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  1. MissKaos

    Replacing ECU

    Hey.. So I'm replacing the ECU in my 2000 VX commodore. I've already sussed out the right one by the code on the side of the one already in it. My issue is that, I messaged the commodore shop and their telling me I need to replace the BCM as well? But yet everywhere I've looked, it's said that I...
  2. J

    DTC 31 / theft deterrent signal

    Hey, just after some advice. I’m having fault 31 coming up on ‘96 VS Ute, turns over but won’t start. As far as I understand it’s the BCM not sending a signal. I also think the key might be broken. My question is, will either of these 2 fixes work? 1) replace BCM + key fob Or 2) get a new key...
  3. BaccyChan

    communication issues vx ss

    so issue started intermittently at first and would daah would light up with oil airbag and traction control light and coolant temp not working its constant now, fuel guage and speedo/tacho still work. no abs light and when disconnecting abs module lights stay same and abs light comes up. unable...
  4. AlphaOne36

    LN3 Computer/s **** itself

    G'day, My 04 VY has recently started having computer issues. Everytime the car hits 82 degrees (I have an aftermarket engine guard which just reads temp of engine) the ABS fault warning, check engine, and service error - contact retailer warnings come on. As well as this I lose the gear selector...
  5. S

    Crank no Start Vz commodore

    I have a 2005 Vz Commodore, it’s pretty much stock just cosmetics done to it, one day I was driving and my commy got really sluggish, I had to plant my foot to the floor just to be able to drive somewhat at a normal speed, my first thought was to turn the vehicle off and back on, started fine no...
  6. Glaze

    VX LS1 Electrical Malfunction

    Hey all have a bit of an electrical issue with me 02 LS1 calais I replaced rear main and inlet manifold gaskets and during that time battery was disconnected. Earlier this week once everything was ready to fire up, I connected the battery and noticed the cluster did not work (gauges, no...
  7. D

    190kw transplant. Ecu from another 190kw engine, will the ecu work?

    Hi. My 05 holden rodeo did the cams so i replaced rhem just to find out it had also done a valve and subsequently a hile in the #2 piston. So i brought another engine from an 05 vz and changed the old rimeing gear out foe the new ones i put into the old engine. Timed it up perfectly. But when...
  8. 2008VeOmegaV6Sedan2460

    1995 VR Commodore BCM and key needed asap

    Hello I'm looking for information or replacement or parts for a 1995 VR VS Holden Commodore V6 sedan order in the Clarence valley Coffs Harbour area anyone give me any advice please or help with parts thanks
  9. gmfCars

    VY BCM Heatbeat issue

    Hi all, My old man has a 2004 VY V6, the engine needed to be replaced, so he replaced it with one from a VX which had a stage 2 cam from MACE Engineering, he hadn't realised at the time but the calibration couldn't easily be swapped over, the car was running with VY ECU, but stalling and...
  10. D

    VX replacement BCM

    Hi all My key has been lost so can’t even drive the car atm. I’ve been told I can replace the BCM ( get a BCM with the full key) but having trouble finding a 212 mid. Can I use a different one OR is there a different way I can get a working key Many thanks in advance. Jessie
  11. S

    Problematic maloo any advice will help :))

    Hi there, I have recently purchased a vy maloo 2003 that has been sitting for 7 years. I could not get the car to start but have swapped over some relays and reprogrammed a key and then I could get the car started. Now the car is not running again. No central locking, no aircon, no...
  12. BiggleBus

    BCM Reset or Replace

    Hi, I've got a 2007 VE SV6 and it won't start after an engine swap. I've been told it's most likely the bcm. Are these able to be reprogrammed/reset or do I need a new one?
  13. Motdakai

    VZ Calais turn key and nothing

    Hi all, So bare with me and I'll try explain everything this is my first post and I appreciate any help I can get. My VZ Calais has been sitting for 10 months and I've had the battery disconnected. I'd Start it now and again and everything was fine. The other day I started as usual and moved...
  14. J

