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No worries bro... I think the SSV is just building on the SS and to make it have a few more luxury items.. So nicer mags, flip key, updated entertainment system... But you have a nice ride man... I like the black strips over the white :) You should get some more pics up :P

As far as I know... The SS is like an SV6 except has the 6.0 litre V8... I know the NSW Police use the SS for some of there Highway Patrol fleet... They didnt need the extra luxuries of the SSV. So the SS model is the same as an SV6 body wise, features etc... Only difference is what is under...

No worries mate... Yes it sounds just like what I had for sure... Yeah I remember now it was not happening all the time, but yes when you take off from lights I used to noitice it too... I would make them go for a drive with you say on a cold start in the morning and hopefully they will...

Nice ride bro... Im getting my new MY12 Series II SSV this weekend... Can't wait :) Im looking forward to the switch to a sportier ride... Trading in the Calais V... :P

Hey mate... Im not sure if this will help you or not... This is the tech number to have my transmission replaced etc under warranty: 1-72888336 (TAS case). The issue that you are referring to sounds like the same issues I had... Mornings are the worst when it used to flare... Once the...

Hi All, Im not sure if anyone can suggest what these few issues Im having are at the moment with my VE Calais V 60Th Anniversary V8 is currently experiencing? Its due for 45,000KM Service next month and Im going to raise them when I take the car inn... 1) Slight clunk sound from front end...

It all appears normal mate... Plus the 6 speed auto in the VE's is learns the way you drive so in time its going to get used to the way you drive etc... I know that mines does the same thing when going down a hill as its using the gears to assist with braking thats all... If you put your foot...

The 60th Anniversary Calais V is a nice looking car... Hence why I got one... Mines called KITT...

Hi guys... Im just wondering for those who have the new Series II in the V8 models with the 6SPD Auto how are you finding the software changes to the gearbox? I have been reading a lot of reviews on the car and each test drive of the V8 models that are auto's, there saying its way better than...

GOOD luck mate and hope that they come to the party and replace it as it should be alot smoother than what you have explained on here... The transmission itself itsnt too bad however does have a mind of its own sometimes.

Thats the one... Thats what I took to Holden... Plus had a mechanic come out for a drive first thing in the morning and he noticed it straight away! I have been trying to find it for you but you beat me to it :) If its under warranty they have to replace it.

Hey mate, I had the same issues in my Calais V... I got the transmission replaced under warranty and its stopped the issue. Its a known issues and was highlighted in a Techline bulletin for GM in the states on the G8 Pontiac's which are just left hand drive commodores... So took this info to...

I would get Holden to check it out as my previous VE Calais V V6 did that in Engineering mode and it turned out to be a faulty BCM.

Hi Nick... Yes thats what the service has told me... What annoys me is that the car never wants to do it when Im near the dealer. It did it once and I went there but the service guy turned the car off... and when he turned it back on it was ok... But the service manager told him he should not...

Hi All, I own a MY09 V8 Calais V 60th Anniversary sedan. Lately I have been experiencing a high idle when driving the car. I notice it when say stopped at a set of lights and the car is still in 'Drive'... It feels like the car wants to go and I notice the Inst Fuel sitting at 2.8 and then...

Yes I had this with my first VE CValais V back when I got it in 2006. I had to have a software update performed and also a new PCM module placed in car. But I was also getting the battery drain issue as well. Have you taken the car for a long drive yet?

Hey Holdfast... Nah the auto trans has been so much better since being replaced... Its still a bit strange sometimes and sometimes hunts for gears on a roundabout for example... But power of the line from the lights for example is great and the shifts are quick and smooth... Holden could release...

Thansk mate... I will have to look into it over the weekend :)

Thanks Holdfast... I might have to go buy that Torx Screw driver tool as I dont have one :( Are they expensive? What is the best glue? I would rather do it myself as I dont have alot of time to go in during the week to get Holden to fix.... I gotta do it as its driving me crazy!

I might try and see if I can fix myself also... However I dont think I have all the tools... I will have another look on the weekend and if not I will have to get Holden to sort it out now as Im kinda listening for it every time I drive and whenever I hit a small bump I can hear it! Arghhhhhhhh

Great News mate... Can you do mine LOL... Good to hear that its fixed... Mines the drivers side rear so its right behind me and annoys me every time I go out for a drive...

