Hello, today I saw that my Astra k 1.6 cdti 2016 needs to be recalled, when I called local dealership they told me that it has something to do with "emissions ". They didn't tell me more about, only thing I know is that it has something to do with updating software (ECU I guess). Did anyone else have same recall as I do? Will this affect engine performance or fuel fuel consumption? Does anyone know anything about this recall? I tried finding more about it on forums but I only found this thread https://www.astrakforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=6033 . Thanks in advance.
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There are no transactions shown that have actually been done on the car and from customer feedback on here for the emissions one would appear to say it's best left alone,it shows closed now but that doesn't mean they won't bring it out again at some point.
The tensioner one is only "upon customer complaint" so not a recall
The tensioner one is only "upon customer complaint" so not a recall
Ahh I see cheers mate.
Checked Gov website and shows as no outstanding recalls. There was one for my car just before I bought it as it delayed the purchase, around 12-20th of April this year but not sure what that was for.
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@StokeyBry i've sent a pm
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Very happy to meet all of you.
Also "happy" to know that I'm not being over sensitive, with the obvious changes that has been put onto my car without my consent/knowing.
Since the ECU-update in April, my automatic gearbox is now rubbish, the fuel economy has changed and the smoothness when driving is very different. Not really the same car that I bought five years ago.
I have been in correspondence (4 months) with the dealer who performed the update, Opel (Vauxhall) DK and lastly the Danish association for car owners - FDM.
It all boils down to me having to prove that the changes mentioned above, are directly linked to the update. All though I haven't had any trouble prior to the update. Of course this would require that I had the car fully tested on a dyno before the update, to register gearshift ratio, torque, HP, consumption etc.
There is a small opening in letting someone test the cars performance, to see if the HP is now less than 136. Still this is no real basis for a legal claim towards Opel DK/EU. And also its not the main problem to me. The biggest issues are the gearbox changing "very late and very hard". Also the engine braking when gearing down is a disaster now. Used to be very comfortable and smooth. The gearbox had a perfect timing in terms of what gear to chose when going back on the throttle. The reaction times is also prolonged and sort of slow.
So far no one have been able to answer whether its possible to re-install the original software package to the ECU. Opel and FDM argue that its impossible.
What I have learned so far is, that the gearbox software is so well integrated into the main ECU, that it cannot be adjusted separately. But there is a chance slight that the EGR-valve can be deactivated, without it causing an error when testing.
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Also "happy" to know that I'm not being over sensitive, with the obvious changes that has been put onto my car without my consent/knowing.
Since the ECU-update in April, my automatic gearbox is now rubbish, the fuel economy has changed and the smoothness when driving is very different. Not really the same car that I bought five years ago.
I have been in correspondence (4 months) with the dealer who performed the update, Opel (Vauxhall) DK and lastly the Danish association for car owners - FDM.
It all boils down to me having to prove that the changes mentioned above, are directly linked to the update. All though I haven't had any trouble prior to the update. Of course this would require that I had the car fully tested on a dyno before the update, to register gearshift ratio, torque, HP, consumption etc.
There is a small opening in letting someone test the cars performance, to see if the HP is now less than 136. Still this is no real basis for a legal claim towards Opel DK/EU. And also its not the main problem to me. The biggest issues are the gearbox changing "very late and very hard". Also the engine braking when gearing down is a disaster now. Used to be very comfortable and smooth. The gearbox had a perfect timing in terms of what gear to chose when going back on the throttle. The reaction times is also prolonged and sort of slow.
So far no one have been able to answer whether its possible to re-install the original software package to the ECU. Opel and FDM argue that its impossible.
What I have learned so far is, that the gearbox software is so well integrated into the main ECU, that it cannot be adjusted separately. But there is a chance slight that the EGR-valve can be deactivated, without it causing an error when testing.
- Have anyone managed to conclude (solid proof) that the original ECU-software can be re-installed?
- Is there any chance that the gearbox can be separately adjusted, so the "gearing" becomes more smooth and comfortable?
- What experiences are there with overriding the EGR-valve to remove the "throttle-lacking-sensation" when driving 70-90 km/h?
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I presume it's something you'll have to put up with unless you have your ecu remapped by a professional tuning place.
