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Hi - just discovered that my car keys (both) won't turn in the door lock, but are able to start my car (so turn OK in the ignition lock). So it is as though the door and ignition locks are different. This is a series 1 SV6 so it is a simple key and I have had the car since 1 year old - ex Holden...

Is there a lack of interest in ZBs compared to other models?

Hi - I can't get the full detail from searching, hence the post. Looking to change suspension as title, but I see that sway bars are different from standard SSV to Redline spec. My car has 24mm front, 12mm rear bars per standard (SSV is same as my SV6). I see that Redline is 26/28 (or less in...

Hi - my readout (on Mylink screen) always showing 18, 19 deg C etc when outside is clearly warmer. Is there a simple fix? - don't want to get the dealer to charge me excessive amounts to fault find. Should I hit it with something heavy and sharp? Thanks

Hi - I am looking at a Calais VF11. Does it show all the extra features such as G Force in the HUD display - like the VF11 Redline I have driven?

Hi - some kind soul has put a dent in the centre of my back door. (just pushed in about 8mm, no paint damage). Has anyone got a recommendation on someone to use for PDR Northern Suburbs of Sydney (Northern Beaches even better)? thanks

Hi - I have had a third remote key for my SSV programmed by Holden dealer, but the previous spare ("second" key) now does not unlock or start my car. Number 1 key is OK. Can you only have 2 active keys?:( Thanks

Hi - I am looking at a near new VF SV6 Wagon, it seems to have been a rental car. The touch screen has a couple of deep scratches about 75 mm long. Is there any way to remove them? Is it possible to change out the front layer? They are really annoying but the rest of the car seems to be priced...

Just got the usual Pedders check done on my Adventra to find out the price to get rid of the clunk from suspension and I am up for $5650 parts and installation:hmmm:. I know they have not found the real problem - the backlash in transmission is a different matter and sounds/feels different. I...

Hi - have noted that car (VZ Adventra) will occasionally flash the backlights on the instrument panel when it has just been unlocked and not yet started. This morning after not using car for couple of days, when I slid the key into the ign lock and before turning the key, the tachometer shot up...

This small rubber elbow - goes into the intake area - has developed a hole and is making a loud hissing noise. Engine check warning is on intermittently as well. How do I describe it to get a new one and how do I fit it? I have wrapped tape around it at the moment. Thanks for help

My rack apparently needs to be replaced at 78000 km - priced at between $660 and $1000 fitted. Lowest price at Pedders. Seems this is a different rack to standard Commodore. Does this sound OK? Or can the steering arms be tightened up in some way? Thanks in advance. PS have replaced strut...

Hi - as the title I need a Calais/Statesman style mirror for my Adventra. Has the full body colour finish. Anyone have one? Postage etc would be OK.

Hi - does anyone know the internal dark gray trim paint colour for VZ commodores. In particular the metal sub woofer cover in the back of LX8 Adventra. Need to repair scratches . thanks

Low speed turns giving me the s**** in my VZ Adventra! Pedders have done their 28 point check and are not sure, my usual mechanic can find nothing wrong - but it's still there! Suspect the usual strut mount problems that all commodores seem to have - but anyone else with other outcomes - or...

Hi - the sunroof cover - (the inside part that matches the headlining) seems to have lifted slightly on one side in my LX8 Adventra. I can push it up and down slightly. But the other side is held tightly up and down. Is it normally held down in a track with guides or something like that? I am...

I have the electric 8 way seats. Anyone here have the seat back fail to move when operating switch? I suspect the problem is with the switch on the seat base rather than the motor. Anyone else have same experience and what did they do? Thanks

Hey - sorry these are basic questions. I just got an Adventra and ready to change oil. Noticed the book says 8 Litres required for the LS1 motor. Is this right? The sump looks very different from my other LS1 - a Berlina Question also - it looks like the front drive shafts go into the sump? Is...

