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Thanks everyone for your help. It was a problem with the key. :)

I replaced the key head last time, but it didn't help. The problem I'm having now is no different to the problem I had when I replaced the BCM in April. I'm hesitant to spend another $100 on a key head that doesn't fix the problem.

Ok, I've had enough of this car. In the few years that I've owned it, I've spent more on repairs that I did to buy it! Anyway, we went for a drive today, got out of the car, but couldn't lock it with the remote. I lock it manually. Go back to the car, can't unlock it. Unlock it manually...

Hey guys Just thought I'd let you know that the BCM arrived on tuesday and we fitted it then had it paired this morning. It works!! Very happy. Thanks to everyone for the help :)

Yep, it comes with a key head! :) When I got the quote from the electrician, I told him that I'd be getting a BCM with remote. I'll be ringing around to get some other quotes though - he is the only auto electrician in the area, and I've heard that's he takes advantage of that and charges a...

What's the slip ring? I pulled off all the plastic around the steering wheel to check that nothing had come loose from around the ignition, and all looks fine. I checked out the BCM before ordering the one from ebay & I'm gonna do a bit of research on exactly how to swap them over. The plan...

Nathan, you are amazing :D How did I not think of Ebay? Just bought one with warranty!!

I've called every one of the wreckers in my area, and NO ONE has a Low BMC with the key head. Holden just quoted me $750. :censored:

Sounds as though this could be an expensive repair. Wondering if it's even worth fixing - spent more money fixing the bloody thing than I did buying it just a few years ago! Thanks for all the help guys.

Just got codes 12 & 92 (low speed fan fault)

I've tried that too, Nathan. Disconnected it for 10 minutes - nothing. Disconnected it overnight - still nothing. I've also checked all fuses. They are fine.

Hi Lout I was under the impression that both original key heads were completely flat, so I took the security card with me. He was able to read both original keys and confirmed that the numbers from the keys matched the card security number. I bought the new key from my local Locksmith, and I...

Thanks accentstencil!

Hi Everyone I'm having trouble with what I believe is the BCM. My problem is identical to this - http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vt-vx-holden-commodore-1997-2002/167260-vt-start-then-stop-immobiliser-issue-dead-key-please-help.html, although I have been able to start the car after leaving...

That's my car :) They are HSV 'Callum' wheels. Edit: You can buy them new here - http://www.canterburytyres.com.au/vt-callum.html

We replaced the starter yesterday. The drive gear (think that's what it's called??) was stuck out. The new starter sounds fantastic. :)

Just took it to the Auto Electrician. Apparently the starter motor is 'meshed'.

Hi guys Hubby just went out to start the car. Started fine, but there's a loud noise which sounds very much like the starter motor if you hold the key in the start position. Noise didn't go away while driving. Stops when the car is turned off. Could it be the ignition barrel or switch not...

Hi guys I have a major power steering fluid leak (used 2 litres of fluid in 2 days). I've degreased the area and it seems the leak is coming from where the hose joins the power steering pump. I dunno if it's a loose clamp, if the hose is split or if the leak is actually from the pump...

Thanks guys. I haven't had a problem with it since! I still don't know what caused it to do that, but it seems to have sorted itself out. I tried to do that error code thing too but nothing happened. Not sure if I put the wire in far enough?

I don't really take much notice of the distance to empty thing. I put fuel in yesterday, there are no leaks and had only driven a few k's, so I know there's enough in it to keep it going for now. I went back to the car before and the bloody thing started! I didn't even do anything to it...

We're having the car towed home later, so I'll check the codes then. Thanks! :) I just went back to the car to see if it would start. It wouldn't. Just sounded like it was out of petrol (it's not). Fingers crossed it's a cheap fix!

Not at all! My hubby seems to think it's the fuel filter, but how would that make the warning lights come on??

Hi guys Just driving down the road this morning, all the warning lights come on and then loses all power. I let it rest for a few minutes and try to restart. It restarts, but the oil, battery and I think it was transmission light (the one directly below the C on the temp guage) came on...

Are they these ones?

Hi guys Just thought I'd let you know what the problem was - the ignition barrel! It wasn't going back to the right position after turning the car off & removing the key, and this was somehow draining the battery to the point where there was not enough power to get the car started. I'm...

ispeed - is that the cable that goes from the negative terminal and is bolted on to the car? :embarrass Did you have the same problem with your stereo? What's it cost for a new one of those?

ispeed - thanks, will have to check it out. rockie - thanks mate. Will have it tested as soon as the bank balance allows it! I've just noticed that when the car wont start, the stereo needs to be reset in the same way it does after the battery has been disconnected, even though the battery...

lol thanks Joe. My dad told me to do the same thing yesterday - take her to the auto elec, play dumb and ask for a quote, never to return! I'd feel a bit bad doing that I think! Anyway, I have a brand new starter motor - that wasn't the problem. I had the battery checked - it's not that. If...

Thanks guys Is it possible to have the starter motor tested? When i try starting it, I can hear what I think is the starter motor making a 'click' sound, then nothing. Other times it sounds like the starter motor is spinning, but only when it's being jump started. eta: I asked my other...

Hi guys I've had some problems with my VT not wanting to start. I originally thought it was the battery because it sounded a bit sluggish when I started it over the last few weeks. I checked the battery voltage (on the dash - don't have a multimeter). When the car is running, it's 14.2...

I got a letter a few weeks ago to say that I can now sit my DQT, and also that my P's expire at the end of Feb.

+1 for the Manta kit (minus the rear spoiler). It's not something you see every day. Edit: Mines not Manta, it's the HBD kit, but they are pretty much the same AFAIK. Edit 2: Just noticed this thread is pretty bloody old. Ignore my post :-)

I asked Santa for a radiator, and I got it! My b'day is a week before xmas, so my early bday present was a bottle of coolant! :yahoo:

Hey guys I just noticed that I have a bubble in the clear coat - only a small area, about 30mm x 10mm. It doesn't seam to have broken open yet. Is there anything I can do to stop it getting worse & prevent it peeling? Thanks

Thanks Graham. I'll give the epoxy a go. Might just ask Santa for a radiator :spot on:

What do you think about the epoxy stuff that wortus mentioned?

Thanks guys. I'll have a look for the radiator sealer stuff. Graham, I had a look on ebay a bit earlier and was suprised to see how cheap they are. For some reason I was thinking they'd be at least a few hundred. Still have to wait till after xmas though!

Bugger. I was hoping it would be just a split hose or something. Can't afford to get a new radiator till after xmas - if I keep topping up the coolant, do you think it'll be fine to drive on short trips?

Thanks, will do. After a longer drive today, checked the radiator again. It had lost a fair amount of coolant, but the overflow still had the same amount. Managed to find where it's leaking too (pic attached). There were bubbles coming out of the area I circled. Any idea what that is and...