suspension clonking
Hi This may have been posted before? I had a suspension top mount replaced as the bearing had smashed to pieces. This was o/s front. I suspected there was a problem due to knocking etc coming from the...
View ArticleLeisure Batteries & Split Charge Kits
hI All looking at fitting a leisure battery & split charger kit on my vivaro. Has anyone on here done it and do you have any diagrams or pic's of the best way and place to fit. thanks Stu
View Article12v Van Accessories
Hi just have a few questions regarding my Vivaro. (Or any other van really) Firstly what 12v accessories do you guys use? TV, USB charger, kettle etc. Secondly I have looked and cannot find the stock...
View ArticleHeadlight Bulb Clip Missing
Hi, I am having trouble with my headlight. The bulb blew so I got a new one. however I was heavy handed and impatient and managed to pulled the little clip out of its little hole and heard it...
View ArticleThe Face Lift
Hey guys over this weekend I plan to take off the vans old face and replace it with the newer face lift shape all the parts i think i need have arrived so watch this space for updates over weekend, all...
View ArticleVivaro engine vibration at around 1800rpm
My 2005 1.9CDTi has a really bad resonance vibration around 1800rpm. Anyone have any ideas on how to cure it? My first thought would be new engine mounts....?
View Articlecruise control fitting on 2012 vivaro
Hi guys, I want to fit a cruise control system to my 2012 2.0 tdci vivaro. Is this something I can do myself or do I need to go to a auto electrican.? If I can fit myself where is the best place to buy...
View ArticleRear disc brakes: Standard?
I whipped the wheels off my Movano the other day to change the tyres, and was quite surprised to find it had discs rather than drums on the rear, I'd possibly expect it on a car of that year, but not a...
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Relay issue?
Hopped in the van this morning to notice a slow ticking like sound. Had a feel around and narrowed it down to the relays in the passenger footwell. It sounds like the wiper relay when on its lowest...
View Articleglow light
Has an yone experienced the glow light flashing on and off while driving? Cheers
View ArticleVivaro / Trafic Custom van pics
Hi I'm currently selling my Vauxhall Zafira with a plan of customising a Vivaro or Trafic LWB - I'm very much into my cars but keen to see what you guys have already done with some sample pictures if...
View ArticleHeated mirrors..
My 56 plate Trafic has electric mirror, but doesnt have the heated rear window switch in the dash, so will my mirrors be heated, do some automaticaly heat or are all heated mirrors operated by the rear...
View ArticleWatchdog Vivaro / Trafic / Primastar Injector faults/issues/problems
Hi fellow members , i have just spotted on the tv listings that the BBC Watchdog consumer programme is doing a big number on the problems with injector ceasing and bad wiring in the Vivaro / traffic /...
View Article2 Post ramp
We are considering getting a 2 post ramp in our workshop, we are NOT a garage but we do servicing to 13 vehicles. including minor repairs. Some jobs can not be done without a ramp so send these jobs...
View ArticleInjector cleaner..
Ok, so we know these vans have issues with injectors. But do they just pack up or is it they get clogged/dirty. Would regular use of injector cleaner additive be of benefit..
View ArticleGearbox recon
Anybody know a good place for me to get my box recon in Yorkshire Thanks Paul
View ArticleTraction control?
From what i understand vivaros/trafics have traction control of sorts? I'm sure I saw once that it came with an optional button to turn it off? I believe the wiring was tucked away behind the dash for...
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Vivaro Maintenance and faults
Hey guys, Every month or so Ill take the air box off my vivaro and WD40 all the injectors ( JUST INCASE ) as we know they are buggers for getting stuck in, so yesterday i decided to take a few pictures...
View ArticleReplacing sliding side door runner/guide (Vivaro)
Hi folks, I need to replace the exterior runner/guide for the driver side sliding side door on my 2006 crew cab vivaro 2900. I have received the new runner from the parts supplier and notice that in...
View Articlesuspension clonking
Hi This may have been posted before? I had a suspension top mount replaced as the bearing had smashed to pieces. This was o/s front. I suspected there was a problem due to knocking etc coming from the...
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