Does anyone know if the VZ Adventra back bar (the black part is damaged) is the same as Commodore wagon? Have been offered one cheap but would like to check it fits OK before I stump up the cash. BTW - cant match it up to the old one because the part is interstate. Thanks

Anyone here bought warranties from a car dealer? Are they any good? One I am looking at, at the moment covers up to $4000 each for motor and transmission etc. Looks good for $1200 for 3 years..... Thanks

Don't know if this is "doable" (and might defeat the suspension's purpose of providing increased travel for off road)....but has anyone here altered the suspension on an Adventra to reduce body roll and improve handling? Thanks

...or please do if you think otherwise. Took a Calais VE out at (Perth) yesterday. Not that quick off the mark are they? Seem to lack the punch of the old supercharged V6 and my V8 Berlina. But they do handle well. By the way - the salesman was extremely rude - said to me "why would you think...

Hi - I tried to replace the belt on my VT Supercharged - but it is too short by about 20 mm. Holden supplied the belt according to their listing. The old belt was marked as 6PK2845 (Gates brand). Anyone have the same problem? What am I doing wrong? Help?

Hi - my VY Berlina LS1 makes a slight noise like a sqeaky / creaky whine when turning the steering wheel at low speed, eg in carpark. Feels like resistance due to a dry bush in the steering shaft or similar. Any one else with same issue? Thanks

Hi - the brake place must have cross threaded the nuts or something. While undoing the nuts to check the inside of the tyre, the nut sheared off! How do I get the stud out and replace it please guys. Thanks

Just replaced the heater tap, coolant and bled and bled and bled....... Now checking the "hidden features" on the dashboard it shows temperature gets to 104C, then the engine fan kicks in, when the car is adling in the driveway. Normal driving (on the road) sits at 92-96C. Is this normal? Thanks.

I am about to replace the heater tap in my S/C VT. The manual talks about three bleed points. Does anyone know where they all are? I have only found one so far. Thanks

I need a 1600kg towbar for my VY Berlina to tow a caravan. Does anyone have one for sale? I am in Sydney (North). Thanks

The LED behind the driver's power window switch no longer works in my VY. I have swapped the LEDs and the resistors around on the circuit board but no better - no light up! The price of a new switch assembly is $140 - ouch! Have I overlooked something? Thanks for any help

My driver's side seat belt is slow to retract - annoying and gets cought when closing the door. Is there any advice to help it out - I think I have cleaned the track as much as I can. thanks

After disconnecting my battery for a while. I reconnected it and the gauge shows empty and the computer shows extremely low fuel - 0 km to empty. Disconnected and reconnected and gauge works again! Anyone else had this happen and does it indicate a problem?

Yep, backed into my gate and bent mirror back. So I need the full wing mirror for the drivers side. The car is Raven colour (dark, dark Blue). Anyone have one for sale - I could repaint another colour OK - but matching would be good. BTW I am in Sydney.

Looking to buy second hand springs - 120k km. They are quite cheap. Do they get compressed over time so would new be better (for more money?)

Any one here know how to replace the light that iluminates the power window switch on my VY Berlina? It's really annoying me now - naturally it's the drivers one! Thanks

Calais VYII - 2003 supercharged and 75000km Have seen one at $26000. Does this seem fair to you guys? Thanks for help

Third time to my Holden Dealer for Oxygen Sensors in my LS1 VY and Engine Warning is back on again! Grrrrrrr. According to their tech 2 engine is running lean - but I can't spare the car again - so will have to wait for week. Will I f**k up the catalytic converters? If I do - so what? 4 Weeks of...

Well, I finally had an opinion from two different mechanics. I jacked the car and spun the whells - had a scraping noise from the diff, no matter which side I spun by hand. Need a new (or rebuilt) diff. My old one is so noisy now - only 101,000 km on my 1999 VT Calais. Quoted $1000 fitted for...

Now I've had more of a look, the oil leakage on the engine block around the rocker covers seems to be actually from the s/c and making it's way down the block. Now I come to think of it. I had to top up the supercharger a couple of weeks back. Anyone here found the same leakage - looks like the...

Seems my VT is leaking from the top of motor - found it by smelling the oil burning off the exhaust. Having a closer look, the oil appears to be from the rocker covers. Am I right? They look like plastic - is that the case? and has anyone had this leakage? if, so how hard is it to fix and how...

Hi - my accelerator needs a real good "shove" to use so acceleration is jerky (all or nothing really). Is there any way to make it looser/smoother, so that the progress is smoother. BTW I have cruise control (Calais), if that makes a difference. Thanks