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    Recall 4 Years Ago for EPS For Back Axle Ties?

    Remember this recall? Anyway Wagga Motors did the recall and tied the electrical leads with flimsly plastic ties.. Anyway from a comment on SS Forum )America) the ties could melt being close to the exhaust pipes. He said they should be metal clamp ties. Guess what..... had my SV6 in for a pink...
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    14,000 holden commodores to be recalled for brake issues?

    On Sky News 11/08/2022 last night across the bottom of the screen was the above message. Anyone know about this? Fake news? Or is this a re-run of the earlier EPS's from the 2013 - 2017 era? These days you cannot believe anything you see on TV particulary on channel 7 and Sky News with...
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    Battery Light with Alternator Light on VE 2018 Ute.

    In Engineering mode.....Battery showing 9.5 Volts. In Engineering Mode......battery showing 0 Volts charging. Put new Battery in. In Engineering Mode......Battery Showing 12.5 Vlots Went for a short drive.....In Engineering Mode......Battery showing 3.1 volts charging. I assume the Alternator is...
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    high and low beam

    Is there a globe available for the low beam socket on a VF Commodore that has high and low beam?........I realise that there would be wiring from the high beam circuit to operate the high beam would be needed.....i am not worried about the pattern as I would be using it in the...
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    Days of the week to get your vehicle service done.

    Do not get your vehicle serviced on a Monday.....they are generally recovering from a wild weekend. Do not get your vehicle serviced on a Friday.........they are generally dreaming of a wild weekend. Do not get your vehicle serviced during the week.......they are generally dreaming of meal...
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    Did NRMA have a heart attack & a wake up call?

    I have a 2013 SV6 Auto Car and with no finance.....I have all my Insurances with NRMA.....Last year my agreed value was $14.650 for the car ......this year the agreed value was increased to $16.650 with out me doing anything...an increase of $2000......premium last year was $582.95 .....premium...
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    MICRO 3 FUSES.

    Did you know that the VF series of Commodore uses a MICRO 3 FUSE. DUAL CIRCUIT BLADE FUSE in most of their fuse boxes.....replacing the the 2 bladed fuse in certain circumstances ....used in earlier commodores. The middle blade supplies the current and protects 2 out going circuits.....if one...
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    SS-V $59999 ?

    I was at Wagga Wagga Motors yesterday 10-6-2021. I was looking ( nosey parking ) for any model VF variants to see if there were any in their second hand car yard. There were 2 SS-V's V8's.....one Silver and other Black....Wagga Motors was the largest supplier of Holden vehicles in their...
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    VF & VE second hand rare & demanding high Prices.

    My granddaughter better half bought a VE V8 Calais Wagon second hand in Sydney about 12 months ago for $12500....they have since moved to Adelaide about 3 months ago....he advertised his Wagon for $25000 in Adelaide and it was sold. Are the VE and VF total range of commodores second hand now...
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    DVD OVERRIDE

    Does any body know how to override the DVD player in MYLINK. I have a 2013 SV6 Auto with GPS/MYLINK installed as an optional extra when I bought the car new. I know the DVD will play when the car is stationary. My good wife would like to watch a movie on long distance travel whilst I am driving...
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    Covid-19

    With the Covid-19 and the jab being dispensed by " Pfizer " if you leave the " P " off " Pfizer " it could be a " Fizer ".....we will see who is left standing including VF Commodores rusting away in sheds around Australia for spare parts before I get the jab!
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    Rear Brake Linings for VF

    I have a 2013 SV6 Auto Sedan and I wish to change the rear brake linings as they are the originals.....just want to replace the originals as factory fitted:- 1. Do I just remove the brake calliper's and replace the pads? 2. Is there any adjustment required for the EPB.....or is there a slot...
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    PVC valve. where is it?

    I have a 2013 SV6 Auto sedan bought new with the LFX engine. Can anyone tell me where the PCV valve is from the plastic manifold inlet. ( Photo ? ) it appears to be only one connection? I think it is on the drivers side towards the rear/side of the motor? It appears to be different to the set...
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    2009 Aloytec High Output SV6 PCV Valve

    Does the 2009 SV6 VE Auto Aloytec High Output LY7 Engine Ute have a PVC Valve either side of the Inlet chamber on the top of the motor......I thought they had those screw in valves with the 2 holes in them.....but alas they were plastic insert tubes with an o-ring to seal off.....they pull out...
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    Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 = Shell Helix 10W-40?

    I have used Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 in all of my Holden's since the year dot without any problems including my VE SV6 Auto Ute & my VF SV6 Auto Car currently owned. I know that Castrol are associated with BP when you read the fine print with a spy glass on the container I am assuming it is...
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    NO TV ADDS...NO DISCOUNTS?

    Hi all, Here is a round up of dealerships in the Riverina. NSW. Wagga Motors only had 1 VF SSV $67000 and 1 VF SV6 2017 Second Hand wait for it $22000, 100,000Kms ( CASH ONLY!!!! ) they had no VF's or ZB's hidden away as I went through all their sheds etc. looking. Cootamundra Holden had...
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    DO NOT WORRY ALL BE GOOD.

