Ask the EX-Holden Technician

[Doctor Bob]

Dr Bob.

Can you explain what? My dad has a 05 VZ Exec with a 914 Police Pack which has traction control. Surely it cant be much? I noticed his ABS module has the markings 479 L2 201104 085 and mines a 479 L4 230306 085.

if that means anything.

the brake line harness is different, the wiring is different, its a massive job for something thats no real advantage

 

[Dannys666]

cruise control & traction Control

hey there i own a VXII ss and the cruise control and traction both dont work. i have taken it to a tech and they said that the brake circut is always on. how can i fix this? can you help please??

 

[VS VS VS]

Vs auto transmission fault

Hi
I have a 95 VS and I recently had a fault with the 2-3 shift solenoid(code 81). The symptoms were- engine light- and appeared to be taking off in 2nd gear. I replaced the solenoid and changed the filter and fluid at the same time. The fault indication has gone but I still don't have first or 4th. I have tested the solenoid resistance and they all appear fine(checked at the PCM). I don't have a tacho either but that fault was present about 2 months ago so I don't think that that fault is associated with the shift problem. Shift from second to third is smooth as is the down shift.....
Thanks for your help........

 

[VS VS VS]

Vs auto transmission fault

Hi
I have a 95 VS and I have had a recent problem with the transmission. I got an engine warning light and code 81. The other fault was that the car appeared to take off in second gear. I changed the 2-3 shift solenoid and changed the filter and fluid.
The fault light has gone but I still don't have 1st or 4th gear. the shift change from 2 to 3 if sooth as is the downshift. If I manually select 1st. the car still takes off in 2nd. I have tested the resistance at the PCM and the resistances seem OK apart from the Fluid temp which should be about 3? but showed 48 Ohms. The tacho stopped working a couple of months ago if you have any thoughts on that as well.
Thanks for you help

 

[SSbrother]

Hey mate

I got a 06 Thunder ss ute and its not too old very low ks
the cd players been workin fine but now it says CD ERROR !!!

i put in another cd and it keeps saying the same thing .

I cant listen to ACDC anymore! do you have any clue as to wats the problem?

btw : i tried old and new cds still the same answer CD ERROR !

cheers

 

[cjazzavy]

hi doc i have a vy ss and was woundering if you can bypass the standard imobiliser thanks

 

[arson14]

VY clutch issues

Hi
I have just bought a VY SII S pac, man, and 3 days after getting it the clutch has started making a strange shuddering/ squeaking noise when i try and select gears. When i first put the clutch in it makes a slight shuddering noise, nothing major in comparison but when i go to lift off the clutch and press down on the accelerator there is a really loud squeaking noise. It doesnt matter if its 1'st or reverse. It only does this when I first start it up in the morning, and after a while it goes away. Have talked to a mechanic and he quoted me about $1700 for a new clutch, which is well out of my budget as i only just got the car, any suggestions? or anywhere i can get a new clutch kit (whole kit, supposedly they have a special clutch and flywheel setup) from would be great.
P.S it is pretty cold in the mornings would that have anything to do with it???

 

[Statesmad]

Gday Dr Bob, 93 pages of help and still going...:thumbsup:
If you would be kind enough to send some wisdom my way,
it would be much appreciated.
I must replace the BCM ( High 312 ) in my WH11 LS1 Statesman.
I have found a Calais BCM (Lux 314). Can I use this as a replacement?;
or, is a "High 312" my only option?
Thanks for your time and altruistic attitude to these forums
cheers,
Craig.

 

[bmarriott.live]

hi dr bob
i'm looking for which pillar the wiring loom for the interior light comes down in a series 1 VX ex.

i'm looking to connect some lights in my foot wells to the loom so it will turn on when i open the doors.

where is the best place to connect too.

 

[alien]

bmarriott.live, the wiring for the interior dome from an executive runs down the pillar besides the drivers seat.

For more in depth details on the illumination from a Series 1 VX Executive, look here: http://114.77.38.163:6080/JustCommodores/pdfs/wiadiag/vxseries/09a.pdf