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Hi everyone I’m in a very stuck position at the moment. 08 ssv wagon manual 117 xxx kms My ss is making a ticking noise and I’m not sure what it is. The problem is I went to 2 reputable shops who work on these cars and both shops have said different things which leaves me in a position on...

Hello. I'm interested in purchasing a Holden Commodore 2019 VXR. However, after researching I've been getting mixed reviews about the reliability and possible issues faced by this vehicle. I have a few questions, if any current VXR owners can vouch: - Does it have wireless Apple Carplay? - Do...

Hey guys, how's it going? I'm trying to get to the bottom of an issue with my steering wheel buttons not working on my 2001 vx Berlina. The horn works, so it can't be my clock spring. Plus my "mode button" and up and down buttons don't work. I pulled the radio out to have a look back there and...

Hey Have recently done a ls1 6speed conversion on on my series 2 vx berlina that was originally v6, all ls1 running gear came from my old vy ls1, the vats is removed from the system & it ran in my vy, I've used a vx ls1 loom, the vats removed ecu & pcm from the vy ls1 & the original bcm & key...

Hi Everyone, Posting here as I'm not having much luck with google, I have a 2018 LT ZB Commodore I purchased a demo model and from day dot it is almost impossible to fuel the damn thing up. So the issue is when you put the pump in it will immediately click off... no matter how you move the...

hey guys, I’ve got a 2001 WH statesman l67 Okay so I’ve had my air con regassed professionally and pressure tested, there’s definitely no leaks and we’ve replaced the o rings with genuine ones, pressure checked it again 24 hours and still holds pressure But the air con clutch will not engage...

Hi everyone. Long time lurker here and Holden lover, but posting for the first time as need some help regarding issues with my '05 V6 VZ. I've owned this car for 10 months now and has been running great for most of that time. Was serviced 6 months ago with no issues reported. But in the last...

Hi everyone, just wonder if anyone here know any common issues/problems relate to 2012 Holden Commodore SSV Z series 6-speead Auto (with AFM technology). Because Im planning to purchase a second hand one with 90000kms on the odometer from its first owner in Queensland. Any advice/ recommendation...

Hey guys Recently bought a vy v6 berlina 2004 series 2 and I have just noticed at a certain rpm when revving you can hear apmost like a grinding/saw noise as soon as it hits 2500-3000Rpm Sounds like its coming from under the car beaneath where the 2 front seats are. Really dont know what it is...

HI RECENTLY IVE BEEN HAVING A CPL ISSUES WITH MY VZ AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY CUZ THE CAR WOILDNT START SO I BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY ALL SEEMED OK UNTILL ONE DAY I TURNED THE KEY AND IT JUST KEPT MAKING A clicking sound I eventually had to get a jump start to start the car I...

Hi everyone, didn’t know if I should post in the VN-VP section or on here but I’ll give it a shot... So I’ve recently purchased a 1990 s2 VN SS 355 after not having one for about 10 years. So basically the car won’t start, doesn’t have power to the pump, and no spark. I thought I’d start with...

PLEASE HELP ME!!!! So I’m wanting to get an OBD1 BLUETOOTH/WIFI scanner for my 1992 VP Holden Commodore. I’ve been told I have a 6 pin adapter located where the glove box is and that an OBD2 scanner won’t work in my car as it’s fairly old... I’ve been looking on eBay and so far I’ve had no...

Hi, I’ve been a long-time reader, but this is my first post! Hoping someone can help me out! I have a small but annoying issue with my 2005 VZ Calais alloytec. I got it in mid 2015 and I love it. Since getting it, I noticed it surges every now and then (usually under load). When starting up...

So, few weeks ago brought a 2002 VY. Had issue starting. Replaced coil packs and crank angle sensor. All was well, then it overheated. Changed the thermostat no issues. A few days later, driving over to the other side of city, and the car shuts off. Battery light flashes, check engine message...

hi my v6 l27 vp wont start, it feels like the timings out ive got spark, fuel and air. ive got a new DFU, PLUGS, LEADS, COIL PACKS, CAS, INTAKE AIR TEMP SENSOR, NEW TOP END GASKETS and ive triple checked the timing marks but it still wont go, I can get it to splutter to life when it's a bit...

