Recieved new Astra elite today but no phone holder
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They can always come here to the forum and learn with us! :lol: :lol:
DIY here: http://www.astrakforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=95
DIY here: http://www.astrakforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=95
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The Powerflex bar is standard on the Elite but needs to be ordered as an option for other models. The phone holder needs to be ordered, even for the Elite.
Once you have the Powerflex bar it is easy to install the phone holder - it just clips on.
Proph - the excellent Mr Cornishtaz posted detailed instructions for retro fitting a Powerflex bar at http://www.astrakforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=95
I suggest you point your dealer at it - it's their responsibility to put it right and supply what you ordered.
Once you have the Powerflex bar it is easy to install the phone holder - it just clips on.
Proph - the excellent Mr Cornishtaz posted detailed instructions for retro fitting a Powerflex bar at http://www.astrakforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=95
I suggest you point your dealer at it - it's their responsibility to put it right and supply what you ordered.
Yes thank you UKtekkie, I'll send them that link, fingers crossed is sorted in my favour soon.
On another note my Android phone connects wirelessly to the car to play Spotify via the Bluetooth which is a nice touch until the android auto update is available
On another note my Android phone connects wirelessly to the car to play Spotify via the Bluetooth which is a nice touch until the android auto update is available
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Sorry, I might be being thick here... are you saying that you have an Elite spec Astra without the PowerFlex bar? Or that you have the PF bar but not the attachment to go on it?
PF bar missing: never heard of such a mis-build, although it could happen I suppose. If that's the case, it's a straightforward warranty job for the dealer to rectify at no cost to you.
Phone holder attachment: again very straightforward if you have a copy of the order with the phone holder shown on it and have paid for it in the deal - dealer should supply it immediately. It's a stock item so it should be readily available.
Here's what the PowerFlex bar on your Elite dash should look like (with fragrance dispenser attached in this case)
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PF bar missing: never heard of such a mis-build, although it could happen I suppose. If that's the case, it's a straightforward warranty job for the dealer to rectify at no cost to you.
Phone holder attachment: again very straightforward if you have a copy of the order with the phone holder shown on it and have paid for it in the deal - dealer should supply it immediately. It's a stock item so it should be readily available.
Here's what the PowerFlex bar on your Elite dash should look like (with fragrance dispenser attached in this case)
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I have the Sri spec, I bought it via carwow and requested the powerflex bar and phone holder as extras included in the price, my mistake I didn't notice it wasn't on the order when he emailed it over to me and signed but when I picked up the car I felt with a different guy who knew nothing about what was agreed so he rang his boss (the guy I ordered with) and he said if it can be retro fitted he would for free.
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Ah right, the topic title - "Recieved new Astra elite today but no phone holder" - fooled me.
Right, well the dealer can fairly easily fit the bits, shouldn't be too difficult.
Just make sure you take a nice clear picture of the lower dash area when you take it in - they will have to remove a few nice shiny bits to do it and there's always the danger of an errant screwdriver buggering up your Piano Black panels. Not that any VX dealer would ever do that, of course, perish the thought...
Right, well the dealer can fairly easily fit the bits, shouldn't be too difficult.
Just make sure you take a nice clear picture of the lower dash area when you take it in - they will have to remove a few nice shiny bits to do it and there's always the danger of an errant screwdriver buggering up your Piano Black panels. Not that any VX dealer would ever do that, of course, perish the thought...
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Sorry to ask a silly question (on the face of it) but other than holding the phone in a reasonably useful spot what else does the Powerflex phone holder provide in comparison to a std Blue tooth link to my Car console or plugging into the Armrest USB?
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