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Title: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 27 April 2015, 17:41:32
My Astra has the very basic functions displayed on driver display. Digital speed and two trips on one menu, and oil service reset with imperial/metric options on the other.
Can a tech 2 program functions such as mpg, mileage remaining,etc. Are the electronics already in place?
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: 4x4 on 27 April 2015, 17:53:27
Should have brought an omega  ;D
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 27 April 2015, 18:17:17
Should have brought an omega  ;D
Very helpful. I want to know if my car is achieving 38 or 40 mpg, not 18 or 20.
And it's bought, not brought.
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: tunnie on 27 April 2015, 18:31:19
I'm staggered it's not already there? No mpg details  :o  :o :o

Surely is just software enable, how cheap and crap of Vx not include it on an £8k car that was what, £10k new?
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 April 2015, 18:56:09
Try £17+K...

On the indicator stalk scroll up or down to change pages of the trip info menu... Mine has seven pages of trip/fuel info and three on tother... The menu button on the front of the stalk only changes between trip and unit menus... Up and down on the twist wheel on the indicator stalk changes the pages and the button on the end of the stalk is the reset button :y
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 27 April 2015, 18:58:59
Try £17+K...

On the indicator stalk scroll up or down to change pages of the trip info menu... Mine has seven pages of trip/fuel info and three on tother... The menu button on the front of the stalk only changes between trip and unit menus... Up and down on the twist wheel on the indicator stalk changes the pages and the button on the end of the stalk is the reset button :y

Did anyone actually pay that amount?
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 27 April 2015, 19:14:23
Try £17+K...

On the indicator stalk scroll up or down to change pages of the trip info menu... Mine has seven pages of trip/fuel info and three on tother... The menu button on the front of the stalk only changes between trip and unit menus... Up and down on the twist wheel on the indicator stalk changes the pages and the button on the end of the stalk is the reset button :y
Not on mine. When speed is being displayed, the thumb wheel just scrolls between trip 1 and trip 2. The menu button just flips to a second menu..reset oil usage or change units from imperial to metric.
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 27 April 2015, 19:15:15
I'm staggered it's not already there? No mpg details  :o  :o :o

Surely is just software enable, how cheap and crap of Vx not include it on an £8k car that was what, £10k new?
Where have you been, Tunnie? Can't even get a decent Dacia for 10K.
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 April 2015, 19:30:10
Can't even get a decent Dacia for 10K.

Did you test drive one then?  ???  ;D
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 27 April 2015, 19:32:29
Can't even get a decent Dacia for 10K.

Did you test drive one then?  ???  ;D
I see loads round here and, tbh, I think they are great value for money.
No...I didn't test drive one.
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 April 2015, 19:50:42
Try £17+K...

On the indicator stalk scroll up or down to change pages of the trip info menu... Mine has seven pages of trip/fuel info and three on tother... The menu button on the front of the stalk only changes between trip and unit menus... Up and down on the twist wheel on the indicator stalk changes the pages and the button on the end of the stalk is the reset button :y
Not on mine. When speed is being displayed, the thumb wheel just scrolls between trip 1 and trip 2. The menu button just flips to a second menu..reset oil usage or change units from imperial to metric.
Ah ok... Tech 2 with Candi module might do the job :-\ A day trip to Nottingham could be in order :y
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: tunnie on 27 April 2015, 20:00:19
£17k for a car without mpg readout? Modern Vauxhalls really are cost cutting.
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 April 2015, 20:05:17
£17k for a car without mpg readout? Modern Vauxhalls really are cost cutting.
Not really... it is a base model ::)
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 27 April 2015, 20:16:46
You can pay 25K+ further up the range. Well.......that's the list price anyway.
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 27 April 2015, 20:25:53
£17k for a car without mpg readout? Modern Vauxhalls really are cost cutting.
Not really... it is a base model ::)
There is one lower down from mine, The ES, that has no cruise control and no steering wheel controls, also no pockets in the seat backs.
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: tunnie on 27 April 2015, 21:06:24
£17k for a car without mpg readout? Modern Vauxhalls really are cost cutting.
Not really... it is a base model ::)
There is one lower down from mine, The ES, that has no cruise control and no steering wheel controls, also no pockets in the seat backs.

Yours has cruise control. But no mpg details  ???
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 27 April 2015, 21:12:41
£17k for a car without mpg readout? Modern Vauxhalls really are cost cutting.
Not really... it is a base model ::)
There is one lower down from mine, The ES, that has no cruise control and no steering wheel controls, also no pockets in the seat backs.

