Ask the EX-Holden Technician

ve ss ute noise

Hey i just bought an 09 ve ss ute, and when im changing gears and i press the clutch it makes a clonking noise, any idea what it is?

 

An issue you should take it back to the dealer for and get fixed under warranty.:thumbsup:

 

Statesman dash display numbers missing

Hi all
Can someone please put me in the right direction, regarding parts of the numbers in the
odometer, km left to empty etc... display are missing. Can it be fixed and if so who does it. Some light bulps are blown as well. Thanks

 

just a quick question, recently bought a vy ss with the 6 speed manual and wanting to know what speed you should use 6th gear at

 

Highway (90-110km/h)

 

Hi there, wondered if you could shed any light on this noise coming from the front of my VU SS when I turn the steering wheel.

 

can u tell me what the firing oder for my 1986 vl holden commodor

 

Assuming the Nissan 3.0L straight 6, then 1-5-3-6-2-4.

 

vk 3.8

hey rob just new on this site need help im installin a stereo in my vs accliam ive got everythin down already to put the cd player in but the wirin colours are different to the standard red yellow white if yu could help me asap it would be appricated
thanks greg

 

Hi bob, I have a VR BT1 5.0 and have a ongoing (30 month) problem, no matter what I do I always have a earthing "type" problem for the TPS, O2 sensor and CTS, I have replaced all of these with new units refreshed eyelets and cleaned every bolt/washer on all earthing points that I can find...
The one above the battery on the inner gaurd .
The one on the alternator bracket.
The one on the rear of the passenger side head.
The strap from the alternator to the passenger side inner gaurd (between the airbox and strut tower)

I am at the end of my teather and have got a little info on the Ignition module, can you tell me if anything earths through this to the upper stud, ECU prehaps.

Thankyou.

 

sounds like either the steering column sticking and releasing from the rubber firewall grommet, or swaybar bushes sticking and releasing

 

Bleeding Brakes

What is the correct way to bleed brakes on a VT Commodore, step by step?

 

Vs engine

is there any difference between s1 and s2 ectec engine

thanks

 

teh order to bleed is furthest from m/c to closest. rear left, rear right, front left, front right. as for how to, I've only done it with an extra person to help. crack bleed nipple, have person 2 pump brakes until all air is gone, hold pedal, tighten screw. repeat for all 4 wheels. may not be the best way but i've had no problems doing it this way

 

hey my parking sensors on my vz berlina arent working do you know how to fix that cheers

 

Thanks, I managed to get my hands on a one man bleeding hose. It worked a treat. Thanks for your help.

 

handbrake removal

hey, im new to this website, i cant find anything about how to remove + replace the handbrake lever, i bought my car with no handbrake button on the handbrake, i now have a new handbrake but im not sure on how to put my new one in, any tips?

 

engine light

Hi Bob - here's a tricky one for you. 98 Vt Senator Hsv.
It wouldn't start tonight. no noises under bonnet, no clicks, no nothing.
check engine light stayed on.
Battery light stayed on, but half as bright as usual,(11.7 volts with mode/up button trick) and the oil light stayed on (need oil pressure to make that go out)
can hear the petrol pump priming.

Had to get it transported home.
Did the pin 5/6 and got no codes out of it as the check engine won't go out.

has code 35 - idle air incorrect, and 92 - low speed fan error, a couple days prior, I'm pretty sure neither of those would stop engine from starting.
Any ideas??
I'm gonna ring the mechanics anyway to come and pick it up again, but would be interested in what you think.
Cheers
Murray

 

Did you check the crank angle sensor, they are always shitting themselves in VT's.

 

No - didn't check that, the 2 other times the mechanics came out to look at it, it would start for them. This morning it wouldn't, and it took them 45 minutes to get it to crank. Might be the cas, but might not be too, as they drove it away to their workshop.
I'll find out tonite what it was.