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  1. Cobra30

    [SA] 2004 Holden Crewman Ute V6 Auto

    ITEM: 2004 Holden Crewman Ute V6 Auto, LPG LOCATION: SA, Crafers West (Adelaide Hills) YEAR: 2004 SERIES: VY Series 2 BADGE: ENGINE: V6 3.8 TRANSMISSION: Automatic COLOUR: Red EXTERIOR CONDITION: Good INTERIOR CONDITION: Good TYRE CONDITION: 90+% TYRE SIZE INCLUDING LOAD RATING...
  2. Cobra30

    VY V6 Dash LCD not working

    The display has decided to work tonight - hope this is not a sign of things to come..............
  3. Cobra30

    VY V6 Dash LCD not working

    Hi, Done searches - can't find any info........ The LCD on the dash has stopped working ie. no info displayed - completely blank. The back light still works. The 'Mode' and 'Set' buttons and reset chimes still work - just can't see what screen it's on. Cruise Control still works...
  4. Cobra30

    vl wiring diagrams

    Hi, Print these out in A4 (uses Windows, Picture and Fax viewer if you have it) and stick 'em together..................... http://users.tpg.com.au/cobra30/images/R31/VL1.jpg http://users.tpg.com.au/cobra30/images/R31/VL2.jpg http://users.tpg.com.au/cobra30/images/R31/VL3.jpg...
  5. Cobra30

    Replacement Radiator Fan

    Replacement Radiator Fan Motor Does anyone know if there are any replacement radiator fan motors for the VY V6 ? The motor for the large fan has smoked and people are saying that I have to replace the whole twin fan assembly/shroud at over $350.
  6. Cobra30

    Light in ute tray

    I used a mercury tilt switch as described above, on the canopy light on my Crewman. It is strapped to the eye level brake light, out of the way. The picture below shows the rear window in the open or up position. Here is a link to the Jaycar item that I used. If you use a pin switch (door...
  7. Cobra30

    Vy Front End Clunk

    I had a recurring clunk in the Crewman and after changing the usual bushes, they ended up changing the rack and pinion (under warranty) - but not the tie rod ends. No more clunk......................
  8. Cobra30

    Oil Warning Light

    Yeah, that's it..............
  9. Cobra30

    Globes Sleeves

    I tried the blue ones - they were crap. I wanted to change from green to blue, fitted the sleeves and still had bloody green light........................ Incandesant (is that how ya spell it) bulbs give of a yellowish light, stick a blue filter on it and ya gonna get green...
  10. Cobra30

    Ask the EX-Holden Technician

    Fuel gauge error problem solved - Dealer issue, not VY issue. For some reason, they reprogrammed the fuel gauge as a factory gas gauge (Crewman has aftermarket gas). Dunno how they could screw that up - the gas gauge is on the cluster facia right under the main fuel gauge - ya really can't miss...
  11. Cobra30

    Ask the EX-Holden Technician

    Hi Rob, Thanks for that info.......... Talked to another dealer about this calibration and they were happy to do it. Dropped the Crewman off today and now they reckon that the 5938 is only applicable to the V8's and won't enter that setting for me because they can't guarantee that the speedo...
  12. Cobra30

    Ask the EX-Holden Technician

    VY Speedo calibration - PPK ? Hi Doctor Bob, I've replaced the 15" wheels on my VY, V6 Crewman with 17" wheels. They are fitted with 225/55/17's as per the SS ute. I've calculated that the speedo will be out by 3%. My car went to Holden today for minor warranty work and they said that...
  13. Cobra30

    wiring VXSS foglights into an Exec

    Diagram corrected (for other vehicles in Australia). The VY combination headlight/foglight switch takes care of this issue.
  14. Cobra30

    Wiring fog lights using the fog light switch

    The indication for fog lights 'on' is on the instrument cluster............ but again, it's not wired in by default.
  15. Cobra30

    'mode switch' removal

    Remove instrument cluster trim and reach in behind to release the clips.......
  16. Cobra30

    Rim codes - (VY Crewman V6)

    Can somone refresh my memory (it's been more than 13 years since I've had to give this any consideration) - What does the JJ refer to ? I know it's something to do with the rim bead profile but I want specific info............... As shown on the tyre placard, why is the rim code for a 15", J...
  17. Cobra30

    What does a stall converter do?

    charged vp I've fitted a 3000rpm converter to a previous car and initially noticed that it felt a little dead when I was just moving off normally - driving around the streets was just fine. Basically with the 3000rpm converter, I just needed to retrain my right foot a little and after driving...
  18. Cobra30

    Crewman spare tyre handle

    The handle is located in slots in the underside of the seat base - it's easy to miss - took me a while to find it.
  19. Cobra30

    Brakes pulsing - warranty or not ?

