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Hi guys, 5 mins into my drive home the ute just died, no power.. turned key nothing. A friend (wiz kid auto elect) suggested the Alternator had died. I have a new spare one here i will try in the morning. Looking to what else it might be? Symptoms that seem a bit strange: Reds lights come on...

Hi guys, im trying to replace the bulbs in the Dash Cluster. I know most are T5 but there is a smaller one for the klm window at bottom, i thought it was a T3 but it's too small. I now see you can get T4 and T4.2 ones. Would this be the correct one or is there another type again? Now have a...

Hi guys im changing the auto select/shift button I have undone all the screws, popped the pin out and trying to get the button out... Seems to come about 30mm but stuck after that. I don't want to brake it as i want to keep for spare. Do i just keep pulling at it or have i missed something?

Hi guys im trying to get the Fold Down Rear Seat Button Surround Clip off as it's perished into bits On the Center Pull Down with Button There is a panel on the back which looks like the front seat, rear panel in which it has the 2 clips at bottom, correct? Don't want to brake any bits trying...

Hi guys with the progress of 3D Printing where you can print almost anything these days i was wondering what parts you think should be printed to help our Commodore Members out with there rides? Bumpers and Spoilers are a bit big for what i'm thinking, more plastic parts you can't purchase. So...

Hi guys, i have a VX SS and found a spare air box so thinking i would use it to make a 2 hole mod air box. Where do i put the hole and what size hole saw to use? Read you use a bit of PVC pipe with elbow, what size and how long? Here is a pic of what i got..... top, bottom and a spare hose...

Hi guys thinking of getting some Chrome Door Trims for the VX SS, the 4 for each door and the 2 Top long ones each side Question is are VX to VZ the same size and fit? as i can get get VZ ones cheaper I figure the Doors Window Seals will be the same as doors are interchangeable but the top...

Hi guys, got the battery light coming on and staying on ... Replaced the Alternator thinking it was that, has new Battery but changed it over to make sure (same) Checked the wires and they seem ok Terminals tight and clean. New Starter Cranks fine and starts fine just the red battery light on...

Anyone get to Cooly Rocks On this weekend? An annual event focused around the 60's rock n roll dance and car scene Here are a few pic i took b4 the phone died lol.

Hi guys, i got a VX SS, drove to work all fine, parked it for a few mins before moving it. Went to move it and key won't turn the ignition to unlock barrel, never had a prob before. noticed the Steering lock is NOT working as you can turn the wheel but when you put key in barrel it wont turn. I...

Hi guys, the car cranks over but won't start, after about a min of trying to start it starts, done it twice now. Excessive use of cranking to start. When it does fire up it runs normal. Thinking i will look at the plugs in the morning, any vac hoes that might be off. But wondering if it might...

Hi guys, got a strange one. When i turn right the handbrake light come on for a few seconds on the dash, any ideas whats going on? Sry it's a VX SS

Hi guys, the battery light was flashing on/off now stays on. I assume it's the Alternator. Question is do you rebuild them or replace with new these days? A replacement is about $450 up delivered. Oh a L67 V6

Hi guys, I'm putting a new DFI onto the L67, It has label stating "Failure to Apply Thermal Paste Voids Warranty" So my Question is Where do i put the paste? on the underside?

Hi guys, i've start playing with my ute again trying to get it going. I have a VS Ute with a L67 Motor I did the LIM Gaskets a little bit back and never got it running since. I have this wire/plug i have no idea where it goes. It runs out of the Passenger Side along the rocker cover from the...

Hi guys i have a VX SS, I'm trying to get the center console out to swap the SRS Module under it. Starting at the back, i got the 2 nuts off the center bin area, 2 side screws at front of seats, elect window switch out and surrounding bezel. Compartment and front is out, 4 screws at front and 2...

Hi guys looking for new carpet for the car Can anyone recommend a company to use? Front and Rear Carpet I see on eBay they are about $350 delivered and other $210 delivered Not sure if any come with underlay. Google shows a few different ones from $180 up but don't know if they are any good or...

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Well i finally got an SS! WooHoo Ok, i have had many makes and model cars over the years but never an SS lol. (one of those bucket list things) Model: 2000 VX SS Commodore Motor: Gen3 LS1 Transmission: 4spd Auto Exhaust: X-Force Exhaust Suspension: FE2 suspension Paint: Phantom Micra...

