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    Vy overheating issues v6

    My Ve 2008 is doing this? How did you go with diagnosing the problem?
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    Internal water leak

    Did you get this sorted ? I have this problem with my Ve 2008. but now my enginehad overheated and the main pipe burst of the radiator. I’m so over this. Auto electric suggest heater core. Car has air con work done to it and has had drain plug checked and it’s not blocked.
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    Coolant leaking into cabin on carpet drivers side, NEED HELP!

    Hi did you end up finding the problem? I have the exact same problem now for the last 6 months in my SV6 2008. A puddle leaking onto the floor behind the driver seat. A couple of times When driving I’ve seen it dripping slightly from the middle console dash. I have had a new evaporator and loads...
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    Stuck OBD2 Reader into my vehicle (HSV Clubsport) started car whilst connected now car running sick

    Discconected the battery. When driving the Revs are running high now. Going to take in for a re check . Also the OBD2 I have is not a cheapy at all cost me a bit.
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    Stuck OBD2 Reader into my vehicle (HSV Clubsport) started car whilst connected now car running sick

    Hi have a 2007 VE Clubsport, recently had cam put in, and has come off the dino in the last week. Connected OBD to the vehicle to check fault code. Without thinking I started the car with OBD still connected....now....car is running sick, not kicking over properly. Will only kick over if using...
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    Error codes and what to do

    Hi I just got my battery replaced new today as had a scan last week, battery was dying slowly, showing low capacity, showed that the alternator was over working. Have had issues with the head unit for a while. The head unit face been replaced twice, working now after a second replacement, did...
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    Error codes and what to do

    Had a scan tool on my VE 2008 Holden Commodore Sv6.... Fault codes that came up??? B1325 B101D B1243
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    How to change water pump?

    I read somewhere once to discconect the negative cable on the battery, my battery is in the boot. I'm not sure about that.
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    How to change water pump?

    2008 VE SV6 Holden Commodore
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    Car leaking water

    Can Coolant dead empty, can I add water into coolant area for now?
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    Car leaking water

    Sure thanks for letting me know sorry did know it was wrong. I've changed it anyway
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    Car leaking water

    That's correct haven't used the air con since yesterday 1pm. I've got all buttons switched off fan and the a/c button off, won't turn it on since I know there is an issue. Is that what you mean?
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    Car leaking water

    Hi there my vehicle is a 2008 Holden Commodore SV6. I have just noticed that it is leaking what seems to be water slightly oily not much. Maybe just plain water??? It's a water like substance that smells musty could this have anything to do with my radiator. I just recently replaced my radiator...
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    Check Engine light on dash & air con stopped going cold

    I've check the Century website it just comes up telling me suitable fit the one I don't really want....DIN53LH MF 500.....I'm just gonna make a choice of whats been suggestions, I don't know my batteries well this is confusing lol I gotta settle for one asap
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    Check Engine light on dash & air con stopped going cold

    I am having a family member check with his code reader ? I will see what comes up.
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    Check Engine light on dash & air con stopped going cold

    Making sure...As previously said, I've been told the Century 640CCA 68MF? < Stick to it? Because I found they sell a 67EFMF? What's the difference, is there much? Century 640CCA 68MF Century 640CCA 67EFMF
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    Check Engine light on dash & air con stopped going cold

    Thanks for your advice on the Battery. I just wanted to double check what others thought before I went ahead and bought the 640CCA. What I have in there now 500 is about to die on me. I will change the battery today and see how I go. Now the Auto part shop can put my battery in for me for a fee...
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    Coolant leak

    Hi I recently bought a 08 Holden Commodore SV6 that I've owned for about 3 months. It had no oil, other fluid or water leaks, until Where I usually park it in the garage, tonight I found how should I explain it. A clear SUBSTANCE on the cement. I touched it and it's feels like oil but no so...
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    Check Engine light on dash & air con stopped going cold

    Have already checked them a couple of times over the weeks gone by, all clear by mechanic and by my brother inlaws code reader. Went and got alternator and battery check today (Supercheap Auto) This was the reading it gave below. Battery Test Says low capacity, Starter Test says normal and...
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    Check Engine light on dash & air con stopped going cold

