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    Ecotech in VN

    That is a standard VS auto PCM which would imply it’s probably had the VS engine bay loom fitted to it as well. If it hasn’t got a BCM then it...
    Post by: jdd, May 29, 2009 in forum: Electrical Wiring / Questions
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    Ecotech in VN

    You might also have issues with the auto depending on which transmission is fitted. The VS auto transmission is controlled by the PCM/ECU. The...
    Post by: jdd, May 25, 2009 in forum: Electrical Wiring / Questions
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    mazda 626 - blowing white smoke when cold

    Auto transmission fluid also produces thick white smoke when burnt similar to what’s been described. If it’s and auto, check to see if the are...
    Post by: jdd, May 1, 2007 in forum: The Pub
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    Vn v8

    I’m not going to enter into the debate about whether it’s appropriate to let a P plater drive a 304 as their first car or not. One point that...
    Post by: jdd, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: General
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    Ask The Copper

    I had a similar incident occur a few years ago where I moved into the middle of an intersection to turn right, as the right turn arrow was not on...
    Post by: jdd, Jul 11, 2006 in forum: General
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    Need advise about a battery

    I tend to agree that no damage would occur as long as it wasn’t to the point of raising the battery temperature substantially. All good quality...
    Post by: jdd, Jun 22, 2006 in forum: General
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    How do I stop the windscreen wipers bouncing?

    Wiper chattering is mainly caused by wiper blades that have gone hard. Unfortunately many blades on the market are just plain crap and don’t last...
    Post by: jdd, Jun 7, 2006 in forum: General
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    impact on CAI on fuel

    I think you need to educate yourself on what the message at the bottom of the linked website actually means from a legal perspective. Your...
    Post by: jdd, May 7, 2006 in forum: VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)
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    Good Quality Chassis Stands

    I reckon the ones with a screw thread to adjust the height are better than the ones that have set height positions.
    Post by: jdd, Apr 3, 2006 in forum: General
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    Comment Funny Or Not?

    BAC is a ratio A BAC of 0.05 means there is 0.05 grams of alcohol for every 100ml of blood.
    Post by: jdd, Mar 3, 2006 in forum: General
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    Car trailer

    Very good point ! It’s actually illegal (at least in Vic), to use the winch alone to secure a car or boat to a trailer. On my car trailer I use...
    Post by: jdd, Feb 24, 2006 in forum: General
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    Battery light goes on and off

    More than likely it will be the regulator itself, not the bushes. It’s very common for them to fail in the manner described.
    Post by: jdd, Feb 13, 2006 in forum: VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)
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    VN V8 Wont Crank over when Hot

    When lead acid car batteries heat up (due to under bonnet temperatures), the internal resistance of the battery increases. The higher the...
    Post by: jdd, Jan 17, 2006 in forum: VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)
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    Ask The Copper

    I’m not a copper but I can tell you they certainly do in Vic. They also used to use (not sure if they still do), techniques, which don’t involve...
    Post by: jdd, Jan 16, 2006 in forum: General
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    VN V8 Wont Crank over when Hot

    If you can find somebody with a clamp on ammeter (most auto-elec’s), you could measure the starter motor current and compare to another similar...
    Post by: jdd, Jan 12, 2006 in forum: VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)