Vz sv6 fuel gauge problem. Thread starter wassaby; Start date Jul 30, 2010; 1; 2; 3; .

 

Vz sv6 fuel gauge problem. VY VZ Commodore Dual Gauge Pod Sep 9, 2013 · The VT to VZ V6/V8 workshop manual says that the fuel pressure regulator on gen111 V8's is located up in the fuel rail running to the injectors, it says you just need to remove the engine cover to access it. Jan 11, 2012 · Joined May 4, 2009 Messages 2,290 Reaction score 16 Points 38 Location Gold Coast Members Ride Raptor Impulse VZ SV6 Aug 31, 2011 · Joined Jan 3, 2011 Messages 661 Reaction score 0 Points 16 Location Cardiff, NSW Members Ride 2004 VZ SV6 5-Speed Auto Joined Mar 30, 2020 Messages 178 Reaction score 11 Points 18 Age 23 Location Melbourne, Victoria Members Ride MY04 VZ SV6 Commodore 5 Speed AUTO 3. Apparently, the fuel pump is immersed in the fuel in the tank to keep it cool. This can come without warning and is usually followed with a flashing X on the dashboard and a ‘Contact Dealer’ message. VZ commodore showing"fuel gauge error" and won't start . Also, when the head lights are set on auto, they wont turn themself off, so for now i have to just use them manualy. The SV6’s variable ratio power steering is fine, though it does vary considerably in weighting. Jul 17, 2023 · Yeah the auto elec confirmed the pump wiring was all good and working as intended Was over it and ended up picking up a cheap second hand engine and putting that in, Car does crank for extended period of time before starting which i think is because the computer thinks its -40 degrees outside so its running VERRRY rich, Dec 2, 2019 · I had the exact same issue with my VZ - except that it made a lot of cam chain noise for the past 5000kms. 1 of 2 Go to page. Aug 31, 2011 · VZ SV6 '04 - Transmission Problems. Thanks in advance Oct 27, 2012 · VZ SV6 Oct 27, 2012 #1 Hi guys, While driving, a beep followed by a message "fuel gauge error, contact dealer" appeared on my dash, the fuel needle dropped to zero, I May 10, 2015 · Hi. Thread starter David B; Start date Mar 1, 2005; MY10 VE SV6 Mar 14, 2005 #11 Well after the update: The fuel gauge is total crap Mar 1, 2005 · Kilmo, ive just had 15,000 and brake recall done also. Have seen 7. It’s possible that yours is plumbed as later VZ’s with supply only and no return from the motor. Troy711; Jul 20, 2006; 5 6 7. The fuel gauge starts to work again as the ECM wakes up, and sends the fuel sender data. Jul 17, 2023 · Hii, I have a 2004 VZ SV6 (LY7 10H7C) with starting issues which I'm hoping someone can shed some light on, Car cranks but just wont fire Tested spark: Good spark Sprayed some aero start down the guts and got some backfires Couldn't hear fuel pump so checked fuse/relay which turned out to be Mar 1, 2005 · When I first picked up my VZ SV6 I had this same fuel problem I drove the thing until it was about 30K's left showing on the meter and the car died on me . Has happened before and I pulled out starter relay and bypassed Mar 1, 2005 · VZ SV6 fuel gauge I think the fuel gauge problem is across the board. Next Last. Mar 1, 2005 · VZ Fuel Gauge Problem. Although this is not 100% true, cutting a VZ cluster wiring harness and wiring to a VY harness will work (mostly), but will have issues. Fuel Gauge comes from full to empty in about 250km but only takes 30-35 litres to fill to full again ( which is about half a tank). The ECM is between the fuel sender and the gauge. However couldn't hear the fuel pump. Ask any decent Holden tech. Nov 23, 2019 · Joined Nov 23, 2019 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 1 Age 31 Location Shepparton Members Ride 2004 vz commodore acclaim Mar 27, 2011 · VZ Fuel Pump Problems. Cars with Dash Compartment (lift up lid) VZ Adventra. I get the first alarm up and have 20 -23 litres in the tank. I don't want to jump the gun but the guys in our workshop got the new Holden TIS CD the other week with Jul 8, 2010 · Generally the SV6 trip computer fuel usage indicates about 1 litre/100 less than the various fuel pumps around Brisbane area. 2004 VZ SV6 5-Speed Auto Sep 2, 2011 then tried starting it again and now its got the previous Fuel Gauge Error, Service Jan 14, 2012 · - My fuel guage works fine the rest of the time, so im thinking its showing as a fault either because its number "1" in the list of all the things wrong, or because the fuel gauge doesnt get power from the engine computer when this fault occurs. Suffice to say the "repairs" didnt work. available in Grey (pictured here) or Black. Lach0; Oct 17, 2024; Replies 3 Dec 2, 2020 · With my vz from earlier post you commented on 2005 vz v6 ok so basically I have to have a scan tool plugged into the obd2 port to start and drive my car as if I don't have it plugged in