explaining how to active the comfort windows function.

Why the hell they haven't got a proper temp gage instead of having togo through that shit i will never know , the bloody engine could overheat without knowing, stupid idea from vauxhall .

Wats , O F F Then Milage On main dash mean ? Thanks

How do you check how many miles I have got in My astra thanks

I just tap up once and use rain sensing wiper mode

Is it possible to have the "follow-me-home" feature on all the time, or do you have to flash your lights every time you wan't this option to work?

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

As far as I know I have to flash everytime

@didgerydoo

4 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon, thanks a lot for your quick reply mate!

11:51 always my favourite feature!!!!

BC on my 09 astra sri changes through mpg, trip, stop clock etc

BC function only works in design elite etc with upgraded screen, scrolls the extra screen contents.

My 2008 astra h 1.6 will not do the parking light setting. Should it, is it because it has the 3 flash indicator on the stalk facility?

@zedalon

3 жыл бұрын

By parking light I take it you mean the sidelights on one side stay on?

How about BC, with that display. Did you activate it. I read about it, that is not possible with this kind of display with 2 line text on it. Has to be 3...

@zedalon

2 ай бұрын

No it didnt have the option to active the BC,as you say it has to be a TID screen or higher

I would press the like button but it's at 666 right now and I don't want to mess that up

I still have the OBD you gave me. Do you want it back?

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

No i have one already i just need to get an OP-Com version

If you get in the car and need to zero the service interval, press and hold the trip meter button ( keep it pressed), then turn the ignition on, whilst still having the trip meter button depressed( don't release yet), and the service will zero itself, back to start,( now take your finger off the trip meter button) hey presto, no need to take vehicle into dealer to reset. Only do this if your like me and service your own vehicle regular.

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

Cool only issue I found with doing that is it resets the tripmeter

cool vid thanks. Any idea how to get AUX working on that stereo?? I have the same one and an AUX port by the hand brake but no idea how to get it to work. I have gone into the stereo setting and made sure it is turned on in it. Thanks.

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

Do you have the cd30 or cd30 MP3?

@Trucker_John_Boy

4 жыл бұрын

Mine is the cd30

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't think the cd30 had aux but if you have the socket, then Have you try pressing the cd button?

@Trucker_John_Boy

4 жыл бұрын

Yeh it just sais no disk i think

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

I wondering if some swapped out the original headunit from your car and didn't get the right one to put back in.

Had mine a few years and just found out the key remote closes and opens the electric windows. Useful when you've locked the car and forget to close a window.

@nikdiklic

2 жыл бұрын

How to close the windows with the key remote?

@lazyoldmanathome7699

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Good feature.

@owlymcowlface7893

3 ай бұрын

@@nikdiklic I know this is an old comment but in case anyone else is wondering this- you keep holding down the lock button on key and it will shut all opened windows.

Every Astra has cruise control and the onboard computer built in on build. Change the indicator stalk to the cruise control stalk . Tech 2 needed to switch it on.

@zedalon

3 жыл бұрын

My Astra also needed the clutch switch and wiring to be installed for cruiser control

my V30 line is measuring an entire volt lower than reality, I think yours is reading 0.4 - 0.5 volts lower than reality. I don't know if that's right or wrong but maybe you can trust your £1 thing more than the car just because of the variability of this model. Since they make *lots* of cars (a lot more than they make trinkets like that voltmeter), you can expect them to shave every possible expense from the car - whereas the trinket, on amazon, will go back at great expense to the seller if it's no good at its one and only function.

I don’t have any of these on my MK5 Astra. Only thing that does work is the pedal check for codes

HI. I have an '09 (actually registered in '10 but it is an '09 model) Astra SRI and i have been a little worried lately that it may be overheating. Might just be paranoia as my last car was overheating, but it is stressing me out that there is no dial on the dash. Your buttons are different to mine (i have no buttons under the screen like you do) so i was wondering if you knew how to get the temperature up on my car? Also, can this be done while the car is actually moving? Can it be put on the display and stay there so that i can monitor the temperature at a glance? I don't understand how you're supposed to know if this call is overheating while you're driving it. I presume that if you wait until a warning light comes on (if there even is one, can't see one illuminated on the dash when i turn the ignition to electrics on) it'll be too late at this point? Really starting to wish i hadn't bought this car. Only did because my old one was dying and i needed something ASAP. I really don't like it. It is the most uncomfortable car i have ever driven. The seat is horrible! Radio sucks too. I have an ipod connected but the sound quality is atrocious. Appreciate any help that you can give me mate.

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

Which stereo do you have?

@gmon78

5 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon Hi. Thanks for replying. I'm honestly not sure. I believe it is the stock radio that came with the car.

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

@@gmon78 it should say the model number in the top right corner of radio

@gmon78

5 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon Hi. I had a look there. It just says 'CD 30 MP3'. Is that what you meant?

