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Hey Gurus, Other day thought I felt a slight engine shudder turning into driveway - then stability control turned off, then quiet, no further problem for a few days until tonight... Again, turning into a driveway, stability control went off, engine light on. Engine shuddering. Engine light now...

Question: Can the BCM 'start to deteriorate'? Can just one/a few things go wrong? Or is it just broken and zip works. Only ask as in the service manual under interior lighting Holden run a few fault finds, and if no wiring issue they say - replace BCM. They do it alot!

Hi all, Noticed the parkers coming on a few weeks ago when better half backing out of driveway. Just for clarity, middle of day and no need for any automatic lighting - likely not related anyway. Brake off, parkers off. Brake on, parkers come on. Weird? Again, probably not related, but had to...

I originally posted this question in Car Audio (with 0 replies) but it is probably far more relevant to the VE forum since its more HVAC than audio. The original question was also a bit obtuse, so it probably got what it deserved. Try again: Does anyone run an Alpine head unit made after maybe...

Hi all, having a difficult time trying to remove LH side of HVAC to get to the recirc door. Can't seem to move the bugger and feels like something is keeping it in place. Generally followed steps in this post: VE Commodore 2009 Single zone HVAC problems What I've done (see also pics): Removed...

I've got some questions on the HVAC control for anyone running an Alpine ILX702D in a VE Commodore. If any of you do could let you let me know? Thanks.

Thought i'd post this as there are probably those who fancy selling parts at some point. Received below in mail yesterday via an eBay site. Haven't left feedback yet, i'm going to see what response I get from my 'query'. Retrieving from the mailbox found part (HVAC actuator) rolling around out...

Hey all, So my drivers seat is sitting in the lounge, ready for me to work on it while watching the Ashes. The electric seat control levers (up/down/forward/reverse) how to remove these? I'm replacing the seat cover mould as all the plastic clips are broken. I assumed they just pulled off but...

Hi all, Fu Manchu mentioned (somewhere) using some 'goop', 'goo' (whatever it was) for reinstallation of firewall bolts. i.e. Re-installing them after work completed. I've got some SIKA 227 - anything else I should consider? Main use is to stop water ingress. Or, should I consider actually...

Hey guys, can the gurus please tell me what the below is and it’s job? I’m talking the thingi with the white plastic stripe down the middle. I thought behind the cab filter was just the fan - quite obviously I’m wrong. (The cabin filter is removed here). I can see the fan behind this as I can...

Hi all, Getting the cowling/plenum off I've broken the washer tubing... bugger! It must have been 'brittle' as I was gentle! I've got a few questions as this is not something I've done before. Above is the tube intact, entering the cowling. It broke just outside the cowling. Cowling out...

My 2009 wagon roof gutter strips are in need of painting (among the long list of jobs). The black is now (in some areas) a black speckled grey and I have paint cracking/flecking etc. I thought someone had done this here previously, but can't find anything except the odd mention of 'doing them'...

Hey all, VE wiper arms. Got the drivers side wiper arm off. Pull cover, unscrew nut, used a puller to get it off. OK... bit of a wrestle, but it came. Passenger side, cap off, nut tarnished with beginnings of rust, mmmmm... nut came off OK. But, the wiper arm. The f... thing will not come off...

Hey all, Due to a water leak (which I am yet to diagnose whether 1 or multiple locations) I'm considering temporarily removing the front seats so I can deal with the leak properly. Underlay is frecken drenched. Bugger! I won't rave re the Melbourne weather. In another thread it was stated to...

I'd appreciate if anyone has any ideas on what this problem might be. I've done a heap of reading with similar issues here but no joy. Vehicle: 2009 S1 Calais V wagon Lighting OK/working: - Door puddle lamps - Front and rear interior dome lights - Egress lighting all working as normal - All...

Hi all, done a search but only scant info comes up. Manual states "To be replaced by your Holden dealer..." Helpful. Anyone know how to replace the VE S1 [2009] (no idea whether S2 are different) vanity bulbs? I assumed the vanity light lens (plastic in front of the bulb that becomes...

Hi guys, have to replace the tailgate switch on the VE sportswagon (2009 model where the switch design was terrible - water ingress). Going with the simple JayCar button setup as I'm not prepared to let a dealership charge me X? for it only to stop working again in 18 months because water got...

Hi all, Noticed my VE's rear roof reading/map lamp setup not working (lighting). Thought it must be a 'bulb', but then remembered there's actually three bulbs - and none of them coming on - NOT a bulb problem. Pulled the unit out (gently) and was surprised to see it was not connected to the...

Hey all, had a service today (you know, the thing you do when you want to spend lots of cash...) I need some work done on the Calais. Below are the details: 1. Front struts inc mounts and cover replaced. 2. Harmonic balancer (dampner) has excessive movement. 3. Drive belt cracked. 4. AC belt...

Hi all, In a previous post: I'm looking at the ILX-702D as a replacement head unit. At the moment, the DVD will not play DVD's (many other posts re this problem are around with similar sounding symptoms). It WILL play external sources (such as direct wired movies into roof Aux from iPad...

Hi again, this is becoming a bit of a car maintenance month... After having a quick look at what's involved in the external mirror replacement - just noticed the internal rear view mirror starting to 'bleed'. You know, like the really old antique mirrors on furniture when they go hazy. I'm...

Hi all, in the market to replace drivers-side mirror assembly. This was (ahem...) reversed into a fence post. As you'll likely be aware the Calais (and probably others too) mirrors come with puddle light and heated mirror. Question: Whilst I'd like to keep the original functionality of the...

Hi all, just got a quote of $600 to completely replace headlining on my VE wagon. Searches turned up anywhere from $200-$400 (but that was 2016-ish). Does this seem reasonable? Could do it myself, don't want to stuff it. Cheers.

Hi all, my worst half (previously better-half) just backed the car into our fence. No panel damage as such, but has left a nice white streak of paint on the L/H light assembly and along the L/H boot panel. The vehicle colour is 'Karma' - metalic. I know that the fence paint is acrylic. The...