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I just brought a 1995 VS Holden Berlina. It is a lovely car except one problem; it has a shudder, that's while you're driving or parked. I've taken to so many places and no one has been able to give a straight answer. I thought it was torque convertor, so I unbolted it and pushed it back off the motor, only to find that it still has shudder. Can anyone help me, or has anyone had same problem? I would be grateful for any help.
Thank you.
I own a VS Series 2 and have had the problem with the fan not working properly and cutting out...
Here's how to fix it; replace the check engine relay, simple, took me most of a day with the dash apart to realise the AC and fan is wired through this system... weird hey.
I have a 1995 VS commodore and it's only done 135,000kms and the only thing I've had to fix is a leaking sump plug which didn't cost me any money. and it's converted 2 LPG.
I'm A SPARE PARTS CONSULTANT AT HOLDEN.
I can tell you that vs commodores are a very good car to own, not to expensive, but still have a certain degree of luxury and performance.
Many of you seem to have problems that I see everyday, can
i strongly suggest.
*REPLACING KEY REMOTE HEADS WHEN THEY ARE GOING FLAT!
The remote has 2 functions, to lock and unlock doors and also to disarm the immobiliser now if the key is flat then the car won't start, and racv don't no enough to tell you that it's a simple problem (because they want to sell an racv starter motor) these need to be replaced complete, batterys are not replaceable and a holden dealer needs to programme a new on e for you.
*second problem is power window switches.
*third is whats called an inhibitor switch, it stops the car from being started when not in park or neutral.
Other than that, you take care of your car it takes care of you, no point in complaining about $$$ on service's cars are expensive to run don't like it then catch the bus, but if you HAVE (people think they no what there doing and do it themselves) it serviced regularly with genuine parts then it should serve you well..
A holden technician can see problems before they occur, because they no what to look for in the end it will save you money.
Don't ever go 2 a holden dealer, they striped my sump plug and then they told me that I needed a new Sump all that holden wants is 2 get every last cent out of you.
You save money in the long run if you go to a Holden dealer. All these VS commies with a long list of problems probably haven't been serviced at the right intervals at a Holden dealership. It's only common sense that Holden mechanics deal with Holdens day in and day out, and know everything there is to bloody know about them.
I've had customers like you before, and your comment isn't good advise for anyone!
Have recently (about 8,000 kms ago) purchased a VS Calais 1996, 117,000 Kms. Had it converted to Gas. Lovely vehicle. Costs about 5.3 cents /km highway cycle. Rear end needed new adjustable bush kit as originals were shot. Seems to be a common problem and throws out 4-wheel alignment. Cost around $450 incl labour. Makes a world of difference and saves tyre wear. Overall very pleased with car.
I can't speak for Holden dealers as I've never used one. but a lot of genuine manufacturers have a high volume of apprentices working on the cars and quite often someone with not much experience who has been told to add on sell will do more than fix your car.
My VS has been the most reliable car that I've had. All cars have common faults and researching your car will help avoid break downs because of them.
The VS for example has an issue with the battery cable corroding where it connects to the alternator. Hidden away under a rubber cover you would not notice that it is corroded. Your car will start to have trouble starting, the battery won't charge properly, then it just won't start at all. Check it regularly and have it replaced. There are many other tips which you can find with a little searching.
Re Keys: available coded off Ebay.
Re mechanics experience: yes Holden dealers work on them all the time, but so does every other mechanic, I don't know if you've noticed, but there are thousands of them on the road. Try word of mouth or recommendations from your local auto parts store (where do they get their cars serviced)
OK here it is... I'm a totally non car minded chick and was looking for a solution to a problem that my BF is having with the VS... but I can also add my voice to at least one problem with a solution... Wow!!!
VS cutting out for no reason and then mysteriously starting in 30 minutes or so... This is usually caused by the Crank Angle Sensor on the commodore... really is a problem on the VS I, II and VT. Just have this replaced (approx $230) and all is good again. Don't ignore this as seriously it can be embarrassing to be driving up the main road and have the stupid car just stop... ring the NRMA and find that by the time he gets there the car is starting perfectly... just to have it happen the next day... believe me :-)
Someone may be able to help me though... Car just refused to start this morning.
Battery fine...
Ignition turns and everything comes on fine...electrically that is
Steering lock...stuck. Can't release the steering at all
NO START... very sad.
My VS has a shudder when it hits about 80 kph. The car feels like the engine is disengaged and there is a grinding sound. When I remove my foot from the accelerator the shudder stops. The shudder also seems to happen more when I am going up a hill.
We bought a 1996 VS late last year. At the moment, I have a total love/hate relationship with this car.
It is great to drive, comfortable and goes brilliantly... that is, when I can ACTUALLY START IT!!!
It is making me crazy... where I live, I need to have a car. I take 2 of my 3 children to 2 different schools daily, and it is getting to the point that I hate needing to refuel because I don't want to be stuck at the petrol station for up to 2hrs with my 1yr old screaming in the back because the car won't start.
Any advice would be more than appreciated.
I would replace the car key first. have a look on ebay. I would then look at getting the crank angle sensor replaced. (also on ebay).
After spending almost 3hrs stuck in the car with my entire family, plus dinner on our laps... I got so p***ed off that I booked the car into Holden... my husband took the day off work... and we had the crank angle sensor replaced... best money we've spent on this car! I am now able to turn the car off... and thankfully it restarts straight away.
OK, so the big problem of the Crank Angle Sensor from my experience and others...
When this little bagga is not happy, it will stop your car while you're driving (oops') and it won't let you restart your car straight after stopping it, or sometimes a little while after, or sometimes even longer... but if this happen to you, try to start it anyway a few times quickly: turn the key on and off (without waiting when off) 2 or 3 times. I know it's not good for the engine, but it save me a few time and you will not be stuck there for a while!! Try it...
And for the key... Holden will probably tell you that if you don't get a key from them and programed by them you'll take the risk that it won't work...hehe...money, money...
In fact, even a little key shop maker (Mr "something") his able to do it, with a much lower cost than our loved "Dealer" (yes, it's a dealer first, not a mecca!)...
Anyway, hope this comment will help some of you... and sorry for my bad English, I'm not...
Howdy folks. I left the message above some weeks ago... 'My VS has a shudder when it hits about 80 kph. The car feels like the engine is disengaged and there is a grinding sound. When I remove my foot from the accelerator the shudder stops. The shudder also seems to happen more when I am going up a hill.' I seem to have been lost is the mix after assisting the lady with the key/CAS problem. I have spoken to a dealer who suggested that my problem is a common one and that nobody has been able to figure out why it occurs. Does anyone have any idea??? HELLLLLLLLPPPPPPPP!!!