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

Press and hold the settings button as before, then press BC to change the menu screens

Cool not sure how ended here but hey My Vauxhall has hidden feature too V8 6Ltr :)

Sounds like Swiss tony off the fast show

Does anyone know how I can see how to display the amount of kilometres I have in my tank? It use to be displayed but my niece pressed a bunch of buttons and it’s gone now and I can’t seem to get it displayed again 🤕

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

Should be the left hand steering control

Bc is the trip computer given u miles left over, stopwatch mpg ect

The wipers are an unknown feature to me.

What should my engine temp be? For example if I check the temp, at what temperature will I know if my engine is over heating? Thanks

@zedalon

2 жыл бұрын

Mine floats around low to mid 90's but I've heard some engines run hotter

@giannhssia5414

Жыл бұрын

Dont be so scary about overheat...when the engine hit the overheat temp u will immidiately see this on dashboard as on any other car..it will inform you...on the other hand when u see the temp on hidden menu u might see it hit 102 to 103 deg on heavy load...totally normal on my astra gtc 2007...more than that is a problem but remember it will inform you...on no load or low rps cruise you will see it 97-98...as said newer models runs hotter water can reach 110 befofe start boiling bc is compressed

1: v: is 10 MPH lower them my speed , 2: my parking lights dont do what yours did, 3: love the follow me it works.

@Smoakz

3 жыл бұрын

Probably got a different model mate

Do these apply to Meriva A as well?

@zedalon

3 жыл бұрын

I would think so but as I don't have access to one I can't check

Can you still activate the temperature gauge when you have an after market stereo?

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

Not as far as I know

Some of those features work on corsa d too

@zedalon

2 жыл бұрын

As far as I'm aware the Corsa C,Astra H and Zafira B all use the networks so it should work on any of them

I have an 2008 astra, and it has after market screen, how could i see temperature;;;

@JohnCurtisPiano

3 жыл бұрын

how the frick do you adjust the headlights? Like aim them, I have found the screw for the "up" and "down" adjustment but I can't find the "left" & "right" adjustment

Pardon, but with did your faultcodes mean and what was the repair

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

They were because my fob didn't always read correctly but now have new one so not an issue

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

@@tristan1234567890 yeah that's right,have you got this code then? Have you ever put the key in and nothing happens?

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

@@tristan1234567890 I changed the batteries which sorted it but I did get new key fob a while after and not had code or problem again

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

@@tristan1234567890 your welcome mate 😁

Thank you I am a new owner

Is there an option to see Mileage left in the tank or do you just have to go via the needle

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

If you have a bid screen or better it will have the range display but the tid does not.

@dannywales7971

4 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon hey.. How do you know which screen is which.. I'm getting a 2006 elite

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

Does yours have 2 buttons along the bottom?

@dannywales7971

4 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon hey. Thanks for the quick reply. Two buttons along where exactly mate? The guy who listed mine said it had an aux cable installed but I can't see it anywhere.

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

The buttons are along the bottom of the screen if there no buttons the it will be either a BID,GID or if your very lucky CID screen all of which will give you range.As for the aux if it factory fitted it will be beside the handbrake if not try the grove box

Car won't open or shut with pressing key fob, manual to lock.. What's the reason for that problem and solve it,. New battery in key fob. 🤔

@zedalon

4 ай бұрын

Does they key start the car ok?

Can I see the engine temperature on the display all the time? It is not convenient to load this info gain and again...

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

sadly not with the stock system, I know some people used obd reads connected to there phones to have a real time temp reading

How many miles do you get out of a full tank in these? Average?

@zedalon

3 жыл бұрын

I have 1.4 twinport and get 350-400 from a tank but I do alot of lower gear driving so maybe higher if I did alot of motorway driving

@paulbennett8585

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir 👍

@lazyoldmanathome7699

2 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon I get about that for 2005 1.8 Petrol hatchback, more if I do a lot of motorway driving.

Another Astra H tip.... Go on ebay and buy a "CDC40 Opera Blaupunkt" stereo for the Astra H, complete with a GID screen. They are vastly superior in sound quality, and have a 28 watts per channel RMS amplifier. So are pretty loud !. Way louder than the stock pants CD30 unit.

@ladrrs8558

5 жыл бұрын

DJ_PaulTUK can you straight swap these? Wanting to know

@dj_paultuk7052

5 жыл бұрын

Yes a CDC40 Blaupunkt with matching GID screen swaps straight into any Astra H. DO NOT get the CDC40 Delco, since that one needs an extra amp.

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

I have upgraded to cd30 MP3 because I got it bundled with the Bluetooth module but am planning to get the dvd90 with Cid at some point

@dj_paultuk7052

5 жыл бұрын

@@zedalonI read somewhere that the DVD90 has the same TDA amplifier chip as the CDC40 Opera. Ive not confirmed that myself though.

o.s. #operatingsystem

Do you know it even can give you the engine fault codes, without an OBD reader ?