Hi guys, im looking at buying a VX SS in a day or two. It is Black, 220k, Auto, LS1 What are some of the thing to look for? Never had a SS or an LS1 so in short not sure what to look for or known areas of faults. From the pic's paint is just above average, no peeling, seats and interior look...

Hi guys, started the ute today and noticed it running rough, had a look out the back and water is coming out the exhaust Would this be a LIM gasket? Video of ute

Anyone go this year? Got any pic's?

Hi guys, i have a VU Ute with elect windows. The passenger side won't go up. I took the switch center block out and tried shorting the wires out, the drivers side went up (but does work off switch) tried another wire next to the up wire and the reply kept clicking repeating. the other wires on...

Hi guys i after a set of VS Dash Light Bulb holders I know the bulbs are T10 but need to know if these are the correct ones...

Hi guys i have a VS 2000 Ute, the actuator only works on wet/overcast days on the Drivers door. I replaced the Actuator but still the same not working.... so it's prob the lock mechanism or wiring. With the Series 3 they have the same plug wiring as the VT, where as the S1 and S2 had a slimmer...

Hi guys, the drivers seat on my VU Ute has had it. I have another base to swap over but.... There are 4 bolts from the inside to remove (see pic) no matter what i try i can't seem to get them out, can't get socket in there to small, if i get a spanner on it it just slips off. So whats the trick...

Hi guys, i just drive my v6 ute about 3 block this morning and it turned off, ignition lights on. Put into Neutral and tried starting while still rolling but no go. Came to a stop and tried again, no click or trying to start just red dash lights which go off when trying to start it/turning the...

Ok so i picked this up today 2001 VU Ute 5 Speed Getrag Box V6 Ecotec Motor S pac so it has Elect Windows, Cruise, Traction Control, ABS....

Hi guys the belt on the pulley sits flush on the front edge rather than in the middle When looking at it, it seems to be not true as in it looks like the pulley kicks out a few mill? I swapped the pulley with another one i had on spare motor, started it and same it sits to the front of pulley...

Hi guys got a VU Ute V6 which I've been told need a clutch kit Im told they have a duel max flywheel and the 2 quotes I've had said change it to a single and will need to add some parts for it to work. Can anyone elaborate on this? Quotes so far 1400 for a single and add a 400 hundred for a...

Hey guys, i old girl is braking down under load so i figured i would replace the coils, plugs and leads... Plugs and Coils no problem but where do i find a set of lead? Looked on eBay nothing, Bosch don't have a listing for them, so wondering where other get there from?

Hi guys just picked up a ute for me brother.... it's a 2002 VU V6 5 Speed... In 1st gear when you take off you can hear a clicking/knocking noise, like a CV Joint sort of sound coming from the box area, as you go through the gears it gets less noise. mostly in first and some of second you hear...

Hi guys, Calais and Statesman came out with a Radio Button on the Steering Wheel. What is involved in setting it up on a base model ute? I can get a wheel at a good price just seeing if it's worth getting to fit on my car or pass it off.... I will be getting a Sony Head Unit down the track...

hi guys i have a VZ SV6 I thought i had a broken cable at first but further inspection it isn't the cable but the catch next to the drivers door. I can open the fuel flap but pulling on the cable from the boot, so i got away around it for now... So whats the go with it do i need a new catch or...

Hi guys a mate came across a HG Monaro which was made in South Africa (Not AU) Apparently it has all paperwork to show where and what.... What we are wondering is, would it be of value in comparison to the AU Made Muscle car? Any info/input welcome

Hi guys i have a 05 VZ SV6 which is a bit of a pig on fuel. I was wondering if i changed the 02 sensors would it help get back some fuel economy to it?

Hi guys i have a VZ SV6 with full leather interior. The car is 2005 so the leather is 15 yrs old, still in very good condition but need some type of revitalization. What Leather products do you use or have used in the past to clean and make the leather look new again?

Hiya guys, im changing the Aircon unit to a Climate Control setup Just checking that i need.... Climate Control Heater Box, Wiring Loom and Climate Control Unit. Do i need anything else? Also any tip before i start?

Hi guys, i'm looking at one of these and wondered is anyone has one or tried them. I'm after a GPS tracking system for my car, came across this one for $250 https://www.holdcom.com.au/gps

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