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So...my beautiful beast was sandwiched in a crash recently. I'm OK but it isn't. Interestingly enough the dash said 'airbag failure' or 'Airbag fault' or something to that effect. The car was full of white smoke, almost like a poppadum was microwaved for 10 minutes, as though the airbag failed...

Just wondering if anyone knows a good place to buy an aftermarket thermo fan for an 09 v8. Online everyone is selling series 2 or series 1 v6 fans but there's nothing for the series 1 v8. It's ticking loudly but working so I'm not worried about imminent failure, surely I'm not the only one to...

I'm after some opinions on an issue with my 6 speed auto. When the car is cold it sounds really whurry and like it's about to fall out of the car. I know only a mechanic can tell me what's wrong with it, however I thought the fact that it behaves almost perfectly when it's warmed up is...

I'm afraid I must ask a basic question that my searching (surprisingly) cannot answer. I've had an error (cyl 4 misfire) so I'm going to swap leads/plugs/coils/injectors until I get my answer...but I'm not sure which one cyl 4 is. Is there a diagram floating about that can help me out?

I have an SSV which has a single traction button in front of the gear stick. I'm half way through the installation of an air horn and led driving lights- has anyone used the 3 button calais traction switch to control 2x auxiliary items? I was going to put switches in the console but would like a...

Evening folks, I was looking in the back of my car and wondered what the 2 little tabs were for. Turns out they'd fix a cargo net. I looked on ebay and found the genuine 'Holden' ones were $70-100. I found this ripper for $8. It can be attached to the bolt as pictured on the genuine photos, or...

I need to replace my v8 engine mounts, has anybody replaced theirs with Mackay mounts? Are they just as good or are the genuine ones the only ones to go for?

Hi, I need to replace the trim under the steering wheel, the piece that houses the light switch. On ebay I found 2nd hand examples with the part no 92161828, I quoted this to Holden who said the part no doesn't exist. Does anyone know what the part no is?

Just after some opinions here. I have an 09 Auto SSV sportswagon with nearly 180Ks on the clock. Am thinking of replacing parts due to fail soon before they fail and leave me stranded. I did the alternator at 160K, throttle body at 140K and just did the strut tops, sway bars links and struts. I...

As the subject suggests, I've had a whine in 6th at freeway speeds. After much googling I gave up - it's not the diff, in fact holden had a techline article involving some dodgyass stick on weights. I think I've fixed it. I had a Mackay manual transmission mount installed whilst having...

The time has come to change some of the bushes on my VE wagon, I've got shocks and strut tops to go in too. I don't think I need to change them all, but some look bent and some feel a little gummy. There's plenty of expensive kits available with everything needed and then some but I'm not after...

Hey guys, after blowing 6 $400+ tyres in 50000kms, I'm looking at my options. I run 245/40/19 between 35 and 40 psi. I can't bare the thought of putting another A2 on to have to taken out by a pothole or a turtle again. My question is this, has anyone been running the $120 chinese tyres...

I've decided to replace the screen on my series 1 SSV HVAC screen as the screen is quite scratched. I sourced a replacement Sharp screen from China but when installed it just glows white. Upon putting the old screen in everything is back to normal. Has anyone else done this, and is there...

Hi all, I'm having issues with all the lights flickering(interior dome and exterior) and a rough idle on my SSV wagon(160K). I had the alternator changed because the headlights were pulsing(to the point that I couldn't see at night) and that seemed resolved.That said I can still see flickering...

Hi folks, I have a 2008 ssv sportswagon and I've noticed a rattling sound coming from the engine. It's quite loud when cold, and gets quieter when the car warms up-but never goes away. My uncle said he thought it was piston to bore related, and my mechanic put heavier oil in to no...

Hi, have a rattle on my dash, occurring at around 2200 and another again at 2800~ rpm, same sound. It's metallic in sound, and I think it's coming from the centre, behind where the ash tray usually goes? I have the dash out but haven't taken the metal frame out, it seems to be a little deeper...

Hi, I've been having issues with my throttle body throwing error codes intermittently. L98. Throwing p0222 and once a p2136. I changed the harness connecting onto the body with no luck.. My question is, should I open up the sensor part of the throttle body? I don't know if its the sorta thing...

Hi all I have a VE SSV S1 and I have a whine in 6th gear only, during freeway speeds. It's also only during acceleration. I've ignored it and tried to find out on the internet for the last year, but haven't really had much success. Would it need a new gearbox? I've read some have had limited...

I just got this email from Holden, I don't know if its new or old news but I like! Concept car- to me looks like a 4 seater baby commodore with a twin tubro 3.6l V6! Australia > 2014 > March > March 2014 > The Torana TT36 Concept Cover

Well it turns out its super easy to change the sunvisor mirror lights to LED. Just pop out the bit of plastic, it has a bunch of tabs that push into the outer plastic section. I pulled the whole thing to pieces to discover you only need to takeout the single insert that has the mirror and...