@Cheepchipsable

4 жыл бұрын

That was the very first thing he showed - maybe watch before commenting?

Two many keys on the fob. It wears out the key and lock.

How do you find the range for fuel

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

The fuel range is only available on the BID,GID,Displays. Swapping out the TID isn't to difficult just remember you need a divorced/unit unless you can both screen and stereo from the doner car.

@karlbrettoner1171

4 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon So on my 06 astra sxi 1.7 it's not on? Thanks

Do these work with opel?

@zedalon

2 ай бұрын

yes they should do depending on the spec level

Hello what about rear door won't open for vauxhall zafera

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

Can you open it manually,as in by the handles or is it deadlocked?

@adricmohamed4797

4 жыл бұрын

Zedalonus World dead locked

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like wiring to door have broken

@lazyoldmanathome7699

2 жыл бұрын

This can happen for two reasons 1) low battery 2) Worn lock catches. The catches are adjustable and away you go!

Anyone no how to get how many miles are left up on the screen in the dash

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

It depends which screen you have?

@MohamedHassan-jz9ge

2 жыл бұрын

Switch to range

Hi can you play Spotify in the car or not

@MrSudanPresident

5 жыл бұрын

Yes but you need a bluetooth car adaptor... about £17 on amazon

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

I've been playing with the idea of getting a Bluetooth speaker and ripping the circuit board out and wiring it in to the aux wire,I'm not sure if it will work but you never know unless you try 😁

Lcd is actually the air intake temperature

@darrenmicklewright2008

6 ай бұрын

So why is it called lcd? Is it at the maf sensor or at the throttle body after the intercooler?

What a nail biter of a video! - Great personality, mate-Do more commentary and wear wear anti bite polish! ☺

Ive just bought a 64 plate astra estate 20 cdtdi and cant find fucking bluetooth anywhere

Another trick is .hold down brake pedal and accelerator why the engine is running and it will give you a screen shot . Lol joke. Good video you have there

@lazyoldmanathome7699

2 жыл бұрын

If A car was like MS Windows you would have to turn the start key to shutdown the engine.

Good interesting video but maybe you can do a bit of editing next time

don’t get why vauxhall don’t tell us this ...

@dronegirl2024

4 жыл бұрын

most of these are in the owners manual

@daveanderson8011

3 жыл бұрын

@@dronegirl2024 who ever reads the Manual!

@cherylpinnock8542

3 жыл бұрын

That is very very true they don't Just found out about my electric windows in my Vauxhall meriva

Can you tell me how to change the display language to english??

@zedalon

2 жыл бұрын

I think you will need an op-com or tech2 to do it,next time I need to used my op-com I will have a look and see if it's possible.

@mustangmagster

2 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon thanks for the reply.. I just fixed it and changed date and time by myself woo hoo!!

@mustangmagster

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how to turn off winter driving mode tho, so I'll have to figure that out its the middle of summer here hahaha

@zedalon

2 жыл бұрын

Well done 👍 I was quite tired when replied and forgot about the settings menu 🤣 and what do you mean by winter driving mode?

@mustangmagster

2 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon there's a snowflake button above the P on the shifter. It's on (lit up) .. Says it's the winter driving mode for automatic transmission.

If you press the lock button, open unlock it then press it and hold it down for afew seconds it opens the windows, if you lock it then press and hold down the lock button it closes them... your welcome

by the way, driving with an empty water bottle is illegal in Britain

@zedalon

4 жыл бұрын

That would be why once I finished the video I refilled it.

@andypieters9652

4 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon good action

@casemodder89

3 жыл бұрын

Why tho ? Usually theres enough water in the air. 😅

@xTerminatorAndy

3 жыл бұрын

@@casemodder89 why is anything illegal? because at one point or other some knob in an office decided it must be...

@lazyoldmanathome7699

2 жыл бұрын

Only the driver would know he has no screen wash.

What are thooseeeeee!! 😂

@zedalon

5 жыл бұрын

? Lol

@biraucatalin4126

4 жыл бұрын

@@zedalon It's just a joke that goes around the internet. I think @adam delaney is reffering to the hidden functions. really informative video, thank you for sharing!

@_Danou

4 жыл бұрын

He’s referring to the guys shoes !

None of these settings are hidden, they are all in the manual

@Trucker_John_Boy

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe but not everyone has the manual. I have just baught one of these last week and had not idea about these features.

@upyourarse1

4 жыл бұрын

John Boy hey everyone search on line for corsa d manuals

@Solidcancer07

4 жыл бұрын

Or we have the manual but dont read every page of it (I knw iknw) . So nice to have a short vid about it all

@SL19993

3 жыл бұрын

Who the fuck reads the manual 🤣

@lazyoldmanathome7699

2 жыл бұрын

I think 'hidden' can also mean 'not easily obvious how to find and use'