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VT auto power button question (dont have owners hand book )

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by dirty hands, Jan 21, 2014.

  1. Jan 21, 2014 #1
    dirty hands

    dirty hands Active Member

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    Hi forum

    what are the power buttons functions

    when to put power button on ......

    when not to ...........

    do towing and highway also traffic and city driving


    of topic a bit
    if you read down the posts you would think VTs are problematic

    everytime i turn the key now i think whats going to go wrong next ??
     
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    accentstencil

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    Power button just leaves it each gear a little longer (changes at higher revs). Use power button when towing.
     
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    IBLOWN

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    The power and economy button just changes the shift points of the transmission.

    Power mode: Gears drag out a bit longer at higher revs.
    Economy: Gears change quicker at lower revs.

    It doesn't really make much difference, but you should probably use power for towing/city driving and use economy for highway sort of use.

    Series 1 VT's are more problematic, in saying that, most VT's are a pain in the arse anyway lol.
     
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    I always thought it was for highway driving. Like a 5th gear to use less full.

    Silly me.
     
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    all cars have problems, VT's are widely known and most problems are cheap and easy to repair.

    my VTII I owned for about 3-4 years in that time I replaced a starter (wasn't 100% necessary but starting was a little sluggish), a relay and an ignition barrel and nothing else other than oil, filter and air cleaner (ie normal service stuff). Most owners will report a similar amout of small, easy cheap repairs especially if the car is correctly serviced and looked after.
     
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    The better you treat her the better she will treat you. Mines been neglected for way too long. Finally doing some major work on her.
     
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    The best thing about them is that they are common. Replacement parts are cheap, mechanics know how to fix the problems faster, and with a few tools you can fix a lot yourself with this site and a service manual.
     
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