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Yep, I bought the update. Lots of new roads on it compared to my 2010 version! Has worked fine over the last month travelling throughout NSW and Vic - no issues or bugs. Good value for $165. Well done Holden!

Just been to Pattos in Vermont - both spares and service told me the card is not available as a stand-alone purchase, only as part of a service. Then came up with some BS about programming it when the car was connected to the computer... At $165 I think it is good value, but when you add...

Try Jim Walton Automatics in Waterdale Rd West Heidelberg. Good guy, old school, and won't gouge you.

:idea3: I'm wondering of the staibility control issue could be a loose wire or connection behind the stab control switch. When you put it in park the harness jiggles a bit opening and closing the connection...

Hi Ali, I'm not a suspension expert, but would think just the struts and springs. Road grip with FE 1.5 should be really good - maybe a whisker less than FE2, but not much.

I just love the way everyone simply replaces the entire alternator - most times the problem is just the regulator. Take it to an auto electrician and save yourself some money - regulator should run about $80. Try recharging the battery - it's probably OK as well. I guess I'm just 'old...

Hmmm... an unusual squeak.... sound like you need to put some unusual oil on it... :) How many K's on it?? Sounds like fan belt at first glance - try putting some belt dressing or even just some soap on it and see if it goes away.

Yep - I've got a Samsung Galaxy and same thing - no voice dial, no phone book, no call history and no caller ID... :(

I was in the same boat as you... no doof, doof music, but wanted to improve the sound somewhat. Bought my car new and within a month changed all of the el-cheapo $2 iMoss Korean Krap speakers in the doors with Polk db650 speakers and disconnected the speaker in the middle of the dash...

2006 to 2009 regualr Alloytec (LY7) came with the 4 speed 4L60 trans 2006 to 2009 High Output Alloytec (LY7) came with the 5 speed 5L40 trans 2009 onwards SIDI 3.6L (LLT) came with the 6 speed 6L50. So, Alloytec = 4 or 5 speed SIDI = 6 speed

Yes, but you forgot the most important and complex part requiring a specialised training course - resetting the service light! Seriously, it is what it is... over the top pricewise - yep. But never had an issue, car is always looked after when there, they drop me off at work, do any...

I bought and have mine serviced at Barloworld. Not the cheapest, but I have to admit they do a good job and are extremely good with any warranty issues at all. 15K service cost me about $340 odd from memory. Like I said, not cheap... they charge more per hour than a Doctor! For some...

Hi Ali, I think the best suggestion so far is the FE 1.5 suspension from the CalaisV here in Oz - you probably don't get this variant of Commodore in the Middle East so would have to source the springs/shocks from here and ship over is my guess. The Calais V is sort of a sports/luxury...

Had mine for 13 months now. 22,000km and goes like a dream. Had a couple of weird 'events' with the IQ system, but seems pretty stable these days. Only other thing was a rattle under the hood - turned out to be the engine cover was not fitted correctly at the factory and was rubbing on the...

I run Nulon 15w50 Full Synthetic Street & Track in my boat - V6 Chev Vortec engine, 230hp. Often sits at 3000 - 3500 rpm for hours on end pulling up skiiers etc, and sometimes more than 4000rpm. Runs like a charm and oil pressure always looks good. This year I might try some of their 15W50...

I can confirm that if your sunroof is not factory fitted, the dealers in Melbourne usually use Prestige Sunroofs in Burwood and they fit a Hollandia 700. I had one on my VY SS and it was fantastic - Prestige are great to deal with. Maybe able to help you out with the sunroof and installation...

I have the 2100kg on my VE2 - the bar is exactly the same as the 1600kg, the only difference as pointed out previously was the load leveller kit and auto only restriction. There are no air shocks at all. Load levellers take care of this. No tranny cooler either with the 6 speed - I was told...

I have the genuine Holden 2100kg towbar and it has a bolt underneath it that you simply tighten up to stop the rattle... check to see if the hole is there - maybe the bolt fell out??

