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  1. K

    traction control

    i would say the older type, the new sequential system is out off my price range, with the goverment paynent it cost me $300.oo cant beat that and saving $$$ on gas, i know it starts up on petrol then goes to gas , one place said t/c light should be on when running on gas, the guy who installed...
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    traction control

    ive just got my vx converted to gas last week, ive heard the tractoin control needs to bypassed when running on gas,to stop back firring, can this be done by removing the wires from the switch and bridgeing them toghether so tractoin control is off permantly thanks guys, i have done several...
  3. K

    Replace front seats

    you right there,, thats why if you have side air bags your seat covers must be air bag complied ,other wise the bags are going to get trapped when deployed,,
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    how to change alternator V6 VT

    okay to remove look at you tensioner its spring loaded, cant remember if you go up or down to release you will need a socket on the the tension pulley nut,diconnect positive from your battery,either un plug wire from rear alt, two bolts to be removed alternator in yor hands, WHAT you should do...
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    how to change alternator V6 VT

    first off if your unsure what the alternater looks like , dont attempt it yoursef get some one who knows a few things about cars,it is realy piss easy to do. but bewarned you should it take to a electrain as you might have a short somewhere else, back feeding current to the unit, diode pack/...
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    Speakers - sub woofer vs 9 x 6 speakers

    i have vx berlina factory head unit 4xspeakers in the doors,2 6x9 in the rear parcel self, small kenwood amp mounted under the parcel self, i wired up most off the system,power amp and earth, amp to speakers, local auto barn connected triger wire and connected rear wires to the headunit...
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    Driving Lights

    when you wire up the relay off the 4 post one is earth. one is power to the battery, two ore one to lights, now wire the remaing power wire to your parkers power wire,so when you turn your parkers on the day time running lights work(spoties) work
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    VT Tow bar install????

    you have every thing you need except a ball,even the plug in harness,on mine i put the steel bumper back on ,its up to you,to mount it takes six bolts if im correct,i done it 5 years ago, the two bolts are there already
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    VT Tow bar install????

    remove your rear bumper, unbolt the steel bumper,install towbar and mount the steel bumper.replace plastic bar cover,get plug in harness from holden about$60.00, plug it in,you can do it under 1 hour by yourself
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    vx rims

    hi guys , will vx rims bolt up on a wb ute eg stud pattern ,thanks
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    got $11,300 for my vt

    **** ive got a really tidy vx series 2 berlina, 132,000 km, not one fault and a few extras,i would be happy to get $10k for it:thumbsup::thumbsup:
  12. K

    twin throttle body/ monaro bonnet

    just ring regency and they will tell you if they are legal in sa,also get it in writing from your insurance if they wil cover it, it should not be problem,
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    Speakers - sub woofer vs 9 x 6 speakers

    ****in **** , 6 inch replace with a half decent set,just go to holdens and get some replacment door lock push buttons ( red inserts) you have to push on theese to get the button off
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    Holden Servicing rip-offs

    your car is nearly ten years old its worth stuff all now ,your other mechanic can stamp your book,and if you now how to do repairs why the **** are you bitchin do them yourself and know it done properly to your satisfactoin:wax::wax::wax:
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    Holden Servicing rip-offs

    your disc would need machining at thoose kms,have you ran your pads down low, you ca get replacement discs for about $45.00 each, about one hour labour, your wiper blades ive would off argued a bout them.personelly i think you should get off your arse and learn how easily its to do repairs on...
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    vx alarm

    beep the only time it will beep on locking is if one off your doors are a bit open or one off your door lock solenoids are sticking mine:thumbsup::thumbsup: does it somtimes.horn for the alarm next to firewall pasenger side
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    VT heater box leak

    you sure it not coming from the air con unit ,you pull up in the drive ,then go out a little while later and there is a puddle, bet you a couple off beers its your air con draining excess moisture from the system,ive been caught like this i thought i had a major problem.:bang::bang:
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    Help with foggies

    buy your lights some come with a wiring kit and wiring instructoins,or buy a light relay kit, you buy a small bar that mounts behind the front number plate to mount your lights:thumbsup:
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    caliper bolts

    ive always reused the bolts in thirthy years off playing with cars and bikes not a problem, as long as you torque them up.:dance:but one thing i do is put new head bolts in every head i do
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    flat spot in v6

    flat spot change your plug leads and plugs if you have not yet done them yet,reset your ecu:thumbsup:
  21. K

