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    Converting Manual Windows To Power

    Not if you run them through relays! Sorry, should have mentioned that.
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    Converting Manual Windows To Power

    If I’m not mistaken, it is the same as a winch. The power is reversed to send the window up & down. So in reality you only need a 6 pole momentary switch with a common positive in the middle & the other wires to the window motor. When you press the switch it winds the window down & when you...
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    VZ Struggles to start sometimes...

    Mine was doing the same thing, it was the DFI module under the coils.
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    Speed sensor fault

    If I’m gunna put one on I want to get some decent power out of it. I’m hoping I can source a top mount to put on it. Dunno how I’ll go with fitting etc.. May need a custom made intake or modify one to suit.
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    Speed sensor fault

    That’s a nice looking setup alright. I’ll definitely do a thread when I get my head around how I want to go with it.
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    Speed sensor fault

    Ok so I don’t need to change the DFI for a SC, just upgrade the coils. I usually try & buy Delphi but I thought there may have been a better one out there. Thanks for the reply.
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    Speed sensor fault

    Just a question guys, what would be the best DFI module to buy for this engine. I’m hoping to supercharge it in the future & not sure if I should wait or if there is a DFI that would suit both systems. Cheers.........Pete.
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    Speed sensor fault

    Well I put the other DFI unit in & it started first kick, (it has been winding over for a bit before starting with the old DFI). I took it for a run of about 70k’s & it is finally running sweet, no hiccups at all & no faults coming up. Let’s hope it is fixed now. I’ll order a brand new DFI for...
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    Speed sensor fault

    Thanks guys, I’ll put the other dfi in when I get home next week & try that. Also the left mounting screw is stripped out on the ecu mounting plate. I doubt that would cause an issue with earthing as it’s a plastic mount if I remember correctly. Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated, we’ll...
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    Speed sensor fault

    Thanks MikeC, I have another DFI with coil pack at home, I’ll throw that on to test it. Another question, when ya put a used ECU in, does it have to have a learning period as such or is it a plug in & go like I did?
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    Speed sensor fault

    Hey guys, well it’s been a long road trying to sort this problem out with this ute, still to no avail. I have just replaced the ECU with a used item from a wreckers & it now runs rough at idle & hunts a bit. The code 24 hasn’t come back up but now it throws a code 42 which is a short to do with...
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    How do i remove a Vn Door handle?

    I use a half circle seal pick & hook the back of the clip. Make sure it pulls straight back ‘Cos if it goes sideways it will still hold one side. It’s a Jesus Clip so keep an eye on it, lol.
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    VN Steering Shake

    I’d be going for the dodgy tyre myself. If you have a good spare, put it on & take it for a lap, that way you’ll know if that’s the issue then you can get a replacement tyre from whoever supplied the dodgy one. Cheers........Pete.
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    Speed sensor fault

    Ok thanks, the only code it is bringing up is 24 (speed sensor) so maybe it is a dodgy connection somewhere. Once I have finished moving house I’ll have a look at it & see what I can find. Cheers........Pete.
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    Speed sensor fault

    Ok thanks, I’ll try that. Could it still mean the ecu is toast?
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    Speed sensor fault

    Thanks for that but the speedo works just fine at all times so I’ll just have to start at the sensor when I get time & work through all the fixes.
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    Speed sensor fault

    Awesome, I’m guessing they’re not a cheap item either?
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    Speed sensor fault

    Lol yeah, they just don’t understand do they....
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    Speed sensor fault

    Oh goody, just what I need an intermittent fault that will take me forever to find, lol. I haven’t had the sensor out yet as I haven’t had time, I’ve parked the ute up until I get a minute to look at it. I’m in the middle of shifting house & don’t have any spare time. Bad time for the ute to...
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    Speed sensor fault

    First time today I done about 25k before the car coughed & spluttered then the light came on. Then I stopped after about 2 hrs & when I took off it came on again after about 2 km.
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    Speed sensor fault

    Yes I pulled up & disconnected the battery for a couple minutes but it just came back.
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    Speed sensor fault

    Thanks MikeC, I only got home yesterday morning so I will check that out today. I had a quick feel under the car on my way home & it was actually loose & covered in oil so I tightened it as much as I could & kept going but it was still the same. I’ll give it a good clean up today & do the...
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    Speed sensor fault

    Hi guys, I have a speed sensor fault (code 24) coming up. My speedo works fine & the code doesn’t come up immediately but by the time I hit top gear it is there. Just before it comes up it hesitates for a second then it comes on. It is also doughy & drinking fuel like it is going out of fashion...
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    Dead VG Ute

    I sure hope it’s something simple like that MikeC, I’ve replaced every other sensor in it & nothing has changed. At least I’ve got spare sensors for it now....
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    Dead VG Ute

    Ok I took the IAC out & checked it, it was set about 26mm & the pintle is fine. I had it running for about 2 mins & the exhaust is black & wet although it’s the first time I’ve started it today. I just put a new chrome end on it that’s why I noticed how quickly it got so black. Still running...
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    Dead VG Ute

    Oh ok, didn’t know about setting the height, I just took it out of the box & threw it in. I guess I’ll have to take it out now & set it properly?
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    Dead VG Ute

    Ok then , I’ll try a new one but I was sure I got a Delphi to replace the old one. I started it this morning & it ran good & I turned it off after a couple minutes. I waited another few minutes & started it again & it didn’t want to run, kept dying when i touched the throttle. It came good after...
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    Dead VG Ute

    Well I put a new hose on & took it for a lap & it stalled at the first intersection I came to. Usual thing foot to the floor to get it to start & pissed & farted for a bit then off we went again. I red lined it in every gear & it hasn’t done it since but still holds a high idle for a bit then...
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    Dead VG Ute

    Ok guys, just an update on the old girl. I bought a MAP sensor & in the process of switching them over I found what was most likely the problem. When I took the whole intake off to do the thermostat & clean out all the intake of carbon build up it looks like I have somehow sliced the vacuum...
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    Dead VG Ute

    They soak up your time & money that’s for sure. I only paid $500 for mine but have spent a couple grand on it so far, that’s with rego & roady.
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    Dead VG Ute

    Yes the previous owner wasn’t the most fastidious owner, if you get my drift. I’m trying to get it up to being ultra reliable as I will be doing about 1,000k a week in it. I have spent quite a bit on it already & still have more to do. It has an oil leak that I will have to track down as well...
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    Dead VG Ute

    Wow....Sounds like they spit codes out pretty often if you have to go to that length!!!
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    Dead VG Ute

    Thanks, I have a copy of the codes now & will do the checks when I get back home. Thanks for the help with it.
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    Dead VG Ute

    Ok just did a search & found how to do it, Will suss it out when I’m home next. Thanks....
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    Dead VG Ute

    What sort of code reader would I need for a VG ute?
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    Dead VG Ute

    If only I had something to check them with....
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    Dead VG Ute

    I’ll check that earth next week when I’m home again, gotta hit the road for work in the morning.
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    Dead VG Ute

    I’d worked out the green wire was probably aircon wire by it’s proximity to the aircon mount. I’ll have to suss out the earths to the block & no I don’t have anything to check codes with. I was sitting in the cab today when it was idling high then low then almost stopping before picking up again...
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    Dead VG Ute

    I posted a pic just above of a black box on the firewall which I now believe is a MAP sensor but it has three wires going to it & a hose out the back. As for earths, I can only find the two.
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    Dead VG Ute

    I can only find 2 engine earths & one comes from the battery to the front right of the engine block down low & the other is a smaller one to the inner guard beside the battery. Should there be more on it? I just put another one on it just to make me feel better.
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