I've previously owned 3 Astra K's, two of them having the same auto box as yours, one of them being a 2016 1.6d (134)sri, I can also conclude that these boxes were very smooth, but I had my 1.6d prior to the ecu update.
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I'm really considering going to a tuning company to get the balance back. I don't need more power, just the overall comfort of the drive chain.
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I enjoyed my previous diesel owning days, as I've previously owned 4 diesel cars. My Astra K being the last one, I liked that car, too, until the timing chain/tensioner have me grief. So it was time for me to move on then, as Vauxhall didn't accept it as being a fault back then.
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I've had two Opel / Vauxhall diesels before my K. Majoy issues first arrived when milage was way high - and was to be expected at those points.
But this 1.6 has some major flaws. EGR+cooler and timing chain having the mayority of faults - and absolutely no support from Opel / Vauxhall. This K is my last one - even though I've been driving the brand for over 20 years.
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I could understand why you won't buy another, I've also owned mainly Vauxhalls since the 80's, onwards. 3 previous Astra K's. My last vauxhall being my previous Astra K 1.4t. I now own a Skoda.
Although there's plenty on here that have have owned Astra K's without issues, the 1.6t and 1.0t engines seem to be the most reliable of the bunch.
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My 2026 1.6 cdti auto is updated by dealer as well. Unfortunately, transmission stated to upshift very late now. When I use cruise control, it does not upshift to 6gh gear even in 110km/h. Engine screams and screams. I have to release the gas and then transmission upshifts to higher gear. It is ridiculous and not acceptable. Now it is running like to have a broken transmission. Opel/vauxhall needs to rollback or fix this issue.
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It sounds like that update is even worse when combined with an auto transmission. But classic Opel/Vauxhall - hell will freeze over before they admit they've made a faulty firmware/software "update".
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I have the EXACT same problem with my 2017 1,6 CDTI automatic transmission (6G). As far as I have learnt the new gear setting is meant to:
1. Increase the times you exceed 2000 rpm, since this is the threshold for the clean cycle to start = you will experience more of these.
2. To hide the negative effects of the more active EGR-vent, that will steal torque and stability when open, and you are driving with "low" RPM.
All in all its a scandal that Opel/Vauxhall can manipulate the engine software with such huge side effects and get away with it. How can we prove that these changes are caused by the company???
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Short update.
I am now awaiting a reply from the Danish association for car owners (FDM). As explained earlier, they opened a case file (Sept.) and assigned a lawyer to the case.
After reading the many similar stories about the bad experiences with Opel/Vauxhalls NOX campaign, I have forwarded a request for their technical department to investigate my cars performance (BHP and gearbox management) post software update.
If the performance is evidently changed/wrong, I believe there is actual grounds for trying a claim for compensation/repair.
I am now awaiting a reply from the Danish association for car owners (FDM). As explained earlier, they opened a case file (Sept.) and assigned a lawyer to the case.
After reading the many similar stories about the bad experiences with Opel/Vauxhalls NOX campaign, I have forwarded a request for their technical department to investigate my cars performance (BHP and gearbox management) post software update.
If the performance is evidently changed/wrong, I believe there is actual grounds for trying a claim for compensation/repair.
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If they want to, I'd be happy to give my experience to them aswell - even though it's manuel.
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Mine also had the recall, took in to local Vauxhall garage and they were doing it and it lost connection, 1 week later and i still don't have the car back as they seem to have damaged the system, i am not sure if this issue can be fixed, my car literally is dead and wont do anything, awaiting an update as to what is happening, i dont want a broken system coming back to me
That’s terrible, they will probably end up replacing the ecu
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Well the garage have had the car since Wednesday last week and as of yet still saying they waiting on Vauxhall technical support, kinda worried on how my car will be once they finish, had no problems with the car or system at all before they tried the update
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If the update has failed and corrupted the ECM,i can see they may well have to fit and program in a new ECM,
the argument going on should be about who picks up the bill,the dealer or Vauxhall,it certainly shouldn't be the customer and the car should come back fixed.
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I'm afraid its a dead end. FDM are more than willing to run a test, however they don't believe that this can be used for a claim, since they cant document the gap between before and after the update. Its like punching a pillow. Nothing happens though Im really trying to make the argument that Opel/Vauxhall cant be not knowing about the mechanical changes they apply through the software update.
Its so very disappointing! :-(
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