Use the navigation menu to select the vehicle system you are repairing (e.g., "Brakes").
To get started, you need access to either an official paid subscription (via GM or Opel’s service portal) or a third-party licensed mirror. Here is the typical workflow:
If you don’t have the VIN, most online EPCs allow manual selection: choose brand (Opel/Vauxhall) → model (e.g., Astra) → generation (e.g., J) → engine code (e.g., A16XER) → year. opel epc online catalog work
Find #12 in the adjacent table. Verify any restrictions (e.g., "For engine codes A14NET, B14NET"). Copy the 8-digit part number.
: The interface supports over 15 languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, and Russian. Access and Usage Options Use the navigation menu to select the vehicle
The Opel EPC (Electronic Parts Catalog) is a sophisticated software system that contains detailed diagrams, part numbers, and compatibility information for virtually every part in an Opel vehicle.
Stock rooms cross-reference arriving parts with catalog schematics. Streamlines warehouse validation and bin placement. Best Practices for Optimal Use Find #12 in the adjacent table
Once the vehicle is identified, the catalog presents a hierarchical menu. Knowing how this structure works saves hours of searching. The Opel EPC is divided into (e.g., Group 1 – Engine, Group 4 – Electrical System, Group 5 – Body Shell). Each group then splits into subgroups: