electrical

Hi I have a VE Ssv Ute 2012 and the p0118 code keeps coming up at random times, I have replaced the ECT sensor 3 times and also have replaced the plug for it as well and when I clear the codes it might be hours or a day or a week and then it pulls the code again so I checked the voltage at the...

Hey guys, gals and pals Im in the gist of buying a new Starter for my VE Commodore 3.6L V6 Ute, (2009). When i am buying them, i notice that they all have a spade connector for the relay terminal? (the one that closes the circuit of the solenoid. whereas my original starter (Mitsubishi...

I have a fault code coming up for Ignition Coil Cylinder 5 Circuit High Voltage(P2313). I have replaced the plugs and coils and checked the fuses but that hasn't fixed the problem, the misfire and code keep returning. Has anyone experienced this issue before and managed to resolve it, if so how...

Hi guys I've has this issue bugging me for a while but haven't had motivation as this isn't a daily car. I own a 96' VS Commodore wagon S2 and have been facing this issue of it not starting. This issue became present after trying to put the car into drive and the automatic gearbox slipping...

Hey guys, Does anyone have a copy or know where I can find the pin out or wiring schematic for the Front Body harness to Body Wiring harness Connectors (X200) & (X201)? They are located behind the kick panel on the drivers side near the BCM. I’ve searched everywhere and cant seem to find it...

Hi there Just bought a boot lid for my VX commodore and the looms that are OEM to the car is a little different compared to the ones that came with the new boot lid, so as you might assume I'm a bit lost. Do I need to buy a seperate loom/adapter or modify it or something? Or do I need to...

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...

Hi all I am having an electrical issue after replacing my ignition barrel & switch. After changing them the front interior light stays on even after turning the car off as well as the key ring light for the barrel I have to pull the fuse to turn them off. I also have no indicators but I have...

I have a near new battery in my VS. The car only gets driven occasionally and I put it on a slow charge using CTEK 5.0 once a week to keep it maintained. Once its fully charged to 12.6 volts it will eventually drop to 11.8 over the week. It never stays at above 12 volts. I don't think it is the...

Hey guys, Just wondering what the best way to troubleshoot my vx commodores air conditioning system. I took the car to the mechanic to get it looked at and they said even after the car was filled with gas, the a/c clutch wasnt engaging. Cheers

Hi, I am currently not able to start my VS Ecotec V6. I have tried 2 different batteries both fully charged at 12.6 volts which then start the car and it reaches 14.2 volts on idle. Both batteries are not brand new however I wouldn't expect such a fast voltage drop from a fully charged...

Hi everyone ,im new at this forum and i need help please I got VF COMMODORE 2014 sedan, i wanna install a tow bar which i have ,but i dont have the ecu wiring harness , where can i get it ,? Is easy to wire up or is plug n play ? Or any suggestion please Thank you for reading my post

I have a 1995 vs executive and was just wondering if I remove the radio will that affect the immobiliser or stop the car from starting as it will be out for a while

Hey gang, bit of a technical question for y'all. So as you guys probably know I have an SV6 with a functional HSV E1 Bimodal muffler pair that is currently plumbed into my engine through a custom intake spacer. However, I want to be able to have the exhaust turn off as well as be on so as to...

I'm wondering if anyone with a VE series 1 ss ute can send me a part number from their dash wiring loom bought a car and some dick head has used a loom from a sedan in my ute so my ecm and bcm are going haywire and I can't find info of if the loom I've found is correct

My battery light come up the other say and after driving 5 minutes my dash light up like a Christmas tree. Then it happened again, the second time it happened I was bringing my car to a stop and dash lights up again and car died. Was a fuel issue so replaced fuel pump and fuse and all seemed...

Hi all, Can anyone provide pinouts for VE and VF seats? In particular i'd be after: which pairs of wires operate the airbags on both Which pairs of wires operate the seat sensors on both Which ones provide power and ground to the seat controls on both I'd also need to match those with VE...

Hi i bought a vt ss a few days ago and everything was fine untill yesterday i went to start the car and and all power went out, checked fuses and the main fuse (60amp) has blown, replaced with another and tried again, blew once more. Not sure whats cauing this to happen but cant drive the car...

Hi Everyone, Bit desperate here, first time posting. This will be a bit of a long post just so I can get as much information out there to help diagnose the issue. Car: HOLDEN COMMODORE VX (S2?) 2002 4 Door Sedan 3.8 litre, LN3 (L36) V6 So my issue is my voltage starts off at 13.5V (Dash...

Hey ladies and gentlemen I was just wondering what is the best and cheapest way to rewire the whole car as well as a BCM and ECU replacement? It has an indicator problem as well as either a battery or alternator problem I just want it fixed so that I don't have to charge the battery every time I...

