Slight delay on occasions when accelerating, can be annoying when trying to get into traffic.
Very annoying single, "clunk" coming from under drivers foot well about ten seconds after starting off. As if a cable is sticking then coming free suddenly. Dealer has stripped down the bottom of steering column already, but found nothing.
Any ideas please? I am being driven demented!!
Like the car design and the spaciousness. We waited ages for the factory fitted sat nav, which covers all of western Europe, and the panoramic roof feature. I am managing 40mpg on a long journey and the engine is still "tight" so things are looking good for our usual drive to Italy and France. The new engine seems a bit noisier than my last Astra SXI, but is nippy enough. Previous comments about the new handbrake shape and indicators are correct, what a pain! They take a bit of getting used to. Now if the dealer can find the mysterious clunk which happens once after driving off everything will be great!
Do you have ABS? Many Opel models have a single "clunk" just after moving forward (about 5 MPH or so) that is part of the ABS self-diagnostic. A bit annoying, but one grows used to it.
My thanks to the person who suggested the ABS diagnostic check for the strange "clunk" after starting.
This was confirmed by the car dealership on a prolonged check of my car and comes in at 14mph. Its interesting to note that it only checks on driving off after the engine has been stopped and the key removed from the ignition. If you turn off the engine, leave the key in, restart then pull away there is no diagnostic check. So its off to the continent with peace of mind.
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