Great work mister Holdfast!!! I have the same issues and its driving me nuts! I might even print this off and ask Holden to look at it... I wonder if this is a an MY09 issue? My Calais is MY09 build...

Nope... There are no lights in them... Funny thing is that in the first edition VE Manual when it was released in 2006, it mentions lights in them... But they never lit up.. Perhaps last minute deletion???

Yes... My car is stock with no modifications... I have to wait for my to fault again during a week day so I can run it quickly to Holden for them to run tests... Very annoying!

Hi I’m having a an issue pretty much the same as this as well. However my car is auto and when its started sometimes even after its warmed up it seems to act like its stuck in a cold mode start up... The engine sounds like its revving and the Inst Fuel read out shows 3.6 etc when in Drive when...

When to dealer today and they put car on the hoist and checked over the exhaust... All checked out. Slight adjustment to the rear mufflers and now seems better. Took a SSV auto out for a drive also to compare and it only had 5K on the ODO... It droned worst then our car did so that made me feel...

Yes well the car is going back into Holden in a coupe of weeks. Im going to get them to check the entire system and even compare it to another VE V8 sedan that has had no modifications to shows them the difference. They cant be telling me its normal for it to drone like this... It never did it...

Hey mate is your exhaust all stock? Any changes to the Exhaust? Im having issues with my exhaust droning also... Mines a 6speed auto and ever since Holden removed my exhaust to replace my auto under warranty its been droning very badly at highway speeds and even around town... Its very...

You would think so... It seems worst when its cold for the first 5 or ten mins of driving. But driving around town its so dronney... Also when crusing on the HWY at 110kph, it is droning its head off... It was never this bad. I read through the Holden invoices you get when they work on your...

Mine are droning like a bastard at the moment... Dont know why either? Only that ever since Holden removed my exhaust to replace the auto trans in April, the car has been droning ever since. They say they have re tentioned it and even removed and re added to the car. No change... I have to go...

Our V8 has a drone now coming from the exhaust ever since Holden replaced the 6 speed auto due to flaring issues. Its been back and forth and still not happy. Manly drones at low RPM say around 60KPH or when doing 100KPH on the highway. I dont understand why its drones now?? Perhaps they didn't...

Hey vol808, Yeah I had a Exhaust specialist resettle the exhaust for me and the drone is all but gone... I kind of notice a slight drone when a crusing speeds on a freeway and coming into a slight incline... As the car begins to slow before kicking back gears, it will drone ever so slightly...

Car is going into exhaust specialist in a couple of weeks to have the exhaust re aligned as its causing the drone etc...

Hey guys, I wonder if anyone can maybe help me with something regarding the exhaust on my V8 Calais V... The car recently went into have its auto trans replaced due to the flaring issue. Great shifting now by the way. But since I have had the car back there seems to be a drone sound coming from...

Hey Johnsy, Yeah I can sort of notice it when it goes from full active mode to 4Cycl mode... However to be honest, it does not seem to be responisve as the Full V8 mode cars. Perhaps its just me or the extra weight of a Caprice... Its very nice to drive, however rather having the SWB sedan as...

Thanks mate... Yes I got an email this morning advising they have ordered parts for the exhaust manafold now... I guess it might be why the car has been making a strange rattley sound/slipping/ticking noise. I just want it fixed so I can enjoy the car again... They gave us a new 2009 AFM V8...

Well the new 6 speed Auto Trans went in and collected it yesterday from our Holden Dealership... Shifts so good now... Its so good to know the auto trans seems to be fixed now... Fingers crossed its a good box and will have to update you more once it settles in... However car has to go back as...

Yes I have seen this in our last VE Calais.... I found that it happened on the odd occasion. Make sure the disc is really clean. I found mine did it after I checked this disc and its was dirty. Also there is trcik where u hold down the track buttons and power button and it will reset the unit...

Dropped the car off today at Holden Dealership for the new transmission and a couple small things... Get it back this Friday or Saturday... Looking forward to the new transmission and just hope that its a good one. Got a loan VE Omega... Its not bad, but a you tell the difference when jumping...

Hey mate... Yes I'm wrapped that I got the email from Holden and for to replace the transmission! Best news all week! Just hope they put it in all good! Looking forward to smooth shifts and no flaring! Hope yours is doing well?