SO I got myself a VZ Thunder

[tittezzzvr]

So I finally got a new ute {But I HAD to sell a boat & a bike} dam wifes
Its a may 06 VZ v6 thunder ute
Anyway it had the old fan only on windscreen thing happening but that was just the hose of the inlet manifold
So I fixed that, topped up engine water, window washer, oil.
When I was burping the system the water in the filler began to bubble like it was boiling but the temp gauge said a quarter so I shut it down to let it settle & cool off.
after refilling the cooling system with water & re burping the system I shut it down & put engine covers back on.
THEN when I restarted it the check drive chain lights have come on.
Im REAL NEW to the VZ, Ive had many other commys but no squat about these suckers.
So all tips taken on board
SO, How the heck do I check the fault codes ????
" " reset the trip computer ????
How do I remove centre console ???
Where did you install you CB ???
Whats this button do ?? lol
Any links to posts would be good.

 

[diysv6]

This site is very useful, you need to spend some time searching in the Google search box at the top right of the page for your answers.

Overheating Radiator priming etc.
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au...006/179883-guide-vz-overheating-problems.html

Fault codes get access to a scanner and look at DTCs etc. for past history and present issues. Good garages/Holden dealers

Console access
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au...0-vz-calais-coin-lid-storage-compartment.html

 

[MYVESSV8]

wives just don't understand!!,
but the guide covers most things, just go through it
check for codes, first step, could be just as simple as a cap,

 

[tittezzzvr]

Just because I had 2 cars, 2 boats & a bike. IVE got TO MANY TOYS, Wash ya mouth out.
Uncalled for I say.
Thanks for the tips guys

 

[MYVESSV8]

there's 7 cars, 2 boats and a bike here, so I understand, you can never have too many toys, nice looking ute too,
whoever has the most toys wins they say!!!

 

[Nate_L98]

How is the accelerator pedal in your Thunder? I f@cking hate mine, it's like pushing a heavy duty clutch

 

[Gaiter]

How is the accelerator pedal in your Thunder? I f@cking hate mine, it's like pushing a heavy duty clutch

Mine is fine.. Mines got an after market clutch (unsure of brand - previous owner did it) and my accelerator feels nothing like the clutch. Its responsive and makes loud noises...

 

[tittezzzvr]

How is the accelerator pedal in your Thunder? I f@cking hate mine, it's like pushing a heavy duty clutch

Pedal is sweet as, works with 1 toe.
So any tips on TECH 2 or laptop hook up to this thing ?? 6 cyl auto if that helps

 

[Nate_L98]

Really? Well that's annoying, I bought a new one from Holden & the f@cker is just as stiff?

 

[MYVESSV8]

look up/google OBD11 or tech2 for vz and guys have all sorts off apps to use with, laptop, android phones, and apple gear as well, so if you are a bit of a technophobe you should be right, I just went out and bought an OBD11 To help me out if needed, VE, VZ, CRUZE, 2x ASTRA'S, ETC