VS Berlina 1995 V6 4spd Auto...stalling issue!! :(

[daora]

Hi two days ago i got mi car back from the mechanics that suppolsvly fixed the stalling issue...now today while i was driving my family around the car stalls while im driving...i changed the harmonic balancer and teh crank angle sensor...changed the fuel pump and the filter what else could be wrong?!

[luv_mi_96_vs]

Could be the injectors I've just been having the same problem but looks like the filter fixed it, check for code errors

[daora]

Could be the injectors I've just been having the same problem but looks like the filter fixed it, check for code errors

Mate would have no idea how to check em i just get it serviced ,fill up petrol and drive

[luv_mi_96_vs]

There's a forum on here some where that tells you how to check the codes

[VS_Pete_1]

Here mate abit of reading but it is easy as you will be able to do it just read carefully.
Checking error codes VR/VS (Revised)

Mate would have no idea how to check em i just get it serviced ,fill up petrol and drive

[daora]

Here mate abit of reading but it is easy as you will be able to do it just read carefully.
Checking error codes VR/VS (Revised)

after reading the instructions it seems confusing

[Fenix_Longbow]

Easy mate - just need a paper clip, bend it out in the shape of a big U then put each end in #5 & #6, so basically side by side.

If you open you open your door and look under the steering wheel then follow to the bottom of the dash, the connector will be there.

As soon as that is done, turn your ignition on and watch the engine light flash.

Use that link to follow what code it spits out... Let us no how you go mate

[daora]

Easy mate - just need a paper clip, bend it out in the shape of a big U then put each end in #5 & #6, so basically side by side.

If you open you open your door and look under the steering wheel then follow to the bottom of the dash, the connector will be there.

As soon as that is done, turn your ignition on and watch the engine light flash.

Use that link to follow what code it spits out... Let us no how you go mate

im gonna take the car to aanother garage this week so far i spent $831 on repairs on this car

[VS_Pete_1]

Like Fenix_Longbow posted easy as you can do it mate..

Just remember it will flash 3 times.

1 flash/2 flashes = 12
1 flash/2 flashes = 12
1 flash/2 flashes = 12
error code is ok.

then it might go
1 flash/3 flashes = 13
1 flash/3 flashes = 13
1 flash/3 flashes = 13
so error code 13 may be your problem.

[VS_Pete_1]

Mate I was scared to do it then when I did I said to myself you girl you will be right mate.

after reading the instructions it seems confusing

[VS_Pete_1]

I just spent $600 and $500 coming up and that is cheap.
Owning a car aren`t cheap

[9C1pack]

Daora
If you just had the car at the Mechanic, take it back and calmly explain what happened, I would be surpised if they dont want to help.
If you have been reading this forum long, then you would realise that when a fault occurs, it "should" log a fault code in the cars computer, but this does not always happen, leaving the mechanic little to go by, other than your description of the problem.
I had a similar intermittant fault that was difficult to find, ended up being the DFI module (under the coil packs) if you know someone with an old commodore, then borrow the DFI/Coil pack for a week and see if the problem goes away. It is very easy to remove and replace.

[daora]

Daora
If you just had the car at the Mechanic, take it back and calmly explain what happened, I would be surpised if they dont want to help.
If you have been reading this forum long, then you would realise that when a fault occurs, it "should" log a fault code in the cars computer, but this does not always happen, leaving the mechanic little to go by, other than your description of the problem.
I had a similar intermittant fault that was difficult to find, ended up being the DFI module (under the coil packs) if you know someone with an old commodore, then borrow the DFI/Coil pack for a week and see if the problem goes away. It is very easy to remove and replace.

I remember correctly they installed a 2nd hand DFI module they said they were "testing it"....other than the DFI module what else could be wrong? spark leads?

[9C1pack]

Plug leads mainly play up under load (up a steep hill or towing). so I would htink if they were that buggered it would not run at all.
Has the IAC (Idle Air Control) been replaced? (It's a little motor that controls the idle)

[luv_mi_96_vs]

I just checked for errors on my car and it was easy as, should give it ago only problem is with mine system check came back fine and my car is still cutting out

[Ghost]

Check injectors and fuel pump

[daora]

Check injectors and fuel pump

Fuel pump has been replaced last week...im taking back to the mechanics tomorrow morning to fix the issue i spent $831 and it still stalling?

[aussie4life11]

my mum had this problem. she had the fuel pump replaced twice and it turned out to be sand in the tank. did they clean out the tank when they changed the fuel pump? also does it splutter and then die or is it just like its running one min and then the next its gone?

[daora]

my mum had this problem. she had the fuel pump replaced twice and it turned out to be sand in the tank. did they clean out the tank when they changed the fuel pump? also does it splutter and then die or is it just like its running one min and then the next its gone?

While im driving the car decides to turn of i had to put mi hazziz pull over waited a bit then turned the car on again i did it like many times it nearly caused many accidents grr some mechanics are so darn lazy they dont go straight to the darn point....i wish i knew how to fix cars that way i could've fixed it miself .

[Ghost]

Your 3 months 2 late I use to be in sydney if I was there now I'd fix it for stuff all

[aussie4life11]

wat does it sound like to u heath? electrical or fuel? does it splutter at all and jerk around or does it just die and start slowing down?

[Ghost]

Only other thing I could think of is the coil pack is about to die

[aussie4life11]

yea could be that. but like i said we went thru 2 new pumps b4 the mechanic noticed soil in the tank

[Ghost]

Better to flush the tank the pump and the entire fuel system

[daora]

The mechanic said they installed a 2nd hand DFI module could that be the main cause? they alread replaced hte pump, crank angle sensor, harmonic balancer, major service....but they didnt change hte leads, rocker cover needs fixing the vally gasket needs replacing soon..man my ca has so many issues since i bought it of that guy