    I recently replaced evaporator for aircon, replaced radiator cap been all checked my mechanic he said vehicle all good. Air con came good 4 awhile after radiator cap changed, but now air con not cold no more and all of sudden check engine light on dash. ? Can a failing battery be 1 of many...
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    HOW TO CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID AND WHERE??? HOLDEN COMMODORE SV6 2008

    My transmission is changing quite roughly. It's clicking lightly and sometimes heavily from Park to Reverse. Mechanic gave my Transmission the all clear 100% working well. He also said his checked the transmission fluid. But I've had someone else test drive my car, and they even said what I...
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    Continuous Knocking Noise Over Uneven Road On Drivers Side

    Vc commodore I'm going to check, can I ask exactly what type of noise am I looking for?
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    Car Stands 1200kg? VE SV6 Commodore

    What about 1 set of 2000kg or 1 set of 3000kg or 2 sets of either 2000kg or 3000kg?
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    Car Stands 1200kg? VE SV6 Commodore

    I want to buy car stands, I have a 2008 VE SV6 Commodore. Would 1200kg be suitable to hold vehicle?
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    Continuous Knocking Noise Over Uneven Road On Drivers Side

    Well I've already told him a few things wrong with my vehicle I know off, he just says na it's nothing we've checked. Something always tells me has he checked ???? Easy for him not too. Yes always blames my car being lowered and says im going to get those noises, being lowered wasn't a problem...
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    Continuous Knocking Noise Over Uneven Road On Drivers Side

    Okay well first of all, I've been back to him 2 times after the replacement of the struts tops. He just palms me off thinking well I haven't done any homework, well his wrong. I'm gotten to know my cars. I told him the noises wasn't there before it was fixed why now after a replacement of strut...
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    Continuous Knocking Noise Over Uneven Road On Drivers Side

    Okay I'm liking all the suggestions, see what I can do... just what I had in mind. I can't understand why some mechanics just love taking people for rides for there money and time. I recently posted on here why my car was bubbling up and I came on here to be told to maybe replace radiator cap...
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    Continuous Knocking Noise Over Uneven Road On Drivers Side

    Yeah I didn't know either why he keeps blaming the fact my car is lowered. I asked for a full suspension check, he comes up with the top strut mounts to be replaced, which have, the back shocks and bumps stops which are done. I already new about the rear, it was very obvious. Yes someone once...
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    Continuous Knocking Noise Over Uneven Road On Drivers Side

    Okay well this is something driving me completely nuts. I have a 2008 VE Commodore. Just recently had back shocks replaced and bump stops. All is good for the rear. The front also got replaced strut top mounts, though since then my cars front suspension doesn't sound right. Since I got the strut...
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    GLUGY CHANGE TRANSMISSION

    My 2008 VE Commodore auto , what's happening, when pull put pd driveway then just go to take off Every Time I hear a clicking pop sound when the transmission changed? It's not very loud but it's bugging me. Fluid levels of trans has been checked and cleared. The cluncking/clicking/popping sound...
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    Sounds like a gurgling sound when vehicle is switched off...2008 VE Holden Commodore

    Thanks , changed the Radiator Cap and it's worked, I'm glad. Plus for some reason my Air Con has stayed cold as well not switching off like previously.
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    Sounds like a gurgling sound when vehicle is switched off...2008 VE Holden Commodore

    Is there anyway of knowing just looking at my radiator cap that it's a bad one?
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    Sounds like a gurgling sound when vehicle is switched off...2008 VE Holden Commodore

    Should I just replace the Radiator Cap only or the Coolant reservoir cap too?
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    Sounds like a gurgling sound when vehicle is switched off...2008 VE Holden Commodore

    I pulled up at a house for 3 mins had car idling, noticed strange sound coming from engine like: something loose or rattling. Not quite sure, a sound that wasn't there before, kinda sounded like a failing fan maybe IDK. Then later that night I drove my car from my sisters place to mine, which is...
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    Clunking noise after struts tops done, front

    Hi I recently got front strut tops done in my 08 sv6 bve commodore. Now I'm hearing when I reverse on cold startup, clunking is coming from the front, and defiantly noticeable. When I also come of my driveway I hear a small cluncking sound coming from passenger side front also. Taking it back to...
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    Clucking/clicking noise in Front end

    I recently got my strut tops done and Rear shockies replaced, had wheel alignment done and Trans checked for poor shifting. Still gettingn slight play in steering wheel though as before. I now also have this light clicking/clunking sound more so a clicking sound coming from front especially when...
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