    Where do i stand, sold car.

    tell him to shove his head up his arse:thumbsup:
  22. K

    V6 misfire - where to next?

    i 2nd that thought:thumbsup:
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    Is this a good deal

    :thumbsup:i paid $270. for a 2 1/4 cat back on a vx v6 and no droneing on 2 1/2 i was told there would be some drone,
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    Wiring Air Horns

    but why unless they are musical horns then why, in sa air horns arent illegal only musical , if you want to go your way go to super cheap and get a spotlight realy kit that has the relay pre wired and switch,get a push button switch for the horn , if you go my way and the cops hassle you all you...
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    Wiring Air Horns

    just remove the wires off your existing horn and put on the compressor my vx berlina has a horn relay from the factory and has worked for the last 4 years with out a problem, to get the wires reach up under the bumper bar on the drivers side, remove your grill you will see two verticall...
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    vt series 1 a/c

    check out ebay speedy air spares i just paid 52.00 for a reciever from holdens i could of got it for 18.00, vt have a problem off leaking compressor seals, i had mine looked at recently he said if your compressor is gone it will cost $1000.00 i replied dont worry about it i can get them for...
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    Manual to auto Diff change

    diff yes if your putting a irs diff in ,i think there is a slight fitting change between models ,what year was your car made,we call them commodores here,lumina for the usa market and middle east,models vt, vx ,vy ,vz,in oz check out LS1 forum in oz:thumbsup:
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    Manual to auto Diff change

    diff auto and manuall the diffs are the same externally,3.08;1 or for the supercharged 3.07;1 what you want is to change your center for a ute one roughly 3.36;1 will give a bit quicker take off 2;78 more top speed your speedo will have to be reset as it will be out, try one of the forum...
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    Help...Christmas Eve car disaster

    remove fuse number 6 which is for interior lights hopefully also glove box and the boot,my son kicked my old fairlane glove box one to many times and this made the light on all the time and drained the battery same as the boot have you knocked the light switch, yes the alternator can bleed...
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    VX Handbrake

    vx hanbrake okay i dont know much about the setup but i changed my rear disc and pads in my vx 11,the shoe system dosent look that complicated,probaly $60,00 for parts and a hour labour ,have you had the hand brake adjusted at the rear, you can also adjust it in the cabin on the lever ,i...
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    changing rear brake pads

    changing rear brakes i personaly would not pushing the brake fluid back to the master cylinder, crap can stuff your abs module, do a search on this subject, its easy just to undo your bleed nipple a bit when pressing back the pistons:thumbsup:
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    Did I get screwed?

    did i get screwed just go in and calmly talk to the head ********, and while your there put a tube of ky jell on the counter ,and explain if your going to be butt ****ed again you would like them to use some lube,:bang::bang::bang:
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    How to take of rear garnich VT Commodore?

    rear garnish go to dick smiths or your local tool shop and get a tork bit set for thoose star shape bolts, theese suckers come in handy sometimes:thumbsup:
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    VT in IRAQ

    **** no wonder i cant find my tea towel, some one HAS got IT on there head, ONLY JOKING GUYS
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    vt commodore tow pack.

    towbar before you buy your towbar of ebay check out your local wrecker, i payed $50,00 for a 1200kg last year from the wreckers,your holden dealer has plug in trailer wire harness about $40.00 two minutes work to install ,a new ball $10,00.total $100.00 ,towbar place quote$300.00,tow bar...
  36. K

    VT Self Leveling Rear Suspension. Any good? Worth Repairing?

    nvu is based in melbourne, it sells excess holden stock for commodores:thumbsup:
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    VT Self Leveling Rear Suspension. Any good? Worth Repairing?

    shocks look up nvu about $143.00 they are for a wagon is there any diffrence i cant help there:bang::bang:
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    Globes

    vx globes $10.00 not a bad price,i paid 16,00 in adelaide for instrument cluster globes AS NO ONE HAS THEM A F CKIN ODD SIZE:bang::bang::bang:
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    4L60E service

    trans service when you get trans serviced get them to turn up the line pressure ,i think it called accumalator, they did my vx now it shifts gears a lot quicker than stock cost an extra $20.00 but cheaper than a shift kit:thumbsup:
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