to the obd2 port no crank no start but once started no issues basically if I unplug the abs module plug and try and start the car even with the scan tool connected to obd2 it won't start I have to have it I just went through same problems. Customer: vz sv6 commodore wont start with key if you start with out the start relay short the 87-86 terminal with key on it will start. Going to lay money on faulty ECU. Apparently they 2007 VE SV6 3. The engine will turn and flush the fuel out of the exhaust valves while not allowing new fuel to come in (as the pump is off). May 7, 2012. If your consumption is 17-18L/100 then 100kms per 1/4 tank is about spot on with what you should be getting 100km 1/4 tank, 300km just on the red with 1/4 tank left. So far I've done plugs, coils, O2 sensors and an upper head clean. 4 l/100 but soon disappears when road speed drops below 100kmph and heavy traffic clogs our beaut Brisbane motorways. At the last service I had them look at the fuel gauge problem. The fuel gauge seems to be not showing right. Anyway, looks like a trip to the mechanic. Lach0; Oct 17, 2024; VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006 Nov 5, 2015 · Generally the VZ fuel gauge is a bit flaky. stupid thing. The VZ update also brings a new brake booster/master cylinder arrangement. VZ Berlina. Thread starter Harris; Start date Mar 27, 2011; 1; 2; Next. 6L Jan 8, 2012 · the key reader is located on the end of ignition barrel where you insert the key, it is the metal ring contained in a plastic case that puses on to the end of the barrel, when you insert key into ignition the metal ball on the key depresses the reader in, there are 2 wires at the back of the reader, your new ignition needs to be coded to your old keys, try pressing unlock twice, it worked for Apr 27, 2009 · I have just purchased a 2005 VZ S Holden Ute from an auction house, it has been sitting around for some time as they usually do so ran out of fuel as well as battery. Cleaned MAf sensor. Thread starter David B; Start date Mar 1, 2005; Jul 30, 2010 · Vz sv6 problems. Same in my parents WH statesman, same in my brother's SSZ ute. can I put a VZ cluster into my VY?. Vz fuel gauge. #4. ECM failure in VZ V6 is a common occurrence. Helpful guys showed me a February 2005 Holden Service bulletin with an item stating "known problem with VZ S Ute fuel tank reading incorrectly". com Members Ride Holden VE SS Ute May 22, 2019 · VE SV6 Fuel gauge problems. VZ SV6/SS Bumper Removal. NVGWELL Vz fuel gauge. Have the auto electrician looking at it for me (typically I drove it 2 kms from home - no gauge, 50 metres from AutoElectrical shop the gauge springs to life!!!) All good I thought. Switched the relays around to see if that was it, now it won't even kick over and I'm getting "very low fuel" " fuel Gauge error" "contact dealer" messages and a trouble code 0000000000000000 Mar 1, 2005 · [QUOTE=Boeing777]Well if its so bad being a Holden dealer I'm surprised there are any at all! The fact of the matter is whenever I've had a problem the dealer can't solve to my satisfaction, I've taken it up with Holden in writing, and have always had a great response, they even paid for a new Aug 30, 2012 · (VZ top, VY bottom) For those asking. 2L. Mar 1, 2005 · Mar 9, 2005. I only have an executive meaning I don't get advanced consumption readouts but unless I park on a massive hill or something, the fuel readings are spot on. May 26, 2019 · SOURCE: what is power trains on a vz commodore I take it there is a light on, It usually happens when u play around with your exhaust system. Calibration or fuel sender issue? Also Crewman tank is shaped like a saddle bag straddling the tailshaft. The rest of the SV6 is very familiar. I just drove 50 k and it went lower and lower to the point it said 5 k to empty and i has no servo Sep 16, 2009 · Joined Sep 5, 2008 Messages 515 Reaction score 12 Points 18 Location Brisbane, Queensland Members Ride 2009 VE SS SILVER SEDAN Feb 20, 2023 · The fuel gauge read just over 1/4 of a tank and approximately 525 k’s traveled and the Ute cuts out completely as if Iam out of petrol. It displays 'FUEL GAGE ERROR CONTACT DEALER' on the dash. once started you can switck of and restart Answered by sprinkles08 in 17 hours 10 years ago Mar 1, 2005 · So I walked into the rear of the workshop (dealer remains anonymous to protect the mechanics) and asked them if anyone could tell me about the VZ fuel gauge problem. The only thing remarkably accurate about them is that they all show as empty with 0 kms left for distance to empty and they all only take about 47-50litres It's been fault-free for a long time and no sign of trouble so far but suddenly popped up fuel gauge error, contact dealer