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  1. ephect

    Compression Test. What Fuses do we pull?

    You need to de-pressurise the fuel rails, running the car with the pump fuse out, will do this. It's the pump that's feeding the rails, this definitely needs to be stopped. Honestly I'm uncertain if there is just an injector fuse on the VE. Other members can chime in here or check the fuse...
  2. ephect

    Question on HF20 Wheels

    Steer with the rear..
  3. ephect

    fuel regulator for 304 sequential injection vs 304 direct injection. are they the same?

    I was tagging another member to alert him to this thread.
  4. ephect

    Compression Test. What Fuses do we pull?

    You can pull plugs, then wait 10mins before doing the test. Will be dry enough. If you get inconsistent results, give it an hour and try again. If you get th4 same results then add a few drops of oil in each and test again
  5. ephect

    Compression Test. What Fuses do we pull?

    Pull the fuse, start the car, which will die not long after. Then you can do the comp test
  6. ephect

    starting rough

    It could be the vacuum line to the fuel pressure regulator (fpr) is stuffed or the fpr is which is not holding pressure on the rails. Could also be inlet manifold gaskets leaking into the cylinders. Try turning the key to reds for 5 secs, not starting the engine. Then turn the key off and...
  7. ephect

    VT Wagon accelerating ‘lag’

    You'll find it's normal street a while. When you jam the throttle, the ecu needs to work out the best gear for the transmission, while the revs climb. Try the power button which will hold gears longer keeping revs up.
  8. ephect

    Pic Of The Day Thread - Read The Rules First!

  9. ephect

    [General] [VS-VY] How to change Crank Angle Sensor (CAS) with PICS

    1/4 x 2, 1/2" unf bolts. Same as the second image on the first post.
  10. ephect

    Things that p*** you off/bug you/annoy you

    Taken from the article The money will come from the existing Driving the Nation fund under the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, which has been tasked with delivering a “backbone” national EV charging network on key highway routes at an average interval of 150...
  11. ephect

    What material are VR GTS wheels

    Gtechniq C5 has been ordered, awaiting arrival. Over the next week I'll hit each wheel with the buff and polish in preparation for the final ceramic coating.
  12. ephect

    Pic Of The Day Thread - Read The Rules First!

  13. ephect

    Replacing VX 4l60 with older bellhousing 4l60e

    If it's the single bellhousing it's from the vr/vs era I believe the bolt pattern may be different, also it may have 12pins in the plug whereas yours may have 13pins. This may be v6 related only but worth checking. There are a few differences so if you can see it in person and have photos of...
  14. ephect

    VT not starting

    Next time it doesn't start try checking the 2 things below no cost and easy to check. 1. In park position, Add forward pressure the gearstick and see if it starts, if not try rearward pressure. 2. Check if the immobiliser light is out when you try to start it. If 1 works then it's the...
  15. ephect

    VS commodore immobiliser

    It does sound immobiliser related. Check codes the old fashion way. https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/checking-error-codes-vr-vs-revised.22307/
  16. ephect

    My HSV Clubsport

    At least on the 4l60e there is a lockout pin that needs to be set in the correct position else it won't let it change, it is rod connected not fully electric. Have a quick squizz online to see if yours has that. Else it could just be a solenoid plug not fully seated.
  17. ephect

    VR/VS air vent cup holders

    I wouldn't trust the ones on the vents. I have 2 that slip between between weather strip and the glass. Similar to this
  18. ephect

    The Random Thread

    I think sometimes it's best this generation doesn't breed. The rate of gender conversion is its own natural selection.
  19. ephect

    JC Political Thread - For All Things Political Part 2

    All in the wrong places
  20. ephect

    Pothole broke my handbrake

    Ok so a good lesson for everyone to check handbrake shoes. They look original and untouched for 25ish years. Pothole finally ended it.
  21. ephect

    Vs bad fuel economy

    It's down to each car and how it's used and the life it's had. These cars are now 25+ years old Stop start traffic will always yield **** economy. Mainly highway gives best results. Regarding car specific, you'll need to log data from the ecu to see how and why fuel useage is high. Dirty fuel...
  22. ephect

    Replacing ECU

    No worries, hoping for your sake it's something simple, easier and cheaper to start with the small stuff then to replace ecu/bcm route
  23. ephect

    Replacing ECU

    Don't forget to check the interior fuses as well. Check relays too I'm unsure if the vt runs the fuses that are secured with screws, they're different to the normal spade fuses
  24. ephect

    VZ questions

    Is the plenum top split from the intake manifold? I know it can be split to not need gasket replacement. Been a while since I've done it thou, so I could be talking out my ass
  25. ephect

    VX V6 Berlina - Stock engine and computer

    Hey mate Can you give us a little more detail on the pinging so we can help you better. When did it start? Anything recently done or changed? Does it only do it on high revs or load. Does it do or cold, hot or both? When was the last service?
  26. ephect

    Replacing ECU

    Start with checking fuses, there will be a few that have fried. Hopefully its just fuses and not bcm/ecu. The incorrect battery hook up is more important than the ecu/bcm replacement. You never did update your first thread...
  27. ephect

    Things that p*** you off/bug you/annoy you

    This is the way
  28. ephect

    Things that p*** you off/bug you/annoy you

    Serve it to her cold or just move into the garage before being thrown in there
  29. ephect

    My HSV Clubsport

    Losh, just stop mate. Stop flogging the dead horse. We know your stance, Paul knows your stance. Let it go.
  30. ephect

    Tailshaft flange swap advice VT VX 4 bolt to 3 bolt

    This part is concerning as the rubber shouldn't scrub out, it's there for dampening. It can come loose from the housing in spots but shouldn't spin to scrub. Can you see where exactly the rubber has come from? Unless the angles are way out forcing it to rub on something.
  31. ephect

    Rough idle after cleaning tb

    Totally different engine to what's been discussed. Yours is electronic throttlebody, unsure if they like being manually opened but most reports they don't. You may have to do a relearn procedure
  32. ephect

    Cluster windows not working

    It could be a case the bulbs have blown not lighting them up? Try to remove the new pin on the cluster plug, and then test.
  33. ephect

    VR 5L ECU into VS SS series 2

    The memcal is plugged into the ecu. Think of as the ecu as a motherboard, and memcal is the CPU you plug in.
  34. ephect

    Electrical issues

    Start with checking and replacing as needed all the fuses under bonnet and under the steering column. Then see how it goes from there.
  35. ephect

    HSV Rear Brakes

    looking at the v6 vs hsv 4 pot calipers, they may use the same mounting points, but best if you stick your head under the rears to see if yours has an adaptor bracket between the hub mounts and the caliper. you can always ask to loan (deposit) a rear wheel to take home, remove the caliper and...
  36. ephect

    VY berlina series 2

    I would swap the abs unit back as the replacement seams worse off. Abs can't affect idle so you have 2 or more issues to separate out and troubleshoot independently. Idle could be plugs, leads, coils, vacuum leak or sensor. If you have a mate with the same engine (ecotec) you can swap parts...
  37. ephect

    2002 VU S2 5.7L swap into 2003 VY SS

    Don't swap bcm ecu, the engines and plugs should be similar Easiest is to use the engine with accessories remove and then swap that over. But check plugs first to see if they match your current one, you may not need to remove anything.
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