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MODEL: ASTRA
SERIES:2001 TS
PROBLEM:IN LIMP HOME MODE, ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON AND STUCK IN 3RD GEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE:THE INSULATION ON THE CAM ANGLE SENSOR HAS BEEN BROKEN TOUCHING THE WIRES TOGETHER. USUALLY AFTER RECENT TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT.
SERIES:VR-VT 1995 ON
PROBLEM: BLOWING 30AMP ENGINE FUSE
POSSIBLE CAUSE: WIRING PROBLEM IN HARNESS BEHIND THE THROTTLE BODY
SERIES: ALL WITH TRACTION CONTROL
PROBLEM: LOSING POWER AROUND CORNERS-TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON
POSSIBLE CAUSE: MAKE SURE THE REAR WHEELS HAVE THE SAME TYRE PROFILE AND RIM SIZE.THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM IS MEASURING THE DISTANCE EACH WHEEL TRAVELS AND IS FOOLED BY THE INCORRECT WHEEL SIZE.
SERIES:2001 TS
PROBLEM: WARNING LIGHT ON DASH - LITTLE CAR WITH A SPANNER THROUGH IT.
POSSIBLE CAUSE: THIS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE “FLY BY WIRE” THROTTLE SYSTEM. CLEANING THE THROTTLE BODY WITH CARBI CLEAN USUALY SOLVES THE PROBLEM ”DONT SPRAY TOO MUCH NEAR THE SENSOR
SERIES: VY
PROBLEM: ROUGH TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTS AND CLUNK ON LIGHT THROTTLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE: SOFTWARE PROBLEM..RETURN TO HOLDEN FOR UPGRADE.
SERIES: 2001 TS
PROBLEM: NO SPARK FROM ANY COIL
POSSIBLE CAUSE: CHECK THE WIRING AT THE IGNITION COIL PACK PLUG FOR BAD SOLDER CONNECTION
SERIES: 2001 TS
PROBLEM: BLOWING INTERIOR LIGHT FUSE
POSSIBLE CAUSE: CHECK THE BOOT LIGHT FOR BROKEN PLASTIC MOUNT, THIS CAUSES THE CONTACT TO REMAIN EARTHED CAUSING BLOWN FUSE
SERIES: VS ON ECOTEC ENGINE
PROBLEM: NO SPARK
POSSIBLE CAUSE: THERE COULD BE A LOOSE CONNECTION ON THE DFI MODULE UNDER THE COIL PACK, TIGHTEN THE 7MM BOLT AND TRY AGAIN.
SERIES: CARBURETTOR MODELS
PROBLEM: CAR STARTS AND THEN STOPS – RUNS OUT OF FUEL
POSSIBLE CAUSE: THE FUEL PUMP IS POWERED OFF THE ALTERNATOR, IF THE ALTERNATOR ISNT WORKING THEN THE FUEL PUMP IS UNABLE TO RUN
SERIES: VR V8
PROBLEM: NO SPARK
POSSIBLE CAUSE: CHECK WIRING ON DFI MODULE ON N/S INNER GUARD, CRANK THE ENGINE WHILE TWISTING WIRING HARNESS TO MODULE. THE CIRCUIT BORD IS KNOWN TO CRACK INSIDE.
SERIES: VL (NISSAN ENGINE)
PROBLEM: CAR STOPS AFTER RAIN
POSSIBLE CAUSE: WATER HAS ENTERED THE COMPUTER FROM A RUST HOLE OR INCORRECT WINDSCREEN FITTING. REMOVE THE COMPUTER AND DRY OUT. WHEN RE FITTING THE COMPUTER PUT A PLASTIC BAG AROUND IT.
SERIES: VT 1997
PROBLEM: ALTERNATOR NOT WORKING
POSSIBLE CAUSE: THE B+ OUTPUT WIRE ON THE BACK OF THE ALTERNATOR WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE AND BURNT. REPLACE WIRE AND MAKE SURE THE NUT IS TIGHT
SERIES:VS ON
PROBLEM:INTERMITTENT KEY OPERATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE:MAKE SURE THAT THE TWO LITTLE SCREWS IN THE KEY ARE TIGHT,ONE IS THE EARTH FOR THE TRANSPONDER IN THE KEY
SERIES:VR/VS
PROBLEM:NO INJECTOR PULSE/SPARK AND FUEL OK
POSSIBLE CAUSE:EFI EARTH CAN WORK ITS WAY LOOSE BEHIND THE DRIVERS KICK PANEL
SERIES:VL 3.0L RB30
PROBLEM:STOPS AFTER RAINFALL
POSSIBLE CAUSE:RUST HOLE ON PASSENGER SIDE ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER ECU. REMOVE ECU AND DRY OUT, WHEN YOU REPLACE ECU PUT A STRONg PLASTIC BAG OVER IT TO PREVENT WATER ENTERING
MODEL:COMMODORE
SERIES:VL 3.0L
PROBLEM:NO SPARK
POSSIBLE CAUSE:BAD CONNECTION AT CRANK ANGLE SENSOR,SPLIT COVER ON CONNECTION, A BOOT KIT AND NEW CONNECTION IS AVAILABLE
SERIES:TS
PROBLEM:Low charge rate from Alternator
POSSIBLE CAUSE:Some early Astra's have a rubber mounted Alternator pulley. The rubber can ware away causing the pulley to slip resulting in a low charge rate.