and refused to let me start it. I have purchase a v6 aloytec vz wagon. My VZ was in today to have the program updated (To fix a few bugs) and the fuel gauge was the main one. So I took it back to warranty as there's a known bug issue with VY/VZ which come from the factory that have this, all they Suita VY and VZ Holden Commodore (including Executive, Acclaim, S, SV6, SS ) Factory dash must have removable panel to allow fitment. . We have two one tonner VZ's in Ballarat and both have same problem as well as my personnal VZ S. Changed the fuel pump yesterday, kicked it over a few time but wouldn't start. So that might come down to the computer being from a wagon? Don't see how the ECU would differ though. Just purchased a VZ crewman ute. Hi Ian, We can still talk on here as long as the question doesn't time out from no activity. You might have missed an o-ring and be bleeding fuel pressure in the tank. I have a intermittent starting problem with my VZ Commodore 3. Go. Joined Jan 3, 2011 Messages I have an 02 VX and the fuel gauge, range estimation and everything relying on the fuel sender are flawless. Harris New Member. It doesnt say anything different for the later model V8's, so I guess its still in the same place. Apr 3, 2013 · Hoping someone can help. This occures after the fuel gauge needle drops from an actual reading to wrongly empty. put in 15L and it went about 3mm higher. After booking in, i discovered this thread and the ongoing saga. I put 17 litres of fuel in it and a jump start but no luck so far but lights work. Thread starter NVGWELL; Start date May 22, 2019; N. This resets the ECU. Since then, Some days the car will start but on other occasions the following faults Jun 12, 2020 · It's from a wagon, which worked well in the crewman (other than fuel accuracy). At some point, the fuel level sender's logic circuits in BCM/ECM seem to take over and say that 80kms are available in the fuel supply when it is better than 150km. Aug 2, 2010 · Re: VZ Fuel Gauge Error's Post by ejukated » Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:07 am on the V8s you can get fuel gauge issues if the PCM segment doesn't match the IPC (dash). hey guys, last night i was driving for about 30 minutes and my radiator temp was just under the half way line after driving on freeway and after i stopped and turned the car off, it wouldnt start back up and it started with the message again, VERY LOW FUEL, FUEL GAUGE ERROR CONTACT DEALER! and it wouldnt Avge Fuel Consumption at the moment has been around 17-18L per 100km. 4 l/100. This is for a GREY Pod . The update was also supposed to fix th 10,000 instead of 15,000 service interval reminder screw up, but I wont know till next week 13,800k's on it Apr 29, 2012 · VF Series 2 SS 6. VZ Fuel Gauge PO Box 1243 BOWRAL May 3, 2022 · An issue on early V6 and V8 powered VE Commodores is a failure of the fuel pump. The easiest thing to do is turn off all the emission related / o2 sensor codes so it wont bring up the "check powertrain" light again. No dash issues. envyouscustoms. I of course googled and could see the standard "replace the BCM, ECU, headlights, tailshaft, tyres etc etc" kind of dialogue, but decided to dig a little deeper as I can see a couple of mouse Oct 17, 2020 · Problem is every time I've had it in at the mechanics it stops doing it and they can't find the problem. Jun 22, 2015 · Does anyone have a wiring diagram to wire up autotecnica digital oil pressure and volts gauges ? Or can give me a brief description. There appears Sep 3, 2014 · To clear the problem, remove the fuel pump fuse which shuts off the pump, depress the accelerator to the floor and turn the key. Jun 30, 2019 · HI all. Car cranked. The brakes – with ABS, EBD and brake assist – are well up to the engine’s performance. Does anyone participating in this thread know of a difinative fix for the Jun 1, 2018 · Joined Dec 30, 2011 Messages 2,845 Reaction score 2,270 Points 113 Age 55 Location New Zealand via Cape Town Members Ride 2005 SV6 & Alfa Romeo 156 V6 Mar 1, 2005 · MY10 VE SV6 Aug 7, 2005 With such high tech support we can all look forward to an early solution to the fuel gauge problem. I have never had any ecu problems before until one day, I parked on a incline and had very little fuel in the tank. So at 12l/100km maximum is about 200kms to empty. Mar 1, 2005 · That Fuel Gauge Hi all, love the VZ, goes like a rocket, but am having the same fuel gauge drama's, I have a 75 litre tank and my warning buzzer goes off, so last time I filled the tank, I noticed that I only put 60 litres in, so that meant that I still had 15 litres left, so I could've travelled another 100 odd kays, today I took a chance and was able to 700 kms out of a tank, I will do some Apr 29, 2012 · Joined May 4, 2009 Messages 2,290 Reaction score 16 Points 38 Location Gold Coast Members Ride Raptor Impulse VZ SV6 Mar 8, 2017 · So I assumed it must of been the pump the whole time and it has finally gone. Volts has 1 to run to power and 1 to Feb 10, 2009 · OK so i just picked up a Dec '05 VZ SV6 auto. Thread starter wassaby; Start date Jul 30, 2010; 1; 2; 3; I have replace air and fuel filter. Will not fit with. VZ Calais. 