ve 08

Going on guys new here so my bad if i do smt wrong. I have been trying to swap my leaking power steering pump on my 08 series 1 VE omega and have been looking in the ve forum and here for help but nobody has brought up me problem. Ive pulled the leaking pump out and have the new pump to chuck in...

My 3.6 ve has started to make a loud quick squeaking noise when it shifts at around 6000rpm Read online this can be a problem with the throttle body and was wondering if it just needs a little lubrication

I have a VE Omega 2008 3.6 Alloytech and. The M30 4L60e transmission that is only showing one error code. P0787 But I would like to know which specific Solenoid this error is referring to, as it doesn’t report if it is the 1/2 or the 3/4 or some other solenoid

Hey! Hopped onto a few similar threads but was hoping to find some more recent answers or suggestions to fault find. Over the past few weeks I’ve had a few failed and seemingly random engine starts with my 2008 VE commodore. I’ll turn the key and the usual lights come up on the dash, but...

hey, just bought myself a 2008 SV6 holden commodore and in love, I have been thinking about modding it slightly with not going over the top and haven't got a lot of money to spend, the car owner before was an older lady and drove with care. The car is in perfect condition with a sound system and...

Around the time I got my aftermarket empire performance muffler deletes put on I started getting codes on my obd2 scanner telling me that the car was running lean in both banks. this lean running can be noticed when driving in the normal shift drive with engine hesitation happening constantly...

Around the time I got my aftermarket empire performance muffler deletes put on I started getting codes on my obd2 scanner telling me that the car was running lean in both banks. this lean running can be noticed when driving in the normal shift drive with engine hesitation happening constantly...

Does anyone know of any common issues with the VE 6 speed manual, I’m looking at a ute and after a test drive going back into second sometimes it wouldn’t go back in at all and sometimes it was very stiff there was no crunching or nothing and it was only second. Another thing we noticed was...

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has tried chucking blast pipe exhaust tips on a VE Commodore? I'm planning a JDM/drift inspired build but I can't seem to find examples. I mainly want to know if the look can be pulled off effectively without looking janky. Thanks for any help :)

Just have a question as to what this little flap thing is on the coolant overflow bottle? Car overheated heading down the highway yesterday, never had an issue with the cooling system prior. But earlier that day I was trying to replace headlight globe, (caprice model) and reading the manual it...

Hello all, So tonight I was driving home in my ve sv6 series 1 and everything was fine. As I was driving I drive over a few bumps at about 60kph ( by accident ) and immediately the ESP turned off, the check engine light turned on, it cut the power from the throttle and came up with “safety mode”...

Thinking of buying these as a quick replacement for my 2008 SV6 as I plan to get the stock ones painted, will these fit fine?

My wagon tailgate has a ding thats always annoyed me and the realease button has stopped working recently..I picked up a near mint one the same colour and was just going to swap it out,is there anything i should know before jumping in..The gate i bought has a working switch and came complete...

Hey Everyone, don't slam me for this question. Basically I own a 2008 VE Omega 60th Anniversary. Basically it has the most basic stock stereo, and I want to know is it possible to swap it out with 07/08 Ve Calais stock stereo which has the touch/colour screen ? Its the same shape, so new trims...

Hi guys, just joined this page because it has been so helpful to me with my car! Here’s the problem, usual check engine, safety mode, esp off warnings blah blah blah.. mechanic told me it was the TPS setting it off, he couldn’t find anything wrong with it so he just cleared it. Ran well for a...

I'm struggling at the moment aside from a small rwkw boost finding a huge difference between the 2007 6Ltrs 307 and the 2008 6.2Ltrs 317. Stock out of HSV with out any other mods, which is the smarter buy?

Hi guys... I've a 2008 Ve SS-V Ute, New member here hoping for some help. After poking around behind the head unit (stereo) on drivers side looking for possible blown fuse as my reverse camera and GPS weren't working, I in the end went over my cabin fuse box (should've done this first) and came...

Hi just wondering if I can fit a vz gearbox onto my ve s1 anyone done this does anyone know if I can do it, it is the same box

Morning everyone! New to this forum but have found much help from here in the past. Has anyone been able to replace the lining on a door card for a VE OMEGA 2008 commodore? The local upholster has quoted me $700 to re glue them on. I thought about replacing the doorcards but am unable to find...

Just wondering as to how hard it is to replace a VE drivers door while also changing over the old lock barrel to the new door. If anyone knows the steps on how to do it, please let me know. Cheers!

My Vehicle: VE Series II SV6 Z Series Sedan Wrecked car I want to buy: 08 VE Series I SS Sedan So here's my question. L98 into my VE, is it worth the effort? I have already figured out its worth it from the price to do the swap. (Approx 6-8k with full engine rebuild) But are there any...

