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  1. J

    VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working

    Thanks Heeps mate Really appreciated your help seriously
  2. J

    VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working

    Hi fellas just an Update the issue with my Speedo after months of stuffing around has finally been fixed. It was infact the ECU that was faulty and after buying a replacement from the wrecker ,it was installed yesterday and everything now works, even the fuel gauge is more accurate. I'll also...
  3. J

    VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working

    Ahhhh I see take the memcal out my VS ECU and wack it in the VR one, I was thinking if have to source this on its own. Thanks very much mate really appreciate your help
  4. J

    VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working

    Will an ECU from a VR 5L auto work in my VS SS series 2? I managed to source one from a Wreckers, I'm getting different answers and some saying Memcal will need to be changed others saying you don't need to do ,that it should just plug in an play. Any help really appreciate Fellas,cheers
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    VR 5L ECU into VS SS series 2

    I Isn't the memcal actually within the ECU? The guy at the wreckers I got the ECU from recon it should work plug in and play. Most other people iv spoken with say it should work, others have said may not. Iv also read the VS has a knock sensor and the VR didn't so not sure if something like...
  6. J

    VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working

    I thought It had the OBD2 port? I brought one from them yes, hopefully it solves the issue, cheers for the suggestion mate
  7. J

    VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working

    Im wondering will a VR 5L ECU work in a VS 5L series 2? My car is a VS SS series 2 Iv been told they are the same, any help appreciated, cheers I'll add the ECU from my car has the 2 blue plugs and the one Im looking at has the 2 Blue plugs, also has the same service number at the top.
  8. J

    VR 5L ECU into VS SS series 2

    Im wondering will a VR 5L ECU work in a VS 5L series 2? My car is a VS SS series 2 Iv been told they are the same, any help appreciated, cheers I'll add the ECU from my car has the 2 blue plugs and the one Im looking at has the 2 Blue plugs, also has the same service number at the top.
  9. J

    VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working

    UPDATE- Just got my car back from auto Electrician, as mentioned earlier, Speedo cluster repaired as it was faulty, Speedo sensor also replaced as it was faulty. All wiring checked, the Pins of the Plugs cluster goes into checked are all good. He's convinced it's the ECU that's the issue, also...
  10. J

    VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working

    Does anyone know if the Speedo signal goes thru the ECU? Iv spoken to 2 auto electricians and one said it does, the other says it doesn't lol
  11. J

    VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working

    It comes on then goes off once Car is running after a few seconds, I'll also say my alternator **** itself 6 months ago and was replaced. All lights turn on for a short time yes, This car although overall reliable has been an utter nightmare with some things lol
  12. J

    VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working

    Speedo cluster was bench tested and was working properly, guy in Adelaide who does it is the Only guy , he's good. The auto electrical however while he's done other work for me he's quite young. Perhaps finding someone with a better fault scanner and more experience is the next step. Anyone...
  13. J

    VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working

    Automatic, it shifts great, One thing I should have added is when he plugged his Fault scanner in it didn't work or recognise my car
  14. J

    VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone else has had the same Problem or have any Idea what's causing the problem. I have a VS SS series 2 1996 commodores, I'm having a problem with my Speedo not working. I removed the cluster myself many times repairing breaks in the Circuit plastic on the back with...
  15. J

    VS SS 1996 series 2 Speedo not working, Help please lol

    https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/how-to-fix-speedo-vs-commodore.86469/ this is how I found out about this solution I initially used. iv now used the electric Paint again,upon finding a few other damaged tracks. Will update tomorrow,cheers
  16. J

    VS SS 1996 series 2 Speedo not working, Help please lol

    Hi everyone, thanks in advance for any advice. Ok so to cut a long story short my Speedo stopped working a while ago and using a solution I found on this forum I fixed the issue. I did this by using a multimeter and finding the track the fault was on, then using alfoil taped down with electrical...
  17. J

    [SA] VS SS Commodore electrical issue

    Wasn't the spark , I hooked up a new battery and all electrical problems disappeared lol. However the battery light came on amd stayed on, so likely alternator has **** itself. Also interesting the speedo stopped working after id repaired it not long ago using the alfoil Bridging technique I...
  18. J

    [SA] VS SS Commodore electrical issue

    I didn't even think if the alternator it very well could be that, I'll find out Friday anyway, hopefully it's not too expensive to fix.
  19. J

    [SA] VS SS Commodore electrical issue

    The car starts and drives but even after u reset the ECU by removing the battery terminals it usually will start playing up again especially when u go from park to reverse. So whats the worst case scenario here u recon, cooked ECU or could be worse?
  20. J

    [SA] VS SS Commodore electrical issue

    Have never heard of the paper clip fault code exchange, I cant find or see any damage or cooked wires
  21. J

    [SA] VS SS Commodore electrical issue

    Hi before I begin thanks in advance to anyone who responds with their opinion. Just for reference I have a 1996 VS SS series 2 Commodore. I'll try keep this as simple as possible, I had my car regassed yesterday and when u press the AC button the compressor doesn't kick on. The compressor...
  22. J

    VS SS door Locking issue

    Hi all , before i begin i appreciate anyone's help or advice in advance, cheers So to keep it brief i have a 1996 VS SS series 2 commodore, The issue im having is when the Central locking is engaged in the locked position,the key accessable door lock on the drivers side, which is the only door...
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