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Hi all, I'm posting on behalf of a friend. Could we please request your assistance. My friend has a Holden Astra 2009 (AH) which was misfiring and stalling frequently (which got progressively worse) a few weeks ago. He has taken it into the mechanic, they have hooked up their scan tool which...

Hi all, I tried to remove my harmonic balancer on the weekend with the intention of replacing the crankshaft sensor due to my diagnostic tool reporting weak or no signal from the sensor. In the process of using the harmonic balancer removal tool I managed to get the end piece of the tool...

Hi all, This problem has been going on for a while, first started off as just a simple clicking sound when I turned the steering left and right, however about a month ago I accidentally went full lock hard (I was trying to get out of a bad spot and wasn't paying attention) and ever since then...

Hi all, Probably another pointless question by yours truly. Would cleaning the plenum chamber improve anything (ie. better idle, better acceleration etc) or is it a waste of time? It's not overly dirty, but it's about as dirty as the photo below (taken from another thread), my throttle body...

Hi guys, Just a quick one, I pulled off my Camshaft Position Sensor a few moments ago. Just wondering if Holden VX (V6) have pick up magnets?? I had a look inside where the camshaft sensor goes but cannot see a magnet, just wondering if it's maybe located somewhere else (further up / down) and...

Hi all, Firstly, apologies in advance.. I'm sure I'm not the only one that has asked this question, however I couldn't find another thread similar to mine (sorry) I own a stock VX Series 2 Sedan (V6). I'm looking at upgrading the stock exhaust to a 2.5" catback with rear muffler (reason for...

Hi all, I'll keep this short. Since replacing my Sway Bar Link Bushes about 3 months ago I have noticed that when I'm driving along and say I need to go straight on a roundabout I notice a clicking sound coming from the front of my car. I decided to pull the front wheels off today to...

Hi all, For some time now, I have been looking for this particular CAI for my ecotec Holden VX. What car does this CAI come off? (Assuming they are standard on a later model, which is retro-fitted to a ecotec) What's required to connect this up to a stock Air Box? Thank you in...

Hi guys, Could someone identify this noise - It only seems to happen when I rev to 1500 - 1600 RPM and when the rev comes down I believe it may be relating to lifters ticking as I believe my lifters tick on cold start up. Tick starts @ 0:22 in video Tick at rev drop starts @ 0:32 This has...

Hi guys, As the tittle suggests.. in the coming days I'm going to be getting Holden VE Sv6 Rims put on my 2001 Holden VX. As the current wheels on my car are aftermarket, the nuts are different and do not suit these SV6 rims (Already tried, didn't work). My car has the standard wheel hubs...

Hi guys, I'm using TunerPro on my 2001 Holden VX (V6). Keeps coming up as DTC 48 / Error 48 - Cam Sensor Input Missing or Ground Is the Cam Sensor also known as the Camshaft Angle Sensor??? Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone, Does anyone know where I can find a write-up on how to replace the Hydraulic Lifters in a Holden v6 ecotec? Can't seem to find anything around Also, is the task of replacing the hydraulic lifters difficult (Especially for someone that hasn't done it before)? Thank you in advance...

Hi all, Quick question. Should the pintle (I think that's what it's called) on an Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) be able to be moved by hand with little resistance (Not freely, but not hard to move either), and should the pintle be able to be pulled out completely when it's pulled out too far...

Hi all, Quick question... I will be doing my minor service this weekend. I couldn't help but wonder if I should replace my water pump as to my knowledge it's the original pump (So 13-14 years old/75,000km's (Give or take) I haven't had any issues with the pump itself, apart from seeing...

Hi everyone, Trying to remove the tensioner pulley (Not the tensioner itself) on my VX V6 to give it clean and lubrication, however it refuses to budge. Turning it clock-wise (Which to my knowledge is the correct way) with no luck. Sprayed with a bit of WD-40 but that didn't work...

Hi all, Does anyone know where I can find a diagram of all the vacuum hoses on a VX V6 Ecotec? I tried looking on Google images to no avail. I want to have a look at all my vacuum hoses, I know where the majority of them are located, but just want to make sure I got them all. Even if...