Hey guys, I fairly recently bought a VE SSV ute and would like to tweak my exhuast, when I purchased the car it came with a cat-back 3" xforce exhuast system but had muffler eliminator pipes (Ugly 3" mild steel single pipes), I don't mind the sound, but I am looking at getting extractors in the...

My 2008 VE has been playing up a bit in 4th gear. Other than the stutter in 4th gear it runs great. When I lightly accelerate to bring my speed up in 4th gear, my car jerk and sputters as if its struggling to change gear. ATM I am putting my foot down the bit extra to kick it down into 3rd gear...

Hi, I’ve just got a maloo and the transmission is making a weird flutter noise, whenever I put my foot down and it changes gears (auto) at high revs, as it changes gears it makes a weird flutter noise, I had the same noise on a vz v6 I used to own also and was told not to worry, I was wondering...

hi, recently I’ve been having a problem with my 08 sv6 where after driving for roughly an hour and a half the car will start to limit its revs (usually to 2k or 3k) and start to make a really rapid misfire/splutter kind of noise however no faults codes are coming up and when the car cools down...

Hello I have a 've sv6 ly7 06 could some one please help me on this one I have replace every thing I could think of that related to this code 2128 throttle/pedal Position sensor switch E circuit high and code won't erase and still in engine safety mode

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum but I have a 2008 SS and it was driving fine the other day, but the next day, it wouldn't start and it doesn't even beep when the key is turned. There's no lights, no power getting to anything at all. Cant even open the boot with the button or the doors. I have...

Hi everyone, I am new to this and i am sorry if it has been asked before but cant find anything similar to our problem. Our 2008 Holden commodore V6 ve's air conditioning keeps switching off. It is the whole center part that loses power. Not just the a/c but the stereo aswell. We think it's a...

Im in a bad situation. Uninsured, at fault and still owe about 8k on the finance, airbags deployed driver side roof and drivers seat. Need new doors. Im in 2 minds about what to do. Ive ultimately gotta fix the thing if im still paying for it off otherwise iv got a car I cant sell once its paid...

Hey guys, I’m brand new to the commodore world and bought this manual 2008 VE SV6 yesterday. what are your thoughts? Any feedbacks great so be brutally honest. Also first time using a forum so please let me know if I did something wrong.

Hi there. Im having a problem with my ve commodore where my brake lights will not operate. Things ive done... Checked bulbs Checked fuses. Ran new power to the lights from batt to the module underneath the steering wheel.(which made the lights go so i know all is fine with cables). Ive...

Hi guys, I just bought a VE Omega 2008 and there is no ignition ring light which is pretty annorying. I am wondering if the bulb is dead or if Holden did not bother fitting one ( as they also removed the light in the glove box for that edition...) Are you guys able to confirm if there is a...

I’ve got a 2008 ve Calais and when I try and close the drivers door it won’t latch and just bounces back at me! If I sit in it and hold the door closed and try to lock the car, it’s also the only door that won’t lock.

Hey guys, wanting to know on peoples thoughts on the hsv/Calais touchscreen blaukpunkt units. like good and bad points and any recommendations. I don't want the iq unit as I don't want to spend 3grand on one. I am wanting to upgrade my stock omega radio with one of these touchscreen units for...

Could anyone help me out, took my 2008 v6 ve to a mechanic shop because I have a bad idle, they looked over it and told me that my engine mounts a rooted and need replacing, while looking they reckon they also found I have a coolant leak coming from the 'filler housing' I have no idea what a...

Hey guys need some help/advise. Just bought a 08 ve from a dealership about 3 weeks ago and 5 days later got check engine light warning, took it to there mechanic scanned it and p0420 and p0430 came up catylist bank 1 and bank 2 below efficiency they replaced o2 sensors code came back up 4 days...

just wondering if it's normal that my 2008 v6 ve has a rough idle? What could I do to help? No engine codes coming up, run 95 or 98 in it, have tried injector cleaner didn't help, car only has 129000ks. Any ideas on what could help or is just normal?

I have a bit of an odd and troubling issue with me 2008 VE Omega Auto Sedan. The engine will on occasions stall while breaking/turning. When this happens the steering goes heavy and the revs go to zero. I do not get any error lights on the dash and putting it into park and starting it again...

Hi everyone, Trying to decide what exhaust to go with for a 2008 VE SSV. My first preference would be a full engine back system with headers, high flow cats and cat back, however my main concern is whether this will cause fault codes to appear. I've tried asking several exhaust shops and I...

Dears , what engine oil do you recommend for a commodore ve ss 2007 , 6.0L V8 please note that the engine done more than 160 000 km i'm currently using ACDelco 5W30 but i hear a noise like the valves ticking noise coming from the engine when the engine is still cold !