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Olsrey

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:14

Hey all, question about the astra mk4 SRI. Some come with TC and others with cruise control, wont the wiring loom for TC still be there even if the car came with cruise control as standard and would it be possible to put a switch in so you can have both?

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:16

The older ones might not have it on the loom, but I do know that the 2.2 16v Coupes have the loom for the traction control and its very simple to install the button to turn it on and off.

Olsrey

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:19

Well ive been looking at a 2003 1.8 SRI and it comes with cruise control. Just thought it was the same as with the "LS" model not actually having fog lights but had the wire loom in the bumper etc

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:27

Theres threads on AS regarding adding the TC button if it doesn't have it.

Do they not all come with traction control, just some not switchable?

Dee

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:28

quote:
Originally posted by John
Theres threads on AS regarding adding the TC button if it doesn't have it.

Do they not all come with traction control, just some not switchable?

I think anything above the SRi has T/C, your correct.

Olsrey

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:31

As far as I know sri and above they have TC or cruise control. But surely to save money they will just have one wire loom wont they?

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:36

The 2.2 SRi has TC but no switch, I think the 1.8 is the same.

Olsrey

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:37

Hmm, I may have to make my way to a scrappy if i get the astra i want and put tc on it to see if it works or not

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:39

Not all of them have Cruise Control BTW.

Olsrey

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:43

This one does

John

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:44

If it has traction control it'll have it.

If it doesn't it'll be nothing to do with a wiring loom, it'll be an ecu somewhere.

Whether that can be added or not is a different matter.

Whether you need it or not is also doubtfull.

I'd not be put off an otherwose perfect car by that anyway.

Olsrey

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:49

I don't need TC as my right foot isnt that heavy

. Just Something ive never had and would like to play with really

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:50

I got all the above on my 2.2 didnt know there was a TC button tho ??

Olsrey

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:51

its beneath the ash tray . . . . I think

[Edited on 03-07-2007 by Olsrey]

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:53

I just have 2 buttons, put all the windows down, or the roof

Olsrey

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3rd Jul 07 at 13:54

Not sure if you have it then

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3rd Jul 07 at 15:02

my coupe turbo didnt have the switch, they are easy to retrofit if you want it, if the loom is not behind the panel you just buy a short section of loom, the switch and a new panel with a hole for switch.

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3rd Jul 07 at 15:02

quote:
Originally posted by GT4Brody
my coupe turbo didnt have the switch, they are easy to retrofit if you want it, if the loom is not behind the panel you just buy a short section of loom, the switch and a new panel with a hole for switch.

Olsrey

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3rd Jul 07 at 15:06

Ahh, great help. Cheers mate

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3rd Jul 07 at 15:06

Pablo, you have TC but no switch.

I have a switch for sale if anyone wants it

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3rd Jul 07 at 15:30

there be be space for the TC control switch but the hardware itself wont be there, it was the same with the megane coupe i had a place and even a plug in the loom for the TC switch as the models in europe have it standard, but even if i fitted the switch the hardware in the gearbox etc wouldnt have been there

[Edited on 03-07-2007 by Steve]

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3rd Jul 07 at 15:34

quote:
Originally posted by Steve
there be be space for the TC control switch but the hardware itself wont be there, it was the same with the megane coupe i had a place and even a plug in the loom for the TC switch as the models in europe have it standard, but even if i fitted the switch the hardware in the gearbox etc wouldnt have been there

[Edited on 03-07-2007 by Steve]

Not with the Astra mate, its simply as case of fitting the switch and away you go.

Most Astras come with T/C as standard but no button to turn it on or off, only the GSi has that option so all you need is the panel from a GSi and plug it straight in.

Traction control on the Mk4 was a bit pants IMO, all it done was cut the throttle it wasn't a stability programme and if pulling out a junction at speed and the wheels span the throttle would cut and you would be in the shit

Robin

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3rd Jul 07 at 15:34

Some of them had everything but the switch Steve, depends on the year.

Olsrey

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3rd Jul 07 at 15:46

Iirc Robin is correct as I got told they did a "face-lift" but didnt do anything visual wise just eletrics mainly

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3rd Jul 07 at 16:03

I think what Steve means is if it doesn't have traction control, you won't have it no matter what switch or wiring you have.

Adding a switch to the existing system is a different, easier matter.

I know of at least one 1.8 sri with a switch from stantard, W reg.

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