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  1. myberlina

    water leak

    Had similar problem with mine a few months back. Every time I accelerated or braked it sounded like a fish tank being moved around. Turned out it was all water in the passenger door. Quick inspection found the holes were blocked at the very bottom of the door frame. There are about 3-4 of them I...
  2. myberlina

    VE Radio to VE IQ Setup

    Hoping that this can be done one day. Hoepfully all the CAN BUS coding and technical bits haven't changed too much. I am just interested in the touch screen navigation really as I don't like things stuck all over my windscreen - it shits me beyond belief. Personally I believe the series I calais...
  3. myberlina

    Unlock horn

    The problem you have is this. The key you are using is not deactivating the alarm. Your factory key does this for you when pressing the unlock button. The alarm is built into the car from factory and I believe it cannot be removed. The sound of the horn blaring out is the alarm is being...
  4. myberlina

    Servicing VE Auto

    greenacc, I bought 2x 4ltr Nulon 100% fully synthetic. Australian made :D. It was roughly $60-$70 each but price wasn't a big factor. I just wanted to do the service and find out it the transmission still worked! lol
  5. myberlina

    Servicing VE Auto

    I think that is the way to go now. I only did the service myself out of curiosity and the need to get the car mobile again. Is the full flush done as part of a standard transmission service or do I need to ask for the full treatment? Will look at putting it in after I get back from Thailand...
  6. myberlina

    Servicing VE Auto

    I serviced my transmission in the driveway at home a few weeks back now. Easy as to change the fluid. Had no choice though. The transmission suddenly just stopped working in Port Melbourne on way home from work. No bang, grinding or other giveaway signs of trouble it just simply told me no...
  7. myberlina

    Possible Speeding fine. Is it worth fighting?

    I am of the belief that my 06 Calais reads exactly 3kph faster in general. Anyone else noticed this?
  8. myberlina

    VE Commodore 2006 Stretched Timing Belt

    I had to fix the issue of a stretched timing chain some 1-2 years ago also. Short answer is yes it can cost 1-2k from I was told at the time. I was however fortunate enough to have a dealership here in Melbourne who knew what the problem was exactly and what to fix. Originally I was told that...
  9. myberlina

    Changing VE/VZ spark plugs?

    NOT WRONG THERE! Took me 45mins on the phone to various mates of mine to figure that one out.
  10. myberlina

    VE SV6 - worst air con EVER?

    In my opinion you should try consulting with another dealership. Nothing is fine when your A/C shuts off like that.
  11. myberlina

    HELP! Engine Misfire, Cyl 2, 4 and 6... and CEL

    My '06 Calais has started to do the exact same thing. Virtually started doing it overnight. It is fine when the weather is cool but once the engine gets to operating temperature it cracks the biggest fit. Once the 'CEL' comes on it's game over unless I pussy foot her along then I have no...
  12. myberlina

    VE Commodore Rough idol when cold

    That is a strange one. Honestly have no idea myself (i'm not a mechanic). But is it possible that there is a blockage on the fuel rail on that side of the motor maybe? Alternatively there could be a bit of water corrosion in the wiring loom that services those injectors perhaps? Just a few...
  13. myberlina

    Built Tough! (Crash @ 80km)

    I hit a roo outside of Diamond Creek two years ago. Small one it was though but could have been worse. It only took a small piece of the headlight lense less than the size of a 5c coin off. The guard got pretty f**ked up though as that was a total replacement. Maybe plastic is more fantastic...
  14. myberlina

    My new toy

    I have one of these also. The video is amazing. Definitely worth the investment against other road morons. Been ripped off by non believing insurance companies in the past so I ain't screwing around anymore. They want proof I will show them exactly what happened... even every 4 letter word in...
  15. myberlina

    my pedders report hmmmmmmmmm will you guys except a check !!!

    Also have recently spent $700 on my front suspension at Northern Suspension in Thomastown (which used to trade as Pedders Suspension). I presume they left Pedders as a franchise cause of all the trouble the others were making. This mob seems to be okay as I have never had any problems with...
  16. myberlina

    my pedders report hmmmmmmmmm will you guys except a check !!!

    I had noises coming from my 06' Calais rear suspension. Rather squeaky sounding noises when over speed humps and the likes. Took it to Holden for assessment and they come back to me saying 'nothing found'. Asked for the workshop supervisor to come to the front counter and he looked at the...
  17. myberlina

    After Market DVD Setup for VE

    On the headunit there is a socket that is black in colour. Unless you already have something added to it the socket should be empty. It is used for AV entertainment inputs as well as the factory SatNav unit if some sucker was dull enough to pay mega dollars to get it installed. There is no...
  18. myberlina

    Tow Bar Addition to Calais

    I put the genuine Holden towbar onto my VE Calais some months back. It was relatively straight forward and very little tools required. You just need something to cut the hole in the rear bumper out and a spare 1-2 hours depending on your dismantling knowledge of cars. By memory I bought...
  19. myberlina

    2007 Holden VE Calais thumping noise?? Help

    Similar issues with my 2006 VE Calais. Sometimes if I give mine a real good thrashing on the Tullamarine Freeway on-ramp it actually holds the 2nd or 3rd gear. Not sure why thou. Only solution is to go active select and thrash it a little more :yahoo: VERY RARELY has mine made a thump (small...
  20. myberlina

    Someone crashed into my VE SV6!

