You should get a bright voltage (12v) at pin 4 = fuel pump. Wasn't a big deal for us and we got it for a good price. oddly enough, its not the sender (typical problem on my old car), because the trip computer knows things like the fuel level, fuel used, etc etc . Thanks Mick May 13, 2012 · Check the fuel gauge sender in the fuel tank. Any suggestions. Mine was previously in beside the speedo, but it never worked (at least since I remember) and I put console gauges in. Dec 29, 2023 · VF Holden Commodore (2013 - 2017) Fuel gauge intermittent not working. If someone's replaced the fuel pump at some stage, and the job hasnt been done carefully, then the fuel gauge float arm can get bent whilst removing/installing the pump assembly, and this will make it read wrong. Even though I had a full tank of fuel each time I would start my car I get a low fuel warning. Saturday morning noticed all analogue instruments no longer working: tacho stuck on 1000rpm and not moving, temp gauge sitting on on C, fuel gauge E and no analogue speedo. Thread starter bill91817; Start date Mar 7, 2018; B. A quick tap on the gauge and it registers immediately to the amount in the tank. Gauges can be customised with different colours, fonts and logos*. Would not start in petrol mode and would only just start in LPG mode. There was a revision during VY, that made the gauge work backwards until the programming was updated. a1diag Jun 4, 2024 · Depending on the location of the fault, the fuel sender may not have a source voltage, the gas gauge may have no fuel sender voltage or the ground for either one may be interrupted. any ideas? The fuel gauge starts to work again as the ECM wakes up, and sends the fuel sender data. The ECM is between the fuel sender and the gauge. That is - 282 Ohms Empty, 97 Ohms Half & 40 Ohms Full. On my old NL Pajero, the gauge used to sit where it was when the igntion was turned off. Thread starter VL Jordy; Start date Oct 11, 2010; Tags fuel gauge tank V. If the tank is completely full, and the gauge reads empty, does the gauge move up at all after using fuel for 100kms or so? Gary Holden Commodore / HSV VE / E1 E2 E3 & VF GenF GenF2 - INTERIOR Gauge Pods Holden Commodore / HSV VE / E1 E2 E3 & VF GenF GenF2 Aug 12, 2012 · I know that with VR/VS models, the fuel gauge readings can end up being way out from where they should be if the float arm in the tank gets bent slightly when the fuel pump is replaced. I have removed teh ute floor and am unsure about the hatch behind teh drivers seat etc. A3 and A4 Display VDO/Jaeger up to 2003. But check plug and wiring. I suspect a bad electrical connection but don't know where to start looking. Luckily I run on LPG but the Rangie has to start on petrol so it'd be nice to have the gauge working again. For more instructions follow www. computer system reads correct distance to empty All the time. 00 from Holden. A2 Display up to 2003. Taco, fuel and temp gauge all work. Other times, I'll have no temp gauge read out for an entire trip. Sep 10, 2010 · joe65 G'Day Members, Thankyou for your responses,I have just fitted a drop tank and tried all combos of wiring. Dec 10, 2013 · Hey guys, In this video lm showing you how to fix the Fuel Gauge which is located in the dash of your Holden VN Commodore. no system check in the middle, nothing. VF Fuel Gauge not showing full Fuel gauge intermittent not working. com • fitting the hsv triple gauge pod for the holden ve commodore (fitting the hsv triple gauge pod for the holden ve commodore) Sep 26, 2005 · Hi all, Question on the ohms (resistance) range for the fuel gauge. S4, RS4, A5, A7, S5 & RS5 Display from 2007 Nov 2, 2023 · My VS Ute has an intermittent power issue with both fuel and temperature gauges. Anybody can change parts, not everyone can diagnose. I haven’t done this but I can start the cluster on the bench with a fake fuel sender/speedo pulse and connect to communications line and only get couple errors but it still works. drop tank out, its on the top also you will need to use a special tool to take the ring off the tank that holds it in, or use a hammer get some to hold the tank get your screw driver on it and hit away. After Apr 19, 2011 · I've done this. You first need to remove the 2 x small screws that hold the clear plastic cover over the guage; 4. Still happening!!!!! The fuel gauge goes up and down (of a period of 5, 10, 15 minutes - not wildly moving around but it goes from half tank up to 3qtr down to half, down to "low fuel" then back to up qtr tank, then back down the back up) Sep 6, 2008 · fuel gauge not working. It has a small arm that moves on a conductive track to vary the resistance to give a reading and that arm can either wear a groove in the track or move away from the track so that it makes intermittent contact. Bit of electrical contact cleaner while you're there, and might as well fit an LED kit too. I've used this forum to obtain heaps of great information on all sorts of Commodore related issues over the years so I thought I'd add a bit of my own experience for others to enjoy, particularly the VT series 1 