    Croos 6 ecu

    Hey guys. I've had a cross 6 for about 3mths now, and I've got an intermittent problem the anti theft uel cut off doesn't disengage so it won't even turn over. Couple of questions Anyone know a quick fix? ( use odb2 to disable the immobiliser) If its bcm/ecu/key replace can i use a standard...
  15. M

    WK BCM Replacement Part Number

    Sorry if this isn’t the right place for this, I was torn between this forum and the one about part numbers. Got a WK that needs a BCM replacement, but the existing box label is completely illegible. Does anybody know which part is supposed to be fitted to this car? Also, I do have a 960 Lux...
  16. H

    VR Wagon Not Cranking, Relay Not pulling in

    How’s it going guys, Having trouble with my wagon. Put Key in, turn it, wagon won’t crank. Starter relay isn’t pulling in, have tested it and the switched Earth it gets from BCM/ECU isn’t getting there allowing it to pull. Guessed at park switch, replaced it, still nothing. Bridged a known earth...
  17. K

    Advice

    So I have lost my key to my VE and wanted to know what might be the best and cheapest way of getting a new one. Am I better of getting a new/second hand BCM and ignition barrel or going through holden to get the pin I require to have my new key computerised into my original one ? Thank you!
  18. VX Sean

    Help advice on how to get my car started

    The car has been in storage for 7 years the car wouldn't recognise the key anymore so I changed the BCM and PCM and using the new FOB everything works except the car won't start well it's start but just for a brief second then cuts out any advice on where to go to with this
  19. HYBRN8

    l67 back to L36

    hey guys hope everyone's well, as for my inquiry, this ones slightly of a different nature. I'm currently in the process of reversing a standard l67 swap in a VX, Long story short iv'e bought a short l36 engine and used the trans and torque converter off the super 6, retaining the l36 flywheel...
  20. ONROADYNO

    Head Unit turns off sometimes opening door?

    I have a VY SS ute and my head unit (and previous head unit) will turn off when I open door with key removed but only sometimes. Can anyone shed light on this please?
  21. Z

    Changed ECM, BCM and pim but no start

    Hey guy, so I have a vz sv6 that had a no crank issue and only working once we jumped the starter relay that we later found out it was a bad BCM. I found out that we could replace ECM BCM and pim with a matching key and it should all be plug and play. At the moment it is just cranking but...
  22. Don’t like new cars!

    Lost all my options!!!

    So VZ SV8 battery died and now I have lost all the good options in the menu?? Used to have multi stage unlock, headlight, horn bips, interior illumination etc... options but after the battery died now all I have is trip, rest, over speed and the other base options. I have disconnected and left...
  23. scaredyet

    Low Fuel Warning Issue - Solved

    A couple of months ago I developed a low fuel warning issue with my 2005 VZ Wagon. Even though I had a full tank of fuel each time I would start my car I get a low fuel warning. I press mode on my dash to remove the warning but the fuel icon is still stays. The warning doesn't come back while...
  24. R

    Key or the car?

    VT Commodore sedan. New 3 button genuine key from locksmith $99 supplied using key code and BCM code. Key turns the door and ignition locks and starts the engine - no problem there. Learning the remote. Key in ignition dash lights on (doors closed) - wait for 30 seconds then start the engine...
  25. T

    2010 VE SS Utility Series 2 BCM part number

    Hi everyone. Recently have ran into issues with my BCM on my 2010 Holden Commodore SSS Ute. Power windows not working, indicators not working and car thinking the door is closed when it’s opened. I’ve sourced out a website where I can send my damaged one and they will copy it onto a new one but...
  26. scaredyet

    What's up with my indicators?

    Every now and then my indicators stick or flash very slowly I'm not sure what the deal is but it's happening a lot lately. I have changed every relay in the car for new one's about a month ago but that didn't seem to do anything. I don't have a sticky indicator when the car is locked with my...
  27. M

    VX Berlina S2 - which BCM?

