Good handling and brakes Lively performance Equipment levels (SRi hatch) Better rear passenger and load space than Convertible (Convertible) Stylish appearance Hood quality and operation WORST (Both) Notchy manual gearchange (SRi hatch) Rear spoiler causes a vision blind spot (Convertible) Blind spots to rear corners with hood erect Restricted luggage space central locking with an immobiliser. There’s a Blaupunkt stereo system with a single CD player and remote controls on the leatherwrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel. The SRi shares much of the Convertible’s equipment but misses out on its side airbags, its electronic stability program (ESP), its full leather trim, its heated front seats and its trip computer.
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Common diagnostic connector locations Common diagnostic connector locations for recent Vauxhall/Opel models are listed below. For older vehicles, the diagnostic connector can often be found in the engine compartment. Astra-F 16 pin OBD connector located in the fuse compartment to the right hand side of the steering wheel on RHD vehicles and to the left hand side of the steering wheel on LHD vehicles. Covering panel can be pulled off to reveal the complete fuse compartment and diagnostic connector. Astra-G 16 pin OBD connector located in the central console between the handbrake and the gearstick. There is a plastic cover that needs to be removed to find the connector.
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OP-COM IMMOBILISER-II Guide, Introduction From 1995 and onwards, Opel / Vauxhall vehicles are factory installed with an immobiliser. The Immobiliser-I system can be found in Astra-F, Corsa-B, Omega-B, Vectra-B. The Immobiliser-II system can be found in Astra-G, Corsa-C, Omega-B, Vectra-B, Zafira, Meriva This guide covers the Immobiliser-II system. With OP-COM you can perform various immobiliser related operation.
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