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Simple Rules Rule 1 for all: Have realistic expectations. Rule 2a (for men): Don't expect that she will stay the same. She will not...
Long Term Figures! My car: 1997 VS Series 2 Executive 3.8 L V6 Manual transmission Aircon IRS ABS Dual IRS Trip computer (3 window...
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One other thing!! Make sure you get a VY Series 1 cluster. The VY S2 has a different fuel sender unit, and your fuel guage would read...
Penrith Sparky There is an auto electrician in Penrith (Peachtree) who has done the mod, for just over $200 if the parts are provided to him....
Oil Cost! I have always provided my own oil when having my vehicles serviced at a Holden dealer. I buy Mobil 1 when I can get it cheaper, such...
No Need for New BCM Hi, You do not need to change the BCM to change to the 3 window cluster. You will probably need a Tech2 calibration to...
Favourite Brake Story. I have a VS S2 V6 Manual (as well as a VY S2 V6 Manual). My local dealer started telling me that I needed new pads at...
Yes it can. Before we start, VN/VP (or equivalent Statesman) and VR/VS three window clusters can not be swapped without major wiring...
Swimming in the rain. How about, "You can't go swimming. It's raining!" Might get wet I guess.
VS S2 Manual Executive. I bought a VS S2 back in 1997 (still got it as a second car). It was a manual V6, and came with optional IRS, ABS and...
And The Other Side? Of course, the joke forgets that basically the same crowd voted Bill Clinton from the other side of politics in twice before...
Correction I just re-read my earlier post. Could have written it better. The Tech2 can only program the odometer if it reads less than 100...
The odometer can only be "programmed" by Tech2 if the reading is less than 100 Km. It is possible to have the odometer reset from higher...
Good Question. Being technically minded, I have always checked the accuracy of both my odometer and my speedo. When changing tyres, I always...
Helly, I agree! IMHO, there may be a subtle message here. Many years ago, I spent an uncomfortable half day in front of the coroner. This...
VS and VY. I have a VS and a VY. On the open road, I see no difference. Around town, both cars run a bit hotter until the thermo fan cuts...
Not had this problem. I have a VY S2 V6 Manual, and have not experienced this problem. Also have a VS S2 V6 Manual, which rattled with the...
Two sides to heat. On the one hand, higher temperatures may lead to heavier use of aircon, and have an adverse impact on fuel economy. On...
Use Cruise Control a Lot! I use cruise control and speed alert where ever I can on the highway. Allows me to watch the road/traffic without...
Drove the VY S2 Manual V6 to QLD for a couple of days over Christmas. Car was loaded with five and a boot full. Drove up on Christmas Eve...
I've had my VS S2 manual V6 for 8 1/2 years. Passed the $300 in non-scheduled maintenance costs earlier this year, i.e. took 8 years to spend...
New Key! I had this problem for a while. Car would not turn over. Push the unlock button on the key, and it would start but give me the engine...
And!!!!! And of course, the car would now be smaller than a matchbox car. And if MS were involved, about as useful.
Nearly breaking the $1.00 a litre again. Noticed ULP at $1.019 on the way to work this morning. Contrary to the doomsayers, we might get back...
One more connector. The Calais has the digital dash, which has an extra electrical plug for the trip computer. This plug goes in the bottom of...
That is right. You can cross VN/VP and VR/VS clusters, but you will have to re-wire to avoid smoke. Best to buy the correct one. They are...
Be Careful. The change is easy on all Commodores since the VT. However, be very careful to get the correct cluster. If you put a VY S2...
Price too high? Me thinks the initial price was too high. I bought a brand new 2004 VY Manual V6 last year for less than $25,000 drive away ex...
Must be bad luck, or ? I've had a VL, a VS S2 and a VY S2. Only "breakdown" has been a battery failure in the VL. On the other hand, I have...
2004 Series 2 Manual. I've had mine for over a year now, and have no problems at all. Paid under $25,000 ex GST drive away, brand new. Also...
HSV v SS My understanding is that the SS has a single window cluster, and HSV the three window one. Other models with the 3 window are...
Berlina, Calais or Statesman Clusters. Hi, I think the dealer is having a lend of you. $600 is more than RRP from my recollection a couple...
An easy mod! Buying new from the Holden dealer should avoid all the potential pitfalls. My estimated cost would be about $435 for the cluster,...
Selling Offence! I believe that it would be an offence if the car was sold with the odometer under reading - misrepresentation. I have changed...
Possible but a big job! There was a kit recently sold on Ebay:...
I think differently. I always worry about how previous drivers have treated any car that I have looked at. Cars that have had many different...
I am thinking of looking at a Statesman, V6 or V8. Has any one determined with any accuracy the likely discount associated with the employee...
Change the Fuel Sender Unit. Yes, it can. You can change the fuel sender unit, at a fair cost. There have been claims that it can be...
Can Be Done! I have had a bumper bar repaired. Total cost for fixing the bumper bar and respraying it was $215. New one repainted would...
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