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    engine stalls while driving

    Anyone looking for more input may want to visit the JustCommodores forum post below http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vr-vs-holden-commodore-1993-1997/88455-occasional-stall-under-acceleration-vr.html#post988730 Hope the link helps you :thumbsup:
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    occasional "stall" under acceleration - vr

    OK I HAVE MANAGED TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE THE PROBLEM I unplugged the MAF Sensor , if thats its name, (see pic 1) removing both vacuum hose and wiring plug. I then started the engine without them ,once i blocked the vacuum hose with my thumb it of course ran alot better, was able to rev up...
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    ignition stuck?

    Before smashing it with a screw driver I'd recommend if possible to dip the keys metal surface in some sort of lubricant and repeatedly insert and remove the key. May not work but is worth a try before fetching the hammer & screwdrivers !!
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    occasional "stall" under acceleration - vr

    I have a auto VR statesman with a 5 litre EFI (as my name may suggest) Recently I have been having the same prob with the car "****ting itself " mostly while under acceleration, but also when not it just stalls & suffers pre-ignition. It will always start again & usually will generate a error...
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    V8 statesman VR with error codes 41 & 42 how to fix ??

    Sucess !! Just wanted to let you know My car is fixed !!!:clapping: HUGE Thanks to everyone who helped !! After replacing the EFI relay & using the original coil , the car had spark once again. Im pretty sure the new Ignition module helped too.I'd try connecting the old one to make sure ...
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    V8 statesman VR with error codes 41 & 42 how to fix ??

    Thank you Cheap6 That wiring diagram from Dr Bob you posted is Fantastic ! :thumbsup: Thank you very very much for that :) I'd recommend to anyone who has a 5 litre EFI VR to grab yourself a copy. Ive got a mate comming over today or tommorow who's sparky'ish :D Armed with those diagrams...
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    V8 statesman VR with error codes 41 & 42 how to fix ??

    First , Thank you cheap6 , your input is valuable & I sincerely appreciate the time you've taken so far to write me letters of worth :) I hope somebody is as equallly kind to you sometime soon ! I do have a Multimeter if that will serve as a ammeter , I only usually use it for DC volts so not...
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    V8 statesman VR with error codes 41 & 42 how to fix ??

    Here's an update , I removed the Ignition module and open it and noticed a few black spots on the circuit board, It also smelt like it had the dick.. So I settled on that being the problem , and lamented not being able to afford a new one anywhere in the near future..moneys really tight at...
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    V8 statesman VR with error codes 41 & 42 how to fix ??

    Thank you guys for your input I will investigate the wire connections further , but I think its going to be the Ignition module....Oh i forgot to mention that it sounds like the timing is being moved about when attempting to start engine....
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    V8 statesman VR with error codes 41 & 42 how to fix ??

    My VR StatesMan 5.0 is not getting spark to plugs , the other night whilst driving I felt the engine murmur from weak spark , a few minutes later it stopped dead, and could not be started.:rip: Had to hire a car trailer , and after spending four hours rooting around with planks & bricks by...
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    Steering Wheel Stereo Buttons

    I wish i had a volume button like all you other.....people What a pack of whinging Poms you are :wax: lights,bumps,MADONNA?? My volume buttons simply fell out , but seeing I have put in a dvd/cd headunit its not like Ill be missing them.. :thumbsup:
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