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Thanks all, looks like the cover above the radiator comes off then the serpentine belt, need to move the ecu to get to one and a few holes to access the other side thanks again JP

I have to replace the two Cam actuator solenoid oil seals [Leo engine]

HI all, I have to replace the cam actuator oil seals. I've watched the you tube vid and understand what I need to do. But the one thing they don't show you is what you have to remove to get to the actuators. Any ingo gratefully accepted

after much investigation work and help from forum members, and a trip to what was our Holden dealer, it was found that the TV screen in the roof mounted DVD player had a short circuit and that was the cause of the parasitic drain in our Cal. Thanks to all who tried to help. Manualwagon!.

My VE calais rain sensor unit keeps falling off the windscreen, where can I get a new sticky patch from

Many thanks will try grand daughter first TY henbwheel well. Thanks again for The tip

VE Cal,has blown globe, right front, have followed the handbook, but cant get fat hands into the gap to remove the holder. Is there another way that doesnt require removing the bumper and headlight assembly?

Still having battery problems with my VE Cal, Battery still draining, GM alternator update has been done. I am about to check the Air Con relay as someone posted it is a likely cause, Today I read another thread saying the RHF door actuator is also a common cause. How do I test to see if the...

Thanks for the help, unfortunately the recent posts are all about battery checking. The battery is flat again it wont take a charge any more. will be going for a warranty claim as its just 12 months old. I'm looking at the Air con relay and another similar post suggests the drivers door...

After my last post I had the Calais to the GM Dealer where they did the alternator parasite current update' Unfortunately its still flattening the battery. Should I have fitted a new battery after the update? it was fully charged. Has anyone else had the same problem? if so how did you overcome...

Y Yep, they waited for at least 30 minutes til the computer shut down

Thanks, its bog stock, its a 'new' fault, all doors lock. Had auto elecs check it , alternator charging correctly, unable to find anything nasty, they checked local GM to find out if there was an update on alternator not charginn to full capacity, there is so will check thst avenue thanks again

2007 6lt Calais, if left for more than a couple of days the battery will be flat, have killed two batteries over the past couple of months, both were totally flat would not accept a charge. Now have solar trickle charger on the parcel shelf and leads direct to battery, still have to run it every...

Thanks Fu, have checked battery

On initial try, engine turns over, cranks, but if i wait longer than a couple of seconds it wont crank

VZ wagon Alloytec Auto. Occasinally startes wth the key, next tine needs obd11 scantool in place, will start after a couple of minutes, next wont start at all even with scantool, any suggestions? BCM, Imobiliser,?

Can I change the seat belt stalk without removing the seat [ VE Calais passenger side]

Young bloke talking to 94yr old grandpa, asks how did you get to live so long. Pa replies, my secret is, I have a tiny bit of gunpowder with my breakfast cereal. Young fella decides to try this out, so he has a tiny bit of gunpowder each morning. When he passed away aged 98, he left behind 8...

Is it possible to change a drive plate [5 litre T350] without removing the trans? Can the torque convertor be moved back far enough to get a ring spanner in to remove the drive plate bolts?

VE Calais V I've been through the handbook, just exactly where can I find the OBD2 connector?

Have a 2013 WN caprice. There is a washer hose behind the right hand headlight that is open ended. When i hit wash I get water from the wipers, then a couple of squirts from under the bonnet around the headlight. Where should that open washer hose got to?

Best plate I've seen was on a farmers ute in northern NSW a few years ago, his name was McDonald, rego was EIEI0

Looking at adding LED Lightbar and LED globes to the fog lights to my WN Caprice V. Handbook states that globes etc on Caprice V should be changed by dealer due to high operating voltages. What voltage do they run??

Have a 2007 V8 VE Calais, Recently started to show check oil level message when cold and idling at lights. [ second time with this problem, replaced sender last time no further problems til now] Have just had lifters, cam etc replaced after sticking lifter [280K] Now I have the check oil level...

Am looking at fitting an LED Light bar to my VE Calais, I do several long country runs returning from motorcycle events [Official]. Mounting is easy, bracket behind numberplate, Vic regulations say they must be wired to high beam. Wattage total would be approx 200, similar to two 100 watt...

Thank You! Googled, held off button for 10 sec, Bingo, unit reset, CD played Thanks again:spot on:

Our VS Stato Stacker refuses to play, radio shows a code Error 55. Have had probs for some time, removing and replacing CD cartridge used to work, unplugging the lead at the CD stacker then refitting didnt work. Have disconnected battery then punched in code. radio works OK still no stacker...

Thanks to both for the info, will reset tomorrow, much appreciated. john

Hi, have just worked through the basic 160k service for my son's VX Berlina [alloy 5.7] oil change filters etc. how do i reset the service interval reminder, what buttons do i push and in what order? Thanks,:beer chug: John

Thanks for the quick reply, I don't think its thermostat as I have seen it rise then suddenly fall again, was thinking maybe temp sender!

Have a VE 6lt Calais. Have an intermittent fault with the temp gauge. Some times it will operate normally, other times it stays at the bottom, idle speed remains high, climate control doesnt operate, then suddenly the gauge will rise, idle speed drops, climate starts to work, this can be after a...

Had a similar problem with my 6L Calais. there are two oil pressure sensors on the gen4. It took my dealer two goes to get the correct one, the first is at the rear of the engine, they replaced it, same problem, then they looked further and found the other. replaced it, no further problems. In...

Thanks hi_rider, will look deeply into that thought, and am thinking I might have to change the Throttle position sensor as well; John

Hi all, We have a VP wagon the engine will stall at the lights on occasions and is now stopping when park is selected. any ideas please

Many thanks BlackVXGTS will now look deeply into it, thanks again, John

Have a VE Calais, 6lt, has done a little over 168K. Am constantly getiing the Check Oil warning in the centre display. I usually push trip to get rid of it, Have checked the oil, dipstick level is correct, Have reset the engineering mode for oil life, still get the warning, can be on...

Just about to refill the VZ cooling sysyem after fitting new radiator and water pump. Will be using GM coolant mix as required, are there any things to look out for, [like the bleed nipples on a VL] and if so where do i find em? John

How do I remove the radiator from a VZ alloytec? I noted the quick releases on the trans cooler pipes, how do they operate? I have removed the two clips a the top of the support bracket, the hoses aren't a problem, but the separation of the radiator and the air con condensor concerns me as I...