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  1. patullose

    Replaced Crank angle and DFI...still wont start...HELP

    ended up being a EFI relay i think the machanic said.
  2. patullose

    Replaced Crank angle and DFI...still wont start...HELP

    the whole time it turned out to be a 18 dollar relay! Its working now!!! WOOT WOOT
  3. patullose

    Replaced Crank angle and DFI...still wont start...HELP

    ok i bit the bullet...got it towed to a machanics.....Lets see how much this will cost me hey
  4. patullose

    Replaced Crank angle and DFI...still wont start...HELP

    nope sapre computer didnt work either. I'm getting a testing light to see exactly where and where its not sparking. Next step is calling someone with a mobile engine managent computer checking system thing. but thats expensive
  5. patullose

    Replaced Crank angle and DFI...still wont start...HELP

    i surpose u dont have a pic of what u mean?
  6. patullose

    Replaced Crank angle and DFI...still wont start...HELP

    sorry i havent updated...been hetic i've taken the dfi off and tryed making sure everything is tight. all leads are new...i've tryed cranking it a few times...but nothing...tho its tryed to start and bckfired... does anyone think it might be the computer? i've got a spare on here .. to test it...
  7. patullose

    Replaced Crank angle and DFI...still wont start...HELP

    yeah..there is no spark from the leads... it just turns...doenst even sound like its even trying to fire
  8. patullose

    Can anyone please tell me how much they go for at pickles?

    Hey guys i wanna get a VZ commy exc from actions... Brisbane 2 be exact. Anyone here know how much they go for ? i've been told around about 9... i was going 2 have a look at it this week..but they've changed the day to a monday and i didnt get a chance. I need to buy a car next week. does...
  9. patullose

    Your thoughts on the VE

    I hired a SV6 (blood orange) was fantastic...i loved the car!!! but has anyone noticed that it has MAJOR blind spots in it? I found my self having to look around the window piller everytime i turned a corner... other then that.. I WANT ONE!!!! hehe
  10. patullose

    VZ from auctions

    How long ago was that ?
  11. patullose

    VZ from auctions

    thanks guys :)
  12. patullose

    VZ from auctions

    Hey guys i'm wondering here if anyone had purchased a VZ commodore from the auctions. *ex govt or police car* If anyone has i'm just wondering if you know about how much they go for. I want to pick up a VZ for under 10 grand
  13. patullose

    used car problems

    Hey guys looking at getting a VX accliam 2002 model with about 220'000 kms its got some body damage (nothing that wont pass a road worthy) i can get the car for about $4000-$4500 (is this a good price?) I was wondering wot kinda problems would i been looking for? with these sorta km's?
  14. patullose

    Replaced Crank angle and DFI...still wont start...HELP

    i get code 12.... which doesnt make ANY sence
  15. patullose

    error codes!!?!?!?!

    hey guys... How do i check the error codes... i know there is a forum on this somewhere but i cant find it.. can someone please post a link thanks
  16. patullose

    Replaced Crank angle and DFI...still wont start...HELP

    The first time around there was so pluse to the injectors and no spark. not sure about this time
  17. patullose

    Replaced Crank angle and DFI...still wont start...HELP

    hey guys...my car has broken down 3times in the past 2 days.....so far my repair bill is up too 800 bucks. The car wont turn over...and the spark plugs arnt getting spark. i've had a mechanic to replace the crank angle and the DFI (which cost me 450 bucks installed) the car was working fine...
  18. patullose

    Not firing

    Ah cheers man! thanks for that! will def take a look
  19. patullose

    Not firing

    Hey guys...sometimes when i turn my key in my ignition nothing happens...The accessories will come on...but the engine wont do anything....but when i clock the gear into Neutral it works... somethings even then its a few turns b4 anything happends.... anyone know why this would be? thanks...
  20. patullose

    shocks

    hey guys... got a VR commo 93 (non IRS) lowerd I've started too find that the handling in my car has gone 2 crap. back end seems too drift around sometimes. and i know my back suspension is gone so i'm going 2 replce them with KYB shocks. now my question is...do you think i'll be able 2 get...
  21. patullose

    What goes harder?

    hey guys...what about a VR...its still got the buick in it..how would a VR go against a Vn???
  22. patullose

    My breaks work better in the wet????

