Multiple electrical problems!!!
2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi MK4
Car: Vauxhall Astra
Year: 2004
Variant: 1.7 CDTi MK4
Year: 2004
Variant: 1.7 CDTi MK4
Categories:
Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
On returning from holiday at the 'off airport' parking company my battery was flat. An idiot from 'Purple Parking' then connected a booster pack the wrong way round and has caused major problems.
I now have no power steering, speedo, ABS, radio or clock? Although the clock display works the time remains at 00.00 and the date is stuck on 01:01:1997? It's like something out of 'Back to the Future'!
Has the guy blown fuses or relays or is it much more sinister than that and he's fried my electrics?
I'd be grateful if anyone can give me any pointers. I've had a quick look and the fuses don't seem to be blown, but unfortunately I don't have a handbook or wiring diagram so don't know which ones to concentrate on and I have no idea which relays do what!
Any help would be great, thanks.
I now have no power steering, speedo, ABS, radio or clock? Although the clock display works the time remains at 00.00 and the date is stuck on 01:01:1997? It's like something out of 'Back to the Future'!
Has the guy blown fuses or relays or is it much more sinister than that and he's fried my electrics?
I'd be grateful if anyone can give me any pointers. I've had a quick look and the fuses don't seem to be blown, but unfortunately I don't have a handbook or wiring diagram so don't know which ones to concentrate on and I have no idea which relays do what!
Any help would be great, thanks.
Problem added: Nov 9, 2015 (8 years ago)
More ;likely the ECU has blown/
So advice is tell the company that employs the idiot.
Where exactly the fault is anyones guess until it's computers are checked.
So advice is tell the company that employs the idiot.
Where exactly the fault is anyones guess until it's computers are checked.
Answered Nov 9, 2015 (8 years ago)
Thanks for the response, this is what I feared when it wasn't something simple like a fuse. There's no point getting it fixed, it's only worth £500! The car is now throwaway thanks to Purple Parking. I've already emailed them but predictably they don't want to know.
Lesson for the day, don't use Purple Parking.
Lesson for the day, don't use Purple Parking.
Answered Nov 9, 2015 (8 years ago)
Just to add , worthwhile checking fuses and trying another battery after that ,Nothing to lose .
http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/index.php?threads/fuse-box-diagram-for-54-plate-astra-diesel.234150/
http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/index.php?threads/fuse-box-diagram-for-54-plate-astra-diesel.234150/
Answered Nov 9, 2015 (8 years ago)
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