fuel tank and pump. Tried turning the ignition off and on, and have even disconnected the battery for 10 minutes but cannot rectify this problem. In desperation I jacked up rear and put it on stands and slid underneath with my work light to check the wiring connection at the sender. i have a question for u all. 3. Julian1969; Apr 24, 2024; VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997) 4 5 6. In my VT Calais, my fuel gauge doesnt give me an accurate reading, and sometimes fluctuates up to half a tank within the space of half an hour. Feb 12, 2019 · The fuel guage on my VE SS ute is nearly always reading incorrectly and sometimes it reads correctly, for a while, then the contact dealer warning comes on and the fuel guage reads zero. I have also tried another dash and that reads the same. Feb 16, 2015 · VX Commodore Acclaim II (2002) here: I've come across this particular problem on these threads before (fuel gauge stuck on full), and everything is pointing towards the Fuel Sender unit located inside the tank. The warning doesn't come back while Aug 3, 2015 · The orange engine light comes on but thats it. Fault- Alarm switch in glovebox faulty. Joined Sep 9, 2007 Messages 338 VE Commodore Sep 6, 2008 #2 Jul 28, 2012 · I know the vn cluster is different to the vs but the individual compents. Jun 2, 2023 · VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997) Hi. Yes, it is ex VIC police. Radio works, the buttons on the steering wheel dont but they light up. It is a WL 2005 v8 statesman. I cannot recall seeing that, but I didn't get to look there - so I will have to check it out. Mar 18, 2011 · Fuel pump - replaced Fuel sender units - replaced Wiring - Checked and re-wired. Tacho does not work and neither does the speedo or the temp guage can someone please give me some suggestions. So the if the gauge is reading wrong, it can be the sender not sending correctly, the wires making bad contact, the ecu not processing the info correctly or the cluster not processing the values correctly. He took it back to Holden for an unrelated problem and when they hooked it up to do the diagnosic the tech said it had the VY program loaded into it and not the VZ one. Left the resort this morning to head home and the "contact dealer" alarm comes up on the centre screen and the temp gauge and aircon stopped working. Gauge. g. com Members Ride Holden VE SS Ute Jul 27, 2014 · Hi people I just done my head gaskets and vally cover gaskets and valve stem seals. it is also showing wrong. 3] If there is no power at this plug check the 15 amp FP fuse in the engine bay or examine the wiring for damage (work back towards the engine Apr 18, 2013 · After doing a great deal of research i have managed to get most of the information i need to troubleshoot my radiator thermo fans not working. so took the belt off to get to the alternator then unbolted the left bolt to swing alternator up to get to the sensor. I press mode on my dash to remove the warning but the fuel icon is still stays. The tool basically has two, 2mm wire prongs, about 1 cm apart, with rest of the wire bent down to make a sort of handle for the tool. Sometimes I'll get in the car and have no Speedo readout for 5-10 minutes, then it will magically spring to life. once that is done remove the screws from the plate and ull see the fuel guage float and another fuel lines disconnect the fuel line but be carefull coz its a short line and if u loose that Oct 1, 2006 · Alot of people that I know who own a VS to VY have some sort of problem regarding thier fuel gauges. The car is a ve 2007 holden commodore. From: Peter Forster Nov 28, 2022 · How does a fuel gauge work in a car? A fuel gauge in your car measures the fuel level in the tank through a system of components. Only got about 30km down the highway and "contact dealer" flashed up on the screen and fuel gauge reading empty (obviously not). Problem. Need to know if it a 0-90 ohm fuel level sender. So I've just come back from 6 weeks overseas, and it's pretty much not starting 95% of the time and I've been doing the terminal shorting for 2 weeks now, send to be a permanent thing now Customer: hey got a vr commodore wont start now after. During commute to work (abt 7 miles) gauge came down one bar. Holden assured me that this is the correct pump for my VIN as they changes the design of the pumps midway through VX. So, I have an auto SV6 sedan, latest of the many other commodores I’ve owned over the years, and it’s got an issue with the fuel gauge that I couldn’t figure out. today i Jan 16, 2012 · i have a 97 VS V6 Ute that currently has the level 1 gauges in it which only has speedo, fuel, and temp, the guages work fine but the green circuitry on the back has a couple small rips in it causing gauges to cut out. I can relate to wanting a simple repair without having to drop the gas tank because my main concern going into this was going though the work of removing the tank to replace parts & my fuel gauge still not working since I didn't test my sending unit Jan 13, 2014 · Ok I have a VZ SV6. Install the new gauge, reconnect the wiring and turn on the power. daves8 Well-Known Member. Jul 1, 2010 · The fuel gauge in a VX Commodore can give faulty readings that can tell the driver of the car that it's running out of fuel. May 8, 2013 · Drive out into the sun and the lights on the gauges will turn off. Symptom- VN Commodore not starting. 