    Hey guys, just replaced my Front Disc's and replaced my Pads with Bendix GeneralCT's. as my breaks where shot. Anyways they worked perfect for the first few days. and then the breaks went back too how they where before i replaced them. I rebleed my breaks still no better.then washed my...
  23. patullose

    4 cylinder VR or VS?

    WHAT? Vp's came with a 4 Banga? i didnt know that
  24. patullose

    what is this? why was it not connected?

    haha yeah i know..its on my list of things 2 do...*when i get payed lol*
  25. patullose

    what is this? why was it not connected?

    Hey guys. Just noticed that this wire was disconnected on my car. What is it? is it important? would there be a reason why i was disconnected? Thanks guys
  26. patullose

    who your insurance company?

    NRMA has 2 be the WORST insurance company out there... 2 people have smashed into my car and BOTH where thru NRMA... weeks and weeeks and weeks of calling them. they screwd me around big time with both of my accidents. :rip: On my second accident they held my car for 3 weeks and wouldnt...
  27. patullose

    how to change co2 sensor

    thank's 4 the help guy's . Just wondering if it does not seem to be playing up. Although i'm not exactly getting the best mileage is it worth replacing? Would i see any improvement?
  28. patullose

    how to change co2 sensor

    yeah mate a pic would be good....lol and yeah i do mean oxygen sensor thanks
  29. patullose

    How can i tell if my oil pump is on its way out?

    damn...well thats 2grand down the drain....now what do i want? a new plasma for my room or a new tranny ...2 replace one thats is half working ok now......mmm maybe ill put the tranny off till it ****s it self!
  30. patullose

    How to clean MAF sensor??

    Got this from the K&N site We are aware of the “urban myth” (K&N News Story) created by a few dealerships that a vehicle's MAF sensor can be contaminated by K&N filter oil. No evidence has ever been provided to support this “myth” and three years of diagnostic testing by K&N has shown that...
  31. patullose

    how to change co2 sensor

    hey guys got a VR here thinking about changing my oxygen sensor sensor i dont think its faulty but they have prob havent been changed in about 100,000 kms so i thought it might be best 2 do so.but just wondering where are they and how do u change it? i'm doing this for better fuel econ do u...
  32. patullose

    Fuel Economy 101 Back to Basics

    Very good point hey...and one many dont know....start slowing down a coupple hundred meters from the lights..just take your foot off the petal...instead of using fuel 2 get too the lights where your just going 2 have 2 slam on the breaks when u get there...your car could be running at idle all...
  33. patullose

    Fuel Economy 101 Back to Basics

    yep i have Jax Quickfits do Nitrogen "nos" gas tires apparently it stops low ttyre pressure and helps long the life of tyres
  34. patullose

    How can i tell if my oil pump is on its way out?

    Yeah well i've got a bit of history with my tranny...stoped working for 7months and then starting working again. took it in too get serviced and they said i had a whole heap of metal filings in the tranny sump my car seems 2 lost alot of top end power and in 1st gear it slips from 4.5grand 2...
  35. patullose

    How can i tell if my oil pump is on its way out?

    yeah i've had some major probs with my tranny. how can i fix my pickup filter? also ho expensive is it 2 fix the leak?
  36. patullose

    How can i tell if my oil pump is on its way out?

    no oil light. Tho mind you i ALWAYS get a engine Warning light if i'm driving for more then 5mins at a constant RPM and a Consant speed. Im not 2 sure on how 2 do a check on what it is. but if when it comes on i put my foot 2 the floor the engine warning light goes off. I use Castrol 20-50 *I...
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