Jack07334
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Making this due to not finding a thread with the exact same issue I’m having, could have missed it though.
Currently having a starting issue with my 2006 Holden VZ V6 Commodore Utility (145500kms) and has been a problem for 2-3 months. Issue only happens if the car has sat either overnight or 5+ hours. The issue is very hit or miss, sometimes the car will stall on initial start or will struggle for 2 seconds then go to normal revs. Other times it will start first go no problem. When the car stalls it will start 2nd go every time. ABS Fault sometimes comes up for a few seconds then goes away.
I put a new fuel pump, fuel filter, purge valve & spark plugs and no luck. Was also serviced 2 months before the issue began (September)
Have taken it to a mechanic and he suggested replacing the parts above besides plugs. He’s had it in his shop for 4 weeks in total (not all at once) and still hasn’t found the cause (Due to fitting me in unexpectedly and not having someone look at my car constantly as he has other customers) so that is why I’m making this thread to see if I can get any help on here.
A couple of things I’ve noticed that I never noticed before:
When I have my headlights ON and my head unit ON my headlights will go dim when using power windows (maybe something is draining and not enough vaults??)
Fuel pump sounds like it’s turning off or something when power windows are used, not sure if normal or not.
I’ve checked my battery a couple of times and these are the voltage readings I’ve gotten.
Off - 12.2v - 12.6v
Starting - 9.50v - 10v
Idle w/ accessories - 13.9v - 14.2v
For people who don’t want to read the entire thing:
Car starting having starting issues, replaced fuel pump, fuel filter, purge valve, plugs and no luck.
Any help is much appreciated.
P.S I’m not mechanically minded but will do as much as I can to figure out this problem.
Cheers,
Jack
Making this due to not finding a thread with the exact same issue I’m having, could have missed it though.
Currently having a starting issue with my 2006 Holden VZ V6 Commodore Utility (145500kms) and has been a problem for 2-3 months. Issue only happens if the car has sat either overnight or 5+ hours. The issue is very hit or miss, sometimes the car will stall on initial start or will struggle for 2 seconds then go to normal revs. Other times it will start first go no problem. When the car stalls it will start 2nd go every time. ABS Fault sometimes comes up for a few seconds then goes away.
I put a new fuel pump, fuel filter, purge valve & spark plugs and no luck. Was also serviced 2 months before the issue began (September)
Have taken it to a mechanic and he suggested replacing the parts above besides plugs. He’s had it in his shop for 4 weeks in total (not all at once) and still hasn’t found the cause (Due to fitting me in unexpectedly and not having someone look at my car constantly as he has other customers) so that is why I’m making this thread to see if I can get any help on here.
A couple of things I’ve noticed that I never noticed before:
When I have my headlights ON and my head unit ON my headlights will go dim when using power windows (maybe something is draining and not enough vaults??)
Fuel pump sounds like it’s turning off or something when power windows are used, not sure if normal or not.
I’ve checked my battery a couple of times and these are the voltage readings I’ve gotten.
Off - 12.2v - 12.6v
Starting - 9.50v - 10v
Idle w/ accessories - 13.9v - 14.2v
For people who don’t want to read the entire thing:
Car starting having starting issues, replaced fuel pump, fuel filter, purge valve, plugs and no luck.
Any help is much appreciated.
P.S I’m not mechanically minded but will do as much as I can to figure out this problem.
Cheers,
Jack
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