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Only the car key, the glove box key and my gym fob. Not big on having things dangling on the key. Yeah. Dam. Was hoping I wouldn't have to.

Posted this on an older thread, but read on that thread that the barrels are subject to failing when out in heat, which is kind of a bummer cause my car is parked outside at home and work. Is there a way to fix without replacing the barrel? It just seems to be the locking pin at the rear of the...

Bit of a dig, but didn't want to start a new thread. Given this is the issue, is there any fix? Have replaced the barrel twice in the last 24 months, and it looks like this is the issue. Due to parking at work and home, the ute spends most it's time outside. Can't really afford to replace...

So the coils are the ones that were in the car when I bought it. All been working for the last 2.5yrs.... I think they're just old. It does come up with the code your saying... Is p03--something something. With the code it also comes up with text "coil E circuit failure/open" or something like...

.... Update..... Finally got the car running, and the fuel pump working. Turns out the pump wasn't priming due to a loose ground point, which I had overlooked. Got that fixed and we had fuel being delivered. Was still getting a failure of all 6 coils. On a whim, I decided to re-install the old...

Just got mine running, but it's coming up with check powertrain. The thing is though, the warning keeps turning on and off every few seconds. Plugged the scanner in and it's showing coil 'e' being a problem. Would that be why the powertrain warning keeps turning on and off?

Yes it is. And a lot of other things too. When I did the cooling system late last year, took me 4hrs to get the thermostat out and back in....

Yeah well when he said cool drive I kind of puckered cause I almost sent mine there.. the only thing that stopped me is they don't so retail.. trade only Yeah will give it a go.

Yeah right. I'll send the car in first and see what they come back with. Just don't have the money to keep throwing around and it not working .. wife is getting pretty unhappy

Yeah nah sorry. Wasn't a Commodore forum. Think ICM is the ignition control module. From the pdf that @lout sent through, think it's controlled by the ecu on these. The pdf also talked about the start and run procedures.

Runs rough and then stalls. It all happens within like a second. So it'll increase revs for the load, then go to drop like it normally does, but instead of coming back to idle, it shakes a quite bit and dies. Does the same thing if I rev it.

Yeah would seem that way. Bit of an update though. Only just started getting a svs notice on the dash. Plugged in the scanner and had all coils fail except pack 'D'... Cleared the codes and started it again, and after stalling got the same svs. Doing some research and another forum suggested it...

Yeah. Just did. Same result.

Yeah that's what @Fu Manchu was suggesting as well. I tried a few things this yesterday that I'd read through other threads. So the keyless works, so it recognises the key. I took the ring off and gave it a light sanding. Also inspected all the wires at the back of the ignition, and couldn't...

So the problem: Car will crank and start but will not run. The car starts fine, even runs pretty smooth a few seconds after start, but after the 'start' the engine stalls. I can also tap the throttle and get rev out of the motor, immediately after start, but then the engine cuts out straight...

Yeah no worries. Was planning on posting once it was all fixed, what the actual fix was. Found a thread with what sounded like a similar problem. However, the solution was never posted. Think the OP got too caught up in something someone else was trying to explain, and the one person who might...

Short answer no. There is no logo on it. Got it replaced about 6moths ago from Mr minit. Tried the original key, and samething. Think this has gone beyond what I am capable of diagnosing with my experience. Will try and get it to a shop and get someone to properly look at it.

Yeah. Thinking I might have to take it to a shop. The key/fob battery are near new. Reconnected the battery and can still lock and unlock fine from the keyless, so it recognises it atleast. Will have to wait for the battery to charge again to try with it in neutral.

Yeah. By the looks of it all the relays are from factory. Have been swapping only the ones with the same part numbers on them.

So update. Is not the fuel pump or filter. Just replaced both and still having the same issue. When the car is "on" I cannot hear the fuel pump priming before start. Tried jumping the relay and am getting noise from the pump as soon as the ignition is on, however, still having the same issue...

Nah so on the crewman it is in tank. But was wrong about not being able to change it. Other posts I'd read on the forum, while doing other jobs said that it was part of the assembly.

Fuel filter is in tank. Have to replace the entire assembly to change it. While testing this afternoon, I got an svs code. Plugged in the scanner to have a look and all 6 coils "failed" so I'm leaning towards the ecu. Will have another look at the pump before I send it off.

Nah. Unfortunately the tester I have doesn't have the adapter's for it.

Yeah would look that way. When the engine dies though, could still here the pump running.

Alrighty.. Jumped the relay and got noise from the pump. Tried to start the car with the jump in, still cutting out at the same point

Will give it a go. Spoke to the fellas down at Repco as well this morning. A few of them have experience with commodores. Said to also check/test the maf sensor, and maybe the ecu. But that'll be last resort.

Have got into the tank. Tested the pump and all seems fine. However couldn't see/hear the pump prime before starting. Fuel pump runs fine when cranking (accidentally shot fuel everywhere), but just doesn't seem to want to work when "running".

Perfect. This gives me a good starting point for today. Am planning on going through the entire car and testing everything to make sure it's working. Atleast with this test I can eliminate a few things.

Tried to have a look at dfi, and where it's located. Looks like it was something on the ecotecs. Couldn't find anything in them in the alloytecs. Any I deal where it's located?

Yeah. Done multiple scans. No fault codes. The only codes I got was when I forgot to plug back in the throttle controller Dam... That's a list. Battery is good. Have done all that, and its brand new. Looking to get in and check fuel pump/pressure tomorrow. As well as the O2 sensors. Just ran...

Just an update. It seems to be happening at exactly the same moment everytime. I have a volt gauge and noticed that it seems to be happening when the motor switches from battery to alternator (volts go from 12 to 13, revs go up, engine dies). Would this indicate an electrical problem?

Should also add that I change the oil regularly on it. Had just done an oil change before this happened, and found not metal in the filter or drain pan.

Need help. Bout a month ago, was driving the crewman back from a tip run, and it started acting as if it was low on fuel. Indicator was showing 110k on range, and I'd just fixed the sensor, so it is accurate. And there was no warnings or lights on the dash to indicate anything wrong. When the...

So I realise this is from 2017, but hoping someone can give us a hand... What's the best way to get things rolling again? Fella said "3 hours", but I'm guessing that it wasn't continuous cranking

fanstsic. Nah, I bought the same barrel when I did the one in the wagon, and had no issues with it even after it came off the road. So with a bit of *cough* finessing, I got the car started and drove home. Got the barrel out and it looks like the locking pin at the back is getting stuck. The...

So reviving an old thread, but wanted to see if there was more to it. Replaced my barrel about a year ago and it's just started to do it again. Last year I thought it was to do with locking/unlocking using the key, but I've had the keyless fixed, and it's done it again. Both times it's happened...

Hey. So might seem like a dumb question, but will VE headers fit on a VZ block? Can't remember where I read it, but was pretty sure that there was something about one of the mounting bolts not being in the same spot or something. Haven't been able to find where I read it tho

Just did my entire system.. new hoses, thermostat, radiator, seals, I did the water pump a few months back, have a new sensor to go in tomorrow as well as the coolant... took me a good four hours to get the old thermos out and the new one in but great write up. Awesome info specially in a pinch.

Orange is illumination. On some units it will dim the unit when the lights turn on, or turn the backlight on. Or both. Not all units require it. My touch screen in the wagon for example used it, but the Kenwood in my crewman doesn't.

Quick question. Need to get into the tank again, but the lock ring tool I bought previously was a pain. I only got it to work through perseverance and desperation, and broke all my good tools in the process. Do you have a link to the tool you used for the lock ring. I bought an "adjustable" one...