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  1. MikesCalais

    this years tax scams. what have you recieved

    If I sent an email beginning with 'G'day' pretty sure I'd be looking for another job!
  2. MikesCalais

    Fuel gauge issues... again!!

    They say they've checked all wiring/earths and all ok, but definatly going to suggest that they do all these things (even if they say it's been done. At this point I'll give them all these 'leads' and tell them I don't want the car back until they're sure they've fixed it, even if that means...
  3. MikesCalais

    Fuel gauge issues... again!!

    Thanks anthssv! The guage itself works fine, I saw them (using the tech 2) get the gauge to go to empty, half and full. But hey, worth a shot! Thanks again for the post! Maybe a different question would get more of a response (maybe) so: Could I tell the dealer I want the entire fuel system...
  4. MikesCalais

    roundabout rules?

    Down here (inner melbourne, ie vic market) there are round abouts with trams going through the middle of them. Must give way to the tram, then normal round about rules apply. Seems pretty simple, but I see at least 3 near misses a day, and that's only what I see!
  5. MikesCalais

    Fuel gauge issues... again!!

    I know this might be getting annoying but 6 times back to holden and done a fair bit of reading up on similar fuel gauge issues but still no solution! My gauge is about half a tank out (fluctuates between full tank and half tank for example) Fuel sender units, fuel pump replaced. Earths and...
  6. MikesCalais

    04vz vs 07 vz wagon

    Ohh that's right! The wagons did come out later ahh fml!
  7. MikesCalais

    04vz vs 07 vz wagon

    07 would be a ve? In that case I'd go the ve over the vz wagon.
  8. MikesCalais

    VZ Fuel Gauge Problem

    Ve's have fuel gauge problems too :) well my 08 model does anyway!! Holden still have no idea. My fuel gauge seems to be doing really weird stuff though, different to most of the storys in this thread, but still basically the same thing. Inaccurate reading! I have no idea how much fuel I...
  9. MikesCalais

    Fuel gauge issues... again!!

    Could it be an earth problem? (fuel gauge reading incorrectly/inconsistent PLUS fuel sender units failing) I'vve been doing a little bit of research, and as far as possible this is the only thing that seems to be able to cause the problems I'm having, but again I'm really not sure :/
  10. MikesCalais

    Who names there car ???

    My vt calais was called 'sapphire' because it was blue. It was also september 99 model and apparently the sapphire is the birth stone of september or whatever... It all fit together quite well! Still undecided on a name for my new calais though.
  11. MikesCalais

    first car?

    For 5 grand I'm sure you can probably get a nice vs calais :) I'm pretty bias towards calais' though!
  12. MikesCalais

    I'm sorry, but...

    Potato is used to make vodka. Nuf said.
  13. MikesCalais

    VE iPAD Installation - Check this out !!!

    That's the one I meant! I thought I did see pics of it... At least I'm only half imagining things. :D Woahhh... The thought of playing angry birds in my car... O_o haha
  14. MikesCalais

    VE iPAD Installation - Check this out !!!

    Didnt someone on this forum with a calais do this? Or am I just imagining things again
  15. MikesCalais

    Should senior citizens be banned from driving? An accident nearly happened

    Wouldnt be such a bad idea for ALL drivers really.
  16. MikesCalais

    Fuel gauge issues... again!!

    The mechanism? I've edited the first post for anyone new to the thread :)
  17. MikesCalais

    Fuel gauge issues... again!!

    Ok, so checked engeneering mode, thanks for that suggestion again! The problem is stil occurring though, but it has helped to 'manage' the issue. Now! I think we may be closer to a solution. Fuel senders replaced twice, and STRAIGHT AWAY one of the sender units failed (brand new part). SO what...
  18. MikesCalais

    Opinions VE berlina or Omega international

    The new ones are 3.6sidi. But a series 1 berlina will more than likely be 3.6 non-sidi
  19. MikesCalais

    Your VE- What problems have you had

    Fuel gauge (5 times taken to holden, still no closer to fixing) Few rattles
  20. MikesCalais

    Telstra, Optus to start censoring the web next month Read more: http://www.news.com.

