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Hi guys, Sister's Astra A/C doesn't work. Thought if test to see if it was the common compressor issue. Put a circuit tester over the compressor switch, no voltage no amperage. No change in RPM when A/C button is on, compressor isn't engaging either. Light goes on the LED when the button is...

Hi guys, My WLs ignition barrel seized up on the weekend in the heat and left me stranded. Ended up being able to move it by hammering the key while turning it over. Replaced the barrel yesterday (put the old key corridor into the new barrel housing) and now it turns over perfectly fine. This...

So more news speculating that just ceasing Australian production isn't the whole story, and that GM want to rebrand all Holden dealerships to Chevrolet in the future. So that leaves a question - HSV yesterday discretely stated they plan on staying post-2017, if all dealerships are rebranded to...

Hey guys, So about 6 months ago I had my WL statesman alloytec remote tuned. Was really happy with the tune, fuel economy got better and she just ran a whole lot nicer. One thing I was warned about was fuel quality. I was told to use 98 where possible and if feeling cheap occasionally use 95...

Hey guys, Recently my statesman has started ticking really loud. I'm talking loud as in driving along a street with the window down and the tick sound reflects off the gutter back at me and is really noticeable. Doesn't get quieter with time or speed, it's rev dependant, doesn't sound like a...

Maybe it's just me, but does anyone else find Citylink late tolls invoices just pour into your mailbox and before you even have a chance to open the envelope another 20 late administration charges have been chucked on top? It all started with Citylink screwing up my account. Some system error...

Hey guys, As I was driving last night, all of a sudden my car started shuddering. First I thought it was an engine knock, but I took my foot off the accelerator, quickly realised not an engine knock (using 91RON at the moment, can't blame me for thinking that lol) Then I thought it was a...

Hey guys, Installing a headunit in my sisters astra h. Got the common problem of not finding a 12v ignition wire. Tried the one under the cigarette lighter (black wire) and it's dead. Next is either behind HVAC or Hazards. Anyone got any idea how to access the wiring behind the hazards...

Hey guys, Some bogan smashed my rear quarter glass on my WL. Not the opera glass at the far back, but the non-sliding part on the rear drivers side door. How do I replace this? I have the new glass. Thanks

At what coolant temp are the thermo fans supposed to come on?

Hey guys, My radiator cap I believe is the source of my overheating issues. I want to get it off but it won't budge. I have a new one ready to install, so is it safe for me to smash it off? I dunno, hammer, hacksaw, metal cutters? Thanks

Hey guys, Just some background first, my engine temp, even under 'spirited' driving barely ever gets a fraction past 1/4. It usually gets to that temp within 5-10 mins of driving and doesn't move. All was well, until this morning. Noticed when driving to work that I could hear (and feel)...

Hey guys, Been searching high and low for a replacement PCV valve for my WL as I have an oil issue that I narrowed to the PCV. I can't find any part numbers on it, and when I ripped off the valve cover, I just found a metal tube that wasn't removable (see pic below). Also seems a lot of...

Hey guys, Would really appreciate any help here. I've just installed my manifold insulators, went and turned back on my car, and as it operates in open loop, revs around 900-1100rpm but very erratically, then as the revs calm on idle, to what's usually 500rpm stable, it starts sounding like...

Hey guys, About to install my insulators, typically no instructions given. Which bolts am I removing? Also, is it required to do them to a specific torque or just turn hard + a quarter? Thanks

Hey guys, Because I'm 1. lazy, 2. can't afford off road time and 3. I made my manifold very ugly, I'm just wondering if I get a polished manifold, and it's from the 175kW Alloytec, will it fit my 190kW engine, and is there any difference between the manifolds? Thanks guys

Hi, Just trying to understand why some catch cans have a breather, and why some don't? My understanding is that the PCV system. Which draws blow-by back into the manifold to burn in the combustion camber, requires SOME kind of vacuum, so how the hell is a catch can with a breather...

Anyone know the cost of a VZ V6 EVAP solenoid? Mine seems to be ticking, which is probably normal, but I ruined mine anyway when I replaced the hose lol. Anyone know the price of a new one?

Hi, Just doing some light reading on here, noticed that my PCV valve (90 degree angle rubber at front of intake manifold) is absolutely mauled. Cracked to s***. From my understanding, this might cause some vacuum issues - true? I have this annoying hideous whine at low revs, especially...

Hi guys, Having issues with my headlights, clearly shorting after the relay and staying on, as removing the relay, my headlights won't turn off. So tomorrow gonna follow the wiring after the relay and find this short. I need to know two things 1. Can someone provide me a VZ headlight...

Hey guys, Had an issue tonight, came back to my car after going out with some mates, and realised my headlights were still on. Not parkers, not foggies, not highs, just my dipped beams. Anyway, unlocked the car, thought I might have left them on (doesn't explain parkers being off though)...