5v top around 0. Apr 18, 2022 · V6 Commodore not starting. It had me puzzled for a while because before this, it was always working as it should. Speedo & Tacho pointers not working. May 31, 2010 · I swapped the relay and the fuse to the fuel pump, so would assume that's ok. So if you know the cluster is programmed correctly (with Tech 2) it will most likely be 1 of the 4 things I said Nov 10, 2021 · VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997) VT sender also works backwards and slightly less range ohms reading then the VS fuel gauge needs to work accurately . It was only recently I started to get the "X Contract Dealer and notice the Fuel gauge for Drop to Empty at 3/4 full, and 1/4 fuel, It was noticed on a few road trips for work on the Hume Highway, Western highway, and thought, hmm cant be empty, Feb 22, 2014 · I have a vs v8 wagon with fuel gauge issues, I've taken it out, tested it and all if fine with the sender. I know its a random thing to ask but not having that gauge work on my sim is pretty annoying to see it not move. its just the gauge occasionally just sits on 0 and never moves, and other times it works fine . If it does this then fuel guage is good. Found this don't no if it will work. I think it's highly unlikely that its the fuel guage itself. Dec 1, 2020 · Mine has spotty tach, fuel and temp gauges that take a whack to get working again. Next time I get in it, it will work fine. Turning the A/C on will put fan to HIGH irrespective of gauge reading. May 19, 2021 · vs commodore dash fuel gauge not working need help. Thank you ok so the latest is put her back together ran on idle for 25 min b4 thermostat opend up , ie top and bottom radiator hoses were cold till 25 min then she opened pipes became hot ran still for another 20 min on idle still no fans kiked in no swelling in hoses used a micro meter on them lol just don't want to blow motor by over heating, fuses as said by nutcracker are fine relays are new all is Mar 1, 2005 · A mate of mine has an SV6 and has also been experiencing an accuracy problem with his fuel gauge. . Jun 14, 2014 · Can anyone tell me why my temp and fuel gauges have just stopped working? The engineering check shows no fault codes and the gauges both move 1/2 way at the last mode selection. It can also be caused by bad wirings between the gauge and fuel sender or a blown fuse to the fuel gauge. 02v the bottom shows around 4. VS SS Commodore 1996 Speedo not working. Replace the fuel pump with a new unit from holden. Then I checked the fuel level in engineering mode. The IPC receives a GMLAN message from the ECM indicating the engine coolant temperature. Temp & Fuel Gauge Reads High. Thread starter 96vstroy; Start date Nov 20, 2014; Tags vs commodore v6 9. Background info: Radiator thermo fans not coming on at all when car is running. Sep 20, 2020 · I installed the Fuel Tank Unit and everything went to plan. Thanks. Removing the sending unit wire from the chassis ground the fuel gauge should go directly to “full”. Both work fine. www. The fuel gauge is the part on the dashboard that indicates how full the gas tank is from full to empty. Once it's turned off it returns to no fuel registered the next time I turn it on. Jul 17, 2011 · So, my '67, as well as my brother's '68 have non-working fuel gauges. Aug 29, 2015 · Hi Sup, The fuel pump path through the oil pressure switch is only there in case the fuel pump relay fails whilst driving. Any thoughts would be great. Temp, tacho speedo and the fuel gauges. Jul 28, 2013 · Gudday peeps. There’s the sending unit which measures the level of fuel in your tank and the gauge itself which transfers that information into fuel measurement. I am not joking on this one, ask many a vs owner and they will tell you the same thing. Jun 3, 2019 · Fuel gauge troubleshooting begins with isolating the problem either to the gauge, sending unit, fuse or wiring. Holden says they can re calibrate the gauge but will take 2 hrs and cost $150, don't want to spend that money if it doesn't do anything. The fuel gauge should now show the correct fuel level in Sep 13, 2018 · Hi my wife's 2000 Vx sedans fuel gauge is stuck on full It was on a quater of a tank the other day then I got into drive it yesterday and it was reading full I thought my wife had filled it up and forgot to reset the trip but she hadn't And since driving a fair bit yesterday it still hasn't Aug 2, 2019 · More than once I’ve driven for more than 15 mins at 100km/h with the fuel gauge saying “0 km to empty” the whole time. Since your gauge move, but only half way, it could be the float on the gauge with some fuel leaked into it. Its all back together I just started it and there is fuel coming out of the exhaust its through number 4 because I changed leads and spark