    All for restricting sites that depict child abuse etc. but as said, it's only going to 'shift' the problem. What I have a problem with is today it's 'criminal' sites, tomorrow it's politically incorrect sites, eventually we'll have access to one website telling us how we've been saved from...
  21. MikesCalais

    Warrenty repair issue (i guess that's what this is)

    I took photos of it playing up. A bit annoying having to pull over every 5 minutes lol Unfortunatly it's statutory warrenty so I have to bring it back there Thanks for the quick reply, as I wanna sort this out tomorrow, and thanks for backing up my assumption that it's probably the gauge...
  22. MikesCalais

    Warrenty repair issue (i guess that's what this is)

    so most of you will already know about my fuel gauge issues. It's been back to holden 5 times and each time they drive it around (250 kms last time!) And use up all my petrol. Fair enough, trying to sort out the issue. HOWEVER. after changing fuel pump and both fuel sender units it's still...
  23. MikesCalais

    Ve clubsport rear lights

    Vt = light globe problems, ve = same thing. Vt = fuel gauge problemd, ve = same thing. One billion dollars well spent.
  24. MikesCalais

    SIDI or NOT?

    Ahh cool! I thought 3.6 sidi was only in the series 2. Thanks :) Wish I had one of those now!
  25. MikesCalais

    SIDI or NOT?

    The v6 is 3.6 the v6 sidi was 3.0lt is what I meant
  26. MikesCalais

    SIDI or NOT?

    Series 1 sidi were 3.0lt so if all else fails it should at least say that on the engine. Series 2 sidi is 3.6 though so there goes that 'solution'
  27. MikesCalais

    VE Calais V International

    Its not exactly up for sale (hence not posting in the for sale section) but if anyone is interested, let me know (depending on what you're offering). As I said, does have an issue with the fuel gauge, but it's not as bad as it used to be after having fuel sender units replaced... Will have it's...
  28. MikesCalais

    VE Calais V International

    So I love my holdens, I love my calais. But this will be the last one I buy. It's been back to holden 4 times for the same problem (fuel guage issue) and the last 4 holdens in the family (all different models) have had the same stupid issue. Not impressed at all holden. I'm sad to say it, but I...
  29. MikesCalais

    ve omega - calais?

    I normally agree with you tinny, but in this case I couldn't disagree more! If I win tattslotto twice, I'd replace every part with a chrome replica!... Then obviously I'd sell the car or give it away because it would look horrid, BUT my point is... Chrome = good, in moderation :p
  30. MikesCalais

    Question about Calais

    definatly get the calais v! Also as mentioned above, afm is useless unless you're doing a fair amount of highway driving. The stop-start of the city means that all 8 cylinders would be in use all the time. I'm happy with the stereo in mine. Haven't even had to put it on max volume :) As for...
  31. MikesCalais

    Fuel gauge issues... again!!

    will have to try this later on today. Very helpful. Thanks!
  32. MikesCalais

    18" Rims look dumb on a VN VP, Do you agree ?

    I reckon no bigger than 18 on the earlier models, and no bigger than 20 on the newer models (vy up). But that's my personal opinion and there are always exceptions to the rule.
  33. MikesCalais

    Fuel gauge issues... again!!

    I haven't but holden have 'faulted it' not sure of that just means theyve seen the needle move though. Fuel USED is consistent, I'll check the fuel remaining. Are there instructions on here how to go into engineering mode? Or in the owners manual
  34. MikesCalais

    Fuel gauge issues... again!!

    *bump* Any ideas on the next step? I dont know what else can be done/what else could be causing this problem Does anybody have any idea at all? Worst comes to worst, what can be done? Is the a way of basically 'resetting' the system orrr?... Really lost at this point
  35. MikesCalais

    Fuel gauge issues... again!!

    Haha I baby this car like you wouldn't believe, that esc is wasted on me :p the problem is though, that it's not just going around corners or up/down hills, its on straight roads, freeways etc, anywhere it feels like it basically. Very annoying problem!
  36. MikesCalais

    Fuel gauge issues... again!!

    Fuel pump - replaced Fuel sender units - replaced Wiring - Checked and re-wired. Problem.... Still happening!!!!! The fuel gauge goes up and down (of a period of 5, 10, 15 minutes - not wildly moving around but it goes from half tank up to 3qtr down to half, down to "low fuel" then back...
  37. MikesCalais

    What would you get?

    you could probably find a ve calais... Depends really what you're looking for. If you want more 'go' than 'show' then get the vy ss... I still love the look of the vy ss anyway! You just need to consider if a v8 is really worth it with petrol sitting at around 152c/lt
  38. MikesCalais

    My Ride- 07 VE SV6

    Thats a hot ride! I love the colour combo (white with the black strips) looks awesome without the spoiler. Very nice!
  39. MikesCalais

    Dogs

    My 23 month old (not quite 2 yet!) Pure breed rhodesian ridgeback is the best dog! Super smart, FULL of personality, will run for 5 hours straight or is just as happy to lay around the house all day, just wants to be close to me :D very very gentle, specially with children and smaller dogs, and...
  40. MikesCalais

    Dude can't park...

    I normally write a little note and leave it under the wiper to let them know how unhappy I am :)
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