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Questions tagged [holden]

An Australian motor vehicle manufacturer

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Should I have run out of engine oil?

I have a Holden Captiva 5 LT (2013, petrol 4cyl) I had noticed the other day that my light for "Dangerously Low Oil Levels" had come on. From my limited knowledge of cars, If my oil was filled last service, it should defiantly not have run out of…
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Handling voltage range mismatch between electric oil pressure gauge and pressure sensor

I have an electric oil pressure gauge that reads 10-16 volts DC input. The oil pressure sensors available produce a 0-5 volt DC output signal. If I connect a constant 10 volt wire along with the variable 0-5 volt signal output wire of the oil…
Dan
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Diagnosing Electrical Problems

I'm just looking for some general advice. Today I was driving at around 80km/h when my battery light came on and the car seemed to lose power. When I went to start it, the engine seemed to start (at extremely low revs, around 500rpm) for a second…
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Car Shuts Off during low RPM and only happens at night or early morning

I have a Holden Barlina 2004 VY model v6 I have it for at least 2 years now, but this issue only started to happen two months ago. As I turn it on, it goes smooth and quietly, but as I drive, approximately 5 to 7 minutes down the road, when the RPM…
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Headlights only working when indicating left

I've got a Holden Jackaroo and since a couple of weeks the headlights are a bit funny. Sometimes working, sometimes not. Today they were only working when I was indicating left and turned of when I turned the indicator of. Does anyone have an idea…
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Astra H Oil found in coolant

What should I check/replace now? I already replaced a set of gaskets in the oil cooler. It did no help. Engine Z18-XER. Year - 2008. Nothing else happening. No white smoke, no external oil leaking, no external coolant leaking. No unusual sound,
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holden jackaroo won't kick over until the third attempt

I've just bought a holden jackaroo and the last 3 days in the morning I have tried to start it but it doesn't even try to kick over but normally on the third try it starts like there is nothing wrong, what could it be? its a manual 1998 model, fuel…
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Fuel Consumption Paradox

I've been trying different driving styles for a while now, in an effort to reduce my fuel economy and tank range. I've found that I get the best results when racing around, as opposed to driving particularly slow or carefully. What's going on?…
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What could be wrong on my car

My wheel is on an angle After a small accident. What could I have broken
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Car lock cover plate jammed in lock

I drive a 2008 Holden Barrina which I’ve had for about a year now. The control doesn’t work So I’ve been opening the drivers side door with a key this whole time. About a week ago I put the key inside the lock to open it and drove Home. When I got…
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Radiator gushes fluid but car doesn't overheat

We have a Holden 2004 exe. On short distances, the car runs fine. However, driving far we've noticed water gushing out from the right front side of the car where the reservoir is. The temperature gauge does not change though. When we got home the…
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What fuse in the 2001 Holden Barina XC controls the reverse lights?

This is in regards to a 2001 Holden Barina XC, automatic, 5 door hatch, although it may apply to other similar models. In the owners manual on the page listing the fuses and their location (chapter 6/26), Reverse lights is nowhere on the list. Which…
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Holden Commodore 2010 Reluctor Rod

The warning light kept coming on after a service - took car back to garage where they said the reluctor rod has moved one tooth and car needs a new engine - can anyone give me more info on this please?
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white smoke coming from engine

I have a 2007 Holden Barina. About 2 months ago my engine was constantly over heating and I was having to top it up with water at least every third day. Took it to the mechanic who said he thought that one of the hoses had a hole so he replaced it,…
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Holden Commodore (1999) won't click over but everything is turned on

Car not clicking over but everything is working, when the key is taken out the dashboard lights stay on and radio but the key is out
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