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Hi all, Another odd question from yours truly (hold your laughter to the end). I'm looking at upgrading my exhaust from a stock V6 exhaust to a performance exhaust. Is there any such thing as a 'quiet' performance exhaust (as quiet as the stock exhaust) but still considered a performance...

Hi all, Long story short, I'm going to get a Transmission Service on my 2001 Holden VX (Auto) tomorrow. There are two issues that I would like to bring up with him; but I'm just wondering if they are considered 'Normal' and not worth bringing up Whenever I'm going down a road, say for...

Hi all, I've been experiencing this noise for the last year or so (Give or take), sometimes it goes away, other days it's present for a few seconds. Was never able to get a video, but I was able to find one on Youtube which is identical to the noise I have. In this particular video, the noise...

Hi all, Straight off the bat, I just want to say, yes I know, I understand the fact that there are shitloads of threads about the same thing ... I'm sorry? Long story short, I'm looking into doing my own services, never done one before however I'm mechanically minded (Fix minor problems with...

Hi all, Long story short, I performed a diagnostic test on my car, and noticed the O2 Sensor 'Millivolts' were a little different, is this normal, or should they be the same millivolts? They can differ anywhere between 50-100 millivolts at any given moment. Please keep in mind, these results...

Hi everyone, This question has probably been asked 20,000 times in the past.. The ALDL diagnostic cables with software that you can get off eBay, are they any good and do they give accurate diagnostics more specifically with reporting error codes. Is it any different to the bridging...

Hi all, Please watch the video and advise if you think my engine mounts need to be replaced. When I bought my car, they replaced my engine mounts with second-hand ones, which I think may need to be swapped for new ones. The first half of the video I was reving my car in 'Park', the second...

Hi everyone, I had the weirdest thing happen to me yesterday. I drove to a mates house, once I got to his house I noticed my car was idling at like 1300 rpm (High). Turned my car off, then tried to turn it back on and it struggled to start (Kept cranking, but didn't start). Turned it off...

Hi all, Long story short, I'm looking to replace my bonnet protector on my 2001 VXII Executive Sedan. I've come across one that looks identical, however the code on the protector itself is 10/01 92143441. My one says 12/05 92143441 Does anyone know what the difference is between 10/01 and...

Hi all, This question has probably been asked 20,000 times, however I just want some straight facts... I've heard it's good to put a cup of methylated Spirits in your fuel tank every so often as it'll absorb any water in your fuel tank. As I'm determined to keep my car at peak performance...

Hi all, I've always wondered why my Holden central locking doesn't activate if lets say I leave my car unlocked for a certain period (Like other cars do) Does anyone know if there's a way of activating that feature, or is it not a feature on my Holden. I've tried researching to find the answer...

Hi everyone, Both myself and a mate are trying to settle a small debate regarding both of our cars and the rear component on the center console (Under vents) I have a 2001 Holden Commodore VX Executive Series 2 Sedan My mate has a 1999 Holden Commodore VT Acclaim Series 2 Sedan. Now, the...

Hi all, I have another question for you good people. How do you remove the shifter cover/plate on a 2001 VX Series 2? This is what I'm referring to: Picture 1 (This is the part I actually need) -...

Hi all, Sorry for all the stupid questions as of late ... I have yet another one! The storage compartment under my radio in my Holden Commodore VX 2001 Sedan is busted (It's a common fault) VT VX WH Statesman SS Calais Under Radio Compartment With LID | eBay I want to visit a...

Hi everyone, I have a Holden Commodore VXII Series 2 Sedan. I replaced the oxygen sensors on the weekend as I was told by my mechanic that one of the sensors wasn't as responsive as the other one. Picked up a pair of NTK Oxygen Sensors for my particular car from Repco. I did notice the...

Hi all, Another question for you good people. I have a 2001 Holden VX Commodore Sedan. I purchased it about a year ago, and ever since then I've been running nothing but 98 fuel (Mainly Caltex 98). Hadn't had any issues; however lately my car has been running a little rough, and on a cold...

Hi, I currently own a 2001 Holden Commodore VX Sedan. Took it in for a service this afternoon (28/03/14). I was told that one of my O2 sensors isn't as responsive as the other one (There are only two apparently). I was quoted $120 per sensor, however I was advised that I should get both done...