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    Help ve sv6 low rpm rattle/vibration

    Try turning your AC on and see if it still makes the noise. I had a similar problem that turned out to be the AC compressor pulley. It went away when I had the AC on.
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    Cricket like sound: VF SV6

    Yep, normal. All SIDI engines make this sound. Apparently it’s the high pressure fuel pump combined with injectors. Some are louder than others for some reason.
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    VE Commodore Crooked Reverse Camera Lines

    Grid lines are there regardless of the camera. Try disconnecting the camera and see how the lines show?
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    Good replacement for S1 headunit (for bluetooth streaming)

    I put a series 2 IQ unit in my series 1 to keep the stock look. I did however consider these - https://www.digoptions.com.au/commodore-ve-series-1/ Would do what you are after a lot cheaper.
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    Ve sv6 low rpm rattle

    Check if it does it with the A/C turned on. I had a low rev rattle that I worked out to be the A/C compressor pulley. Only rattled with the A/C off and disappeared when turned on. I fitted new pulley dampeners and it solved it for me.
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    Add factory subs to SV6

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has added factory subs to their commodore from the SSV or Calais? I am after some extra bass (nothing huge) and do not want to take up any boot space, which is why i though this could be a cheap easy way of adding some bass to the system. I already have an...
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    Recommend transmission service centre

    It’s running fine, I just thought it should have the fluid and filter changed. Given it’s not due until 150,000 kms I might hold off.
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    Recommend transmission service centre

    Hi all, I’m looking for advice on any good transmission service places around Dandenong/Moorabbin area for my SV6 2010 6 speed auto. The transmission works well no issues however I don’t think it has ever been touched or serviced. It has 108000 on the clock. I just want to have filter...
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    VE Sv6 SII speakers

    Trust me that it will not sound any better with upgraded speakers. I did the same in mine and was disappointed with the result. I ended up adding an amp which made a huge difference. I have a series 1 sv6 however added the iq headunit. The old blaupunkt headunit did sound a lot better than the...
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    Mirroring iPhone

    This should work. There are a couple of YouTube videos demonstrating this unit. I’ve thought of doing this (I have DVD player connected and reverse camera so I already have the video cable connection to the head unit) to mirror maps for gps. One thing you will need is video in motion...
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    Incoming calls not showing name

    If you have a series 2 with IQ I think it does. You just have to wait until it downloads your address book from the phone. May depend on the phone. I’m pretty sure mine does however I’ll check and let you know. I am having problems answering calls however I believe this is a well known...
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    VS SS - a future classic?

    Hi all, I’m contemplating buying a VS SS, and I am wondering what you’re thoughts are on the VS SS increasing in value over the next few years. Are they still too “young” to be considered a classic soon? My situation is I own a 2010 VE SV6 which I love as a car with all the mod cons. I only...
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    Help Installing LOC (AP3042A) - VE Ute

    I think the ground (black) should just go to a ground source somewhere (body of car) and the other (brown) should be grounded on the headunit somewhere. I think they do this to try and prevent any ground loop issues (hum through the speakers) in the system.
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    VE SV6 2012 Fuel Economy

    Being a 2012 you will have the 3.6 LFX engine which has integrated headers as part of the head, which means you can not install extractors. I would also have hesitations believing you could gain 2l/100 km with a cold air intake (I could be wrong, however if the economy gain was that great...
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    VE SV6 Thunder Ute Tapping

    Could be your fuel pump as advised by dealer. They have more of cricket type noise (different to top end lifter noise). The sidi v6 has the high pressure pump at the back of the motor on the passenger side.
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    Ve Audio problem driving me crazy

    A couple of items I would check would be the the speaker wires being anywhere near a power source wire and the location of the crossovers (I’ve read the best spot for these is in the doors) What happens if you disconnect speaker wires from the amp?
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    VE Series II Holden IQ Volume Knob Dodgy

    How does it pull off? I have the same issue here and would like to give the cleaning option a try.
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    Weird noise from amp

    Solved. A speaker wire had shorted to earth due to getting caught on the window mechanism. I have made sure all wires are now insulated and secured away from the window. All fixed now.
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    Weird noise from amp

    Thanks all. Unfortunately I have now tried all suggestions and the noise remains. I’m hoping that the amp is the issue and it will be a swap out and fixed result. I’ll update you after I get back to the supplier which will probably be Saturday. It was a brand new wiring kit, so apart from...
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    Weird noise from amp

    I’ll give that a try. I must admit that it sounded strange when they told me to wire it this way however it did work perfectly until now.
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    Weird noise from amp

    That’s correct. I installed it myself based on how they instructed me. They actually said to cut the ends off the rca and wire them to the speaker outputs. Instead I installed the female rca so it was neater and plug and play. The amp only has rca inputs and has a button to choose high or low...
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    Weird noise from amp

