Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself.

New Posts Contact us

Just Commodores Forum Community

It takes just a moment to join our fantastic community

Register

Search results

  1. bladerunnerkim

    6L80E trans removal how to?

    Gday, just looking at removing my trans.from my 2008 Clubsport. Has anyone done a how to guide? Any help appreciated or what to watch out for? Cheers
  2. bladerunnerkim

    Rear window rubber for Utility?

    Hi all, anyone recommend where I can purchase a replacement rear windscreen rubber for my 2000 VS Utility? Ive been looking on few different sites with no luck? Cheers
  3. bladerunnerkim

    Ignition coil cylinder 6 circuit malfunction error

    Gday peeps, I have a 2004 SV6 I’ve just replaced the timing chains and just got it going again. The code that came after a few minutes of running was Ignition coil cylinder 6 circuit malfunction. I have new sparkplugs and new coils in place. It’s a little disappointing but I guess it’s only 1...
  4. bladerunnerkim

    Alloytec SV6 Harmonic balancer install

    I’m about to put the harmonic balancer back on the motor sv6, just noticed there is no keyway on the crank. There is only a scalloped out section at front of the crank. So im wondering you just put it back on, doesn’t go a certain way? Has a keyway on the balancer. Any help appreciated.
  5. bladerunnerkim

    Fuel gauge issue Ute

    I have a 2004 vy2 Ute. Just got it registered and filled it with fuel and when I started up it came up with low fuel warnin and then it went the other way, so empty was full and full is empty. Any ideas? Cheers
  6. bladerunnerkim

    Starter motor replacement 6ltr VE

    Has anyone had dramas try to remove the starter motor on a VE 6ltr motor with extractors. I’m finding the heat guard restricting the starter coming out. Is there a better way to get it out? Thanks for any help.
  7. bladerunnerkim

    Engine mounts v6

    Best way to replace both engine mounts, without taking the engine out? My thought is to disconnect the exhaust manifolds so can lift each side enough to replace engine mounts. Thoughts?
  8. bladerunnerkim

    Ve seat upgrade for Vs

    Gday, just wondering if anyone has used Ve seats in Vs ute. Can use use the VE rails or swap over Vs rails? Any help appeciated.
  9. bladerunnerkim

    Relocating jack from behind drivers seat in ute

    Just wondering if anybody has relocated there jack from behind the drivers seat to maybe a better location in the Ute? Also ideas for redoing the back area in the Ute cab, rather than the hanging vinyl? Pictures would be great.
  10. bladerunnerkim

    VZ sv6 engine changeover carryover codes?

    I’ve done an engine and trans changeover in a SV6 as old motor had done a lot of kms and the transmission died. I kept the ECU as that was replaced with a brand new one back in 2019. Took car for a drive and the old check power train light came on and checked codes and they were same from old...
  11. bladerunnerkim

    VU Ute code 28 abs

    Gday, I have ABS code 28 wheel speed sensor frequency. I have replaced both rear wheel sensors and new hubs on the front. Had the fault cleared but has returned. Have tested leads that connect sensor to abs module on both sides and they seem fine. Anyone else come across this fault. Any help...
  12. bladerunnerkim

    VY driver seat to VU

    Hi all, I have had VY seats, I think, retrimmed for my Ute. Just put in and noticed different connections, airbag/pretensionor yellow plug all good. I have only 2 wires from my loom, which one is red, the other is black, pretty straight forward. New seat is a 3 pin plug. Can it be attached...
  13. bladerunnerkim

    Drivers door locking mechanism

    Gday, having problems with lock. When you shut front door central locking locks car. I have taken off door card and have got a second hand lock but still doing same thing. When in car you push unlock button on key it still won’t allow to open from outside until you pull unlock knob rod a little...
  14. bladerunnerkim

    Change trans from 5 speed to 4 speed

    Gday readers, I’ve just had my sons sv6 trans **** itself. Took it to trans place and I’m told it’s a rare 5 speed auto so rare to find and fix, also told weak box. Was wondering if anyone has changed to the 4 speed box, if it’s possible? Any help appreciated, also Merry Christmas to all.
  15. bladerunnerkim