Yours has cruise control. But no mpg details  ???
Yeah ....weird  ;D  front and rear parking sensors too.
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: tunnie on 27 April 2015, 21:17:14
£17k for a car without mpg readout? Modern Vauxhalls really are cost cutting.
Not really... it is a base model ::)
There is one lower down from mine, The ES, that has no cruise control and no steering wheel controls, also no pockets in the seat backs.

Yours has cruise control. But no mpg details  ???
Yeah ....weird  ;D  front and rear parking sensors too.


Wtf  ;D

Random!  ;D

Maybe because it's 1.4 and a base engine? sounds like it's not base spec.
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 April 2015, 21:24:24
PDC is a £500 ish option ;) the S is only one up from the ES...
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 27 April 2015, 21:29:03
So, what about the Vauxhall Astra Sport Tourer accessories? There are four main trim levels on offer comprising ES, Exclusiv, SRi and SE. All trims come with air con, daytime running lights and front electric windows. On the ES trim level standard equipment includes CD player/stereo radio with MP3 format and an aux-in socket, electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors and remote control central locking, 16-inch steel wheels with flush covers, height adjustable driver’s seat, 60/40 split rear seat and rake/reach adjustable steering wheel. Move up to the Exclusiv trim level and you get a chrome-bevelled steering wheel, ambient lighting in the central console and roof, cruise control and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. There are also additional storage bins in the front seat-backs. The SRi adds 17-inch alloys, lowered and uprated sports suspension (all models except the 1.4 litre), sports front seats, a multi-function computer, front-seat armrest, three-spoke leather steering wheel. SE is the flagship trim and includes 17-inch alloys, rain sensitive windscreen wipers, automatic lighting control with tunnel detection, an electro-chromatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror and electric rear windows. FlexFold seat back release buttons are also standard on the SE. Optional extra equipment – i.e. kit that you have to pay extra for - includes sat-nav, dual-zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors and a tyre pressure monitoring system. In 2012 Vauxhall added Tech Line, a trim aimed specifically at company car drivers. This is designed to appeal to those who want a Sport Tourer as their company car, and so has a low P11d price and lots of equipment to boot. It boasts sat nav, DAB radio, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control and a chrome-effect side window surround all as standard. So that concludes the fairly substantial list of Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer equi
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: chrisgixer on 27 April 2015, 21:29:53
My Astra has the very basic functions displayed on driver display. Digital speed and two trips on one menu, and oil service reset with imperial/metric options on the other.
Can a tech 2 program functions such as mpg, mileage remaining,etc. Are the electronics already in place?

Have you Please read the manual?
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 27 April 2015, 21:31:50
My Astra has the very basic functions displayed on driver display. Digital speed and two trips on one menu, and oil service reset with imperial/metric options on the other.
Can a tech 2 program functions such as mpg, mileage remaining,etc. Are the electronics already in place?

Have you Please read the manual?
Don't have to.......I know my vauxhalls  :-*

But I did anyway  ;D
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 April 2015, 09:19:03
It can be done, requires an MDI and enabling using the SPS setup.

And Tunnie, its called Marketing.......e.g. creating a distinct variation in features across a model range......you know, a bit like Sky do with their channel packages  :y
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 28 April 2015, 09:48:33
It can be done, requires an MDI and enabling using the SPS setup.

And Tunnie, its called Marketing.......e.g. creating a distinct variation in features across a model range......you know, a bit like Sky do with their channel packages  :y
Where can I buy an MDI and an SPS. Will eBay have them?  ;D


I take it the MDI is some sort of interface which will allow access to the appropriate settings ?
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: deviator on 28 April 2015, 10:12:19
I want to know if my car is achieving 38 or 40 mpg, not 18 or 20.
Brim tank, reset trip, wait until it's nearly empty, take mileage, take fuel put in, do maths and get MPG. The trip computer is a guess at best (based on your last 20 miles IIRC).
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 April 2015, 11:17:48
As stated......try a 'brim test' if your Astra is poverty spec. :y

It will probably be more accurate than the optimistic trip computers in most cars. :y
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 April 2015, 11:20:04
..........having said that a 'brim test' showed only a 1% error when compared to the trip computer on my Omega.

In 2015 I assumed all cars came with such things.
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: tunnie on 28 April 2015, 11:29:10
It can be done, requires an MDI and enabling using the SPS setup.