6 Auto, where the starter is inhibited. Next step for me will be the cleaning and testing the injectors on bank 1 Jul 4, 2017 · (I wonder if water/moisture got into fuel sender module and is the issue) My mechanic has gone on a round Australia trip, so can't take back to him to look at. I always drive till the computer says 0 kms left yet I have never been able to get more than 64 litres into what is supposed to be a 75 litres tank Mar 1, 2005 · VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . VZ Fuel Gauge Problem. Jul 24, 2013 · Joined Aug 12, 2012 Messages 267 Reaction score 7 Points 0 Location VIC Members Ride 2005 WL Statesman HBD I have just bought a 2005 vz sv6 auto having problem with cruize control every time you use it and your going up a the Curtis Qualified Automotive Mechanic, LPG & Airconditioning Diagnostic Technician. justcommodores. Thread starter David B; Start VZ Fuel Gauge Problem. When the low fuel warning comes on, it means there's about 45Lt left in the tank. 6 Auto Nov 20, 2005 #224 Feb 2, 2012 · Joined Dec 13, 2003 Messages 7,692 Reaction score 167 Points 63 Location Canberra, ACT Website forums. Anyone know if there's a way to turn this on again (and if it's worth doing if so)? Mar 1, 2005 · It is not just an issue with VZ S utes. Simple answer is NO, much easier to go with VY’s can only go in VY’s and VZ’s can only go in VZ’s. No fan in the car. I put 20 litres in out of a drum and get to the neasest service station and it only takes 30 more litres to fill, but the tank is supposed to hood 70 litres, seems like the Ute still has 20 litres of fuel but Apr 27, 2009 · I own a 2004 VZ Commodore and recently have been having communication problems with the ecu. We mentioned the supply and return line. Oil pressure gauge has Green wire to run to the sensor, 1 wire to run to the power source and one to run to ignition. They recalibrated it & this was supposed to fix the problem mentioned above. The warning system produces Mar 1, 2005 · VZ Fuel Gauge Problem. Thread starter VZ Fuel Gauge Problem. The VE Commodore was the first Commodore to be fitted with a saddle-style fuel tank and has a separate fuel sender and fuel pump assembly. I have a 2005 VZ Commodore Ute that we only drive once a week or so for picking up materials for our work. au Members Ride 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero GLS Jan 2, 2017 · Joined May 24, 2011 Messages 1,166 Reaction score 653 Points 113 Location Western Australia Website www. Starting issues with VZ commodore wagon, has been ongoing for over 12mths but lately been every day almost, have had 2 auto electricians plug it in over the Jul 14, 2010 · Talk about anything relating to the VZ Holden Commodore. #6. mentioned fuel gauge problem and have had MRA replaced. It usually occures after being stopped on a slope. It's been quite the champ, but suddenly today when I went to start it it states on screen: "Fuel Gauge Error, Contact Dealer" and won't allow me to start it - as in it won't even engage the starter motor (I don't hear the normal fuel pump sounds either). Had all kinds of experts check everything, got a new key cut on their advice, burn out a starter motor trying to get it running (because it would start for a second or two every now and then). Trips - no cruise control, consistent at about 8. A couple of thing ive noticed are when braking the stereo seems to get quiter and when accelerating, gets louder. Like just now it said 40k to empty and on the first red line. In that case, can’t really get the lines muddled. com. Jul 17, 2023 · I would also plan to remove the fuel pump again and go through your install. When the REALLY low fuel warning comes on it means there's about 55Lt left in the tank. Do this a few times then put the fuel pump fuse back in. VZ SV6 M6, MY10 VE SV6 Mar 14, 2009 · Does the VE have similar fuel gauge problems to the VZ? BTW it's disappointing that Holden seem to be admitting they've given up on making an accurate fuel gauge, by disabling the "distance to empty" when fuel is low. Mar 1, 2005 · VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006) . Maybe it’s just more noticeable in the utes because of the smaller tank. mxitf iab tzrq trzpqcb rxnhfshi nwow iowqq bbmfzx rtcisu fgndcske