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    Holden ve ac

    possibly the actuator is faulty ..a common problem ...you can try the relearn but this can make the aircon inoperable which it did in mine ...the actuator is a DIY fix but can be tricky if the faulty one is hi up under the dash board .
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    Cheaper alternative for VE Wiper Blades

    super cheap 20 $ for new blade & arm rear window sports wagon ..today
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    break pedal soft

    just noticed the other day when at lights motor running the brake pedal can be depressed and is spongy ..breaks work ok still ..is this normal for a VE 11 with abs...??
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    VE 3.6L SIDI oil fully synth or semi synth?

    using Castrol magnitech it has stayed cleaner than crap the holden dealer used which only lasted 7000ks and was filthy on changing .. the magnitech is only just starting to turn dark now after 7000 kms ..157thousand ks and no sign of any oil usage yet ... running like a swisswatch
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    Cant decide. You know the usual which car??

    you should be able to get a series2... 3.6 wagon...130 kms for 12k privately ...if you hunt around a bit .
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    Cheaper alternative for VE Wiper Blades

    super cheap 20 $ for new blade & arm rear window sports wagon ..today
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    plastic scrivets

    utube....
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    VE sportswagon tailgate rattle.

    mine rattles due to faulty touch pad ..it releases the locking latch enough for it to rattle but it won't open ..so have to use screw driver emergency release
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    VE Calais Wagon Tailgate Issue

    https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/boot-release-wont-work-on-ve-ss-v-sportwagon.123940/page-2 https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/boot-release-wont-work-on-ve-ss-v-sportwagon.123940/ Pop the interior liner off ..note where the middle plastic lugs line up in the middle will...
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    Tail gate touch pad removal

    what should have been an easy job ..the last outside 2 nuts holding the chrome strip on have been loc tightened ..multigrips wont hold bolt end and has rotated ...any tips on removal with out destroying chrome strip ..would grind off but restricted access ..thanx in advance
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    Aircon....

    Though I might add a tip & costs for anyone replacing drivers side Aircon actuator .. Actuator ...58 $ ..robina Holden Z screwdrivers ..3 $ Bunnings Ratchet screw driver very small..a must have ...14 $ Total Tools If using cell phone light like me make circle of duct tape & flatten it onto...
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    Aircon....

    thanks got one today ..now water hs got into the back door swithch ..can't win ..
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    Aircon....

    thanks having a hard time getting top screw out of actuator ...hour & no movement ...with z diver...& ratchet
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    Aircon....

    well my aircon never has blown on feet since I've had the car, every other setting worked ok . ..so I pressed & held the demist button to reset ......now it only blows on demist nothing else ..any tips out there on what the problem may be...the auto Electrician wouldn't give me a quote as not...
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    Why did they stop the crewman series?

    no rear leg room ..ride not the best ...have stood the test of time tho still a few around ..my pick would be the VYv6 11...due to owning a vy sedan ..motor was simple & reliable ..can't say the same for the sidi...
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    Best fuel for VE Series 2?

    95 works best for my motor ..recently filled up with united e10 at $105 ltr and check engine light came on 1st 100 km M1 drive ...which it always does on united e10 ... also idles rough ..I just push trip mtr and it clears with 95 & idles better ..fluid levels are all ok ..
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    Wagon Latch Doesn't Work!

    common fault from water ..don't spray hose on that area .. you can fix by removing and drying out ..lots of info on here about the fault ..including the emergency opening screwdriver hole in rear door..
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    dirty oil & why ....

    15000 ks changes
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    dirty oil & why ....

    well my oil change from clean to dirty in 7000 kms ...mentioned this to mechanic was explained that because of the V6 confiq when the motor is turned off some of the oil is baked against the hot internals on the exhaust side ...causing the oil to discolour ..does this sound right ?
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    2010 VE Ute - Check Engine Warning Light

    push the trip button turns it off ...mine comes on when using cheap fuel ..prefers 95 ...
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    Can I permanently clear engine codes?

    try running higher octane fuel ..for some reason my wagon prefers 95...and check engine light comes on in longer trips when running cheap fuel .. the trip button turns it off and when running 95 the little orange light disappears ...plus I get more ltrs per 100.. worth a try .ps its done 155k...
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    scanner code reader...

    what is the best deal out there ..? what to avoid ...? thanx in advance .
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    VE Commodore Workshop Manual

    anyone got the series 2 owners manual link would be appreciated
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    2012 SV6 Sportswagon advice needed please

    sorry to hear about this ..but for a motor to chuck it in at 100 odd ks is a joke & Holden should be flogged for this ..however you have to weigh up the pros & cons of a new motor plus or cutting your losses and changing brands ...the wrecking value plus the cost of a motor would give you a good...
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    coolant flush 2011 series 2

    has anyone got a link for instructions on coolant flush and bleed system ..nothing on search /Utube ..thanx in advance ..
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    VE SV6 Wagon series 2

    no noise as described from mine ...
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    Auto Shifter Plate Surround Removal

    thanx for putting this up ..mines the same bubled and lifting ...what are the options for replacement ..?
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    VE 2 Wagon - Urban Fuel usage...?

    seems a little high mine is around 12 here on the Gold coast ...they are thirsty around town ...I don't know how accurate the fuel usage readings are may pay to do a fillup using same pump and taking note of ks driven to get an accurate reading .
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    Looking at buying a ve wagon around 2010..

    My sv6 s2 sw...drives and handles great ..and no road noise ...my GF has a 2 year old 70 k Merc.. Dsl....and to be honest on the M1 Gold coast there is not a lot of difference in ride.. noise or comfort ... there is a big diff in fuel use tho ...it is thirsty 10.8 l p 100 mix of hiway /town...
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    speed hump damage

    ok so the sports armours arrived... but on inspection the hump scuffed the lower plastic inner guard next to sump and broken the plastic on the last screw so its lapping lose ..screw has pulled through plastic ..and also 2 screws have pulled out of the inner guard that attaches to the plastic...
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    Front spoiler gutter /driveway damage

    series 2 sport wagon ....now looks like some one has run a cheese grater around leading edge ...its pointless repairing it as being low it will happen again ...are there after market fixes for this common problem ..the only one found is the stick on product ...any ideas out there ..thanx in advance
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