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  1. J

    Battery died and need new one

    I have just bought the correct AC Delco Battery for a VE SSV from the local Holden Dealer $200+ GST or in my case $190 incl. trade. Part Number is S56838. The battery is 600CCA, and has the vent tube connection Buy this because it correctly FITS the cables, brackets etc. 3 year warranty You...
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    ve ss temp guage not working

    This is an old thread but still relevant today. The problem is definitely the temp sensor on the engine. This causes the temp gauge to read zero. The air con stops working because any engine fault turns the air con off to protect the engine from extra load. The temp sensor on the VE V8 is front...
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    Yet another VZ starting issue

    ANSWER.......... Just finished fixing a starting problem with a VZ Sv6 190kW with fitting a brand new genuine starter motor. Random intermittant starting. It’s fairly easy to over think these problems. Go back to basics. Don’t worry too much about BCMs and the like. If it starts one day and...
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    ENGINE light, ABS light, TRAC OFF light AIRBAG light and OIL light

    Sorry didn't see this reply till now. Yes changing the voltage regulator fixed all the dash light issues. The voltage regulator is the common point for all the instruments as it is feeding them as the power source. When the regulator goes haywire the voltage goes all over the place but it is...
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    Ve ssv a/c won’t turn on

    In addition to the initial enquiry above of 2017.....I get caught sometimes with this. You can push aircon on off button all you like but if you turned the fan down to zero on your last drive and the system is in manual the aircon will not turn on no matter how many times you push the On button...
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    Ve ssv a/c won’t turn on

    owning a series 1 2008 SSV since new I have had my share of aircon problems. These fixes might help you out. Symptom - Aircon stops blowing cold air after a while. Sounds like it is strangling. Can't get more air by manually operating fan control....changing to recirculate or fresh air achieves...
  7. J

    VE Series II Air Conditioner Mystery.

    I find a lot of VE/VF Commodore air=conditioning problems and particularly with the climate control versions has to do with dirt build up on the evaporator inside the dash. This is the actual cooling coil itself which gets cold and has fan forced air pass over it. Holden doesn't provide the...
  8. J

    VX II Hand Brake Anomaly

    The solution to this problem is to replace the brake shoes. No amount of adjustment will fix this slipping problem in reverse as the brake shoes are worn. A genuine set of two will cost around $110 trade from Holden or after market around $69. The fix is quite simple. 1. Remove rear wheels. 2...
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    VE SS alternator light

    When you are going to do work yourself try and buy genuine parts from Holden. You pay a bit more however it is going to fit the first time. What comes out goes straight back in. I paid around $450 for genuine alternator. The more you go to Holden the cheaper the parts will get as they get to...
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    How to Reset ECU to Clear Codes

    The problem is the voltage regulator which is bolted onto the side of the alternator. These can be picked up at a Holden dealer for about $90. It's a really quick fix. If you can't access the voltage regulator which is where the main DC cable also bolts onto the alternator then remove the drive...
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    2007 VE V8 Radiator top tank busted

    I did the same for a day or two until my Holden Service Manager friend said guarantreed it will blow off again, especially during summer. The pipe is also soft due to fatigue and particularly that smaller pipe at the front. It's under pressure and it will break too if not next week since your...
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    2007 VE V8 Radiator top tank busted

    If you have done them before I agree it would be a relatively straight forward change. Yeah I don't like hanging upside down trying to flick circlips off transmission lines. Removing the bottom cover made it easier. Also you can capture the auto trans fluid inside of it pissing all over the dust...
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    2007 VE V8 Radiator top tank busted

    You need to unbolt (disconnect the condensor from the radiator as they are attached)......I didn't say remove it or disconnect aircon hoses. My mate who is service manager at a Holden Dealer said it 2 to 2.5 hours with all their equipment handy, knowing how all the clamps come off the radiator...
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    2007 VE V8 Radiator top tank busted

