vy commodore

my vy commodore cranks then it keeps cranking for a few seconds then sometimes starts but sometimes stalls and it cranks longer than usual has anyone had the same issue and or know how to fix it

Hey everyone, I own a 2003 VY Commodore Berlina Series 2, she’s got roughly 430,000km on the clock, now the problem I’m having is there is a clicking noise coming from the bottom of the motor or near there, only happens when I accelerate at slow speeds, then it goes away, the car is still...

Hi all, I have a 03 super6 vy commodore recently when I have had the problem that my electrical systems won’t turn off aka, sound system, lights all of it. I turn the car off, key out, open the door and nothing goes. I’ve tried locking and deadlocking it still nothing works. I have to disconnect...

does anyone on here know what the airbag resistances should be in a vy commodore

I'm looking for a nice sounding but cheap exhaust for my stock Vy, but I don't know much about exhausts or cars, so far I've found 1 exhaust I kind of like, and was just looking for some more options. and anything I should be aware of when buying an exhaust. not too bothered by how loud it is...

I'm looking for a nice sounding but cheap exhaust for my fully stock v6 Vy, but I don't know much about exhausts or cars, so far I've found 1 exhaust I kind of like, and was just looking for some more options. and anything I should be aware of when buying an exhaust. not too bothered by how...

Hey guys, just did an engine swap on my vy. Got everything hooked up, linked the key to the bcm, new inhibitor switch, got vats removed, new fuel pump, swapped dfi plates, and its not throwing any codes on my mates tech2. I'm stumped at this point, it cranks but it won't start at all. I've got...

I've just removed the lpg system and all of the components to the lpg system that are in the engine bay. Just wondering if I can get any hose or if its special type of hose that I'll need I'll attach a photo of where I need the hose for.

I'm in the process of removing the lpg system on my vy ute I've removed everything besides what's in the engine bay. (There's no lpg in the system tank has been removed) Just wondering if anyone knows if there is anything else I'll need besides new heater hose's and airbox? Any tips and trips...

This is just a quick guide on how i used vy ss tail lights on my vz calias rear bar, Please dont be to harsh if you dont think this is a good solution, But im happy with the solution and if anyone else here wants to give it a try why not! I bought a vz calais rear bar only to find out the rear...

I’ve got a series 2 vx commodore with an ecotec. I bent the engine kframe after hitting a gutter with the right front wheel. I’ve got an engine subframe out of a vy that had an ecotec in it and I’m trying to put that in my vx. I’ve successfully got my old subframe out and the new one mounted in...

I have bought a vy commodore manual sedan with a knocking ecotec. I want to put a buick in it instead for something different.I want to know everything that is involved in modifying a getrag gearbox to suit a buick motor. It is only a skid car so will never be registered again. If anyone can...

Hey guys im ditching the factory transmission cooler in my 2003 LS1 Calais and am wanting to know what hose the fluid flows to the cooler and what hose it returns in as this will effect the new coolers thermo fan switch I've seen some forums say it enters through the lower and then others it...

Posting in general due to it being two very different models, My diver side seat is for better words screwed, lady that owned it before me was.. larger and the bottom is sunk in and the backing has recently finally gave way with no way of it clipping in. Found a killer deal on market place of...

Hello, just wondering if anyone could give me some advice on which fuel pump would be the better quality one which would not give me the sender unit fuel gauge error.

Hi guys I recently had a custom 2.5 inch exhaust installed in my VY v6 ecotec and have been getting deep hollow low frequency vibrations and sounds in 1500-2000 rpm. I asked the exhaust shop if it was drone and they said it might be due to worn engine mounts. We have changed the setup to 2...

A while ago I had a black tube drop out from underneath the tray. At the time I put it behind the seat and forgot about it. Recently I have had some water leaks in the cab and and tray so I have done some investigation. One drain tube was detached and the other was still behind the seat. I...

I’m wondering what would be the best option for a loud exhaust system that sounds good would be and that would suit a 2003 V6 VY COMMODORE that’s not too expensive. Right now my car is just all stock. Thank you

Hey everyone, I’ve just recently done a manual swap in my 2002 VY v6 commodore. Started her up and had a rough idle, so I looked for the vacuum lines and found then one running from the throttle body to the back of the heads was off so I put it back on. It made it a little bit better, but I...

Hey guys just wondering if someone could help me out with a problem I’m having. I have a 2004 vy commodore which I’ve just recently found out the diff is needed to be replaced and I think the right side drive shaft?After finally working out this problem I now have a new one. When coming to a...