SERIES:VC
PROBLEM:Battery light remaining on when the ignition is turned off
POSSIBLE CAUSE:Faulty Lucas Alternator, replace with Bosch Alternator
SERIES:VX 2005 on
PROBLEM:unexplained flat battery
POSSIBLE CAUSE:possible problem with body control Module, an update is available from Holden dealers to rectify this problem
MODEL:Commodore
SERIES:VP to VR
PROBLEM:speedo fluctuations
POSSIBLE CAUSE:A possible fault in the reverse light wiring causes fuse number 12w to blow
MODEL:Jackaroo Diesel 3,0L
SERIES:4XJ1
PROBLEM:Engine not starting after service when the engine is cold
POSSIBLE CAUSE:incorrect viscosity engine oil causes diesel injection system not to function correctly
MODEL:Commodore
SERIES:VX with 6 speed manual
PROBLEM:Hard to select gears
POSSIBLE CAUSE:lack of lubrication on input shaft splines
SERIES:TS 2000
PROBLEM:Jerky gear changes from a standing start
POSSIBLE CAUSE:incorrect EECU calibration....Back to Holden Dealer for re-calibration
MODEL:Astra
SERIES:TS 1998 on
PROBLEM:Car starts then stalls after a few seconds
POSSIBLE CAUSE:BCM fault, turn the ignition key to “on“ position then disconnect the battery for 5 minutes to re set BCM.
MODEL:Commodore
SERIES:VS
PROBLEM:Overheating
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Bad connection at cooling fan harness plug below top radiator hose.
MODEL: ASTRA
SERIES: 2001 TS
PROBLEM: IN LIMP HOME MODE, ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON AND STUCK IN 3RD GEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE: THE INSULATION ON THE CAM ANGLE SENSOR HAS BEEN BROKEN TOUCHING THE WIRES TOGETHER. USUALLY AFTER RECENT TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT
SERIES:VR-VT 1995 ON
PROBLEM: BLOWING 30AMP ENGINE FUSEPOSSIBLE CAUSE: WIRING PROBLEM IN HARNESS BEHIND THE THROTTLE BODY
SERIES: ALL WITH TRACTION CONTROL
PROBLEM: LOSING POWER AROUND CORNERS-TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON
POSSIBLE CAUSE: MAKE SURE THE REAR WHEELS HAVE THE SAME TYRE PROFILE AND RIM SIZE.THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM IS MEASURING THE DISTANCE EACH WHEEL TRAVELS AND IS FOOLED BY THE INCORRECT WHEEL SIZE.
SERIES:2001 TS
PROBLEM: WARNING LIGHT ON DASH - LITTLE CAR WITH A SPANNER THROUGH IT.
MODEL: ADVENTRA AND CROSS 8
SERIES: VY
PROBLEM: ROUGH TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTS AND CLUNK ON LIGHT THROTTLE
POSSIBLE CAUSE: SOFTWARE PROBLEM..RETURN TO HOLDEN FOR UPGRADE.
MODEL: ASTRA
SERIES: 2001 TS
PROBLEM: NO SPARK FROM ANY COIL
POSSIBLE CAUSE: CHECK THE WIRING AT THE IGNITION COIL PACK PLUG FOR BAD SOLDER CONNECTION
MODEL: ASTRA
SERIES: 2001 TS
PROBLEM: BLOWING INTERIOR LIGHT FUSE
POSSIBLE CAUSE: CHECK THE BOOT LIGHT FOR BROKEN PLASTIC MOUNT, THIS CAUSES THE CONTACT TO REMAIN EARTHED CAUSING BLOWN FUSE
MODEL: COMMODORE
SERIES: VS ON ECOTEC ENGINE
PROBLEM: NO SPARK
POSSIBLE CAUSE: THERE COULD BE A LOOSE CONNECTION ON THE DFI MODULE UNDER THE COIL PACK, TIGHTEN THE 7MM BOLT AND TRY AGAIN.