    Just a comment on the above posts. You don't want to be gluing up an old radiator. If the inlet is stuffed guaranteed other plastic parts are about to fail also. It's likely to fail again.
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    2007 VE V8 Radiator top tank busted

    This is by now a very common problem with VE V8 radiators. Typically around the plus or minus 100,000kms mark. There is no fix for it other than a new radiator. If you buy the genuine you are looking at around $500 - $550 and $55 for 5L coolant. Aftermarket start around $200 but don't know what...
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    ENGINE light, ABS light, TRAC OFF light AIRBAG light and OIL light

    I know this is an old thread but anyone who has recently had this instrument alarms problem it is NOT the ABS module even though the ABS light comes up. It is clearly the voltage regulator attached to the alternator. Replace this for $85 from your local Holden dealer and your problem will be...
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    Cooling Issues - Loss of water

    Remove Bottom radiator hose should get most of the coolant out of engine and radiator. But don't bother if you are trying to expel air as this lets air IN......:) Sounds to me like you have not filled the system completely due to air being trapped. I would go through the motions of...
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    Cooling Issues - Loss of water

    Bottom radiator hose should get most of the coolant out of engine and radiator. Sounds to me like you have not filled the system completely due to air being trapped. I would go through the motions of filling the radiator from a height. A reverse 2 litre coke bottle with bottom cut off for...
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    Cheaper alternative for VE Wiper Blades

    Yep. You have to replace the whole arm and not just the rubbers. A really expensive exercise when you can't be bothered wiping the birdy poo off the windshield and it gets baked on. Then you think hey how lazy am I? Just turn the wipers on and pull the washer button. That's when you see the...
  20. J

    Cabin Filter VE

    I assume you are talking pollen filter? Anyway an incredibly overpriced piece of junk in my view. Do they charge something like $45??? I think my SS V came standard with it but it got discarded on a service and I never replaced it. I don't think it is standard on other models. Maybe the Calais...
  21. J

    Commodore Jack Points

    Yep agree with all those comments except never been game to put a hydraulic jack under the diff or under the front stabiliser bar. Yep use a block of wood etc but once that diff housing cracks or you bend that bar you will soon go back to the jacking points.... :) But why don't the jack...
  22. J

    Possible Engine Problem In SS Thunder VEII 2011

    G'Day, Sounds like a battery going west to me. Because it only happens once a day it suggests the battery is low on charge after being idle overnight. Whilst you are driving it though the alternator is continuing to keep it charged hence this happening only once a day..... Once you start the...
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    VE Diagnostics

    VE owners should know by now that the diagnostics display comes up in the dash LCD. Simply hold down the left scroll button on the steering wheel whilst turning the ignition key to on. You don't need to start the car but if you do the diganostics will remain lit until you turn the key to off...
  24. J

    VE Commodore Central Locks Not Working

    My09 SSV V8 A little bit of fiddling to get the rear lock out. It was that which failed on mine. take off the three bolts holding the lock inside the door with a star tool. Use a screwdriver with the right blade size will also work inside the star socket. Remove the trim. Make sure you find all...
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    VE Commodore Airconditioning Not Working

    Mine is My09......... The fix is a kit available through Holden comprising new harmonic balancer, bracket and pulley and resized belt but owner pays. Or refit same belt as before and hope it does not happen again. I have done that and there is no indication that it is out of tolerance or will...
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    VE Commodore Globe Replacement Auto Transmission Selector

    Agreed! However this wasn't the case with mine. Both LEDS had failed but not sure if separately or together. Frankly they come on every time the door is opened daylight or dark then come on with dash lights. Far too often in my opinion. They were not noticable unless driving at night and they...
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    Commodore Jack Points

    Ever bought a hydraulic jack then found it doesn't come with a rubber bush on the hoist part? So you end up ether destroying the jacking points ie on the VT - VX which is a folded piece of metal or the car slides all over it. The quick fix for this for VE and VT etc is to buy a $3 rubber mallet...
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    VE Commodore Globe Replacement Auto Transmission Selector

