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Other than getting the battery checked, also check the cable from the alternator to the battery - they have a habit of cooking themselves at the back of the alternator. Often the cable will be buggered and need replacement but sometimes a good cleanup can be enough.

you mean ECU. As said above mate, VU dont have removable memcal (chip)

Id start by finding out if it has any fault codes stored! when you say nada...does it have warning lights and actually crank over but not run or doesnt nothing at all? Factory or aftermarket gas setup? some start on petrol only. Factory lpg will have a nice lpg button and show the level in the...

Doesnt sound like misfire - but such a short vid and cant see tacho. Trans fluid ok? sounded potentially slippy...

Id have thought the brake light switch but since you have replaced all of that its probably time to go looking at the wiring harness. If its got a tow bar, check the trailer plug wiring where it splices in first. Then on to the earths....and then the rest. I had a grand cherokee that was...

I think ive tried every cleaner available - solvent and non solvent. The Chemtech CT14 is good but for grease/oil i use solvent degreaser- the spray aerosols are ok and cheap- use a little brush if needed or go old shool and 50 50 kero diesel. then for the baked on grime and dirt ive found the...

Depends on the track too - long and easy or short and tight? I did a few track days in my VE senator and at Collie in WA the track is short - my brakes went out to lunch by the third lap- these are AP big mother brakes with good pads too. Track with longer runs where they got time to cool and...

Alllll classic signs of battery on the way out on a VE. Will still start and run but you will get all those stupid faults. My VE senator did all of that (i worked fifo so it sat a lot) and even though the battery tested ok it was suggested to get a decent new one as i did find it slower to...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1991-Adelaide-Motor-Show-Holden-range-inc-LE-Commodore-original-4-page-brochure-/162448676809 Thank me later

As above - regular servicing. The later VZ's (06 on) and early VE's were much more prone to it, but any VZ that misses oil changes will end up with issues. Easy way to get an idea is to remove the passenger engine cover and undo the oil filter housing up on top and have a look inside. If its...

so does the ol vk for that matter.

The factory never did a turbo, but a number of aftermarket mobs did via holden dealers...i have some articles on it somewhere. Dont think the turbo itself will add much value unless the rest of the car is in decent nick and what grade it is...L, SL, SL/E?

Tell me you have replaced the fuel cap as mentioned above...

bout the only thing would be damaged the plug or wiring as mentioned above. I have had one that wouldnt come out even with the correct tools - turned out the previous owner sloshed his drinks (calais so had cupholders next to stereo) which essentially glued it in. Destroyed the face removing it...

Most common problem with an ecotec misfire under load is ignition leads, closely followed by oil packs, crank angle sensor and DFI module and plugs in no particular order. Start with plugs and leads if they havent been done in a while. If you dont have a multimeter or knowledge on how to check...

I'd be promptly getting the level checked for a start. Either demand holden do, or find a friendly workshop with a hoist (trans shop probably best bet). There is a strict refilling and level checking procedure

Just replaced the rad on my sisters VE clubsport (09). Super super super common problem on the VE V8's. So much so that a number of places in Perth are struggling to hold stock

Other halfs old vn did this for about a year before we sold it. Tried fluid change, filter change, etc etc and nothing much helped - Trans guy said it was on its way out but it still drove remarkably well besides the annoying delay for reverse when cold. He did suggest a bottle of the old...

press the button in the glovebox? better yet, fold the center seat down and there is a yellow tag there- pull it to pop the boot.

Holden Commodore VK - VL Compressor 6 cyl & V8: Speedy Air Spares

Whats the symptoms? ABS light on? most common failure is the module

Not that I'm aware of - easy just to remove switch block and see if the harness/plugs are there.

Just noticed you said berlina...so you should have the three window display. You sure you haven't got confused with looking at the instant l/100km display and the average l/100km display?

Without knowing your service history, I'd suspect O2 sensors - they often go off the ball but don't trigger the check engine light. OP, reset your trip computer and see how it averages over a week. as an aside, I recently ran some redline SI-1 injector cleaner through the partners VY Ecotec -...

Not sure to be honest - my VZ has a small touchpad with open, close, 1,2 (for presets) and a C button for closing, so your doing better than me, though the buttons only need a quick press to do their thing so I don't complain. My VE had the round dial which I liked; twist one way for tilt, the...

Used it a few times when its been on special (though usually the fully syn) for the other halfs high mileage VY V6 - haven't had an issue, even seemed to like it.

OP you likely wont find SG, SH or SJ spec oils as those were superseded years and years ago. By memory the latest is SN. You will find SL and SM spec oils and these are fine (actually better - they have improved additives, better sludge control, etc etc) If anything, end of the day the Ecotec...

What he says ^ I've set the timing on many older cars by "ear". Old holden motors were good for the timing marks moving as the harmonic balancer aged etc, so had no choice.

My money is on the Crank Angle Sensor mate. They can cause all kinds of issues, especially when hot.

Super common problem with a relay inside the BCM. Easily fixed if your handy with using a soldering iron (I'm not and I still managed to do it). Search ebay for VZ indicator relay and you should be able to find the guy that sells the little relays, he will give you instructions on how to remove...

Huh? Vf has only one fuel tank...

the old buick v6 will almost run on cooking oil, they really are very easy on oil. You would find in the states most run it on 10w30, even 5w30 in the lower temp areas. Its an australian thing (and without much backup) to run thick oils, somehow based on our high temps....but you get high temps...

Id be 99.9% sure its the getrag. If its the leather/vinyl boot on the shifter, which a hydraulic clutch its getrag. Rubber gator type boot - T5

You got the nut loosened? my usual way has been to loosen the nut, but leave it on enough to stop the wheel smacking you in the face when it comes off, sit in the drivers seat and using my hands/forearms bash the wheel (alternating between left and right side) towards me. Hasn't failed me yet.

Stick a spare spark plug in a one of the leads and sit it on something metal in the engine bay, then crank the engine and look for a nice sharp spark while cranking. If it just sparks once or twice then you have the old hall effect sensor issue. Or you could do what I did and get a mate to hold...

I would have guessed ign module (or hall effect sensor) but you say it has spark? Is it decent strong spark? Sometimes they will still get a sniff of a spark but not enough to run. Rarely could even be the coil, but not common. Has it got injector pulse? with a dose of start ya bastard and no...

By memory the were only glued on the earlier vt-vx cloth seats? I know when I did the seat foam on my VZ Avalanche, it was just clips and Velcro holding the leather on. No glue. Wasn't even that difficult really.

Mmmm by memory the body section of the factory workshop manual shows badge/decal placement.

And theft deterent signal missing normally means you tried to start it and it didnt recognise the key. My old ute does it occasionally- cranks but wont fire. remove key, reinsert and it fires up - but saves that code.

BCM flashes the indicators for lock/unlock. Flasher unit does it for indicators. Check your hazard light switch. If its unplugged (or f&*ked) the indicators wont work by memory.