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    Boot release wont work on ve ss-v sportwagon

    This is a thread that keeps on giving! My 2012 Sportswagon developed the tailgate not opening problem after a wash this week. Found this thread and used the info from kwaka738 and Dvskiwi to do the $4.95 AUD fix. Everything on and off without breaking anything and it now works perfectly. Many...
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    VE Wagon tailgate gas struts (won't lift)

    Thanks for this post. I just replaced mine as it needed help, and a push for the last foot or so. Back to their original springy selves now. Mine lasted from new in 2012, although the tailgate needed help for the last 3 years at least before I got around to fixing them. See how long these last.....
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    VE Wagon Parking warning ECU location

    Hi Krusing, it took a while to work through, but I’ve decided to give up on it. Holden dealer would not agree to fit a secondhand part. Their reason , that they would have to warranty it if they fitted it doesn’t hold water. I have taken the vy there from new but now will go elsewhere. I found...
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    VE Wagon Parking warning ECU location

    Hopefully find out tomorrow. I pulled the ecu out yesterday and will get another one tomorrow. One plus is that the annoying noise and message has stopped with the ecu coming out. I could almost leave it there, but might as well fix it properly now.... Edit 6 Feb. Turning into a bit of a saga...
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    VE Wagon Parking warning ECU location

    I don’t think they are selling a part. It looks to me that you pay, then they give you an address to send your ecu, they reflash it with your VIN number and send it back.
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    VE Wagon Parking warning ECU location

    Just starting to look for a replacement ecu, came across this on thE bay https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163827493084 Do I need to programme a new ecu, or is this for something different?
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    VE Wagon Parking warning ECU location

    Thank you very much Krusing and Rossi! I’ll get on to it. Now I am clear what I am looking for I’ll locate it and check the connections, then replace the module if it still shows the fault. Not today though..... it’s bl@@dy hot here in Adelaide. I’ll let you know how I go.
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    VE Wagon Parking warning ECU location

    My Series 2 Sportswagon has (had) a warning sensor for if something wandered into my path when reversing. A year ago it stopped working. Not particularly bothered, but it has a warning buzzer that sounds whenever I start and there is a warning in my dash all of the time about it. This is...
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    Berlina international sportswagon - any issues before I commit?

    Thank you for that! Was going to get a rubber boot mat - and it is a really good point that you make about the OEM - I'll head that way. It comes with the reversing camera in the dash, but the mirror option sounds like a great idea - is this something that I can add in, or is it something that...
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    Berlina international sportswagon - any issues before I commit?

    Done it! Got a bit of an extra thrown in, and the package was good value anyway. Being sourced from Qld at the moment, and wll need the towbar added etc next week. Interested in tint maybe - but will wait and get it later. First new car for me - will be interested to see how it goes. Thanks for...
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    Berlina international sportswagon - any issues before I commit?

    Hi Folks, I am seriously looking at upgrading to a Berlina Wagon as the current offer from Holden looks pretty good. I am happy with the 3litre offering, and the lure of being the first to fart on the drivers seat is almost overwhelming :lock: Question is - are there any real issues with this...
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    Holden Service issue - Is this a bit of a scam?

    Holden feed back from fuel service - impressed!!! My asking the forum about this seems to have raised a bit of a hornets nest. I thought that I should let you good folks know the feedback that I got back from the Holden service manager yesterday. Service manager emailed me ,explained that...
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    Holden Service issue - Is this a bit of a scam?

    Nup. No test, just a 'should be beneficial'. Incidentally, mine is certainly not running leaner after the work. Was good before and about the same or a tad thirstier now. I realise now that I should have queried or just said no - but when called at work while busy I was caught off guard.
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    Holden Service issue - Is this a bit of a scam?

    I just had my VY serviced (90,000km) at Holdens and encountered the following: I was telephoned during the service to ask whether I would like to have a further service provided - fuel system - Costing about $200. I was busy at the time and agreed to this. In retrospect, I am a little...
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    Faulty door lock actuator

    Try lubricating it I had this problem with my front passenger door. My mechanic got me to use a small amount of lanolin type spray on just the knob and moulding behind it. Seems to have fixed the problem for the moment.
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    Door lock question

    Door lock fixed! My front passenger side central locking actuator seemed to be stuffed and I was looking at having to pull trim off etc and fit a new one. My Mechanic got me to try a lanolin spray - only a little and just around the knob and presto - all fixed. Seems the fit on some is tight...
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    Door lock question

    Mine is pretty well bog boring basic! I bought the Acclaim at the SA Gov auctions as I wanted mags and 4 air bags, and have only added a towbar and some mats and things. The V6 is a great motor, and I was not keen to go to a new engine with alloy heads before it had been in production for a...
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    Door lock question

    Thanks WhiteVY - us plain whites have got to take care of each other! Where is the other actuator discussion? I might look at that before I put you to the trouble to copy the manual. I am reasonably handy, and have done this sort of thing before - but don't want anything less than a good job...
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    Door lock question

    Hi - reading some other posts here, my central locking actuator on the front passenger side is only working every now and then - and needs replacing, so I am about to pull my door trim apart. Could anyone who has done this give me some advice? From the above post - do I need to get some clips...
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    Official VY "Suspension + Wheels Setup" Thread!