    These are actually LEDS, one each for the +/- and for the PRND position. Holden will offer one each of red or white but this is an error. You take both white unless you have a particular red themed dash I guess. These cost around $18 for the pair and are a push in fit. The challenge is getting...
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    VE Commodore Central Locks Not Working

    Anyone else suddenly discovered that one of their doors hasn't locked after pressing the remote button? Consider this for a simple fix even though it is yet again another design flaw during manufacture. It seems the locks have insufficient grease when assembled and what happens is the grease...
  30. J

    VE Commodore Airconditioning Not Working

    I thought this might be valuable for advice for anyone who has a VE Commodore SS V8 or SSV V8 that has a sudden airconditioner or cooling fail when seemingly everything else is working. Instead of going through all the fuse boxes (there are three) one in the passenger footwell, one in the RHS...
  31. J

    [VT-VX] VX front Brake pad Change How To Detailed

    A good quick guide. I would like to add a couple of pointers though having changed dozens of these...... This applies from VX through to VZ by the way and the VU Ute also. In fact it's virtually identical on the VEs too. 1. Only undo the bottom bolt then you can hinge the caliper up. Get...
  32. J

    How do I change a thermostat? VT S2

    Changing a VT Commodore 6 cylinder thermostat. SYMPTOM Engine overheats very quickly i.e within 10 -20 minutes from cold. DIAGNOSIS Firstly, use the diagnostics function in your Commodore. This is NOT Police mode that I see written elsewhere. That’s rubbish. Only genuine police cars are...
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    VE SS Water Pump Replacement

    REPLY Guys, I know this post was a year or so ago but just some advice. Holden sells the water pump for SS and SSV by VIN Number. So after reading this post where the buyer bought aftermarket and received the wrong one, if you specify the VIN Number at a Holden dealer you will actually get the...
  34. J

    [General] Changing Engine mounts ECOTEC V6 (THE EASY WAY)

    REPLY My suggestion is that before you start ANY work get yourself the basic Gregory's Workshop manual for your model car. They used to be $30 at Kmart but nowadays as "Kame A Part" sells nothing your local Supercheap has them for $49.95 These manuals show the belt diagrams plus have handy...
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    VX air conditioner compressor

    REPLY For anyone interested out there I replaced a VX Commodore compressor with a genuine GMH compressor for $495. Take off three bolts, the aircon pipes and the electrical connection and the compressor slides off towards the front of the car. Technically if there is gas still left this is...
  36. J

    Drivers seat material

    The original VT-VY seat covers were made by Air International in Tullamarine Victoria. They probably have stocks of every colour. I was able to buy genuine replacement front seat cover (top half) by suppling the trim code. It was a deleted item by Holden that could no longer be sourced through...
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    Fitting front passenger seat rear map pocket on my VT Berlina

    Yep done this a number of times with VT,VX and VZ. Indeed the two white clips cost about $5 at your Holden dealer. They sit at the bottom inside the rear seat back. Just grab the seat back bottom and jerk backwards. The seat back comes off with map pocket attached. Alas it does break the clips...
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    Re-Programming VT Commodore Key

    REPLY It amazes me that Holden in particular can source products for the factory line whether it be Eurovox radios or remote keys which they probably pay $100 and $10 respectively, allow the supplier to push 500 a day through for 10 years, then push the price up for spares to $1000 a radio and...
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    Re-Programming VT Commodore Key

    REPLY OK, learning all the way. Thanks for that. Went via a reputable Locksmith who insisted today that these remotes aren't able to be opened. How do you open them? I used a blade and it was tough work. They don't seem to pop open and it definitely had a moulded seal all round. What location...
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    Re-Programming VT Commodore Key

    REPLY Yep, in the context of the original post you are probably correct. I however took it that the post was about re-programming a key when in fact no key can be "re-programmed" in this fashion. The post refers to simply replacing the shell and battery on an exisiting remote which is already...
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