Hello, This is Sam from Dubai. I own a Chevy CR8 2009 which is an HSV Clubsport R8 ls3 back here in Australia. The car has 74K on it till now. I've been facing battery problems. So here it goes: Before around 4 months, I was driving normally down the road with around 20% battery charge...

ok first off it is a vg ute auto on the tree the problems are indicator isgoing double time or the right but no bulbs are out (are the meant to be ones in the guards ) and when i depress the brake pedal the parkers and dash turn on any ideas also where is the horn located (behind the...

Hey all, I'm on the edge of buying my first car and wanted to know your input! I'm thinking about buying a manual sv6 sedan 2006-2008 (as I don't have enough money for SIDI/newer models) and was curious to know... Is there big differences between the 06, 07, 08 models? Should I steer away...

Hey, just quickly i have minimal mechanical experience so terms etc could be wrong So iv been having this issue where my temp gauge is going back and forth from medium to hot.. iv check coolant it only took a little less then a liter and this did stop the problem from being so frequent till...

Its done 240,000 k and the brakes are shocking. tried new pads twice, now on good ones but thats not the issue. ABS stops it from locking up if i stomp on the pedal but cant be working 100%. car takes ages to stop from 100k. What could be the problem? The mechanics have no idea. Also have a...

Hi Ive got a 94 VR Calais 5lt and the headlights havent worked in ages. Its not the fuses, the relay, the headlight switch or the headlight globes. Anybody else had these problems? The parkers and hi beams work, its just the headlights wont!!! I was thinking maybe a wiring problem because I cant...

Hi, I'm having issues in my 08 VE SS with the auto trans. After coming to a stop the check engine light would come on and the trans selector on the dash would read P even though the trans is in drive and won't shift out of gear even on auto select. After turning the car off for a few minutes...

HI guys In a bit of a spot at the moment, this VN commodore is giving me grief and it just has to last a few more months till I can buy a new car. anyway I left work the other night, turned on my headlights and my right indicator stayed on, left one and hazards worked fine, so I...

So my cars diff has decided to die on me, both the bearings and gears are ruined. I was looking into getting the diff rebuilt but in the mean time i found a Diff for $150 that suits my car. I was just wondering what i should look for or "listen" for when checking a diff that is out of a car...

Hey everyone, I've got an issue with the cruise control function on my 2007 VE Berlina. To put it simply, it wont turn on. I try pressing the on/off button and nothing happens, has anybody had an issue like this before? I've noticed other things which may or may not be linked to this...

Whenever i start the car it can start from inbetween 2k-4k revs. when i looked at the throttle body on engine one of the cables seems very streched, how can i fix this?

Hey all, I recently bought myself a 2006 VZ SS :spot on: - the 6l auto. It's done ~125000km, and I've only driven the last 3000 of them. When I first bought it there was a slight whir in the engine, I assumed it was normal, having never owned a V8 and not being the biggest car buff out...

Hi, I own a 50th anniversary VT, Last cople of days iv started having a few problems with my drivers side rear brake. It gets extremely hot after only 10mins of highway driving, my handbrake seems to be fine and not sticking, smoke comes from the caliper and it stinks!! however it only...

Hi Everyone I know this post would piss a lot of people off but for a car that is just a run of the mill commuting to work and home have this much issues, I can't even begin to imagine how much more it would have if I gave it a good old boot.

Hi guys, Hope someone can help as my car is no longer under warranty (due to klms) - is a 2007 WM V6 Statesman and amongst a heap of things that have gone wrong with it the latest was intermittent but now is permanent. The centre screen that controls everything has shutdown - I'd taken it...

Gday Its probabably been covered a million times but im new so forgive me, I just installed some altezza taillights i scored off a mate on my new vx ss but they have caused my traction control light to stay on constantly. I figure because they are l.e.d. they need some sort of resistor...

i have a 1990 VN wagon (manual) with a vp motor & i am having some extremly bad firing issues. after about 5 mins of driving the motor will start running rough & jolting while accelerating, sometimes jolts on decel (foot off accelerator), when idling in neutral with clutch engaged it sounds...

When I press down on the steering wheel the horn won't work. I'm not sure what it is. I recently degreased the engine and washed it off with water which caused problems with the idle solenoid but that is all good now. Could it be an issue of water in the electrics? btw. its a vc commodore but...

hey just wondering if anyone could possibly help me with some issues regarding the speedo not functioning after a manual conversion i own a 1996 vs caprice series 1 v8. i recently converted to manual using everything from a vr ss donor car everything has been changed correctly.... the vr ss...