    My steering wheel buttons don't illuminate. I believe that it is more trouble than it's worth to achieve this - there aren't enough wires/contacts coming through the sterring wheel. Contact "Phreddy" on this forum for more info.
  20. Cobra30

    VY SS Fog Lights

    Info about the wiring here
  21. Cobra30

    wiring VXSS foglights into an Exec

    I'm assuming that the VX uses the same switch as the VY ? (correct me if I'm wrong). There's info on my site about the wiring. I paid about $43 for the switch from Holden.
  22. Cobra30

    Brakes pulsing - warranty or not ?

    Fyi Bugga about the brake discs............. They changed - Steering wheel vol. controls Shifter boot because it was split Left rear window seal Power steering rack (still had a clunk turning in and out of driveways after link rod bushes have have been changed) - Glad they picked that...
  23. Cobra30

    Brakes pulsing - warranty or not ?

    Not sure if this post belongs here or in the "VY Issues". My Crewman has done 64500 K's and the warranty runs out next month. The brakes have been pulsing for the last couple of months. I don't drive it hard. I'm getting a couple of other minor issues fixed under warranty next week and the...
  24. Cobra30

    Power Windows

    Wiring must all be OK if window works in one direction. Sounds like the auto down timer in the BCM has died. You could save some money if you weren't bothered with the auto down feature. Trace the switch wire colours to the BCM. Trace the door loom wire colours to the BCM. Remove these...
  25. Cobra30

    Power Windows

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  26. Cobra30

    Power Windows

    You say there is power to shut the window - so the motor must be OK. The motor only gets a polarity change from the switch/BCM. 1. Those switches are known to play up. Get a multimeter/test light across the switch pins and make sure there is power with the switch in both directions. 2. The...
  27. Cobra30

    Power Windows

    In a VY, ya need to fit a 20A circuit breaker to get power on that Orange/yellow wire - the location should be marked on the panel......... (a 20A fuse won't last very long) It plugs in like a blade fuse under the steering column (those GMH circuit breakers have longer pins than a blade...
  28. Cobra30

    need complete wiring digram for vl

    email sent.............. (There's a chance the diags will end up in your junk mail.......)
  29. Cobra30

    Runs on Gas and wont run on Petrol

    Had the same sort of problem on my VY on gas. After I replaced/upgraded BCM (for the elec windows), I had it " linked " at a dealer, so they said but the car would only run on gas. I took the car to another dealer and they discovered that the " linking " had not been done properly. When it...
  30. Cobra30

    How to install VY fog lights?

    If the car doesn't have wiring installed, you'll have to make your own loom - quite simple. There should be a wiring diagram on the back of the packet. There's a bit more info here if you want to use the original VY style switch. FOG lights should be on their own switch and not wired into...
  31. Cobra30

    VY Power Window problem?? - HELP!!

    If you can hear the motor trying to go up, then the motor is 'probably' OK to operate in the other direction. Sounds like the problem is either in the main switch, BCM or wiring. You can check the motor, by unplugging the pillar connector - it comes out easily - see here. You can then apply...
  32. Cobra30

    problem with vl starting

    If you cannot measure 12 volts at the injectors, check the RED fuseable links at the battery - 1 of them supplies the injectors and the other feeds the EFI power supply relay. (Headlights are fed by one of the BLACK fuseable links and the other BLACK fuseable link feeds the ignition system)
  33. Cobra30

    Who developed the Cross Trac AWD system ?

    Well, bugga me ! They seem to have developed an excellent system. We have an Adventra SV6 at work and I'm quite impressed with it's performance and handling. It goes well, it shifts well, it goes around corners well and it stops hard. I'm thinking about trading my Crewman up to a Cross 6.
  34. Cobra30

    Who developed the Cross Trac AWD system ?

    Can anyone tell me where the Cross Trac AWD system came from ? I assume that Holden didn't develop it just for a couple of models. Is it a Yankee system or did it come from someone like Opel ?
  35. Cobra30

    DIY Power Windows

    This is a link to what I did.........
  36. Cobra30

    BCM and Power Windows

    The console wiring was just sitting there - quite obvious. I've just disected my car and meterd out all the connections for the power windows. I haven't traced out the power feed from behind the fuse/relay panel. I've UPDATED my site with the details.
  37. Cobra30

    BCM and Power Windows

    I've fitted power windows to my Crewman. It already had the wiring in place. I had to change my 'LOW' BCM to a 'MID' level BCM, have it programmed to the car and also purchase new remotes and have them programmed. There's a bit more info here Have you checked to see if the wiring is already...
  38. Cobra30

    Removing Mirrors

    Remove the internal black plastic trianglular shaped panel. Lift the front most edge by hand - it's only held on with one plastic clip in the centre. There is a torx screw (T25) behind there. The door trim needs to come off to get at the other 2 torx screws.
  39. Cobra30

    removing passenger door trim ?

    The red section in the lock button clamps the locking knob to the lock rod in the door. Using a small flat blade screwdriver inserted under the bottom edge of the red tab, lever it out about 2 or 3mm, then the lock button will lift off.
  40. Cobra30

    Electric Windows circuit breaker

    I can't find the breaker value in my factory VL manual. The window breaker in the VY is 20 amp - that would be a safe bet for the VL too. Power windows is power windows................
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