Hey Probably been asked before and I've done some research but Can I change my ECU with no maf tune to a mafless tune ECU out of a car like plug and play or is there more to it? my problem is I guess bought a vy ss and it has a check engine light on and they guy I bought it off said it's been...

Have a 3.6 vz ute, recently done timing chains in it. Put it together drove ok but water pump leaked due to a damaged bolt so took timing cover off fixed that put back together it started and drove now it won't start I turn the key and there is a delay for the reds coming on and the tacho moves...

Hey guys, I'm sorry if this post is in the wrong forum but recently I've installed a Kenwood DDX4018bt head-unit into my 2005 VZ SV6 and all was great until I noticed a few days later it drained the battery, so I changed it up and alas, it drained again. Not only does it seem to be drawing...

Hey guys, I have a 09 hsv e2 senny sig 6.2l and was looking under the rear seat at the wiring and i've noticed on the left hand side (Battery side) the wiring loom is exposed and in one it is melted and burnt. Would anyone know what this loom is for/controlling? Ive had 2 fuel pump failures in...

Hey guys, cheers for any help, and sorry if I've posted this in the wrong thread, I'm not new to just commodores, but I'm a first-time poster! :) Here's the go - my VZ SV6 has recently been having battery troubles, the car seemed to run completely fine until I installed the aftermarket head...

Hey everyone, would anyone know why an electric window that was working fine yesterday, only go half way down today ? I haven't taken the door skin off as yet to diagnose.

Basically the title says it all bought new spark plugs and the threads are like 10mm smaller o.o will try post a pic but dunno how. Just signed up. Frequent reader new member. Cant add it q.q. the ones in there say bosh super and the ones i bought are dual fuel ngk ones from supercheap (cheap ones)

hey guys i have a 02 v6 vy with a mystery electrical issue 3 times in the last 4 months it has cut out while driving and restarts but badly miss firing and stalls after a second or 2. the first time playing with engine control and fuel pump relays got it going the second time i suspected cas...

Ok so bought a vz that didnt start (cheap obvoiusly). So i turn the key reds come up turn to start and nothing happens. basically after alot of trial and error i have found that removing starter relay and shorting starter motor with key in start it fires up and runs so im assuming it is an...

okay so I’ve got a vl that has a RB20 in it, this engine came out of another running vl so the wiring is already customised to work with the RB20, I just need to figure out where everything goes, I’m pretty sure I wired the starter and alternator up properly but it still won’t crank, the battery...

Hey all, long term lurker on the forum. I own a 2001 VX Berlina, all is stock on the vehicle besides my Fusion sub (built in amp), a Kenwood KDC-U346 unit and my VY SS rims. I've never had any issue with the car until the last couple weeks when I noticed my sub stopped working. I hadn't had the...

Kia ora, lads! I have a bit of a specific issue and I'm at a bit of a loss. For a while my VX supercharged V6 has had, on the rare occasion over the last few months, a guick misfire (by the feel of it) every once in a while. But today halfway home from work she decided to just run like a...

Hi! I assumed the battery needed replacing on keys, so had them all replaced, but keys continue to fail -intermittently but very regularly. Took it to auto electrician & he obviously couldn't test for anything until the fault appeared. It seems when the car gets hot- ie, left in sun, that when i...

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...

Hi there, Not sure if this is the right section to post this in, as i'm not sure what the issue is, but i assume electrical. I recently got my VZ (auto) back from the mechanic, as it had been stationary for about 9 months while i was away, and it wasn't maintained during that time. I got a...

Hey all, just recently changed globes in my dash cluster one of them being the screen, but plugging back in didn't light up (all works though) being globes from Pull It I got a second globe swapped that one in but still no light. Before I start pulling apart getting suggestions please. Is there...

Hi All, has anyone here done a complete re-wire of their car? I have a VH SL/E that needs all new wiring. I have the original loom and either want to buy a new one off the shelf of get one made to the same specs as the original one in my car. Any suggestions as to who to contact? Seeking good...

Hey Guys I have a 92 5ltr vp and one day I was driving it pretty rough and than all of a sudden it started to backfire and pop as we drove it so when I start it up now it starts misfiring and it starts popping and banging checked leads and plugs they all spark, swapped injectors over and the...

Hi when i bought my vl the alternator that was in it was smoking (was a hatachi unit) so I replaced it with a new one and connected it all up positive wire from battery terminal to alternator post and light and sense wire connected (needed an adapter though), however my dash light for the...

So a random problem has developed with my VZ. No auto or mechanical changes but after driving one day I noticed that my headlights will only work when they are set to auto. If i switch back to parkers or driving lights then I have no lights. Annoyingly, when the keys aren't turned to...