plugs and number 4 keeps coming out drenched in fuel its not the coil pack either The fuel gauge reads empty at all times; The fuel gauge is stuck at ‘full’ The gauge needle fluctuates at random times; There’s a good chance your Holden Commodore requires a fuel gauge sender replacement. After work, gauge registered 3/4 tank of fuel. Fuel & Temp gauges, dash lights, IQ screen, door lights, no flasher unit sound all stopped working, radio still works as do all the startup lights in the dash, I have checked the fuses, all good, checked all the lights, indicators Jul 29, 2021 · How Does a Fuel Gauge Work? It’s useful to understand the exact way vehicles tell drivers how much fuel is in the tank. My fuel gauges doesn't work sometimes and a quick tap on the dash and it bounces up again to whatever level it should be. Nov 13, 2010 · Press both the Up and Down Arrow buttons together when FUEL USED is showing in the right hand LCD window (to zero the FUEL USED). i started the car and the gauge went up to around half a tank, all was good. if air was to stay in sytem it accumulates around the sensors and will give false Dec 16, 2018 · The rheostat for the fuel gauge was also slightly shorter in its travel. Aug 6, 2011 · To test if the cooling fan is working do the following,first up,if you look at the front of the engine near the thermostat area,theres two temp sensors there,ones for the temperature gauge on the dash, and the others used by the ECU,the one with the single wire is the temp gauge, you need to remove the wiring connector from the sensor that has more than one wire,then start the engine. It also has information on upgrading an Instrument Cluster, modifications that need to be made, wiring information, and some points to watch out for when performing these upgrades. approx 108K. Holden commodore vn vp vg vr vs v8 & v6 fuel pump Fuel pump replacement for ve-vf v8 hsv/holden commodore at oztrack Vy v6 commodore fuel pump replacement. The IPC engine coolant temperature gauge only displays coolant temperatures greater than 60°C. Turn ignition to on and Fuel Giage needle should move up to full. Pops of saying contact dealer and check engine light comes on and fuel gauge reads 0. i then arrived home and the gauge was on dead empty Aug 9, 2011 · When i was driving the car to work last night i gave the dash a decent whack and it sprang to life so correct me if im wrong but all i need to do is pull the dash apart and and the wires going to speedo i just reconnect with a soldering iorn. The reason being is that I have a spare Autometer gauge that id like to hook up to show fuel level May 22, 2019 · I’ve been reading all the fuel gauge related posts on the forum, however I havnt been able to come across anything that was similar to my issue in my commodore. Stopped at Pheasants Nest, turned car off and back on hoping the fault would clear but no luck. Thread starter daves8; Start date Dec 29, 2023; D. Feb 6, 2012 · Some of these internal fuel return hoses in the VS use a type of "quick connector" to connect to the fuel pump/gauge assembly, and this connector needs a special tool that fits into it to uncouple it. The original fuel pump had three rubber feet on the bottom and a 'filter' sock on one side. Removed the fuel filter, there was some petrol in it and a small amount leaked from the line at the tank end, but the filter itself didn't seem blocked. This trip computer is too clever by half, because it ignores sudden changes in sender readings, decides they aint real and keeps saying what IT thinks the level should be. Mine was replaced at a auto electrician for about 300. But the digital one in the dash is working fine. Mar 30, 2011 · Lately the fuel gauge in my VS Berlina has started to register nothing on the gauge no matter the amount of fuel in the tank. Other commodores I have driven have all seemed to have accurate gauges so this was really unexpected. A6 Display. Gauges will stop working if they aren't getting enough voltage, if you have a multimeter check battery voltage with the car running. My car is a Holden commodore vz. Joined Feb 15 I've had 5 VS commodores and this particular problem is common amongst all VS/VR ranges. I can't find the last bit of info i need to finish off the job. daves8; Dec 29, 2023; VF Holden Commodore (2013 - 2017 Mar 19, 2016 · Check the connections, the gauge works on Earth, so what you can do is unplug the sensor, and then connect a small jumper lead between the lead, and the negative terminal on the battery, if the gauge itself is working, it will read HOT, and if thats the case, all you have to do is replace the sensor, about $8. easy tip to fix fuel gaugeCheck out my website if you really want to be a good diagnostician. Gary Nov 29, 2010 · No,a faulty CAS wont stop the 2 second priming of the fuel pump when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If you replace it with a used one you could have the same issue. Malfunctioning sending unit or wiring. Nov 5, 2018 · Top of day fuel gauge registered as expected. Jul 19, 2011 · assuming its a v6 this might help, After doing