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  1. K

    Brakes lights

    Let's think cheap and eliminate the globes first before we splash the cash. Remove the passenger brake light globe (it's probably also the parking light globe as well, i.e. it has 2 filaments). Does the problem go away or are the driver's side brake light and back window brake light globe...
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    VE Commodore Omega Wagon LPG - Low fuel when not.

    I've got a BA Ford with an Impco BRC LPG conversion done on it back in 2007. I occasionally get exactly the same symptom. It sort of happens about 10% of the time (if that) after filling up. For example I might have one of two leds showing on the gauge and after I fill it completely it still...
  3. K

    Wet under drivers side and passenger side

    Here's a post (see below) that I did years ago that will find out if it's getting in via the doors. Very easy to do. Just need a garden hose and outside garden tap. All the doors allow water to go down into them. You will see small gaps next to the door window glass. However when the water...
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    VE Heater Core & Wet Carpet on the Passengers Side

    I too would check out it wasn't getting in via the door trim. Here's a post I did about 5 years ago and I would perform this on your front passenger door and rear passenger door. It's really easy, takes less than 10 minutes and will eliminate the door(s) as a problem. All you need is a garden...
  5. K

    Water patch on floor

    Had this exact problem. It was getting in via the back door. Here is a very easy way to test this is your problem. You only need your garden hose and your eyes! https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/foggy-windows-smelly-vents-holden-are-no-help.254419/page-2#post-2833180 Hope this helps.
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    Water on left hand side rear floor mats

    I had this exact problem on the rear driver's door. https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/foggy-windows-smelly-vents-holden-are-no-help.254419/page-2#post-2833180
  7. K

    VE p0430 code issues

    mechanic's last post made me think of something from years ago. RiCey (a Holden technician) who posted a lot of good information on this forum discussed this exact problem and one of his suggestions was to check the seals first. This is the thread...
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    VE p0430 code issues

    I have a similar issue with my 2008 Alloytec VE except it's on the driver's side so therefore it's P0420. Mine sometimes goes 6 months so I just reset it. The driver's side catalytic converter was replaced when it initially happened (November 2011 and $580!!) but six months later, the check...
  9. K

    VE WAGON 2011

    If it's not firing (as opposed to misfiring) I would be looking to make sure the coils on these cylinders have power (ie 12 Volts). I would be looking for something common (perhaps a electrical connector not fully home, etc).
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    Ve v6 omega oil filter removal

    This is right. It is a 24mm socket BUT if you are going to be changing the oil yourself then do yourself a favour and invest in a 15/16" AF Hex socket (yes a hex socket and not the normal bi hex socket). The AF socket is a snugger fit than the 24mm socket AND the fact that it is hex (and not bi...
  11. K

    VE 2010 Omega Wagon -Rear Folding Seat.

    Is this of any help? https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/sportwagon-rear-seat-release-broken.239402/
  12. K

    09 ve Omega Station wagon, rear door

    I had problems with my 08 Berlina Sportwagon tailgate release switch which lead me to this post. My problem was a faulty switch (in the tailgate) that had to be replaced which doesn't sound like your problem but I did have to find out how to open the tailgate. Note my model was the previous one...
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    VE Surging under load on petrol - misfires on lpg

    Sounds like ignition problems to me also (ie plugs and/or coils). From threads I've read on LPG cars the ignition system needs to be in good condition for it to run well whereas running on petrol it will run slightly better with the same ignition system. So the symptom you have described (ie...
  14. K

    02 sensor error

    Bank 1 is definitely the driver's side. And you can also see that from VS_Pete's diagram in his post.
  15. K

    Extremely bad squealing brakes

    Had the same problem years ago on my old EB Falcon. It was poor quality pads and the fix was get the discs machined and fit new pads. Get it done all at once.
  16. K

    Brake lights

    Are your rear parking lights working okay? Are all your other lights (headlights (low & high beam), rear number plate, indicators, front parkers) all working okay?
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    Rear indicators not working

    Unplug the recently installed rear tail assembly and then see if the indicators on the other side of the car work again. (This is just a fault finding exercise at this stage to see if the new rear tail assembly is the cause of the problem.) Also are there other lights that are not working...
  18. K

    Strange happenings !

    Had this problem once with my old 1969 Ford Cortina. I fixed it by running a cooler spark plug on the advice of a mechanic. He said the problem was most likely it was either the plug getting too hot and once the key was turned off the plug was still hot enough (even though it was no longer...
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    Ve sv6 sports wagon boot release button

    Here's a post I wrote. (Read the whole thread). If you're careful you may be able to remove the external chrome strip if you prepared to take things slowly (something Holden won't). https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/boot-release-wont-work-on-ve-ss-v-sportwagon.123940/#post-2596267
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    Used car warranty questions

    Also make sure you know what is covered under the used car statutory warranty. Sometimes you can have things that were conditional on you purchasing the car that are not covered by the used car statutory warranty that the dealer agreed to fix. Always good to have these things written down though...
  21. K

    Can I permanently clear engine codes?

