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Try a Tungsram +60 style globe (50440mpu part number via repco/covs I think) they give upto 60% more light output without uping the wattage....thus no need to upgrade wiring etc!! Regards Guy

You can wire an extra switch on either setup to boost the main battery if it becomes flat if you wish - you can start off of the second battery. With the smart soliniod once the main battery power gets low (still able to start the car easy) it disconnects the two batteries. EASY DONE. Does...

Work out if you wish to jump start the primary battery with the secondary. What power requirments the lights etc need. If you want to forget about it when finnished. Locate a spot for the second battery in the boot. Buy the following parts: 1x battery box 1x battery 2x battery...

Please tell me you did NOT get the Tx valve done by the same person and then pay him again for the gas!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He should have been able to pick this up when he tested the system in the first place if he was worth a pinch of salt. For future reference make sure the airflow is checked...

The compressor is easy to replace but leave the o'rings to the experts as it is easy to damage them. Do not change the compressor until the system is flushed right otherwise you will be in the same spot in about two weeks. There is NO filter between the compressor and the condensor....make...

On the passengers side of the car just in front of the firewall is a canister style thing that is either silver or black. it has a pipe that goes into the firewall and a hose that goes to the compressor. On the drivers side of it is a little pressure switch with two wires connected to it...

I did a post about a year ago on how to fix this problem.....very easy. Change the Thread date and have a look. regards Guy.

These symptoms are normally associated with either a blockage in the fins of the condensor or radiator OR the airflow is low (bad fan airflow). Check the fins first (blow out with air rather than flush them with water as this can expand the grass seeds if in the fins). Then make sure that the...

This was talked about about a year or so ago.....might be worth having a look!! I'm sure the problem was found. Regards Guy.

Don't run the A/C if its not working right....the system requires the gas in the system to allow the oil to go around the system and into the compressor...so YES it will cause more damage if you use it. VS/R compressor is the only one that will fit your car. The resistor is under the...

Compressor on most Commodores is on the lower passengers side of the engine except on v8's which are on the drivers side. Check to make sure it has a belt on it and that the centre part of the front of the compressor can be turned by hand (with the engine OFF obviously). Condensor is in...

Make sure the heater tap is working by switching it on and off and seeing if the lever on the heater tap moves (drivers side near wheel arch) car should be running. If it does let the car cool down if you let it warm up more than two minutes. Then run the car with the a/c on full cold and see if...

some info for some of you. An A/C system SHOULD be serviced (like the oil in the engine) every two (2) years at least...any longer than this then the oil and any moisture in the system can cause all sorts of problems to the system. If it is not working then there is a reason for it not to...

At least if I was in jail (don't think thats how we spell it here) I'd have had more sex than being married!!! Nope Just changed jobs to a sales rep that has taken more than enough of my time taking up about 14 hours a day. Good to see I've been missed................. My time has been...

Pull the glovebox out (pin inside it on the right side, pry it out) Look behind where the glovebox was change the controls for your vents and see if the flap moves behind there (white curved flap). Make sure nothing is jammed in there and that the flap is actualy connected to its vacuum...

Sorry P platers but its about time one of the state governments put thier foot down. I know of at least 3 of my mates that MIGHT still be around if Queensland had of bought those rules in 10 years ago. I think its going to be hard to Police and we have all seen Gone in 60 seconds (go on...

Airconditioning problems update VN -> VP common faults compressor siezed leaking evap leaking condensor leaking pressure switch leaking electrical problems discharge hose leaking basically everything to do with the a/c unit....watch out for the "just needs gas" or "just had it...

Ok might already be in here but got some info that might help out. Not too sure what model but belive its the VX up. DO NOT PUT YOUR UBD / Refidex etc in between the seat and centre console as it can dislodge an airbag sensor that attached down there and cause the airbag light to come on...

Thanks for the info...thought it might be the case. Regards Guy

Post a pick if you can and I'll ask my suppliers. Regards Guy

I'm a little scared if Holden are saying crap like that!!!!!!!! Both drain tubes go down and drain directly above the exhaust pipes on either side of the transmission, they don't stick out much but they BOTH have an exit point.....keep looking and when you find it go and say a friendly hello...