    I had my VX in a panel shop for two months getting the drivers side doors, roof and boot fixed after a road rage incident some time ago. The guy went absolutely mental! It goes without saying that the repairs took forever but when I queried the delay the owner himself, he asked me to come past...
  21. myberlina

    Ticking Sound

    Had mine replaced but when that went I only had 80,000km on the dial. It also made a more rattling like noise and not tapping. Does the MIL light come on by any chance? (engine check light)
  22. myberlina

    Engine light on.. Please help

    Maybe check the contacts on the affected coil/plug for corrosion? Might be preventing a good connection to the coil.
  23. myberlina

    Ve Fog Lights ??

    Probably dumb question BUT is the fog switch fitted inside yet? Seen no mention if you have fitted this or not. I have the Calais and mine is integrated with the headlight switch. You need to PULL on the switch knob to operate the foggies unlike in my old VX. Also as Backyardspecial just...
  24. myberlina

    VE rooft light

    Been wondering how that thing opens. Mine was full of bugs when I first got it two years ago and not much has changed since then cause I didn't want to break it!
  25. myberlina

    VE SV6 "clunk"

    Had similar problem with my '06 VE. Holden fixed this under warranty and no problems since then. BTW it was fixed with those insulators.
  26. myberlina

    VE Timing Chain (Stretched)

    Thanks for all your replies. Guess it happens on some allotecs. Even though the warranty is long expired a few earlier posts explain why Holden are footing the bill! Will see how they go in early Jan replacing it all.
  27. myberlina

    VE Timing Chain (Stretched)

    Just wondering if anyone has had this problem or heard of it happening to others before. Long story short… the MIL light started coming on intermittently when starting the engine and driving. Over time it stayed on constantly which forced me to book it in at Holden. Annoyingly the warranty...
  28. myberlina

    Antenna boot mount UHF

    I fitted the same base and mounted it on the boot of the Calais. Fits well but I have to remove part of the aerial when opening the boot fully as it is about 3ft tall!!! lol Might look at some others in the future that are chassis mounted so I dont have to fold the antenna each f'n time.
  29. myberlina

    ve alternator/electrocal

    They can usually give you one but it costs you $$$. When they offered me that solution I refused it cause I didn't think that I should have to pay for something that isn't in my control.
  30. myberlina

    GPS Navigation install GTS?

    There is also a hardware component of the SatNav system. It's not as simple as installing software unfortunetly. I had a topic a while back on some touch screen aftermarket thing you could buy. If you do a search you might find it.
  31. myberlina

    VE SV6 - worst air con EVER?

    Mine chucks a fit too but a bit more annoyingly... A/C Runs fine and for some unknown reason the fan stops completely. Turn it off and back on to try resetting the thing but nothing happens. The screen says the fan is on and running when it clearly isn't. I have to pull over, turn the car off...
  32. myberlina

    Engine Light Comes On When Key Turned To ACC

    I have the same issue with mine. Turn the ACC on and it pops up (no chime playing thou). I can also hear the electronic throttle flapping around during this process (before I crank the engine) Have already had a software update of sorts to rectify a problem with the instrument display screwing...
  33. myberlina

    Ve Service manual/Workshop manual

    I can hardly wait until they bring one out... I still have so many questions about this car. When I had my VX and the workshop manual for that it was great being able to fix some things myself.
  34. myberlina

    Adding USB Connectivity

    Having a VE Calais myself I don't believe there is any way of modifying the head unit to perform such a function. I certainly haven't come across anything yet as I have thought the same thing as you previously. Also note that the Calais climate controls form part of the headunit so replacing it...
  35. myberlina

    ve Reversing lights flashing?

    To imitate the cop cars. I have noticed some of the Victoria Police unmarked scum division alternate their reverse lights with their hazard lights. Must admit I have thought of the same thing but the "Saturday Night Fever" thing could be contagious.
  36. myberlina

    VE Omega Police Modes

    I dont think they really have any special settings anymore. The digital speedo can be turned on/off in the settings menu rather than with Tech2 like they used to. Just mostly custom wiring and extra reading lights in my opinion. Then again I am known to be wrong!
  37. myberlina

    VE commodores - Flat batteries?

    2006 VE Calais... no problems with the battery running flat. The only time it has run flat is when I left my mini-bar plugged in the boot and forgot to turn it off. I installed a socket in the boot next to the battery and now I forget to turn the bloody thing off. Didn't want the grog getting...
  38. myberlina

    NSW VE SS Police Pack

    I was thinking more like that good ol' minesweeper like back in the days of Windows 3.1!!! :yeah:
  39. myberlina

    Which is the best premium unleaded?

    Vortex in Thomastown isn't worth the extra. The calais runs better on 91 :yeah:
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