    Do not worry…..the Coronavirus will not last long....like The Great Wall and any other vehicle made in China these days.
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    SELL,SELL,SELL after 1st March...SOLD,SOLD,SOLD?????

    Holden has instructed their dealerships to discount their Holden Sedans by thousands of $$$ from the 1st March 2020. I know of 2 dealerships that don't have any new VF Holdens for sale....only second hand ones. That is what I would say a load of bull dust....will they take $$$ off second hand...
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    What is your Holden worth now!

    I have NRMA Comprehensive Insurance for both vehicles... agreed value....not Market Value. 1. 2008 Holden Commodore SV6 Ute...….agreed value....$12,050.....premium $841.59. 2. 2013 Holden Commodore SV6 Sedan...agreed value....$13850.....premium..$807.90. It appears that the Ute is holding its...
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    HOLDEN'S HEREAFTER

    :rolleyes:I am a Christian and I hope all expired Holden's go to Heaven.....protected with fire proof paint (they have to go to a holding bay called "Purgatory" before being admitted....(some will bypass the holding bay if they have been driven by a little old lady driving to church on...
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    check engine light on dash

    I have a 2009 VE ute and the check engine light comes at random....it has 96000Kms on the clock....the engine has never been touched except for the 8000Km/6months oil change....the motor purrs like a kitten....I have disconnected the battery to reset the electrons but to no avail....the timing...
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    Re-Power Steering recall.

    I have been on to Holden Customer Care over the recall about 6 times since May this year and being fobbed off by the call centre saying that they have nothing at the moment and on a recent call they said they are only releasing a number of fixes to Holden Dealerships so as not to overload there...
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    VE Ute rattles underneath?

    I have a 2008 VE SV6 Ute with 95000Kms....and for some time on uneven roads there are rattles underneath...I have checked the heat shields and front end tie rods and all seems to be in order....on smooth roads there is no noise at all....I have never had any problems with the ute being 11 years...
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    Underside of VE ute...Rattles & bumps.

    I have a VE 2013 SV6 Ute with 95000 Kms on the clock....for a long time there have been rattles etc. underneath the bottom of the ute on both sides of the seats and the tray area...it is not the seats but sounds like heat shields around the exhaust pipe.....the rattles are not evident on a good...
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    Change S/plugs

    Is there a thread on here on how to remove Air intake Manifold....thanks
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    Number Plate bracket for bar Lights.

    Has anyone fitted a Number Plate Bracket to the front of a VF Commodore SV6 for a bar light installation without removing the front fascia panel and is the front plastic facia panel capable of carrying the extra 2.5kgs for a bar light without destroying the plastic panel and vibration on a...
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    Is this for real...Petrol Prices.

    In our town premium petrol prices are as follows 12/6/18 ( rounded off to the nearest $ for simplicity ) :- Shell E98.....…$180. Woolworths E95....$168. Mobil ( aka. Exon, Esso, 7-UP ) a new service station started up here on the Queen's birthday weekend. Supreme E98….$1.58. How do I know that...
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    Another Recall.

    Applies to strut dome and water channel corrosion in the engine compartment....only applies to New Zealand ZB Commodores....why not Australian ZB's....sea water must of swamped the car carrier deck on the Tasman Crossing?
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    Rear seat Belts.

    Rear left side and right side rear seat belts may be installed incorrectly and may not function in a crash causing body injuries. Have them checked at you local GMH dealer. What else can be associated with this so called Commodore import....??????
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    Serpentine Belt Diagram for VF SV6 and VE SV6.

    I have noticed that they do not have a diagram for the correct installation of the Serpentine Belt in the above Owner's Manual. Installation as follows:- 1. Place the belt behind and on the Tension Idler Pulley. 2. Place the belt on all the other pulleys except the Alternator Pulley...just leave...
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    Latitude/Longitude/Altitude Info. How to set up!

    Here goes:- Touch Destination Screen. Touch Latitude/Longitude. Latitude Line. Push Enter Button. ( This will automatically give your current Latitude ) Push Back. Longitude Line. Push Enter Button. ( This will automatically give your current Longitude ) Push Back. Push Home. Push Quick...
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    VF Tensioner Pulley ???

    Disregard.
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    $2000 off the new ZB

    Got an email from Holden (they send me all the latest info.) offering $2000 discount with a unique code to take to my Holden Dealer off the new ZB....Up to 6 months to use....I guess this a free add for them for me to drive and purchase a ZB and drive around town....or they a going to have...
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    ZB holden made for Australian conditions ???

    Spacesaver Spare Wheel & Tyre for all models except the VXR. !@#$%^&* Tyre Inflater Kit for the VXR ( due to the rear diff. AWD encroaching into the Spacesaver Spare Wheel area. !@#$%^&* Even the first Kraut Wagon (VW ) had a full size spare in the boot space in the front from the year dot...
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    VF SV6 2013 SEDAN COMMODORE POOR LIGHTS

    I was travelling last night on a dirt road and the lighting on both high and low beam leave something to be desired. Can anyone suggest a bulb replacement....not fancy LED bulbs that will interfere with the electronics....but ordinary plug in bulbs....maybe there is a solution these days with...
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