    Howdy all, Does anyone know what the number code is for the VX S2 Berlina’s BCM? The manual scan floating around indicates that it’s a LUX (as you’d expect) but doesn’t actually say which model. I’ve read some stuff that makes me think it might be the 014 but I’d love to get some confirmation...
  28. Thurmo

    VF Commodore Control Modules

    G'day everyone, I'm looking at getting a VF SS eventually but was told today by an Auto Electrician that they won't last because the BCM's are made of biodegradable plastic and they will melt over time. He also said that this is the case for all modern Commodores (VN - VF). Was just wondering...
  29. ghostrider

    VE BCM (Body Control Module) B1517 Error

    Hey Guys, having cut outs on my VE under acceleration randomly and suspected battery or something because the car sometimes has problems starting and loosing Traction Assist ESC EBA EBC the scan tool come up with this error as present Battery Voltage Plausibility Failure B1517 Symptom 5A...
  30. K

    vs v6 electronic issues

    hi all first time poster here, you guys have already been a great help. okay so my vs v6 manual ute sometimes won't start when I turn the key (fuel pump does start) it will however start if I turn the key off and on again a few times. (or if I hit the unlock button on the key whilst in the...
  31. D

    Vt wont start/run with indicator fuse in...?

    So i did a shotty swap and ended up with this 1999 vt s2 v6 auto as part of deal. So all was well until i lost license and let it sit for a few months.. I replaced battery thinking it was the reason car was dead.. Then key decided to not unlock /lock and had issues with that so paid to have...
  32. J

    Need help with fault overload code1 by commodore

    So I've been having some issues with my series 2 vy commodore Berlina other there week I started and drove my car got to my destination came back to the car 10mins later to it not wanting to start (well turns over then dies after firing ) After doing some research on this page I came to it being...
  33. D

    Fuel Pump isn't Running

    Got a 2002 VX SS (Gen III LS1) it will crank but won't start by itself. If given power to the fuel pump through an external source or giving the rails fuel through an external source it will fire and run fine. It threw code "theft deterrent fuel circuit enable" or something similar once on my...
  34. N

    Compatibility VE-VF

    Hi, I needed to replace the engine in my VE as the old one carked it! Ringing around, I found that Heaps of people have different ideas on what is right and what works/doesn't work.. I needed an LFX engine and found one for a very reasonable price. Only problem was that it came off a VF (but...
  35. M

    Strange Radio Behaviour

    Hi there, I've owned my 2006 Commodore Wagon for a little over a year now and it's been an absolute gem, but the radio/cd and lights have always acted a little weird, and gotten worse over time. My first issue was that when I would keep the auto lights function ON, the backlight for the...
  36. Myer

    Hi guys. I have a VX berlina v6 , has ignition lights, no crank no windows no locking?

    The two incoming power (orange wires) one has lost power at BCM, test plug, remote receiver. it seems as if the power is being syphoned off by another circuit. I am looking for a critical path diagram or if anyone knows what other codependent circuits/ modules/components could be interfering. I...
  37. K

    Vy v6 BCM power windows and subwoofer issue

    Vy 2003 v6 wagon. So I've worked out that the BCM is a pain, my front power windows had been a pain and to wind them down I have had to repeatedly press the down button or hold for a few seconds to over ride the auto down. I have since taken the BCM out and scrapped the black stuff of the metal...
  38. T

    Lost VY Key

    Can someone help me or point me in the right direction for information on the ignition barrel, door locks and BCM. I have lost the only key i have to my VY SS ute, now i have another VY sedan that i have the key for but I'm unsure of how i would go about swapping everything over. i know its not...
  39. peterhsv

    VZ sporadically wont start till i remove BCM

    VZ v6. Gremlin with car. It won't start, so i take out #29 BCM fuse, wait approx 2 minutes, re install, then car starts. It use to happen 6 months ago, then no issues, and last 3 days, its happening again on every start except once. E.g: yesterday morning when i went to start to go to work it...
  40. B

    VT-VU motor transfer. Starting complications

    hi all. Did an LS1/4L60E transplant from my S2 VT SS into a VU ute LS1 model but NOT an ss. So down to the issues During the transfer i noticed a few differences. The vt had ABS but the VU did not (no fuses for it, no module and no brake lines coming from the booster). The vu's harness plugs...
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