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    99 vt calias no spark on number 1

    ok update....tried to get the 1-4 coil out but the you need a long bloody socket for the inner most bolt....all good my mate also sent a complete unit 3 coils on the dfi thing.......2 bolts and the wiring all done works a treat!! thanks for all the replys :)
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    99 vt calias no spark on number 1

    ohh yeah i should update my profile....from west of sydney nsw and work in the city
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    99 vt calias no spark on number 1

    ok all good my mate's got one!!so the missus is bringing the part to work.....ahhh the beer economy :) Thanks guys
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    99 vt calias no spark on number 1

    ok looks like the coil pack is buggered ----the 1st coil pack its has 4 and 1 marked on it.....there is no spark coming from the prong on number 4 or number 1. I took the other leads off and checked and all good sparks from all the other prongs....so looks like the coil pack has **** itself...
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    99 vt calias no spark on number 1

    thanks for the quick reply guys...the lead came off at the coil pack and when i hold it near the prong its ment to go on there's no spark..... on a side note can this damage the engine as i need to get the car home tonight after work approx 45k's
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    99 vt calias no spark on number 1

    hey guys just got to work and the last 5k's were a struggle!! The spark lead came off at the coil so i thought easy fix put it back on BUT it's still coughing and running **** no acceleration!!!. So i took it back off and now there's no spark coming out of #1. I checked all the fuses under the...
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    Vt Calais heater not working??

    ...yep all connected i'm thinking there's air in there!???
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    Vt Calais heater not working??

    Hey guys...can anyone make a suggestion.. I have just replaced the heater tap, all pipes connected system bled...etc etc now there is no heat coming out the vents??? The car get's up to temp all ok (and temp guage read's between quater and half) and the a/c work's fine but when i set the...
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    Using different grades of fuel

    The funny part is holden recommend it!!!! But after reading alot and doing alot of searches and talking to mechanics both holden,ford and my general mechanic ethanol fuel has changed alot over the last 5 years and use to contain up to 30% ethanol, now it is capped at 10% max and from all...
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    VE Indicator?

    pretty easy fix put a resistor inline....so the flasher unit picks up the same resistance as a normal 15w globe
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    How to remove Tow Bar VE ?

    and i agree with everone else i am fitting one next week...partly to tow the trailer but also for protection
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    How to remove Tow Bar VE ?

    There is a setting in the dash computer that needs to be activated when you fit a towbar....i think it just decrease's the distance for the sensors as th towbar would poke out ---aprrox 200mm
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    Buying sv6 sidi - how much to pay ?

    well they say staff get 30% 0ff you got no chance of that so maybe try push 15% off and go from there...
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    P0420 & P0430 Error Codes

    sorry can't give you any advice but just wondering WOW how the hell do you have a holden in Tokyo, as like you said there is basically none!!:) I thought Tokyo was all about turbo's and 4cylinders not V8's!! YOU must be a GOD over there ! :)
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    SV6 SIDI MY10 Full Exhaust System - UPDATE

    Sounds good mate! some pics and maybe a video be great... Hopefully a tune will be possible soon...Dale on here is working on it from what i've read...
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    Buying an SV6 - advice needed

    lol i agree!! wish the budget could of stretched that little bit more :( But i have a sv6 sidi 2010 wagon. Only just hit 6000k's but all going great nice car to drive. I haven't had any issue's...which makes me think although its a new motor its still the VE shape and maybe MOST of the bugs...
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    SV6 Upgraded headunit and stero system.

    its a video input so can't see why not??..but if you planning a camera on the front make sure you dont buy one thats reverse's the image
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    Towbar Wiring-On SV6 Wagon

    Hey guys, I have a hayman reece towbar to chuck on the sportswagon.Anyone know where the wiring loom conects to?? I have heard you buy a genuine wiring loom from holden that just plugs in somewhere??just wondering where?? Also on the off chance anyone have a part number for the loom bit...
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    Standard features left out + Gripes.

    I agree with the op, my VT calias has glove box and console lights--even pretty ones on each door and above each door and this is now 10years old!!! LOL ohhh and it plays mp3's. I would never pay RRP any if i didn't get a nice discount on the price would of never got the SV6, don't get me wrong...
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    VE - Special Edition GTR

    so on the wagon you get the reverse camera?? does that mean the screen!!-(SSV and Calias)-- like everyone here wants to convert to in their's SV6's!!!.
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    SV6 Upgraded headunit and stero system.

    vts 350 - Is there a part number anywhere on the headunit, i'm trying to get a new cost from holden but they want a part number!!! arrrgghhh
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    Chrome VE Senator Grille

    ahh yep i agree!! very clear looking at that bit... so your choice is to change the front bar aswell!!! lol
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    Chrome VE Senator Grille

    i think its just the angle of the pic??The chrome surround would allow the grill to sit further forward but i think it will fit....anyone on here got a senator so we can check???
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    seeing alot of new holdens, how do they get them?

    Just looking at the holden website Sedan is listed as 35 990 and the wagon at 40 990 so minus 35% at that the employee price!! NICE...hmmm start pushing price's with sales guys!! lol
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    Mel-Can-Syd-Mel Results

    5L!! how the hell i got a 2L xr4 07 model and good little fun car to run to work in, good through the bends would leave the VE for dead but hey i love the wagooon. But best i can get in 7.5L/100
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    VE SV6 Clock

    off topic a bit sorry but was your headunit faulty???--- just curious...as many are changing to the ssv headunit so they have the screen but if they bugger up im not even going to try it!!
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    Chrome VE Senator Grille

    oh ****! really.....
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    New DRL for VEs

    they look cool!! the led rings awesome!!..so how do they fit?? are they a complete light replacement or do you have to some how(no idea) mod your own/??
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    New DRL for VEs

    Yeah i agree fog light looks shabby but the lights!!! I like em! Does anyone know fitting these to an Sv6 do you need any different wiring??, as they are the same as the ss lights with the projector light for low beam. If not is it like they say plug and play :)
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    seeing alot of new holdens, how do they get them?

    Alot of people say the younger generation just want everything now!! big house, new car, etc etc....which many said led to the GFC. But personally i just think, no one seems to worry about debt nowadays.. OR maybe alot have links to staff prices???
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    seeing alot of new holdens, how do they get them?

    gst is about 15%, I agree fleet buyers and registered business's are exempt from GST but its not 50%!!
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    VE Screen headunit

    might be an easy conversion, as the guages i think were bout 499 or 599???
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    VE Screen headunit

    Does that "sic" module come with the guages??...i think holden parts had the triples on sale last month or maybe its this month
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    VE Screen headunit

    I was thinking bout the 3 pod guages but the wiring isn't there on the sv6's so will keep the led screen bit....now gotta find a headunit!!! arrggghhh
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    SV6 Upgraded headunit and stero system.

    also what do the control do now??,...meaning the "zone" and "auto" one's??
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    SV6 Upgraded headunit and stero system.

    hey mate nice job! where did you get the headunit...they seem to be like rocking horse poo
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    VE Screen headunit

    Cheers mate i agree.... Yeah i agree a bit $$$, but what other option now its all integrated with a/c...pain in the ass if manufacturers are gonna start going this way!! might be able to get one cheap just need the part number...i would have to get the programming done and the vim mod then i'd...
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    VE Screen headunit

    I know alot of people with Sv6's and SS's that didn't come with the screen are changing them when you can find a unit!! Has anyone priced this unit from holden?? if so do they have a part number?? cheers bbb
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    Chrome VE Senator Grille

    do you have a part number at all??
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    Chrome VE Senator Grille

    I will keep you informed....
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