Are vy sedan headers and y peice the same as a vy ute? I know the exhaust from the cat back are different just can't seem to find anything on here to see if the headers and y peice are the same or different?

Hey guys just wondering if anyone knows something about something. My partners VY is leaking coolent but it usally starts leaking a little bit after a whole day after it ran it doesnt leak straight away.... So confused

How’s it going. Anyone used this https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/products/ZPN-01781 Tora water pump in their LS1? Anything else I should be changing at the same time? Cheers in advance.

I have an l67, recently put on new heads and it's running well with a 3.4" pulley. I plan to put in high ratio rockers and a mini blizzard w2a. My question is do I need a dyno tune to drop to a 3 2" pulley or can i order a mace memcal or a memcal from a reputable l67 tuner? Thanks!

hi guys I'm Ben just joined up here but been watching for years I'm after a vy ss auto sedan Nothing stock I've found one with 3 months reg and a rwc for $13000 It has Vcm head and cam Stage 2 shift with 3k high stall Standard lsd diff Pacey extractors 2.5 catback Otr Maf tune Lowered Vz ss...

Just performed a dry and wet comp test. Wet test did bairly anything. The car has 256xxxks on it. Results are Left bank 75 100 125 Right bank 125 95 125 Doing a leak down in a couple days. Let me know what you guys think!

Hey guys recently got a VY l67. I've done a decent sized service since getting it. Done lim gaksets, replaced charger gasket, charger ubend gasket, tb gasket, PVC gasket, spark plugs, oil, coolant, thermostat and o2 sensors. My main concern is it still doesnt seem to pull a good amount of...

I have a auto vy s pac with a exhaust system and the extractors but i have just bought a manual vy s pac that has only got a stock exhaust im just wondering roughly how much it would cost to get the 2 exhaust swapped over from each car thanks

Hi All. My son's VY auto has developed a loud rattle which seems to be coming from the bottom of the transmission front, around the flex-plate area. Is there any way of checking the flex-plate and torque converter bolts without removing the trans? It sounds like a nut or a bolt rattling around...

Hey everyone recently purchased a 2001 vu s and have had a couple of problems and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice and answers to my questions thanks I have been slowly losing coolant since I got the car and the other day the car was pouring white smoke out of the exhaust and I...

So i have a vy s pac that is auto and want to convert it to a manual just wondering if someone that has done it could post on this tread a how to?? Just so if i get stuck along the way i have something to go by since i cant find much on the internet, any little bit of info will help cheers What...

Hi there fellas, I am in the market for a new rig and am looking for a 6. I am wondering what your thoughts and opinions are on these engines and what I should get. My mate has an SV6 SIDI Ute and it has a nice amount of power. I have heard people have had problems with the earlier Alloytecs...

So my mate's vy key buttons stopped working, tried to fix it himself and pretty much ended up wrecking the chip in the key, all he's got now is the metal key part. Been going crazy trying to find a way to turn the immobilizer off but no luck, and nothing on the net, if anybody knows how we can...

Hey everyone, New to this site but need some help with my VY, have a problem with what seems to be the front left hand side wheel? Started out whenever I turned to the right hard but has gotten significantly worse since, to the point that there is a constant squeaking even while steering wheel...

so i have done headset valves all gaskets new air intake water pupm thermostat and cleaned throttle body now i have had idle problems that sorted after intake clean the latest is the idler bearing is on its was it also has the troble code in the dash cluster 0000000000000000 1000000000000000...

I bought a facia kit to install my new Sony head unit in my vy but the plug that came with it doesn't fit into head unit. Do I have to strip wires and connect this way? TIA

Hi guys, I've been at this problem for a while now and not much people seem to know what's happening to this VY. Simple symptom is, the clutch in the AC compressor isn't kicking in. And the compressor was not getting any power supply to it. I've tested the relay by bridging the supply...

Hey guys looking at buying a new car, looking at a VX or a VY, I had my mind set on getting an LS1, but have multiple conflicting views, saying i should consider a L67 super6 instead, now the points I'm looking for are - Power comparisons (of course!) - Fuel Economy - Engine Longevity and...

Hello, my car used to make a chirp when locked but for a while now it's done nothing. The factory alarm still works so I haven't bothered to fix it - (Why would somebody have a second alarm installed anyway?!) Sometimes when I press lock twice to deadlock the car (VY Commodore) the Stinger alarm...

Hey all I really need some help atm. I have just finished a full conversion interior and motor of a vy ss crewman into my vt the problem is that I have lost the key is there any way I can bypass the security system so I can start it to get it to a mechanic I live 1 hr away from anything any...