And Tunnie, its called Marketing.......e.g. creating a distinct variation in features across a model range......you know, a bit like Sky do with their channel packages  :y

I get that, just don't get why it has cruise and lots of other things, but not a basic feature?

Like Sky doing the 'Essential Package', but leaving out ITV'  ;D
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 April 2015, 11:30:20
Not really... ::)
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 April 2015, 11:32:03
It can be done, requires an MDI and enabling using the SPS setup.

And Tunnie, its called Marketing.......e.g. creating a distinct variation in features across a model range......you know, a bit like Sky do with their channel packages  :y

I get that, just don't get why it has cruise and lots of other things, but not a basic feature?

Like Sky doing the 'Essential Package', but leaving out ITV'  ;D

It probably does, Mr Tunnie.

It's more likely that dear old Steve can't find his glasses to read the handbook properly. :D ;)

He is quite elderly you know. ::)
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 28 April 2015, 11:45:56
It can be done, requires an MDI and enabling using the SPS setup.

And Tunnie, its called Marketing.......e.g. creating a distinct variation in features across a model range......you know, a bit like Sky do with their channel packages  :y

I get that, just don't get why it has cruise and lots of other things, but not a basic feature?

Like Sky doing the 'Essential Package', but leaving out ITV'  ;D
No more Corrie? Now there's an idea.
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 28 April 2015, 11:46:48
It can be done, requires an MDI and enabling using the SPS setup.

And Tunnie, its called Marketing.......e.g. creating a distinct variation in features across a model range......you know, a bit like Sky do with their channel packages  :y

I get that, just don't get why it has cruise and lots of other things, but not a basic feature?

Like Sky doing the 'Essential Package', but leaving out ITV'  ;D

It probably does, Mr Tunnie.

It's more likely that dear old Steve can't find his glasses to read the handbook properly. :D ;)

He is quite elderly you know. ::)
Least I've shagged my sister in law  :P
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 April 2015, 11:50:28
It can be done, requires an MDI and enabling using the SPS setup.

And Tunnie, its called Marketing.......e.g. creating a distinct variation in features across a model range......you know, a bit like Sky do with their channel packages  :y

I get that, just don't get why it has cruise and lots of other things, but not a basic feature?

Like Sky doing the 'Essential Package', but leaving out ITV'  ;D

Cruise makes some sense as its steering wheel mounted controls hence you have a single steering wheel design that fits all models which has specific cruise buttons.....so you might as well turn them on.

The is not specific controls to confuse the user with the BC and hence it gets disabled.  :y
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 April 2015, 11:52:13
It can be done, requires an MDI and enabling using the SPS setup.

And Tunnie, its called Marketing.......e.g. creating a distinct variation in features across a model range......you know, a bit like Sky do with their channel packages  :y
Where can I buy an MDI and an SPS. Will eBay have them?  ;D


I take it the MDI is some sort of interface which will allow access to the appropriate settings ?

Yes, MDI is the interface and the Service Program System resides in modern day TIS.....and yes yu can buy them on eBay, if your feeling flush.

A good dealer should be able to enable it in no time, I can provide instructions if they are totally thick.....
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: The Sheriff on 28 April 2015, 11:54:08
It can be done, requires an MDI and enabling using the SPS setup.

And Tunnie, its called Marketing.......e.g. creating a distinct variation in features across a model range......you know, a bit like Sky do with their channel packages  :y
Where can I buy an MDI and an SPS. Will eBay have them?  ;D


I take it the MDI is some sort of interface which will allow access to the appropriate settings ?

Yes, MDI is the interface and the Service Program System resides in modern day TIS.....and yes yu can buy them on eBay, if your feeling flush.

A good dealer should be able to enable it in no time, I can provide instructions if they are totally thick.....
Thanks, Mark, I'll make enquiries. :y
Title: Re: Astra driver information query
Post by: tunnie on 29 April 2015, 08:25:51
It can be done, requires an MDI and enabling using the SPS setup.

And Tunnie, its called Marketing.......e.g. creating a distinct variation in features across a model range......you know, a bit like Sky do with their channel packages  :y

I get that, just don't get why it has cruise and lots of other things, but not a basic feature?

Like Sky doing the 'Essential Package', but leaving out ITV'  ;D

Cruise makes some sense as its steering wheel mounted controls hence you have a single steering wheel design that fits all models which has specific cruise buttons.....so you might as well turn them on.

The is not specific controls to confuse the user with the BC and hence it gets disabled.  :y

Makes sense  :y :y :y

Sounds like a nice little easy upgrade then for STMO  :)