S V S Alert ?

[wal's VZ]

My VZ has a Service Vehicle Soon alert and sounds an audible alrm when i stop at traffic lights and when starting the car. What is this about? Services are ok and i reset the service alert in the computer but nothing was needing to be reset. Any ideas what the S V S Alert problem may be? Thanks. Wayne

[Calaber]

My VZ has a Service Vehicle Soon alert and sounds an audible alrm when i stop at traffic lights and when starting the car. What is this about? Services are ok and i reset the service alert in the computer but nothing was needing to be reset. Any ideas what the S V S Alert problem may be? Thanks. Wayne

Wal

This has been covered in frequent threads, but your owner's handbook will tell you that your car has developed a "non-emissions related fault" which cannot be cleared by the normal mode/set buttons. You will need to have the car checked with a Tech 2 analyser and have the defect causing the message remedied.

It could be any one of a number of faults relating to the engine or transmission.

My son has been driving for months with the same message and will have to address it soon before he sells his car.

[wal's VZ]

ok thanks Calaber. i might just check for anything obvious but what you told me was what i was thinking but im not up to date with late model cars. like to old HQs. Thanks mate.

[Exidor]

Hold the mode and set buttons down together,
Turn key to on position, the dash LCD will change.
You are now in a diagnostic mode.
Scroll through menu in LCD using
the Mode button until you reach the trouble
codes display.
If there are any fault codes a number will be
displayed on this screen.
Any faults should be dealt with by Holden.

[DJ Ice]

If it's a V6 engine fair chance it will be the oil pressure sender. Very common fault lately. But get the code checked to be sure.

[wal's VZ]

Thanks RODBOL and dj ice. ill try to get the code to show on the screen. Is there a list of codes anywhere saying what each code is?

[Calaber]

Thanks RODBOL and dj ice. ill try to get the code to show on the screen. Is there a list of codes anywhere saying what each code is?

Hi Wal

I have the Haynes manual which has a big list of error codes. If you can go through your system check and note the codes down, I'll see if I can determine what they are.

Some are simple numbers like "13", and others are letter/digit codes like "PO713" so make sure you get the full code numbers.

[wal's VZ]

Thanks mate. just checked and when i go to the error codes ot shows up 2 rows a zeros about 18 or so
0000000000000
0000000000000

just like that. i didnt count exactly how many but thats what it looks like.

[Exidor]

It's off to Holden you go!
Good luck!

[wal's VZ]

dont say that lol. i might try to reset the computer 1st. how is that done in VZs? i used to do my VN years ago but dont know how to do this one.

[Exidor]

Are you sure you have reset the SVS message?
There are no fault codes therefore there is nothing
to erase.
Very strange.

[wal's VZ]

i just went for a drive and it seems the audible alarm sound and the message appears only when i stop at lights and start the engine. but when i drive the message goes away. so ill try resetting the computer. guess.

[Travy]

Mine did the same thing, it was the oil pressure sender in mine. I changed it and its been fine since

[wal's VZ]

whats that worth travy? if they not too dear maybe worth a gamble.

[andyman]

Hold the mode and set buttons down together,
Turn key to on position, the dash LCD will change.
You are now in a diagnostic mode.
Scroll through menu in LCD using
the Mode button until you reach the trouble
codes display.
If there are any fault codes a number will be
displayed on this screen.
Any faults should be dealt with by Holden.

Are you sure you have reset the SVS message?
There are no fault codes therefore there is nothing
to erase.
Very strange.

that fault code list only takes into account the instrument cluster, fault codes, in the ecm/tcm will have no bearing on this, unless they are missing

[DJ Ice]

whats that worth travy? if they not too dear maybe worth a gamble.

I would see if you can get the code checked first, my transmission guy checked mine for nothing as I've been dealing with him for years. Holden quoted me around $150 for the oil pressure sender, Tridon have a replacement listed but I haven't been able to find one to date.

[wal's VZ]

well i done a little test driving by keeping the revs up at 1000 rpm and the SVS alert didnt happen so i guess that will increase oil pressure so ill go for the oil pressure switch and let you know the outcome.

[andyman]

well i done a little test driving by keeping the revs up at 1000 rpm and the SVS alert didnt happen so i guess that will increase oil pressure so ill go for the oil pressure switch and let you know the outcome.

thats an expensive way to fix an error based on thought..... if it does fix it, it wont cost much if at all to go to a mechanic with a scan tool to check codes

[Travy]

Yeah its around $145-150 I got it at trade for $108 or something. Mine was leaking as well cos i left it for quite a while lol not realizing the SVS meant that.

[Calaber]

Guys

Is this fault related solely to the Alloytech or do the oil pressure senders on Ecotec's also fail and give out the SVS signal?

[Exidor]

that fault code list only takes into account the instrument cluster, fault codes, in the ecm/tcm will have no bearing on this, unless they are missing

Thanks Andyman!

[andyman]

Guys

Is this fault related solely to the Alloytech or do the oil pressure senders on Ecotec's also fail and give out the SVS signal?

i believe vys use a different warning system

[Calaber]

Thank mate. Sounds like they also use a better one than the Alloytech.

[andyman]

Thank mate. Sounds like they also use a better one than the Alloytech.

oh re read that a lil better, the svs warning covers many many errors, right down the fuel pump relay error, so no it dosnt soully use svs as the warning for oil pressure

havnt heard of too many issues with ecotec pressure sensors

[Exidor]

Wal,
You could try a diagnostic before replacement.