    Hi - I'm boring, I know, but my standard issue rear springs on my VY Acclaim a sagging a little when I tow. I would like the normal ride height restored - no lower, and more heavy duty to maintain height when towing. Questions are: What springs are best? - I figure that OE sagged - so I'm not...
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    Warranty Expiry

    I got the info from the dealer yesterday about the Holden extended warranty. This continues the new car warranty, but excludes the usual wear and tear items and fade of paintwork/upholstery. Reading between the lines, dealer service will definitely make claims easier, but they will accept...
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    Warranty Expiry

    I am definitely interested in extending my warranty - finishes in June. After a few tries, I have finally got one of their sales staff to send me info on 2 that they offer. One is through GMH, the other is via an insurance co. Anyone else had experience with these?
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    Drink holders into VY

    I love the look of those cup holders - but didn't think that they were worth buying a Calais etc for. I must say though that if anyone does work out how to fit them and it is fairly easy, I would love to get details.
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    fuel consumption, whats yours?

    The v6 gets 10 to 11 around town and around 8 on the highway. I have heard that the v6 sucks fuel when it revs, so I try to keep the revs to not too much more than 2000rpm when I start off. Keeps with the Adelaide traffic and it seems to work. How does everyone go towing?
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    vy rust found

    I found some rust on my VY sedan and the post reminded me that it may be worth others checking too. It was around the boot lip, but just near the forward part of the boot - all a bit vague, but if you have your boot open and lean right over the boot and look along the outer channel behind the...
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    Change VY Steering whell

    I did it on mine a while ago. Also removed the fuse for the air bag prior. Was really worried about getting airbag face:my: - but no problem. It is simple and straight forward and doesn't take long. Like any of this though, unless you are comfortable with the process - pay Mr Dealer to...
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    Extended warranty?

    I'll contact my local dealer and see what they say.....
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    strut braces

    Not sure if I understand this right, but how far off camber can an unbraced strut move anyhow? If it was more than a cm wouldn't the bonnet and the mudguard connect as the mounting allowed movement. If that is all it is, this small difference would only be really slight at the front axle. Is...
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    Extended warranty?

    I see your point. I remember now a car I bought privately a few years ago. It had been under an extended warranty, but had required that Holden service the car. The car had had the same service every 6 months or so - oil/filter change, lube - but NEVER anything else! Coolant was ancient...
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    Extended warranty?

    I am not sure of the cost yet, but have heard numbers of about $1000 for an extra 3 years after my 3yr warranty runs out. To this point Holden have been fairly good with the factory warranty - machined discs, replaced door and gutter seals, replaced thermo fan. For $330/yr to get the same...
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    Extended warranty?

    Thanks for that - are you talking about dealer warranties or other warranty sellers - or both?
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    Extended warranty?

    I am considering whether to buy an extended warranty. VY is under warranty until June this year. Have read some posts, but not sure. Are they worth it, or are Holden a bit lousey when it comes to paying up? Are there other warranties out there, are they any good and do they allow me to...
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    Which Commodore is the Best?

    VY - its the last in the line of the Buik V6 and has has all of the problems ironed out. Has a pleasing shape that is still aerodynamically efficient and has all of the safety stuff.
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    Towing mirrors

    Hi Folks, I need to tow a van with my vy sedan, and am looking around for some GOOD mirrors. I have had some pretty average experiences with towing mirrors in the past, so I am after ones that do the following: -Remain on the car until I remove them - and do not scratch car -Come off when...
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    Caryard Thiefs

    It depends on who's game you want to play. The dealer game has you buy a new car from them every few years. You cover the depreciation to pay commissions, profit etc. Hey - they have to make a living too! The cost to you per year is pretty high - maybe about $6,000 per year for a new...
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    Thermo fan vibration

    Not really sure where this should be - A/C or VY general....... When I operate my a/c, one of the thermo fans kicks in. This fan has a vibration that I can feel inside the cabin. It's no big deal - but noticable. Put it in under warranty to fix and was told that this vibration is pretty...
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    VY Steering wheel

    No - the dealer that I have gone to has $60 = $60. I am an untrusting miser when it comes to dealers and checked out my local with some minor work plus warranty stuff to see if they did the right thing. Was pleasantly surprised. Have booked the car in for a service now and got a quote for it...
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    VY Steering wheel

    Call them and ask them! I have found the Holden dealer in Adelaide fairly helpful in that regard - and they seem to stick to their quotes unless there is a clear reason not to, ie extra parts etc. They are providing a service thay you are paying for and should be able to give this sort of...
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    Is my air con normal??? VY

    My VY has a noticable vibration when I turn my air con on. This seems to come from one of my thermo fans which comes on whenever I use the air con - it doesn't seem to matter what the engine temp is, but comes on with the air con switch. Is this standard for VY air cons? Is a noticable...
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    MP3 through standard sound system

    I would like to listen to an mp3 player in my acclaim through the sound system. Have tried one of the FM senders and found it pretty average. I have heard that there are kits that you can buy/make to plug mp3 through the mobile phone wiring in the car, using the GM connector. Has anyone...
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