    There is an obvious answer to your problem. Take it back to the dealer and tell him to fix it under warranty. They can't sell you a car that keeps on throwing codes because there are issues with its catalytic converters.
  22. K

    Car Sitting At Holden - After Quick Advice

    I've had this exact code on my car. It means "P0420 Catalytic Converter Low Efficiency (Bank1)". So it's telling you the driver's side catalytic converter isn't working properly and I believe it knows this from the pair of oxygen sensors that are before and after the catalytic converter. So...
  23. K

    Inside door handle wont lock

    I've got this problem where the rear passengers door doesn't always lock though it nearly does. You can see the locking mechanism handle not quite making it to the closed position. If I cycle it manually a few times it then seems to be right for a while. I was searching the forum for any ideas...
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    Safe ways to work under car?

    I had/have this problem with my BA Ford even though it's not lowered. One day I grabbed a couple of bits of scrap 4" by 2" about 700mm long and put them on the ground and onto each ramp about a third of the way up. I just drove the car onto the 4" by 2" and continued onto the ramps no problem...
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    Battery Life

    Replaced my BA Ford's battery about 8 months ago with a Yuasa 57EFMF from Battery World. It replaced my previous Century battery (also from the same Battery World) that lasted 4 years and 10 months. They had the same Century model battery available but the guy said he wouldn't recommend them...
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    Does the Timing Chain problem only affect certain models?

    I found (see below) on the internet. Holden LY7 Alloytec V6 engine (2004-09) LY7 V6 engine: stretched timing chains In January 2006, 7.7 mm inverted tooth timing chains were introduced for the LE0, LY7 and LW2 engines, replacing 9.5 mm pitch roller chains. For some – but not all – of these...
  27. K

    P0171 lean fuel bank 1 how to fix?

    If the Check Engine Light resets I would keep resetting it until it stays on. That might be years in the future. I’ve had a Check Engine Light come on 10 times since May 2013 (107,000kms). The fault is P0420 Catalytic Converter Low Efficiency Bank1 (Bank 1 being the driver’s side). The...
  28. K

    VE Door Actuator's

    I've got this problem with one of my back doors. Sometimes it will not lock or unlock however if I manually cycle it a few times by locking and unlocking it with my finger to help it along it then works fine for quite a while. Though I haven't done anything yet I did have a bit of a look around...
  29. K

    sale value

    ?????????????????????????? Sell private but why in the world would you buy a car to trade it in? What's the 'up side' to that. Dealers don't want to trade in $200 heaps. They will just discount the new car if there is no trade in. Don't complicate your life by buying a car you don't want and...
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    sale value

    Generally car dealers offer you a certain price at 'trade in' they are not discounting the price of the new car at all. Question 1 when you are buying a new car is 'do you have a trade in?'. If so they pump up the price of the trade in and DO NOT discount the price of the new car at all. That's...
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    2008 VE Calais MY09 model v6 Auto. Check engine Light

    When you press the enter on the steering wheel you are just acknowledging the 'Check Engine Light' so that the 'lightning bolt thru it' goes out and the middle part of your dash display goes back to displaying what it was set up to display. I would guess you probably have the orange malfunction...
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    How to access Tailgate lock in VE sportwagon or how to remove trim

    I hope this works for you because if you need to remove the trim you need the tailgate open as there are a couple of (Torx?) screws that need to be removed. These screws are on the bottom of the tailgate so only accessible when it's open I'm afraid. Anyway that's how my MY09 Berlina Sportwagon...
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    replacing wipers on VE

    I was looking for instructions on how to replace the rear wiper on a VE Sportwagon and found this video. I bought a Tridon TRB024 rear wiper blade from Supercheap today for $17.98. On this web page are two videos. The bottom video (the one you want) refers to replacing the rear wiper blade...
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    Foggy Windows, Smelly Vents, Holden are no help

    All the doors allow water to go down into them. You will see small gaps next to the door window glass. However when the water enters the door it exits the door via the drain holes in the door. This is how it is supposed to work. HOWEVER if there is an issue with the plastic that sits behind the...
  35. K

    sportwagon tailgate won't open and it's not the boot release…

    Or more importantly if it was powered to lock then when you parked and locked the car the battery would have to power the tailgate lock to keep the tailgate locked. So inevitably, when the battery went flat (and it would) the tailgate could then be opened. You'd have to admit that wouldn't...
  36. K

    Foggy Windows, Smelly Vents, Holden are no help

    Definitely check out the carpet in all areas of the car (ie back front, drivers side passenger side). If your sense of smell isn't that good find a friend who had a forensic nose. You may find that you are getting moisture in following a rain event. If the carpet gets wet you are going to have...
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    timing chain problem on my 2011 sv6 series 2

    You need to read the detail of those extended warranties. If you have one get the document out and read it. I know some of them will not cover particular items and for the items they cover they may only pay up to a certain amount of dollars. For example if the timing chain needs replacing and...
  38. K

    Modern chinese tyres?

    The day you stop two metres short of the car in front because someone else did something stupid is the day you think 'Thank goodness I put good tyres on my car'. The day you embed your car into the car in front because someone else did something stupid is the day you think 'Why did I put these...
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    Modern chinese tyres?

    Saw a show on TV one day a few years ago. They used the same car and put various brands and quality of tyres on the car and did various tests (braking swerving around objects, etc). It was amazing how badly these cheap crap tyres performed. The stopping distances were atrocious and after...
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    Air conditioner clutch issue?

    My daughter had her Commodore looked at by Holden. What a debacle. Complete amateur hour. Her husband got their money back and took it to a a/c specialist. He diagnosed the problem in 30 seconds. Go to the specialists. They know their sh1t!
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