Hello! New to this forum. I have a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.5 CDTI LWB that has just blown up. I am absolutely gutted as I spent all summer converting it into a camper. I can't afford to buy another van and re-fit the work that I've done, but I can afford to do an engine swap. So, my question...

Hi all I'm new here so sorry if I break any guidelines. I have just bought a 2017 vivaro Lwb sportive with the standard radio in it. (No touch screen) When I have my phone connected to it and I'm listening to the radio the top end of the sound (higher frequencies) seem to drop out every now...

Hi I'm looking to do a engine swap in my 2005 vivaro 1.9 cdti 80bhp. Bought it with a snapped glow plug, tip fell in after drilling out and ruined the piston. Got the cylinder head off after fighting with a sized head bolt. Heads warped. It currently has the f9q620 engine in it. Would a f9q732...

Sorting out issues with my Vivaro 2011 2.0CDTI Starts fine, runs ok, but recently intermittently loses throttle response, appears to happen downhill slowing down and braking in junctions (which smells like a cable moving and shorting or opening something) Codes P0380 Glow plug circuit A P0100...

Hi I have a 2009 2.0CDTi vivaro van with 140K miles. Bought from a very nice man, fill in the rest yourselves. When I got it the ECU showed two faulty injectors but id did run when the glow plugs were working. Replaced these injectors with used items. Garage started the van and took it for...

Hi there, About to buy my first awning and I'll trying to check I've got everything I need. I'm looking at a Vango driveaway awning. Probably an air system. And a magnetic driveway kit (or limpet kit), like this one: Kampa Dometic Magnetic Drive-Away Kit Is that everything I need? Are wheel...

I have a Vivaro B campervan conversion and I'd like to fix a retractable sun canopy on the side. Not quite sure how they're described so struggling to track down a suitable option. Any recommendations? Thanks!

Hi, I've a 2006 Vivaro and hope someone can tell me about two sensors. The first one I found hanging down on the front nearside. Looks like a sensor has broken off and is still attached to its cable, but I cant find any place where it could have come from. The second is on the top front nearside...

Evening folks, Anyone selling a head unit that would fit a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro? Ideally Android compatible, but honestly anything with bluetooth will be an improvement! Hoping my local scrapyard in Aberdeen might have something but not heard back yet! I use to have a really nice Eonon Head...

Just bought a 2016 SWB Vivaro for a van conversion project. There's a hole in the passenger door. On the same spot on the driver's side there is the control knob for the electric mirrors. Is this supposed to be a blank on the passenger side?! If so... can I get a replacement for something so...

Hi there, having an issue with my 2012 Vivaros central locking. Both the passenger and rear door will not lock and I believe the issue arise for both simultaneously, seemed to coincidental to not be. Took the passenger door apart, removed the actuator and discovered that a voltage was being...

Hi all, I'm working on a 2020 Vivaro 2.0 CDTI that has had a close encounter with a grass verge - no metal damage, wheel tracking 100%, just a lower front plastic bumper. However..... it has fired the airbags and the ECU won't taltk to Opcom. All looms are intact and all looks fine, so I'm...

Hello, I am looking for info regarding replacing both inner tie rods in a 2008 Vivaro 2.0 cdti. 1. What is the torque to tighten new rod to? 2. Does the thread need thread lock on rack end. 3. Any special tools or procedures needed to complete this task? Many thanks. Jdfunk.

Hi all, Has anyone else had this problem and been able to fix it? I recently bought a 2015 LWB vivaro and the handsfree mic sounds terrible.. every person I ring on there can not hear me and its crackling... I end up shouting to talk to them... any help on how to resolve this would be...

my van suddenly came up with a battery charging fault after being off the road for nearly 3 months which drained the battery completely although the fault comes on and off intermittently today I have put a new battery on and I am still getting the same error occurring intermittently I have put...

Hi, I have a new shape Vivaro with electric side doors, one of which is currently stuck open and I have no idea why. There is no way to force the door close or override the electronic mechanism. Has anyone else encountered this? currently waiting for RAC but they will be at least 3 hours!

We have a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro and the catalytic converter has cracked 3 times in the last 18 months. It first happened in September 2019, we got it replaced and then it happened again 7 months later. The guys we took it to said it could be because our motor mounts were worn down so we had all...

Hi all, first time on here. I'm a general handyman and have recently bought a 2011 Vivaro crew van. I need the work space but also have wife and 3 kids, so wanted to be able to have passengers too. Therefore I'm happy to sacrifice some of the load space, but I can't quite fit 2400mm fence...

Hi all! I’m looking for some advice regarding my vivaro van passenger side door. Got into a scuffle with a wall in the snow and it’s got quite a nasty looking crimp/dent. I was hoping for some advice on the best course of action for repair - is it salvageable (& if so, financially is it worth...

Hi, so just over a month ago I had a new turbo mot and service on my 2015 vauxhall vivaro and all was fine for 3/4 weeks Then the following happened Battery charging fault Stop on dash Check stop start Check vehicle Loss of power steering Battery went dead and wouldnt start AA came out...