VE2 SV6 Auto 15,000km sercie - $348.65 @ Barloworld

Personally, I'm very happy with my 6 speed auto. Tows off the line like a train yet still economical on the highway and drives like a dream. Yeah, probably not quite as slick as the ZF, but pretty close. For those that think BMW transmissions are better, well I hate to disappoint you but...

Hmmm... mines on top. Maybe sedans are on top and wagons at the bottom???

I have the genuine Holden 2100kg / 1600kg removable hitch type. Simply pull the tongue out when not in use - works for me!

Leather Interiors Holdens and Fords have a pigmented/protected/top coated/painted type leather because this is the most common leather type and is in fact used in over 95% of automotive interiors globally (exceptions are Ferrari, Lambo, some top end Audis etc.). This leather has a uniform...

When I bought my VE2 I optioned up the dash strips, console etc. to brushed aluminium look instead of the shiney black - looks great. Off the accessories page on their website... http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/commodore/sv6/accessories Dash and centre console appliqués $199 *...

Std speaker in mine were from iMoss in Korea - looks and sounds like they cost about $2 each! If you want front speakers, I have all my originals in my garage - only 1 weeks use - you can have them for free!

Is actually Windoze CE... I'm still waiting for someone on this forum to crack it so we can fix the issues!

A quick search shows the Hayman Reece 2100kg towbar fitted with wiring for $750 in Sydney - a good price. WOuld not include the load levelling bits though - they are extra. Holden Commodore Tow Bars Sydney The following link gives you an idea of prices for a genuine Holden one - very...

A quick search shows the Hayman Reece 2100kg towbar fitted with wiring for $750 in Sydney - a good price. WOuld not include the load levelling bits though - they are extra. Holden Commodore Tow Bars Sydney The following link gives you an idea of prices for a genuine Holden one - very...

The only difference between the 1600 and 2100 from Holden is the 2100kg comes with the load levelling bars and big coupling. The actual tow bar is the same. Call a couple fo Holden delaers to get a price - mine was dealer fitted to my car when I ordered it from Barloworld. Not hard to...

Not seen this before either. Get your dealer to re-load the software as a starting point - most likely is corrupt.... Windows... :( If he won't do it, then find another dealer...

I have a genuine 2100kg Holden setup. The ball and tongue simply come out leaving a square opening. You can buy fancy caps to cover that if you want, but I don't bother. In your case, I'd just buy a Holden 1600kg towbar which has the same square opening and comes with teh simple tongue as...

The main component of nail polish remover is acetone, so do NOT use this on your paint. Check out other suggestions above, but don't use Acetone or anything that contains Acetone or you will be looking at a paint bill.

I fitted my speakers into the standard speaker pods to keep the water deflector. I figured that without the deflector is was likely water would come through into the car. The Polk DB651 speakers I used are marine rated, so not worried at all about them getting wet.

Nope, just the intake manifold I believe.

Holmart have 17 x 7's... looks like you may need these. Fit VE V8 brake packages. Wheel & Tyre Package

Hmmm interesting experience Fred. Not sure what the current limit is for the VE stop light circuit, but I'll check out my current draw later this month, but mine is a P3 so may be different. Worst case would be to swap to LED lights if its a problem.

Sorry Justnuts - I agree with everyone else - unfortunately you are being had. Warranty extension all sounds great until you have to actually make a claim, then hear the excuses come out! ... oh that's wear and tear, abuse, that item not covered, etc. etc. Best one I heard of was a mate and...

Alto grey - a good choice!! Looks sweet with tinted windoze even if I say so myself :rofl2: Also a good time to buy as new ones come with 5 years factory warranty and roadside assist - this will be a big plus when you come to selling it.

Interesting - I sold my 2006 Territory Ghia RWD to buy a Holden. Terri was a great car, nice to drive and did all the things I wanted - this is the car Holden should have built - instead we got the Crap-tiva. My only gripes were the Ford dealer and their complete inability to diagnose a...

I'd definitely find a local radio installation shop rather than take it to Holden and pay $120 per hour for labour. The radio guys would be much better equipped and more familiar with the issues than Holden ever would. Not taking the piss out of Holden service, but they simply would not...