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    iOS10 iPhone update - IQ phone Bluetooth issue

    Ive got the same issues with iphone 6, I spoke to a service adviser yesterday he has said Apple are going to do an update, once thats done holden will have to do an IQ update ?? no time frame from him, I just do the double tap device, thanks to people on here to mention that trick, not ideal but...
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    No Brake Lights.....Tried everything.

    could be a BCB problem thats what it sounds like to me, possibly give holden a ring and have a yarn with service manager
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    Install Tow bar on VZ Commodore Sedan

    With the reversing sensors, there is 2 different wiring looms, it plugs into factory tail light loom same as normal but has a switch so when plug is open (ie) trailer plugged in it disables the reverse sensors
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    VZ SS headlights conversion into an VZ SV6

    Sorry to pull up an old Thread I have just fitted SS headlights to my Accclaim and was wondering if its normal for low beam side turns off when you switch to high beam, but if you flas high beam on stalk by pulling backwards both light up, Is this normal or has anyone had similar issues...
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    fuel guage error very low fuel contact dealer

    Had same problem with my car mate, was the ECU maybe take car to Holden repair with new ecu and all updates was $900 s+F
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    VE Omega Tyre pressures

    I have 235/40/18's and run 38psi 44 seem rather high to run
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    Waking through the night / Sweats

    How long you been on Effexor for, I was prescribed that and had similar symptoms, so changed medication came off effexor
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    Vz xforce exhaust

    I run a Manta system on mine got off a member on here "not an abba fan" cat back 2 1/4 twin into 3" nice deep sound
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    Vz xforce exhaust

    Whilst I would not recommend xforce I will recommend 2 1/4 not 2 1/2", 2 1/2 will drown
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    what did you do to your car today?

    washed polished/clense and waxed car so all shiny for Nephews formal
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    Vz bcm

    will need to be programed to your car ie keys ignition etc..
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    Another 'Check Powertrain' message

    My understanding with the ECU's is when fitting or replacing the ECU, The ECU must be removed from the Holden Data base and new one Recorded to Data base, Also coded and linked to your vehicle, this is what Holden told me when my VZ had ECU issues. I am a Mechanic but have since left trade...
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    Alloytec Engine rattling noises

    wrong oil for a alloytec to thick as stated above correct oil is important 5w30
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    Limited Slip Differential

    Round a bouts are prone to being extremely slippery especially ones where trucks use a lot, slight diesel spills from tank, oil from breather lines etc.. So I would be more inclined to say that a slick patch of road is what occurred !!
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    how old is this line

    Driver Returns On Foot ford backwards
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    Screeching sound

    To me sounds like a power steering pump, just out of curiosity does it do it with AC on or off, or does not make difference, did old serpentine belt show signs of slipping???? all clues to whats going on but would check P/S pump, also with belt removed obviously wont make noise, but remove...
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    Catalytic Converter

    Had a similar thing on my VZ v6, got underneath thought heat shield removed still there, defiantly sounded like rattle from CAT, but ended up being the small heat shield right up top between exhaust flange and P/S rack bent back a little with screw driver all fixed, hard to see shield but check...
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    Fuel gauge reading

    Friends have VE and same reports on low fuel warning,To me its not a fault its how Holden did them so mums are catered for or simple men
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    handbook for vz wagon

    seen a few manuals on ebay as said above
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    Fuel gauge reading

    Fuel light and warning are like an idiot light, so you don't run out, its only a guide and will always read lower than whats in tank/range.. Hell Ive had 0 km to go at start of Newcastle freeway and continued to blacktown, then filled up next day 65ltrs, I tend to only run to 1/4 anyway
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    Alloytec 190: Better Fuel Economy on 91?

    Around town a tank of 98 will net me a average range of 700ish Interstate travel on cruise @110/115km/h will get a tad under 1,100km
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    Alloytec 190: Better Fuel Economy on 91?

    Interesting I have manifold spacer(12mm) and CAI, and run 98oct a few times have had to run 95oct and defiantly lose around 200km per tank around town, following week same driving run 98 BP and gain 200/250 km per tank on highway around same difference..
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    Akinator the web genie

    Believe it or not, Patrick Swayze was thinking of black dog when I did it.. funny how red and pissed he gets when he is stumped...
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    Akinator the web genie

    Stumped him first time, but second and 3rd he got it
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    vz commodre alloytec v6 water leakage

    Silly Question but have you or anyone else pressure tested system??
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    vz commodre alloytec v6 water leakage

    Was a thread on here not long ago about water leaking down back of engine turned out to be something in front not 100% sure what but mech's where quoting heads turned out to be much smaller and cheaper maybe search/or someone may remember what it was
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    Alloytec Head Removal

    Id say remove cams to remove head bolts
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    what did you do to your car today?

    Fitted leather Auto gear knob.. Completes the leather transformation.. steering wheel, hand brake and now gear knob :D
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    Redback exhaust on VZ 190??

    Well being in the thread title VZ 190 id hazard a guess its an Alloytec
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    Redback exhaust on VZ 190??

    As above search function helps, Or I would recommend a Manta 2 1/4 into 3 inch like said above great system no drone, best sounding system on market IMHO
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    VZ lumina stock gps info

    That's correct was an option by HBD my mate just sold his VY belina wagon had a factory fitted GPS in the fron part of console, cant remember the brand of GPS unit though
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    How accurate is your speedo ?

    My VZ is 100% accurate according to my GPS, after market 18's
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    I cant get the front caliper back on after new rotors/pads

    That piece that is fowling is the calliper slide, it will just push into towards calliper if not slides are seized and need to be freed up
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    Oil pressure gauge Alloytec

    Seriously you took the time to reply with that, for your information I fitted the gauges as it fills a void on my dash.Got nothing to do with looking cool or up market you Tool, who gives a #### if not fitted standard, its a useful gauge to have Oil pressure and volts, not as if I fitted useless...
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    Oil pressure gauge Alloytec

    Anybody surely someone has a saas OP gauge ??? just need to know what the sender reads engine off and engine running (ohms)
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    ECM/BCM issues

    I had this exact same thing happen to my VZ, took to Holden and seem to be a BCM fault, quoted $600 to S&F new BCM programed with keys etc, but at time vehicle did start, Luckily they turned car off and went to restart and it would not start, Turns out when error and code came up the ECU did not...
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    Strange sound after oil change

    Interesting that you say it just started when you did oil change, it does sound like there is no oil in it (obviously is) as stated above do not drive it, DO NOT RUN IT, longer than necessary ( to diagnose) as it can and will cause more damage, Milky white oil is defiantly water in oil so like...
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    Replacing Oil Pressure Sensor

    AC Delco is who supply Holden with sensors so should not be a problem.
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    Alloytec Coolant Leak - Rear of block

    Mate have a read through this tread, seems to be similar to your problem, O-rings at front of block, coolant runs down valley to appear to be leaking at rear http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vz-holden-commodore-2004-2006/234133-alloytec-mechanic-w-sydney-blue-mountains-area-3.html
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