So here are some new codes if someone could please let me know what these are. Thanks heaps!.
1341
1361
1261
As i understand it, the VX Commodore error codes are displayed as a 4 digit code where the vehicle uses
ALDL protocol which is proprietary GM protocol.
Unfortunately ALDL data is sent in a format unique to the model of ECU in the vehicle with little standardization between models, so a proper definition of the data is required to interpret it. So most professional scan tools require a large database of vehicle definitions.
To add confusion, Holden used an OBD shaped plug on the VX however an CAN based OBDII dongle (common check as chips) won’t work on these…
Supposedly the state of play w.r.t. protocols is as follows:
VR -> VY V6's run "ALDL"
VR -> VT S1 V8's run "ALDL"
VTs2 -> VY 5.7V8's run "VPW OBDII"
VZ -> VE V6 run "OBDII CAN"
VZ -> VE 6.0L V8 run "OBDII CAN"
Unfortunately I haven’t found a list of VX specific fault codes so one can’t say for certain what they mean.
The later OBDII codes could be the same as some of GM’s ALDL codes but probably not… So it’s a guess if you assume it’s a Powertrain code and google “GM P1341” which will return the OBDII meaning of that code. Note that some OBDII codes are standardised across manufacturers but some are manufacturer specific which means that one’s interpretation may be wrong doing such searches.
This web site can be useful for showing OBDII codes and their manufacturer specific interpretations.
P1341 ?
P1361 Ignition Coil Control Circuit Low Voltage
P1261 ?
As such, it’s best is to download the VX workshop manual as earlier suggested and linked by
@chrisp . Hopefully that doc will have a list of codes within that you can reference to get the meaning specifically for your model and engine combo… I’ll leave that for you to do..