any cooling system repair/service it is critical to bleed the air out the system via the bleed screw on top of the thermostat housing outlet. Its the bigger tank but they use the same sender (That I know of). Oct 21, 2013 · But would be all the time. We had agreed to nearly empty the tank with the intention of filling with high octane gas. Made the school drop off and when got back to the car, fuel gauge showed completely full and mpg indicator (+/-) acted as though tank had been filled/trip reset activated. Its a dual fuel model. The fuel gauge worked before I fitted the tank it came with a vs sender ,I now have another and tested it with a resistant meter and seems ok and with your info supplied feel happy to fit. If the relay fails/de-energises then there is a path for 12V through the oil switch ( providing there is oil pressure which there should Mar 24, 2010 · My fuel and temp gauges have stopped working properly. The wiring diagram only shows the one fuse (F10) servicing all the instruments in the cluster. The most common gauge problems are either a bad ground at the tank, or a sender problem. Also to check fuel guage operation disconnect plug and bridge a paper clip into it. Thanks, I am not at the car right now. Nov 8, 2004 · Fuel gauge: The fuel gauge doesnt read consumption, it cant, only models with trip computers can do this. Check the wiring diagram that comes with the kit and mark the back of the new fuel gauge with symbols for each post: “S” for the sender, “G” or “—” for the ground, and “I” for the ignition. Made it to the servo without missing a beat. Jan 2, 2017 · Joined May 24, 2011 Messages 1,137 Reaction score 577 Points 113 Location Western Australia Website www. Its worth checking this wiring to make sure theres no small breaks in the wiring as its all Nov 11, 2013 · As my Username says, my Povo VS Ute has an intermittent problem with any one of the Temp, Fuel gauge or Speedo not working. Al-tho it does come on when I turn on the ac. I tried turning the engine over with the fuel filter off and got nothing from the tank. I read in the forums that the voltage regulator often Jan 3, 2014 · Was on a long trip to Southern NSW via Sydney so I filled the tank completely before I headed down the Hume. Loose connections and corrosion can also cause problems, particularly in the fuel pump module, which is usually exposed to the elements. I just fitted a EFI fuel pressure gauge to the inline fuel hose (just before the fuel damper) on my VR that hasn't been started for a day. Dec 6, 2011 · Hi All, I have a 1995 VS Exec Dual Fuelhad a few fuel hiccups so I installed a new GOSS fuel pump which works for a bit then fails to prime. Have done the engineering mode test and everything in the panel works. I have tested both gauges in my level 3 cluster. Mar 1, 2017 · My VT's fuel gauge works consistently across the range, however what I notice compared to VR/VS is that if you read the fuel remaining on the cluster digital readout it swings wildly for the bottom 15 or so litres, it will not steady on a number and it swings wildly across 0-20 in a consistent looping fashion. Digital speedo at base of cluster fine and all functions working. Jacking the car up first helps. Checked all fuses and they are good. Dec 5, 2014 · I have taken the cluster apart and see there are 3 blocks behind the temp gauge and fuel gauge. Nov 20, 2014 · vs commodore fuel gauge. Only reason being, mine is an Olympic edition ute, boring as bug poop V6 auto. The main problems would be the fuel gauge sender and VXs with VIN earlier than 849803 were affected. this procedure removes the air that will not be removed even if the engine was brought up thermostat open temperature. The float arm can be "re-bent" up or down slightly until the fuel gauge reads correctly. A4 Display. it always reads empty and i get the fuel alarm constantly. eg speedo gauge, fuel gauge, temp, gauge are the same. Thread starter mking; Start date Sep 6, 2008; mking New Member. Aug 8, 2006 · VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997) . Iv diagnostic scanned it and says fuel level sensor fault but iv replaced it and it hasn't fixed it. Hi guys i have jumped ships from a ford to Holden and i have 2 issues with my vx v6 4 gear rev is funny got told it’s tbe 02 sensors and my fuel gauge is not working say i am full and i have done the gauge test by resting etc Sep 10, 2019 · Agree with vs-lover. Oct 19, 2013 · Check the plug at the Fuel Sender Unit. May 13, 2012 · If the float arm used in the VT's is a metal type,(ive seen some plastic float arms used in other cars),then you can bend the float arm up or down slightly, which will adjust the fuel level readings shown on the gauge. My question is: Does the entire Fuel Pump need to be replaced or can I replace just the sender unit, because these can get expensive. Another, less common, symptom of an issue with the fuel gauge sender is a fuel gauge that is stuck on full. my fuel gauge is not working properly, now i know there are 100's posts about it but mine is a bit different. Dr Terry. Nov 21, 2014 · No warning