Powertrain warning

[ozzypole]

G'day out there, I'm hoping someone can help. Just replaced the "O" rings in the coolant filler pipe. To do this I had to remove the upper manifold. To keep safe, and because the car was going to be disabled for a few days, I disconnected the battery. The job is complete and now I have a "check powertrain" message and little illuminated engine on the dash.
Please help.
I don't wish to take it into a holden dealer, I find that they are way too expensive for the work they perform. I am on the Sunshine Coast and would prefer to take it into a reputable non-Holden dealer mechanic.
Anyone know of one within safe driving distance. The car is still running without noticable problems, apart from the dashboard warning.
Many thanks, Phil

[richardpalinkas]

well the check powertrain fault could mean anything really, so it may be worth taking to a dealer or someone with a tech 2 to tell you whats logging the fault code

[kngsv6]

i get that warning every time i start my car, have had it for a coupla months now.
its usually the o2 sensors, and my mechanic told me it no big deal if i dont change them.

[PaulSV6]

I had check powertrain come up but only after i used the water blaster to clean all the mud off from underneath.

To the OP, You've prob knocked on of the O2 sensors removing that manifold, tats why its giving u the reading.

[impulsesv6]

something unplugged...?

check everything

[ozzypole]

Thanks for the quick replys guys. Its dark now but I'll recheck connections and vacuum hoses again in the daylight.

[Little Red VZ Go-Kart]

Powertrain warning? Is this the same as "Check engine" warning?
If I may recall something, my best friend's company car, a VE Omega, was taken along a profoundly rough and stoney road to Mount Cobbler, then Mount Speculation Road this Easter. The roughest road I have ever seen visually, as well as physically, was Mount Speculation Road, second only to Circuit Road. Approaching Telephone Box Junction at Mount Stirling after a particularly frightful thunk and clap, the "check engine" light came on and remained on. There was another warning that came on briefly, then went out. Period. On returning to Melbourne and service, it was found to have a knocked O2 sensor damaged by flying road debris/rocks) and a dented fuel line. A sizeable tree branch was also found wedged between the exhaust and chassis. This might explain the warning you have e.g. as a place to start, as you can easily see the o2 sensor peering into the engine bay, passenger side.

Personally I wouldn't drive my car along those absolutely shocking, martian-like roads, feeling every bump and crater in the back seat, despite all the modern creature comforts and ESP and other wunderkinds.

[ozzypole]

Thanks for all of your ideas and tips. Sure enough in the light of day, I could see everything and where everything was, including everything that was interconnected. Nothing was left undone but after going over ALL connections and hoses, making sure each and every one of them was firm...tada...all is back to normal.
The part I like best is...no holden dealer was consulted or paid to complete this task!
Thanks again. Phil

[impulsive]

Myu guess was the maf sensor wasnt plugged in correctly, i did this once...