Hey guys, Been mucking around with the little AutoCal I have while I wait for my tuner to send me my tune. These little things are fun. Was driving last night and playing through the scanner data, and found my IAT. Got me thinking. So, comparing outside temp, while driving 60km/h at normal...

Hey guys, Spent yesterday spraying my engine intake manifold (190Kw Alloytec). Sprayed it while intact, just masked all around it, used high temp engine paint. All was good last night. Should also add, today, my OBDII wifi scanner came. Plugged it in (IGN off) and tried to start the car...

Hey guys, As you might have seen, since my extractor/cat install, my rear O2 sensors have been throwing a P0420 MIL. Anyway, decided on the tune rather than just moving them back a bit. Found a few people who do mail order tunes. I was under the impression it was just like with my old VP...

Hey guys, Just after a favour, can someone measure me the width of their rear window (Top Right corner to Top Left corner) in mm? I have a WL, it's different. Sedans only, Thanks

Hey guys, Noticed this since I've purchased the car, and it's my not been an issue, but I'd just like some of your insight into what's actually happening. In 5th gear, around 1400-1500rpm, say, travelling almost 80kmh, if I put my foot down, the revs don't really seem to correspond with...

Hey guys, Had this problem since I purchased the car, my front left wheel makes this ugly loud 'SSS-SSS-SSS-' whirring sort of sound when I drive, it's speed dependant and is worse on left turns than right turns (I assume due to the fact my car has corner brake control) I was told by a mate...

Hey guys, As I was warned, I have the check engine light after installing my aftermarket cats. I've been told its because the O2 sensors (I believe the post cat ones) are picking up more emissions due to the new cats (apparently common after replacing with hi flows) I know a dyno tune is a...

Hey everyone, Just had my pacemakers and aftermarket cats installed in my WL. I know the right side is a bitch to get in and the mechanic had a bit of trouble getting it out/in. Anyway, SHOULD'VE test driven it after finished, but I didn't coz I held them back 2 hours after close to...

Hey everyone, This has now happened 4 times in a row, too weird to be a coincidence, and I was wondering if any other VZ/WL owners with ESP/ABS can test or vouch for this. Alright, here's the story. Every time I drive down Brunton Avenue where the T intersection is with Punt Rd...

Hey guys, Just bought an xforce cat back system. I can't be the first to notice, but the rear muffler section where the hanging mounts are is different from the stock design. I've only noticed this on xforce exhausts. Stock exhaust hangs on 2 prongs, whereas the xforce only seems to hang...

Hi, Was just doing about 68-70 in a 60 zone. 4 lane road, 2 north bound, 2 south, no median, medium traffic. Mobile camera facing toward my car, opposite side of the road. I dropped to about 55 with maybe 20-50m before passing it. Am I safe, or are they bi-directional? Can't seem to find a...

Hi, Just reason my owners manual for my WL statesman. Noticed when ESP kicks in if I lose grip etc, it's supposed to come up on the dash, until I press 'Mode'. Its definitely functioning, can tell on pretty much any corner in the rain if I drive a little 'spirited'. Problem is, it's never come...

Hi everyone, Urgently need to remove my rear bumper on my WL. I can assure you the guide to VZ series does NOT apply to the stato. I've removed all screws under the car and in the wheel arches, removed all 4 scrivets where the boot lid meets the bumper. It's not moving rearward. I've also...

Hey guys, Of course I bought a car with cream/white headlining, and some rat child who was in the car before I owned it has rubbed their filthy hands all over my roof. The leather is looking quite off colour too and it's a bit deeper than my leather wipes and cloth cleaner spray can handle...

Want to buy: ITEM: WK/WL Caprice Grille (between foglights NOT headlights) and WK/WL caprice rear bumper. LOCATION: In Melbourne, VIC. You can be anywhere. CONDITION: Used... DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Depends where you are. I will pay postage. PAYMENT: COD, EFT, PayPal, direct...

Hi everyone, here's the how to on my LED brake lamp. I made this for my WL Statesman. I only finished it a few days ago, so I'm not liable for any damage caused by this mod and although I can't see any issues arising, I'm covering my bases. Holden designed the WL series with LED brake...

Hi, I've been looking around but can't seem to find which cat back system will fit my WL V6? I can find parts listed for WH-WL 5.7/6.0Ls, for WH-WK V6, but not the alloytec V6 190 WL? I don't wanna buy one for a VZ Calais because the Calais is a shorter wheelbase. The WH-WK V6 is a...

So, for some years, manufacturers have been making cars with LED high mount stop lamps and incandescent brake lights. For some reason, Holden built the WL series with LED brake lights, and went on about the increased safety, yet, chucked an incandescent globe in the high mount stop lamp. So...

ITEM: VZ/WL steering wheel controls. Pref only passenger side (next^ and down and mode) PRICE: Your call LOCATION: Don't care, as long as you can post YEAR: 04-06 COLOUR: Trim code is 64i so I believe tempest grey?? DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: to post unless local? PAYMENT...