light on fuel gauge, & gauge showing just under quarter full. Mar 7, 2018 · VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997) temp and fuel gauge not working. I think everybody knows that for how many years now the commodore range has had dodgy fuel gauges. They added a baffle or two in the upgrade to the VT however the fuel reading was still erratic - just in a non-linear way. Kindly suggest me what could be wrong. A little over 2,500 miles since the repair & my fuel gauge has still been working consistently. Apr 23, 2008 · On the LH side, directly above the 'fuel' gauge, there is a small circuit board. (email prior to purchase for options) Available "standard" gauges are: oil pressure, oil temp, trans temp, volts, water temp, tach Jul 5, 2013 · In my vz ss my fuel gauge doesn't go all the way full when tank is full and tells me it is bone dry but when I fill up it takes like 50l. I reckon if I drove like a granny the tank would be empty at after about 400km's (its a standard 59L tank). One time the fuel gauge sat on 0 for 10 mins then slowly crept back up. This is an issue, as Nov 2, 2010 · This Document Describes the differences between various models of Instrument Clusters fitted to the VE Series Holden Commodore. Whole Cluster drops out. You're in luck Keith, what that means, simply translated, is any fuel or LPG sender that runs a VB to VS fuel gauge will work perfectly with your UC Torana gauge. I am using my 1997 series 2 vs dash in the vs wagon Mar 13, 2010 · Both clusters will probably have the same problem - they have a cracked solder joint in the voltage regulator (inside the cluster) If you can solder and pull a cluster apart you will have it fixed in half an hour. The mechanical gauge is read from a float in the fuel tank, which sends power back to the cluster and makes the needle move according to the voltage. When we bought the car last year the guy did let me know that the fuel gauge was faulty, telling us that he had already replaced the fuel sender with no joy. Ive ran into problems where I thought it was the fuel pump itself not running, but have then found a break in the fuel pump wiring under the rear of the car near the fuel tank sender etc. i recently read a post on here on how to pull the dash off to replace the cog for a broken odometer so I just bought a VS V6 Commodore and ive noticed that the fuel guage seems to move up and down alot, it could be on half a tank then you go around a corner & i will move down about a quarter of a tank. Ive got the fuel gauge readings spot on in my VS by adjusting Aug 15, 2011 · Hi guys, My wife owns a 2003 VY Commodore S. Holden v6 commodore fuel pump compleat assembly vy sedan wagon 7/2009-7 Feb 16, 2004 · yep, i've got similar problems in my VS, however all the gauges work, they just have the wrong readings! for a 5 min trip, my fuel gage fluxuates the eqive of about 10 lters of fuel, and my spedo skips up and down, one minute it's steady on 60, then jumps right up to 80 Aug 30, 2012 · 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. There is no long button on the sunglasses holder for stealth mode. The stupid part here is that you will not find another human who cares less about the olympics than me. I've replaced the sender/pump but still having the problem. If I filled the tank, it would move to its new position, but it moved very slowly - maybe taking 2 or 3 minutes to stabilise. VL Jordy VL Commodore Oct 11, 2010 #1 Apr 29, 2013 · Sometimes the gauge would work, other times it would be working then not, then back working. now i tryed the most common fix ( hitting the dash) but that didnt work. See if its connected. I hope it works on a vg too. Jan 8, 2016 · A faulty resistor can also cause the gauge to read empty. Oct 6, 2013 · 2005 VZ wagon. i have found that level 1 gauges seem to be hard to find and firgured while im already spending the money to replace the Sep 29, 2006 · Joined Jul 16, 2006 Messages 70 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Esperance, Western Australia Members Ride WH Caprice gen 3, 1975 HJ Statesman Mar 17, 2011 · Try tapping the dash where your fuel gauge is. Fault- spark plugs and/or leads. its the electrical circuts boards that are different and they way its wired. The fuel gauge itself could also be damaged. ECM failure in VZ V6 is a common occurrence. Feb 13, 2015 · Sounds like an alternator problem mate, battery light coming on says there is an issue with the charging system. Does this sound right? Ive never owned a VS before but i dont think this would be normal. carmodder. Any ideas? I did a search and found that maybe taking the exhaust off and refitting Jun 4, 2014 · Fuel gauge, taco, temp gauge and the panel above the radio also do not work. the only thing i touched on the alternator was the wire goin into the top which i unplugged. Headlights also do not come on when unlocking the car. The fuel gauge is at half of the meter. I let it idle in my driveway today for about an hour and the temp gauge eventually got up to 3/4 and still no fan. Since getting it (brought it bloody cheap), the