Reasonably reliable BUT do sieze often if not serviced, or run out of gas more than a couple of times, Front bearing goes on the pulley and can be hard to get bolts and pipework fitted if going into non-original vehicle. (adaptors are available for the pipes though). Expensive new and not...

Glen 20 (not the hospital one though for obvious reasons) Turn the flap to inside air (recirc) remove the glove box and spray the glen 20 behind the glovebox area. This will get rid of any "bugs" the system may have causing the smell. If it is the oil from the a/c system then the only...

Not too sure what the sound is but some heater cores can get a bit of an air pocket in them and this can cause (like a water bed) a sloshing sound. The aircon can also cause a girgling noise between compressor cycles. And the drain tube can sometimes not allow the wwter to drain quick...

OK I am yet to have the pleasure of working on a VX and plan NOT to in the near future. The VT fan I believe can be removed without pulling the whole dash out so I don't think Holden would have returned to the old VN-VS days so I believe the VX should be easy, But that said I don't remember how...

What ever you do do not drill a hole in the car............................. On the VN and VP there are two (2) drain tubes, one on the drivers side and one on the passengers side, both are the same and go into the floor at about the same side on either side of the centre hump. Have a look...

If you have power to one side of the plug at the fan (pluged in) and NO power on the other side of the plug then the fan is RS (open circuit) if you have power on BOTH sides of the plug then look for a bad earth. Regards Guy.

I think your out of luck...unless you can get to the screw that holds it in up the top.... Regards Guy

It should NOT rattle and vibrate very much at all. Does it still work OK and what vehicle are we talking about. If its a V8 Vn-Vr or a VT on check the mounting brackets on the block failing that the compressor is probably nearly RS. regards Guy

Look in the Airconditioning section I have a post in the airconditioning section on both what to do if you have water dripping on your feet (blocked drain tube) and a full section on how to test and fix the heater tap stayin on!!! Go have a look....regards Guy

I'm looking at buying a Vr/Vs for the wife but if they get less than 500km out of a tank I think I'll keep my rice burner Camry for the wife 570km+ every fortnight around town from home to school on $45 of fuel @ 99.8c/ltr. Are there any mods that can do/get to help the fuel consumption if I...

Basicaly the same problem. All to do with vacuum faults...look for the same type of things in the later models. Regards Guy

Full retract...I no longer look for anyone!!! I've decided after reading the posts to this thread that I should remove all details pertaining to the person I was looking for. I have attempted to find this person via ALL ports of call and without luck. (and even if I had I would never have...

Give yourself at least 2 days (10 hours quote time) to do this job with some knowledge and all luck. Don't forget to get it de-gassed and re-gassed as well and check up my how-to remove centre console in the how-to section to get a hand up. DON'T FORCE...

Stll looking into this one....let you know when I find out....do the same if you find out first... Regards Guy

This should work on VN and Vp Might also work on later models, I'll look into it 1. Turn the ignition from OFF to ON (start car) 2. PUSH and HOLD DOWN the OFF button on the Climate Control Unit (MUST be done within 10 seconds of turning ignition to ON) 3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)...

Does the vent controls work...ie goes from face to feet and windscreen ok or not! See if the heater tap works whilst adjusting the temp from cold to hot. Will do up a how to test the climate control on your car soon. Regards Guy

NOT normal, just common!!! a/Check the valve (near the rear of the engine) located near the fire wall connected to the vacuum line. Some dealers replace them and put them on the wrong way. b/Also check that vacuum reserve tank is 1. there (under wheel arch on most models) 2. is connected...

Ok its 12.53 in the morning, I've been up since 4am and was lying in bed trying to get to sleep when I had a strange thought about someone I used to know..... ...and so I Just had a brainwave.....OK mine are usually dangerous.....but....... If it is true that everyone knows everyone via...

Sorry mate, took a while, I missed you in the confussion that is my brain. What I need to know is what model is the car? Assuming its a VN->VR was the flap control rod the one on the left hand side of the ducting on the passengers side behind the glovebox? If it was the curved (half...