MODEL: APOLLO/ TOYOTA CAMRY
SERIES: CARBURETTOR MODELS
PROBLEM: CAR STARTS AND THEN STOPS – RUNS OUT OF FUEL
POSSIBLE CAUSE: THE FUEL PUMP IS POWERED OFF THE ALTERNATOR, IF THE ALTERNATOR ISNT WORKING THEN THE FUEL PUMP IS UNABLE TO RUN
SERIES: VR V8
PROBLEM: NO SPARK
POSSIBLE CAUSE: CHECK WIRING ON DFI MODULE ON N/S INNER GUARD, CRANK THE ENGINE WHILE TWISTING WIRING HARNESS TO MODULE. THE CIRCUIT BORD IS KNOWN TO CRACK INSIDE
SERIES: VL (NISSAN ENGINE)
PROBLEM: CAR STOPS AFTER RAIN
POSSIBLE CAUSE: WATER HAS ENTERED THE COMPUTER FROM A RUST HOLE OR INCORRECT WINDSCREEN FITTING. REMOVE THE COMPUTER AND DRY OUT. WHEN RE FITTING THE COMPUTER PUT A PLASTIC BAG AROUND IT.
SERIES: VT 1997
PROBLEM: ALTERNATOR NOT WORKING
POSSIBLE CAUSE: THE B+ OUTPUT WIRE ON THE BACK OF THE ALTERNATOR WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE AND BURNT. REPLACE WIRE AND MAKE SURE THE NUT IS TIGHT.
SERIES:VS ON
PROBLEM:INTERMITTENT KEY OPERATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE:MAKE SURE THAT THE TWO LITTLE SCREWS IN THE KEY ARE TIGHT,ONE IS THE EARTH FOR THE TRANSPONDER IN THE KEY
SERIES:VR/VS
PROBLEM:NO INJECTOR PULSE/SPARK AND FUEL OK
POSSIBLE CAUSE:EFI EARTH CAN WORK ITS WAY LOOSE BEHIND THE DRIVERS KICK PANEL
SERIES:VL 3.0L RB30
PROBLEM:STOPS AFTER RAINFALL
POSSIBLE CAUSE:RUST HOLE ON PASSENGER SIDE ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER ECU. REMOVE ECU AND DRY OUT, WHEN YOU REPLACE ECU PUT A STRONG PLASTIC BAG OVER IT TO PREVENT WATER ENTERING
SERIES:VL 3.0L
PROBLEM:NO SPARK
POSSIBLE CAUSE:BAD CONNECTION AT CRANK ANGLE SENSOR,SPLIT COVER ON CONNECTION, A BOOT KIT AND NEW CONNECTION IS AVAILABLE
SERIES:TS
PROBLEM:Low charge rate from Alternator
POSSIBLE CAUSE:Some early Astra's have a rubber mounted Alternator pulley. The rubber can ware away causing the pulley to slip resulting in a low charge rate.
MODEL:Commodore
SERIES:VC
PROBLEM:Battery light remaining on when the ignition is turned off
POSSIBLE CAUSE:Faulty Lucas Alternator, replace with Bosch Alternator
MODEL:VX-VZ Commodore
SERIES:VX 2005 on
PROBLEM:unexplained flat battery
POSSIBLE CAUSE:possible problem with body control Module, an update is available from Holden dealers to rectify this problem
SERIES:VP to VR
PROBLEM:speedo fluctuations
POSSIBLE CAUSE:A possible fault in the reverse light wiring causes fuse number 12w to blow.
SERIES:4XJ1
PROBLEM:Engine not starting after service when the engine is cold
POSSIBLE CAUSE:incorrect viscosity engine oil causes diesel injection system not to function correctly
SERIES:VX with 6 speed manual
PROBLEM:Hard to select gears
POSSIBLE CAUSE:lack of lubrication on input shaft splines
SERIES:TS 2000
PROBLEM:Jerky gear changes from a standing start
POSSIBLE CAUSE:incorrect EECU calibration....Back to Holden Dealer for re-calibration
SERIES:TS 1998 on
PROBLEM:Car starts then stalls after a few seconds
POSSIBLE CAUSE:BCM fault, turn the ignition key to “on” position then disconnect the battery for 5 minutes to re set BCM.
SERIES:VS
PROBLEM:Overheating
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Bad connection at cooling fan harness plug below top radiator hose.
SERIES:All of em !
PROBLEM:Stalling when slowing down
POSSIBLE CAUSE:Loose fuel pump fuse in fuse holder. bend the little tags to make fuse more secure
SERIES: VS & VT V6 models
PROBLEM: No spark or injector pulse, fuel pump and pressure ok
POSSIBLE CAUSE: Faulty EFI Control Relay. On most models it is possible to swap this relay with the headlight hi beam relay to start car.
SERIES:CG Diesel
PROBLEM:Fuel System Bleeding
POSSIBLE CAUSE: If you run out of diesel you will have to put atleast 10L of diesel in the tank before bleeding will be possible. Cycle the ignition switch on and off 5 to 10 times. Allow 10 seconds for each cycle.
SERIES: VZ
PROBLEM: Crank but no start
POSSIBLE CAUSE:Possible loose connection at control relay circuit or a possible faulty relay