immaparko93
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Hey Everyone!
I've posted a few different bits and pieces about my Commodore ute. It's a 2001 VU S-Pac 5sp Manual.
Bought it a few months ago, and one problem after another has been popping up. I don't want to beat around the bush, so i'll just list them:
- Error Code 0101 - MAF issue... how can i rectify? The intake is filthy around the MAF, i'm thinking it needs a clean? When i say filthy, i mean FILTHY. What exactly does this code mean?
- IAC Valve appears to be not responding. I put a new one in because the old one was sticking, and now this one doesn't even respond when i turn the AC on. It nearly stalls when i start it when it's cold, idles around 500rpm... all sorts of rubbish! Code 0506 is popping up... Idle speed low. Thanks to the "new" IAC Is there an installation procedure/step i've missed? i just put it straight in...
- Drive Train Play - Appears to be coming from the gear box or clutch.. If i take my foot on/off/on/off, it has heaps of play and a real clunk around the clutch/gearbox. Something also seems to rattle and make noise when the clutch is OUT (foot off clutch). Only audible when idling. There's a bit of oil around the gearbox... perhaps a fluid leak? Might seem like a dumb question, but could it just be low on oil? How do i top it up/refill it? Remembering its a 5sp Manual.
- STEERING! - Very annoying, Whines like you have it on full-lock... also creaks and clunks and carries on... these issues are only evident at lower speeds, such as parking or slow turning. Plenty of power steering fluid, although the power steering pump is leaking... i think it needs a new one! Might explain the the "whining".. but not the clunk. I have given the wheels a side-to-side wiggle, tie rod ends seem ok.
I think the car is great - 3.8L Eco's are great engines from what i gather, i've done oil and filter in it (plugs are a PAIN though, my sockets are too fat...)... i guess i've just bought one with a few issues! Ofcourse, these issues are never apparent when you buy the stupid things
Hopefully someone can help me out.
SORRY for the long post
Cheers!
I've posted a few different bits and pieces about my Commodore ute. It's a 2001 VU S-Pac 5sp Manual.
Bought it a few months ago, and one problem after another has been popping up. I don't want to beat around the bush, so i'll just list them:
- Error Code 0101 - MAF issue... how can i rectify? The intake is filthy around the MAF, i'm thinking it needs a clean? When i say filthy, i mean FILTHY. What exactly does this code mean?
- IAC Valve appears to be not responding. I put a new one in because the old one was sticking, and now this one doesn't even respond when i turn the AC on. It nearly stalls when i start it when it's cold, idles around 500rpm... all sorts of rubbish! Code 0506 is popping up... Idle speed low. Thanks to the "new" IAC Is there an installation procedure/step i've missed? i just put it straight in...
- Drive Train Play - Appears to be coming from the gear box or clutch.. If i take my foot on/off/on/off, it has heaps of play and a real clunk around the clutch/gearbox. Something also seems to rattle and make noise when the clutch is OUT (foot off clutch). Only audible when idling. There's a bit of oil around the gearbox... perhaps a fluid leak? Might seem like a dumb question, but could it just be low on oil? How do i top it up/refill it? Remembering its a 5sp Manual.
- STEERING! - Very annoying, Whines like you have it on full-lock... also creaks and clunks and carries on... these issues are only evident at lower speeds, such as parking or slow turning. Plenty of power steering fluid, although the power steering pump is leaking... i think it needs a new one! Might explain the the "whining".. but not the clunk. I have given the wheels a side-to-side wiggle, tie rod ends seem ok.
I think the car is great - 3.8L Eco's are great engines from what i gather, i've done oil and filter in it (plugs are a PAIN though, my sockets are too fat...)... i guess i've just bought one with a few issues! Ofcourse, these issues are never apparent when you buy the stupid things
Hopefully someone can help me out.
SORRY for the long post
Cheers!