vz 05

Good morning people, I need to replace the dust deflector on my wagon after a neighbour kicked it to bits with a footy. I have tracked one down at a wrecker, but need to remove it myself. Has anyone done this before? I have no idea and would appreciate the help. Bear in mind, I want to put the...

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’ve just finished converting my VZ Calais from V6 to V8, and it now has a miss on cylinders 2&3 under acceleration. Dash loom, engine loom, bcm, pcm, pim all replaced. Plugs, leads and coils have been changed, injectors have been checked. Happens around 1400RPM then smooths out...

To put an 05 VZ alloytec and 6sp manual box into an Auto 06 VE Omega, would that be a stuff about or what? How would I go about doing that with the possibility the ecu and computer won’t plug in. Worked on about every other car bar a Holden.

im looking to buy a 2005 Vz Utility V6 It’s Auto Got 215 000 km on clock Timing belt changed about 60 000 km ago $4000 with rwc Serviced regularly What do you guys think in terms of relaiblity? Am Inlaying too much ?

Hey guys, First time I’m posting. I’m doing a few bits n’ pieces to the Ute and I’ve unplugged a bunch of things and forgotten what’s what. On the passenger side, there is a blue, orange, yellow and purple. I think one is the coolant temp sensor, the alternator and one is the maf sensor I...

Hi Guys, i really need your help. My back rear window is not going up all the way, it stops about half an inch to the top. What should i do? Bad situation as it is raining heavily outside :/ Thanks guys.

Hey guys I'm on my last straw here I've tried every trick I can think of to fix this damn cruise control. I've got a VZ SV8 manual and the cruise enabled but wont set. Sometimes the set will flash on and then off when you try and set it but generally nothing happens. I've tried cruise...

G'day everyone. I'm new here and I hope the placement to this thread is correct. Recently I had an actuator replacement done in my drivers door and is now working perfectly again. Before fixing it, I had to open the rear passenger door and reach through to manually lift the lock with ease...

Not sure if a thread has been done, Thinking about doing a sound sytem, but I don't wanna lose the back seats as I need them.. Would prefer to do sub and amp in the cab if I can, Or should just bite the bullet and stick them in the tray.. Pics if possible Thanks in advance

Hello I've noticed the headlining above the drivers seat is sagging more and more and I'm keen to fix it. Im after instuctions or a how to guide to remove it from the car. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Kind regards

Hey guys just wondering I have some front end damage to my car, the front metal frame of the car is a bit pushed down than normal so I'm just wondering on how I would go on to remove the front frame of the Commodore not too sure what it's called but it's where the bonnet latch goes into and also...

Hi All, I’m new on the VZ block and was hoping to get some help or pointed in right direction PLEEEAASEE???! So I brought my 2005 VZ Acclaim last week off a very shady appearing seller (lol!) car was cheap looked good condition n I needed a car ASAP so ignored my gut when it was telling me to...

Hi all My VZ Calais is going strong with 280k on the clock, driving around 500 highway kilometres a week. In the past few months, when the engine is cold (weather isn't cold up in Central Queensland) and parked on the flat, there is a noise for the first few seconds on start up. The noise...

Hey guys just wondering if anyone can help me out, I own a 2005 VZ Calais V8 gen, which hasn't been started up and driven for about 4 years, I've already replaced the oil and oil filter and new battery, all that's left is to drain the fuel out of car and put new fuel in. I was just wondering if...

Hi all, I have a 2005 V8 VZ Commodore Calais it hasn't been driven or started up for around 4 years and I only just got it back, just wondering what I would have to do in order to get it too start up? Much help appreciated thanks.

Hey ladies and gents, so I've just been called out by a mate for a drag race and I'm not sure if I'll take the win and I can't lose to a falcon. So my question is, what can I do to my vz wagon to gain an edge in a couple of days with limited money that wont damage my car

Hey people. I bought a 2004 VY S2 Exec V6 a while ago. It already had vz front lights n vz bonnet with im thinking vz SS or maybe SV6 front bumper spotties included. I know its vz... because it hasnt got the little bubble light... it got straight line. With the stock exec rear n side skirts. Im...