    Just to be clear, this runs straight from the headunit (IQ) speaker wires. I joined these into a female rca plug. The rca cable plugs into these ( front left and right). From there it runs to the 2 channel amp. The amp is set to high level input and the gain on about 1/10. If I turn the gain up...
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    Weird noise from amp

    The strange thing is that it did work perfectly for 2 weeks then yesterday all of a sudden started making this noise. I am wondering if the amp may have become faulty?
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    Weird noise from amp

    This is a strange one. I recently installed an amp in my 2010 SV6 also added new front speakers. The amp only runs the front speakers and has an inbuilt high level input so I ran the input straight from the speaker output. The headunit is a IQ series 2 that I upgraded too. Now I installed...
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    VE 2012 - Car needs to be turned to Accessories for speakers to work?

    The amp will be wired to the battery for main power, however it will have a trigger wire that turns the amp on when it gets a small power feed from your accessories. I have wired mine exactly the same. I have read that there is a white wire from the headunit that is supposed to trigger the...
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    VE SV6 series 2 audio help!!

    I recently upgraded my front speakers from stock to Alpine type S and does not sound as good as stock. I have now just bought an amp and plan to amp just the front speakers. The IQ unit has no power to run upgraded speakers. You need an amp.
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    VE series 2 IQ Amplifier

    Hi all, I’m looking at trying to get some better sound from my IQ system. I have a series 1 SV6 which I have upgraded to the series 2 IQ system. I must say that the old unit actually sounded a lot better. I have bought some Alpine speakers and tweeters that I need to get around to installing to...
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    Upgrading VE Stock Speakers - How To

    Apologies if this has already been discussed. I have bought some Alpine splits to replace my front speakers. Rather than running the wire from the door speakers back to the tweeters, can I run it from the feed from the left and right from the centre speaker? (And add the crossover). It’s an...
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    Lacklustre bass after IQ Upgrade

    I think this is just how the IQ system is. I also did an upgrade to the IQ from the standard VE (SV6) headunit and noticed with the standard speakers that it just has no bass really at all. I think your only real option is to add an amp to drive the speakers a bit harder.
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    Check engine light on accessories

    Thanks everyone. Can't remember it being on before, however couldn't remember the fuel gauge showing the the level either. I was just paranoid something had happened after the IQ instal.
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    Check engine light on accessories

    Thanks all. Doesn't appear to be any issues. Everything works as it should. Hopefully it goes away after a while as you say 07GTS. is there a cheap reader to get codes?
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    Check engine light on accessories

    Hi all, I recently had an IQ unit installed in my MY10 SV6. Not sure if this is normal or if it happened previously to the IQ installation, however when I turn the key to accessories the engine light comes on. If I go to on with out starting the motor and go back to accessories it goes off. Is...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Sounds great. I will most likely order one shortly for my SV6. I also looked at the series 2 retro fit however as you say it was way to expensive. I would leave it silver, as it looks more "factory" than trying to match the black finish. Shame they don't do it in black. I wonder how hard...
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Looks great, however I personally think I would prefer Black. What is now displayed on the top screen and how does it sound compared to the stock unit, and is it plug and play as advertised. I think I will also go ahead with one of these myself. Looks great.
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    Ordered new 8" 2DIN Sat Nav Stereo for my VE Series I

    Any update on this. I'm very keen to know how easy it was to install and how it looks.
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    Air conditioner clutch issue?

    The compressor does not have a clutch however it does have a dampener with rubber bumpers in it. These slowly disintegrate over a period of time and create a rattle. Unfortunately these rubber parts are not available in Australia however can be ordered overseas. Mine had a slight vibration at...
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    SV6 vibration/buzz

    I thought I would update this thread for some closure in case anyone is experiencing the same problem. If you pull the compressor clutch plate off you will find 6 rubber bumpers in there. These wear out over time and the compressor then rattles. I guess this is why it didn't do it with the AC...
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    SV6 vibration/buzz

    Ok, it seems that it is the AC compressor. The series 1 Commodores have a clutch less compressor which is basically always engaged, so I am guessing something inside is rattling at those a particular revs. So now I'm tossing up whether I just live with it, or wait for the compressor to die and...
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    SV6 vibration/buzz

    Ok, took the belt off and silence. Checked all AC pipes and there is no rubbing or vibration from them at all. So I am thinking it is either the tensioner or pully ( neither seem to have any play) or the power steering pump (has some play when you move it in and out) or the water pump (also has...
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    SV6 vibration/buzz

    I'm going to try taking the belt off and running it while cold to see if it is belt related. My only other thought is it could be the a/c compressor, but then again if it was it would also make the noise in neutral. Your right though when you say plastic shaking noise as originally I thought...
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