car has had some problems. These kits fit series 1 and 2 VF Commodores and Chevy SS. Taking out the cluster to check everything is connected is a start. VZ commodore issues, very low fuel, fuel gauge error contact dealer, ABS fault. Starting issues with VZ commodore wagon, has been ongoing for over 12mths but lately been every day almost, Mar 30, 2010 · hey all. The fuel, speedo, temp, tacho gauges are all not working. There is also no indicator 'clicking sound' Radio works, as do indicator lights. Oct 29, 2012 · 2] Test the electrical plug (male) that plugs into the fuel tank/sender with a TEST LIGHT. I tried hooking up a wire to the middle block as it only shows 0. Here is what we've done / tried: - Replaced thermostat, coolant temp sensor and temp gauge sender - Verified thermo fans come on when AC is on Jun 11, 2021 · Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge The IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) displays the engine coolant temperature as determined by the engine control module (ECM). Continuing to drive your Holden Commodore when the fuel gauge sender isn’t working won’t cause any harm, however, you may run out Dec 23, 2014 · definitely sounds like a connection problem to the gauges themselves. Second time it failed I drained the fuel (as per normal Dec 6, 2009 · then at the back of the fuel tank ull see a metal plate with fuel lines going into it and an electrical plug disconnect the electrical plug then the battery. If any-one wants to know what I,ve done,I am away for a few weeks. I put it onto ignition and could see the pressure only went to around 20 psi while I could Jan 8, 2012 · ok so my vs recently started stuttering, i replaced leads and plugs but still didn't fix it, then i put some fuel injector cleaner in my petrol and a couple hours after when i was driving it, it started running properly again without the stutters and also my heat gauge seemed to have dropped aswell, does this mean i need new fuel injectors or Dec 6, 2016 · I do drive with a heavy foot and may or may not skid the car sorta often since I'm a stereotypical p plater with a commodore, I also leave the a/c on like 70% of the time. Now we've finally gotten Aug 17, 2016 · Fuel Gauge . i found out the hard way. Cheers guys Mar 14, 2012 · Hey guys i just bought a vn s pac and whilst i was driving it home there was just under a 1/4 of a tank. From the above it's clear that the VS is designed to run HOT. Joined Mar 11, 2014 Messages 10 Feb 14, 2023 · So, what are the common reasons a fuel gauge is not working or is inaccurate? The most common reason a fuel gauge is not working or is inaccurate is due to a bad fuel level sending unit. Then, for at least five consecutive fuel fills, record the total litres added (but no more than 500 litres), as measured by the service station fuel bowser. I have so far replaced the low fan relay, eng fan relay and the May 4, 2019 · My son plugged in a TomTom into the USB port in the centre console and immediately the infotainment system shut down (blank screen) and the fuel and temperature gauges stopped working. I recently got a new fuel pump put in and now my fuel gauge isn't working properly only goes to the next line and that Jun 28, 2008 · Hi all just wondering if anyone has got any thoughts on this. Kits are offered with either 2 x 52mm (dual), 3 x 52mm (triple) gauges or pod only. Jun 18, 2014 · Joined Jun 18, 2014 Messages 11,004 Reaction score 13,484 Points 113 Location Like the Leyland Brothers Members Ride VC, VH and VY Aug 12, 2021 · Joined Jan 22, 2007 Messages 5,078 Reaction score 1,713 Points 113 Location Brisbane Members Ride V2 CV8 Monaro and VF SSV Redline. Jun 26, 2022 · Hello all I have issues with fuel gauge. bill91817 New Member. By the time I got home I had 30km to empty! Jun 1, 2024 · Strong Fuel Smell Inside and Outside of Car, and Fuel Gauge not working. Symptom- VN Commodore not starting when fuel and spark are present. Bending it up slightly will cause the gauge to read lower, bending it down slightly will make the gauge read higher. Joined Jan 12, 2018 I think everybody knows that for how many years now the commodore range has had dodgy fuel gauges. Turning the A/C on and off has no effect. Your fuel tank has a sending unit in it that transmits the amount of fuel to the gauge on your dashboard. You should get a dim voltage at pin 2 = fuel gauge. Dec 2, 2008 · My Fuel, temp and speedo gauges get stuck sometimes and need a whack on top of the dash to get them moving again :whistling Might pull the dash out 1 day to fix them :rofl: Did a little mechanics today Apr 27, 2010 · new problem this week the fuel gauge has stopped working, the needle is sat on empty with the warning light on, there's at least half a tank of petrol in it. Fuel gauge stuck on full. Mar 2, 2017 · VF Holden Commodore (2013 - 2017) . being a vt, i wouldnt think it would be too new. envyouscustoms. On two occasions it failed to prime soon after I topped up the fuel to protect the pump. If there is a problem with the sending unit, you can get an Oct 29, 2009 · The cut-in temp for the VS cooling fan is 104deg C for low speed (3/4 on gauge) and 109deg C for high speed (7/8 gauge) Both will cut-out when temps are 5 deg C lower. Jan 21, 2009 · The level of the fuel in whatever you are draining it into needs to be below the level of the fuel in the tank for the siphon to work, although the hose you use can rise above the level provided it is free of air. Today holden only sells the fuel pump and the sender unit as one unit. temp gauge isnt working so i was told to check the sensor. 