    Code caused Limp Home mode

    Hi all, sons VZ 2004 SV6 came up with code P2544 Torque Management Request Input Signal A. I have done some research about the code, so I,m interested if anyone else here has had the same code come up and how they fixed it. I cleared the code and got the car home, but I,m guessing it will come...
  16. bladerunnerkim

    Fault code VZ SV6

    Hi, had code P2008-00 as a Powertrain fault. Its Intake manifold Runner Control Solenoid Circuit Malfunction. I'm hoping other owners have had this problem and what they did to fix the problem. Cheers.
  17. bladerunnerkim

    VU ute spare wheel winder

    Hi all, anyone know where the spare wheel winder tool lives in the ute?
  18. bladerunnerkim

    Seat wiring VX to VY

    Hi, I have a set of VY calais seats to put in my VU ute. The drama I have is the wiring doesnt match. The VU has a 2 pin plug where as the VY has a large plug with numerous wires. Does anybody know which of the wires on the VY plug are the ones I need to get the seats operating? I dont need the...
  19. bladerunnerkim

    VU SS ute fuel pump replacement

    Hi guys, bought a replacement fuel pump/sender unit(GMH) for my VU SS ute, has LS1 motor and have been trying to put it in but it doesnt seem to want to sit back flat so I can get the circlip back in place. It has spring type motion but wont go down any lower. Anyone else struck this...
  20. bladerunnerkim

    VU rear shocks

    Hi, just wondering in regards to a VU ute, do you have to remove 5 nuts that hold the top of the shock in place? Also would like to put lower springs in and have noticed the ute has auto ride leveling or similar. Does this need to be disabled if the car is lowered? Its a VU SS ute. Any help...
  21. bladerunnerkim

    Vt wont start and run

    Hi all, my son has a VT acclaim V6. I fitted a amp and sub for him. All went well and it runs fine. I went 2 start up and was like battery flat, so put on charge overnight an tryd again. It startd then stalled and then nothing, only dash lights comng up and beeping sound. Also electric...
  22. bladerunnerkim

    manual vt

    Hey, was wondering if anyone has a link to somewhere where you can download VT car manual. I,ve got it from someone here awhile back, but had to reformat computer and lost it. Cheers.
  23. bladerunnerkim

    LS1 questions

    Hi all, I have a couple of questions in regard to my motor the Gen3. Firstly how many KMs can I expect to get from my sparkplug leads before they need to be changed? Also pulled a sparkplug out and noted the code, NGK PTZR5A. Are these the correct plugs for this engine? I havent had my VT for...
  24. bladerunnerkim

    LS1 Gen3 service info

    Has anybody got info on the servicing of the LS1 Gen 3 motor out of a VT series2? Got the download of this site for VT service but only includes 308 motor.
  25. bladerunnerkim

    Engine check light not coming on!!

    Hi Guys, I,m trying to do a code check and I have found that my engine check light doesnt come on when I turn the key to on. Any ideas or has this been discussed before. Cheers.
  26. bladerunnerkim

    LS1 idle irregular on first start up

    Hi guys, my VT S2 5.7L , yesterday morning when I started it up, it idled fast then slowed and nearly stalled. It was like this for a couple of minutes and then went back to normal. No problems then. Once again started it up this morning and same thing happened. I let car sit from 0730 til...
  27. bladerunnerkim

    VP auto stalls when put in gear.

    I noticed my VP with Auto trans stalled on me while I was stopped in traffic, then when I stopped and put it in park and back into drive, it stalls. Its dual fuel and running on lpg at the time. Any ideas???
  28. bladerunnerkim

    VP Speedo doesnt work then works!!

    My VP Berlina speedo has started playing up. You drive off and nothing happens and then 10 to 20km down the road the needle might start jumping around and then further along it will settle down and work. Any ideas on how to fix this problem?
Top