Hello guys thanks in advance for any advice you give. I have an 05 vz exec and for quite some time it's has been clunking and thumping and thudding over bumps at a decent speed say 80km +. They can range from quiet to very loud and can be quite scary at times. To me the sound is never...

has anyone got a vz lumina that is lowered on rims and done up, I own one and am not too sure wether to spend money on it?

hey guys, I own a vz commodore and recently got a check engine light, I am thinking of buying a OBD2 scanner too clear the code. Will a standard OBD2 scanner work on a VZ v6 as I know they don’t work on anything prior too VZ except for the V8’s

I gave my front end a bit of a touch up and now am wondering if i can drill out the spot welds on my vz and install a new radiator support with rivets or bolts. I dont have a welder and im doing this economy style, that being said safety first and i dont mind paying someone to weld it for me...

Hi guys and gals im sorry if this question has been asked and answered. Ive had a wee bit of trouble with the front bumper and bonet of my crewman. You see it just doesnt like being ran into an object. So as im trying to find parts i was wondering if i need to be looking at specificly crewmans...

Hi guys. I have a vz crewman v6. I did an auto box swap in it and had the battery disconnected for a couple of weeks. Have put it all back together and went to fire it up battery was a little low on charge so have charged that up. Now the motor turns over but won't fire. If you turn the key on...

Hey all, Im just wondering if its possible at all to install VZ struts into a VS commodore? Also what components would be needed to make it all work together? any response would be greatly appreciated Thanks

Hey guys:) I was wondering if anyone new or could point me in the right direction of finding some either vz calais tailights or smoked altezza tailights as a pair?? Also where can I find fog lights with inserts and lights for a vz lumina?? And how do I program another key for the car?? Thanks in...

Hi all, I just bought a dashcam for my vz and I want to install the cable by running it under the A pillar trim and down the door frame. I'm just a bit worried about breaking the trim if I try to remove it, and info on the net is a bit scarce.. Can anyone shed some light on how to remove the...

anyone seen a grill mod like this / thoughts?

Hey Folks I was looking under my bonnet today and i noticed there is a gap of about 5mm between the strut tower and the top mounting plate on my passenger side which I suspect means the bush/bearing assembly is stuffed. I don't have any obvious clunks or noises. I have attached 2 photos one of...

This is a question that maybe even the most experienced Holden owners here may not be able to work out: A Quality Monaro VZ CV8Z (2005) with an immaculate Turismo Blue Paint Job is stopped on the side of the highway and the most gorgeous girl jumps out of the drivers seat quickly as if she was...

I just recently got a 2005 VZ equip wagon from a dealer it was working fine past few weeks apart from now I'm unable to use the remote locking or my rear left indicator stays on till the battery dies and now I'm unable to lock the car with the key so if anybody has had similar problem I'm...

Hey Guys and Gals, I am new to this forum so this is to introduce myself and I also need some help in regards to my aircon in my VZ alloytec Calais. The aircon turns on and I have full control all round but it is not cold at all, it seems to be just pushing through outside temp air or engine...

ITEM: Duspeed OTR to suit 2005 VZ SS LS1 Auto.... Maf or Mafless fine. LOCATION: South Australia, Adelaide CONDITION: New or Used PRICE: Hopefully good. :-) DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: prefer pick up & pay cash, but willing to pay freight if packed up carefully and the price is right...

Hey guys, I apologise for the long post in advance! Just trying to give as much info as possible. I've got a 2005 vz executive that has been having issues with low oil pressure and power loss. Back story is that over a few months the engine seemed to be loosing power/torque steadily but oil...

Hey guys, Just bought a Impulse Blue SV6 ('05) 2 weeks ago and looking to do some mods. Its my first car so have limited experience in DIY mods however for the speakers have got a mate who can help me out. First of all - CAI: I've heard the K&N air filter and the 2 hole mod works well...