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Resetting your computer and trip computer special functions (VT - VX)

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I am led to believe this is for both Gen III LS1 and V6 models, if this is not the case please let me know and I will change it to suit.

WARNING: You can damage your PCM if the ignition is not OFF when disconnecting or reconnecting PCM power

For a VX or VU Commodore replace Fuse No 31 with Fuse No 29 which is also a 10 amp but called "ENG CONT/BCM".

1. Ensure Engine Coolant Temperature is more than 80 degrees.

This information is relatively easy to find. While the car is turned off, hold down the MODE and UP Buttons on your trip computer, and turn the car on.

Trip_Computer.jpg


Use the MODE button to scroll through the information until you reach TEMP.

VT_Computer_CheckDash_Pic_Temp.jpg


It normally will only take a few minutes of back street driving to get the car up to the required temperature. I don't believe everyone bothers with this - but it probably makes the Idle Learn Procedure below easier. Although that is another thing not everyone bothers with...

2. Turn Ignition OFF * VERY IMPORTANT *

3. Remove PCM/BCM Fuse


For starters, grab the Fuse Tool from the main Fuse compartment. (Pull down the panel below the steering wheel, the fuses are on the right hand side, and the tool highlighted below. (Look up 'Fuse' in the owners manual.)

Cabin_Fuse_Panel.jpg


Next, pop the bonnet and open up the Engine Compartment fuse/relay panel) - just above the battery.

Fuse_Box.jpg


The fuse diagram should be under the lid of the engine compartment fuse box. You are after F31 - the "ENG. CONT/BCM" Fuse. It is a 10A - but can differ on later models.

Fuse_Box_Diagram.jpg


Use the Fuse tool above, and carefully remove the PCM Fuse. If the fuses are Brittle (as they can get if older), I suggests picking up a few backup fuses before you do this... just in case.

Fuse_To_Remove.jpg


4. Wait 20 Seconds

5. Replace the PCM/BCM Fuse

6. Perform the Idle Learn Procedure


For Automatic Transmissions:

  1. Ensure Ignition off and PCM Fuse is back in place
  2. Set the park brake on and block the drive wheels
  3. Turn the Air Con / Climate Control OFF
  4. Start the Engine (Coolant temps should still be >80 deg.)
  5. Shift transmission into Drive
  6. Allow engine to idle for 5 minutes
  7. Shift transmission into Park
  8. Allow engine to idle for 5 minutes
  9. Turn the engine off for 30 seconds

For Manual Transmissions:

  1. Ensure Ignition off and PCM Fuse is back in place
  2. Set the park brake on and block the drive wheels
  3. Turn the Air Con / Climate Control OFF
  4. Place transmission in Neutral
  5. Start the Engine (Coolant temps should still be >80 deg.)
  6. Allow engine to idle for 5 minutes
  7. Turn the engine off for 30 seconds

Thanks to the guys at HoldenLS1.com for letting me use the above information, also Doug from mytired.com for the images deserves a big thanks.
 

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What exactly does this whole operation allow you to do?
 

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This procedure only applies to LS1, For all others the IAC pintle position is set by the calibration, the reset procedure is done at every key off after the engine has been running for 5 seconds or more or by a serial data command from a Tech 2.
 

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Upgrading VXII Cluster to 3 window

Hi.
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but here goes.
I have a VXII Executive and I would like to upgrade the instrument cluster to one with the 3 LCD windows witht he full computer functions. What I would like to ask is will just changing the cluster give me the full functionality, or will I need to change some other component (like the BCM)?

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers.
 

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Hi.
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but here goes.
I have a VXII Executive and I would like to upgrade the instrument cluster to one with the 3 LCD windows witht he full computer functions. What I would like to ask is will just changing the cluster give me the full functionality, or will I need to change some other component (like the BCM)?

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers.

you need a higher level bcm
 

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I am led to believe this is for both Gen III LS1 and V6 models, if this is not the case please let me know and I will change it to suit.

WARNING: You can damage your PCM if the ignition is not OFF when disconnecting or reconnecting PCM power

For a VX or VU Commodore replace Fuse No 31 with Fuse No 29 which is also a 10 amp but called "ENG CONT/BCM".

1. Ensure Engine Coolant Temperature is more than 80 degrees.

This information is relatively easy to find. While the car is turned off, hold down the MODE and UP Buttons on your trip computer, and turn the car on.

Trip_Computer.jpg


Use the MODE button to scroll through the information until you reach TEMP.

Dash_Pic_Temp.jpg


It normally will only take a few minutes of back street driving to get the car up to the required temperature. I don't believe everyone bothers with this - but it probably makes the Idle Learn Procedure below easier. Although that is another thing not everyone bothers with...



Hi Guys

I know this has been mentioned a few times now, but could somebody please do a step-by-step instruction with piccies so we can all understand what the data is all about please. I can work out these one's... They are....:-

1. Are roughly digital Volts, Rev, Odo, speed, date of build (19990721) which is 21-July 1999, some kind of pressure reading and some other info that looks great, but I can't understand what they are. There seems to be a table that goes from 00-21 with a "un" after some of the numbers. Are these a fault code??

2. When you are due for a service, do you get a count down in km's and weeks/months under that particular time on the screen?

Can anybody with the inside knowledge be able to help myself and other with this?

Thanks

XU6_Boy
 

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Anyone tried this as of yet? I'm very curious as to see my temp & liters left in the tank function.
If so, any way to return back to the factory setting?
 

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