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  1. A9L

    VY paint (Berry Red)

    14 years on and this is still the funniest comment in this forum
  2. A9L

    using nail polish to paint steering wheel inserts

    Incorrect. Some CX6/CX8 Addys and all VY2 and VZ Calais have them
  3. A9L

    VF Sedan Tail Light Globe

    Yes, but from what I've seen the light needs to come out to get to the globe. For the light to come out the bumper needs to be dropped
  4. A9L

    VF Sedan Tail Light Globe

    Hi guys. Tried searching. Is changing the tail light globe (corner one, not the boot one) as much of a nightmare as I've heard? Does the bumper need to be dropped just to access the assembly's globe holder for the brake/tail light or is it simpler than that? Thanks legends
  5. A9L

    HBD (Holden By Design) Codes

    DVD - roof mount DVD player
  6. A9L

    VY Calais Rims

    Fair enough,I was just quoting what the guy at ROH in SA told me on the phone..
  7. A9L

    2003 VX wagon - which is the drive wheel?

    Yes least resistance. Usually the R/H one on cars with an open centred live axle diff (not 100% sure with IRS). Why? Because the torque of the motor actually lift it slightly. Note how the RHR of drag car bodies drop more than the left.
  8. A9L

    VY Calais Rims

    According to ROH they supplied Holden until VY2 on Commodore/Calais. Maybe HBD (and possibly HSV) were sourced from Enkei earlier.
  9. A9L

    Airbag fault

    First things first check the fuse under the dash
  10. A9L

    Bonnet gas struts need replacement

    What he said Torx bit. 10 minute job but need 2nd person or a brace to hold. Boot struts are even easier
  11. A9L

    Vz Calais climate control fan

    Sounds like the button 'module' which can be replaced seperately to the unit itself
  12. A9L

    VY Calais Rims

    Figjam, there is no code. PPG did the coating for ROH. EYY that VHT gives a nice finish.
  13. A9L

    VY Calais Rims

    gohrdorgomad - Interesting. I've called a paint shop then Holden and finally ROH (who supplied them until 04) with no result. It was originally a "wet powdwer coating" process which sounds odd in itself. According to ROH they stopped supplying GMH after VY2 and rims came from China after that...
  14. A9L

    VY Calais Rims

    My daughter's 04 VY2 Calais' standard rims are a bit shabby looking. Does anybody know if there is a paint code for them or a very close match so I can freshen them up? Its a good solid car just seen a bit too much sun I think. Thanks in advance
  15. A9L

    03 vy series 2 s bcm

    If you go into any Holden dealer with proof of ownership and your VIN they can print out a sheet with all codes including keys and BCM numbers
  16. A9L

    Spark Plugs / Coil Packs - when to replace?

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Just my $0.02
  17. A9L

    VE SV6 or VZ SV6

    So many around, puts me off, almost every 2nd car is a VE but that's what you get with a 7 year model run.
  18. A9L

    Total loss of power. All lights, dash lights, radio etc turn off then back on again.

    A dying battery can cause a lot of gremlins, but total power loss I'd be betting ignition switch.
  19. A9L

    Rattle from Front Suspension - Sway Bar Link?

    New sway bar pins, radius rod and sway bar bushes replaced with Nolathane. New genuine strut rubbers and bearings by Holden yesterday. Rattle still remains over sharp bumps and road joins. Unless there might be a steering rack issue, a tie rod end or something in that area that could cause this...
  20. A9L

    spoiler brake lights

    If the spoiler is factory fitted and has its own light, the window light is deleted. Not sure if the wiring is there somewhere or not. If you have the window light, the spoiler was not factory, maybe dealer or 3rd party but again, unsure about the wiring sorry..
  21. A9L

    VZ Sway Bar D Bushes Size?

    Thanks, thought that was weird. So there is no Nolathane replacement then?
  22. A9L

    Rear tyre wear

    I run King Ultra Lows all round on 235/40/18 and my rear wear is fine but have a Nolathane camber kit fitted. Aligns to within camber spec anyway.
  23. A9L

    VZ Sway Bar D Bushes Size?

    Some of you might remember the annoying rattle I was chasing. I've decided to get Holden to replace the strut top mount/bearings and install Nolathane "D" mounting bushes at the same time. My question is, what size is the swaybar? I get 25.1mm with calipers along the straight part above the...
  24. A9L

    VZ LS1 Service Vehicle Soon Warning

    Tech 2 said "Fuel rich - bank 1" so two questions: 1) O2 sensor schitzing out? and 2) Is bank 1 the drivers side?
  25. A9L

    ls1 conversion question

    VZ series 1?
  26. A9L

    VZ LS1 Service Vehicle Soon Warning

    Heya. My Calais popped up with Service Vehicle Soon warning (not the normal service reminder) along with the sound alarm the other night. did it again today. Using the up/down arrows to reset says "No items". Did a forum search and I see the oil pressure sensor can cause this and is a very...
  27. A9L

    VZ Alarm/Key Issues

    The transponder batteries don't recharge from being in the ignition. I've had it happen once but was parked under high-voltage lines so I put it down to that or aliens :/ If you're a conspiracy theorist, blame it on the illuminati...
  28. A9L

    Fuel consumption

    So if you have real-time display, what does it read when cruising at say, 80kmh?
  29. A9L

    Fuel consumption

    So your car doesn't have a 'live' real-time fuel consumption display?
  30. A9L

    aux input for the OEM headunit (http://www.thelug.com/radio/gtoradio.html) - help pls

    You can see the 6 places to 'prise' (ie insert and lever up) indicated by lines to the clips. Be gentle. When I'm doing things like this I use a butter knife wrapped in something protective like a tissue, chux or t-shirt rather than going straight for a screwdriver. Lessens the possibility of...
  31. A9L

    Fuel consumption

    Fill it up. Drive 100km. Fill it up again. That's your real L/100km :)
  32. A9L

    vz reverse sensor stuck on!

    Towed anything recently? Check your plug ;)
  33. A9L

    Fuel consumption

    Don't all models have the real-time fuel usage display as well as avg L/100kms?
  34. A9L

    D's VZ LS1 Calais

    Just got this: Really just putting it out there that GMH only has one left in stock so if you're after a new black leather with black stitching wheel for VZ Calais better grab it. There was 10 but it seems Metro Motors in SA are selling them on eBay to whoever (then ordering from Holden...
  35. A9L

    Which tail lights look better?

    Makes sense. I guess like VY & VZ Calais sedans have the reflectors in that lower mesh insert instead of the tail light. Didn't think about brightness. I guess a grumpy or really on the ball cop could give you a sticker.
  36. A9L

    vz Calais weird electrical problem

    Agreed, all the gremlins poke their head out when the battery is on it's way. Otherwise, Tech 2 or similar scan tool.
  37. A9L

    Which tail lights look better?

    In what regard? interested. I don't like them but that's irrelevant...
  38. A9L

    Which tail lights look better?

    http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vz-holden-commodore-2004-2006/243642-smoked-altezza-tail-lights-smoking-stock.html
  39. A9L

    Wheel size

    at least 95W load rating
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