Ask the EX-Holden Technician

Hi,

I've just acquired an 07 Holden Calais VE Sedan (V6)-automatic transmission. Prior to that I had a VS Exec Sedan (V6)-automatic. So this a very, very different vehicle to what I am used to. Am not used to a vehicle that so computerised. Am also sad to admit that my vehicle mechanical knowledge fits on a postage stamp. Anyway just wondering if you, or anyone else, can advise me what's normal and what's not in terms of the tachometer RPM's in various driving conditions ie on the open road, driving uphill, driving downhill.

 

can anyone tell me what the best gearbox and diff ratio for a vs v8 statseman 5L

 

VX Calais electric seats into VX Berlina

Hi Dr Bob
I have recently installed a set of VX Calais leathers into a VX Berlina. Drivers seat electrics work perfectly with full movement, but the passenger side does not move at all. I know the Berlina seats are not electric, so I am going to have to run the cables, however, is there a way I can move an electric seat manually (forward and back only) as I need to screw the 2 front bolts in to keep it anchored?
Thanks
Iain
:bang:

 

if you want it manually try changing the seat base

 

you can fit it all in if you swap the k frame, electrical gear, front suspension etc, the only major problem you would probably run into is compliance side of things, ie fitting an older model engine into a slightly new car

 

hi today when i go around some corners at slow speeds the hand brake light in my vz pops up and stays on for up to a minute or two? it doesnt feel like its on though but its annoying ive checked the cables to the back and theyre ok?

 

the brake light indication is used as a brake fail light so to speak, as well as handbrake, check and see if the brake fluid level is at the max mark, the level float inside the resivour isnt stuck down low in the resivour,

if the level is down, check to see if there is a fluid leak somewhere, thats a start anyway

 

ABS Fault in VZ equipe

When starting my car I get an ABS fault on the dash with seven chimes. The dealer said it could be one of about twenty sensors and doesn't seem interested and has only reset it but hasn't fixed the problem. Has anyone heard of this one before.

 

This is more of a general question about the Central Locking Utility in my recently purchased VR Executive Commodore, Now when I press the button on the keys I can hear the click but it doesnt unlock the doors. I have tried both keys separately so I know its not a battery issue. Im just wondering what this is and how it can be fixed (perhaps without taking it to a car workshop and getting shafted?)

I hope that explained it, if you need to know more just ask, Thanks in advance for taking the time to respond to this.

 

VE Cluster Changes

Hi Dr Bob,

Any updates on changing to up spec VE clusters yet?

Thanks & regards.

 

Thanks Dr Bob

Will do, Holden have also got back to me and are going to monitor this with the dealers service dept. Will keep you posted.

Regards Doorstopper

 

thank you, the resevoir was very low. It has been happening since I painted my calipers, I topped it up for now but its getting checked this w/e

 

hey doc i was just wondering wat the flo cal on my trip computer is or why its adjustable or should i just leave it thanks btw its a vs s2 belina 5l

 

is there any way to change the gear noob on a 1996 vs auto

 

Hi Bob,

Trying to work out what the fuel pressure at idle should be for a VS - mine is 240 kPa.

Gregory's says it should be ~280
Hayne's says it should be 240-260 (in which case mine is ok)

Which is correct?

 

bad earths on O2 sensors

Do you hear much about bad earths on O2 sensors?
The guys at LPGAS1 said both my earths where no good and the guys and it gave my car flat spots.
Thanks Pat.