Whilst looking for something fairly unrelated, I came across this http://www.digitalallyinc.com/downloads/2013_Caprice_Upfitter_Guide.pdf It contains all the specs and options for the US police GM Caprice. Whilst I realise it's of no use to us, it was an interesting 15 minute read and...

I was speaking to a guy at work that found a chinese website, where they had photos of car door lights actually under the doors and pointing towards the ground. Out of curiosity, I looked under my SSV front passenger door and there was a black rectangle about half way along, which looks like...

ITEM: 2004 Vy Series 2 Berlina PRICE: $6300 LOCATION: NSW - Hills District YEAR: 2004..Feb I believe SERIES: Example: Vy Series 2 BADGE: Berlina ENGINE: V6 Ecotec TRANSMISSION: Auto COLOUR: Turbine Mica EXTERIOR CONDITION: Small dent on bonnet, marks on bonnet INTERIOR CONDITION: Good...

I have a ticking noise that comes and goes from under the glove box. The plastic plate there feels quite warm, not sure if thats normal. Im no mechanic but i think its the A/C unit.....anyone know what it means/how much to fix? THanks! Cameron

Hey guys (and ladies) Im doing industrial electronics at tafe, and somehow they've managed to get me to do a 5 minute speech on the ongoing costs of converting a fleet of great wall ute's(i know i know, but the Make is besides the point) to LPG. i know bugger all about the nitty gritty of...

ITEM: dream theater ticket, standing, enmore theater 5 dec LOCATION: hills district CONDITION: one of those ones u get emailed and u print PRICE: happy to get $50 for it (worth $130) DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: pick up obviously only choice. PAYMENT OPTIONS: cod, bank...

Ok this might be abit of a nooby question, but i've been watchign the v8s all weekend, cause its such a great track. but through the chicanes if a cars go nowhere to go, they just skip the little chicane and make a position... Fair enough if theres an accident, but i've seen the lead car go...

Im having thai food right now Im not inspired to write anything else. Just that i love thai food, it makes my soul feel good!!! mmmm sweet chilli + cashew! my first noncommodore related post List your favourite dish!!

I've seen alot of people ask about the $300 ebay dvd players for cars, both here and in other forums. Well my brother bought one, and if you want to know why it came out the next day, read on. Im awake you get what you pay for, and am not having a whinge for the sake of it. This product would be...

Had a warning come up on my vy berlina, check alternator. lost abs, traction control, radio, climate control, speedo/tacho arrangement. Was off for a few minutes, when pulling into home it came back on for abit, then went off again, and i turned the car off. I called up holden and they said...

might sound like a strange question, but anyone know a approx cost of having the springs and shocks changed, but using something close to the original berlina spec? My springs have sagged and the shocks are on their way out, cars done 95000,all hot kms. But i dont wanna sacrifice comfort for...

Am after a monoblock amp to run a 12" sub, would like one with about 300W rms output, but thats not set, just something around that. thanks!

Gday, i went into work for the rest of my day (18 hours out of 24 to work that day woah!) and parked in the private car lot. When i came back, there was damage to the rear of my car. I know who hit me, he left me a note. I was parked illegally, refer to the pic to see what i mean. I was one...

My vy berlina had a new 2.5 catback lukey exhaust installed bout a month ago, which sounds fantastic...but at about 2200 rpm-2900 rpm, a horrible resonant boom hits everyone in the cabin. I dont mind how loud it gets, but its the thudding boom that really really hurts your ears, feels like...

My boss has a wb ute hes just about to put up for sale(hes too computer illiterate to do this himself), hes picked up his new car today. (vs ute) 1980, red, perfect condition, i'll post up some pics tomorrow. Wondering if theres any interest from anybody?

I drove my car home..stopped, put it into park, handbrake on, foot off brake......the car(vy berlina 2) dropped a few inches to the right..... When i got out of my car, i saw that the right rear wheel arch had a few inches less clearance..... obviously my mechanic/holden will have a look at...

just had a random thought then, wouldnt it be cool if the storage box thing in the console(between the 2 front seats) in my vy berlina was cooled, like a fridge? I may be dreaming, i dont know what would be involved, and if u can buy them for use in cars. Any thoughts?

I got a sound system in my vy2 berlina, rockford fosgate 4x amp, 6.5 mb quart speakers, mb quart 6x9's. also there are 2 standard door speakers in the rear. The drivers door rattles(the window more specificaly). Not any other doors, just noticable is the drivers door...This is obviously from...