1731 Jul 17, 2009 · it will be the sender 100%, replace the whole thing pump and sensor. Cruise control ok and car drives fine. It's a hard job at home to do. Sep 19, 2006 · The UC Torana fuel sender has the same specs as VB to VS Commodore. i stopped at the servo on the way home and put $30 in it. Oct 11, 2010 · Fuel Gauge not working VL. Thermo fans not coming on causing overheating. It will go no higher then 3/4 on the gauge when full, and with 25lts in it is reading dead empty. 96vstroy New Member. F Why Is My Fuel Gauge Not Accurate? There are several typical reasons why the fuel gauge in your car, truck, or van isn’t working properly. When I filled my ve 2006 commodore tank full. Car will not start. unclicked the 2 sensors then took out the left sensor bolt on the Sep 7, 2010 · Hey I have a series 1 vs v6 and the thermo fan isn't cutting in. fuel gauge not working (VR) fuel gauge not working (VR) Thread starter orbisfactor; Start date Aug 8, 2006; O The sensor it the tank probably needs replacing or adjusting. When starting the car, the iQ system blips on for a second showing the logo but then disappears. Feb 16, 2004 · I've got an intermittent problem with my fuel gauge on my VS Calais . Ask any decent Holden tech. The system consists of three parts: the gauge, sender (also called sending unit), and circuit. Had to tow because this was not initially recognised as a "no fuel problem". fuel low warning works too . Fuse F10 is in the main fuse panel assembly located inside the vehicle passenger compartment, behind the instrument panel lower right hand side cover assembly, and mounted to the fuse panel support. (VR commodore) By "properly" I mean the needles now move only about a mm whereas the fuel used to read correctly (full range) and the temp would sit happily on about a third of max. eg: fuel warning light coming on when theres still around 16L in the tank Are the new VE range plauged by this problem ? May 8, 2011 · in my VL the problem is with the gauge, tapping on it gets it working sometimes if you look at the above photo, whats on the bottom of the internal pump is the filter bag, these come in different shapes in the different brands of internal pumps, you need to look at the bag on old pump because if your new bag is a different shape or length it can hit the side of the swirl pot, stopping the pump Apr 27, 2019 · A couple of months ago I developed a low fuel warning issue with my 2005 VZ Wagon. Sep 11, 2018 · I disconnected my battery for a bit and upon reconnection the temperature and fuel gauge, tacho Meter as well as the iQ system stopped working. They are siting on running in the middle but digital speedo works. My dad has a VY SS Sedan and about 2 years after he baught it, the fuel gauge would show that he had Mar 2, 2020 · They really can't afford a real mechanic or an auto elec so I offered to help despite only rarely working on Commodores (Go E series Falcons!) 97 VS. A faulty fuel gauge resistor can send a bad signal to the instrument cluster which can cause the gauge to permanently read full. Dec 4, 2011 · HI, Im just wondering if anyone can shed some light as to what is wrong with my Calais V International v8. This kit is designed to be extremely easy to install. I successfully converted all of the wiring harnesses and I have the bat/clock/pres/etc, but the fuel gauge still is not working. Yesterday the cruse control wouldn't work either. Just a slight flick or tap. Apr 3, 2021 · 2012 VE series 2 Omega ute , my instrument cluster , the Taco. 20v. eg: fuel warning light coming on when theres still around 16L in the tank Are the new VE range plauged by this problem ? Sep 16, 2009 · No don't trickle charge but it's not there battery because tried jump-starting and a new battery. fuel gauge feeds directly to the dash, does not go via any other modules try using your dash diagnostics may give a clue with key off, hold mode and up button, then turn key to on or start , (doesn't matter which and will revert to normal when you turn key off) Release buttons then Press Mode = Dash Part Number - e. Nov 14, 2013 · But no workies. Jul 5, 2017 · Anyone know why the VE fuel gauge fails. He is waiting to see if this was the cause of the fuel gauge problem. Checked all fuses with test lamp - ok. Oct 16, 2005 · The fuel gauge is not directly connected to the sender, instead the senders reports to the trip computer and then the trip computer TELLS the fuel gauge what to say. So you may have a new sender which needs the cluster updated by Holden. uqgn pcvahh kqqv huaewg fxifnczk dte dmwszt tfahqyf djih hhyz