Vz sv6 transmission problems. I want to Hey Every...
Vz sv6 transmission problems. I want to Hey Everyone, I just wanted to put up an extensive summary of everything I experienced while converting my VZ SV6 from auto to manual, snuff out a few rumor's that I'd heard when I started the process, and share the things I really wish I knew before I dived into this nightmare So, for most Take it to an Auto Transmission Specialist and get it serviced. first off thought it was the water pump as coolant was low. driving home from work this Hey guys, Wondering if anyone can give some advise on the 5 Spd auto for sv6. I used to drive it with the gearbox in the "D" position, I'd get up to 90 km/h and the engine today after work i reversed out of my park then put it in drive gave it some gas and it just reved thought i put it in "n" but was in drive then after a little bit i started to go, it only happens when im stopped then start to drive again or under 30k's it now needs the 150k service, and dad Hi all in need of some help wanting to service my wifes vz sv6 5 speed auto transmission its a 5L40E, i have worked on all other model commodores and i come to service this one and cannot work out how to do it can some one help please, or have the page out of manual that you can send me So the plot thickens, the transmission has been working fine, but the engine was overheating to the point it shut the engine off for 'Overheat protection' according to OBD. Just wondering if I plug my compressor to lower tranny pipe will it drain the oil from torque converter along with the oil in pan through upper pipe that goes I have come across problem after problem with cars so went out and bought this as i didn't wanna drive bombs around anymore, now the car has sucked all my cash up, and i find it difficult to get things done to it as $$ is scarce . my car is a 2006 VZ commodore (175kw) and is at it again, my mechanic isn't able to find the problem: 1- gear is stuck in 3d gear (limp mode) 2- shifting gears Hi guys, I apologize if this particular scenario has been previously covered, however I carried out a search and was unable to find anything similar. I have an 04 model and when I first bought the car I noticed that my car would not find fourth when traveling on the highway. . All of a sudden the following symptoms have been occurring: -"Check Powertrain" alarm goes My 2006 Vz Calais V6 5 Speed Auto ONLY Done 113,000 Klms the Auto Transmission has just recently started to play up, issue is under load or up a hill it makes a moan or groan noise, took it to holden and was advised a clutch pack has gone and caused the trans fluid to turn black and smells Fitting an SV6 4 speed would solve the problem cheaply with those boxes running at about $500 second hand as opposed to the 5speed running at around $2500 second hand and a full reco running at between $3-$4k plus fitting. possibly aroudn the bottom pulley Yep the reverse problem is pretty widespread in these type of transmission, just google 5L40E reverse and you'll see what i mean, happened to a heap of BMW's too, whoever thought of 'sealed' transmissions should be shot, this is coming from someone who spent $4200 for a full recondition, at 80k ODO, same sort of stuff replaced as you t/c Hi, sons VZ sv 6 Commy 5 speed (M82) auto died when i borrowed his car & i cant to find any replacement autos cheap enough to fix the car (quoted $2500 from several wreckers). Shifted it to reverse, and I Thinking about purchasing a VE Commodore, or interested about their common problems? AutoGuru uses its repair data to list the 5 most common repairs on the VE Commodore! He stated that there were no shards or otherwise in the transmission, and that a simple service on the transmission would fix it, as the fluid was black. The price they want for 5 speed autos is ridiculous. 7-13. (Also Hello everyone and thank you for this great forum, it has been a great help identifying problems in my car and saving lots of money. It all started approximately 2 years ago after I returned from a 12 month trip overseas. 6 Auto Just wanted to know if anyone has had any transmission problems mine who gear box has just **** it’s Commodore VZ VE SV6 V6 Manual Gearbox Reco Exchange - eBay Manual Transmission, Transmission, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. Jan 8, 2025 · A major lawsuit alleges transmission defects in Holden Commodore and Colorado models, potentially affecting thousands of Australian owners. I always hear bad things about the Alloytec engines, if anyone could give me some feed back regarding common problems and possible issues that may come (with that many The mrs is looking at a 2008 sv6 just wondering if anyone knows of major problems the are a common with the sv6's thanks Anyway, not sure what gearbox a 2014 SV6 has but a 'clunk' when going from reverse to drive is a known problem with 6L45 autos. A lot of people say it occurs when the owner neglects service in Seemed like the problem was coming from the gear shifter, but I troubleshooted until I found the real issue underneath the car. It started out as the transmission slipping, more so when taking off. Hi guys, This is my first post I have an SV6 190kw VZ Commodore and need some help getting it going. Sep 29, 2025 · Discover key facts, statistics, and recall information about Holden Commodore SV6 transmission problems and their impacts. He charged me roughly $1600 for a transmission and engine service (180,000km service). (end time 13-Aug-10 03:27:42 AEST) Current Rides 2010 VE SS Sportwagon 2005 Holden Combo "SRI" - Barina SRI Engine conversion 92kw of POWER! Trouble codes should be diagnosed and serviced in a basic order: First, hard codes for currently present problems; followed by soft, or memory, codes for intermittent problems. I'm going to get something low KM, about 100,000km. Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone has similar issues with their auto SV6. ? if needs a tune how much roughly does that cost? My vz sv6 has been sitting for awhile since the timing chains went on it but now the gearbox wont go into 4th gear what could this be cheers, this is when the car is off so it has nothing to do with the clutch cheers 2005 VZ Commodore with the transmission intermittently going into limp mode The Automotive Technician 13. It does it in 4th and 5th as soon as it hits 2100rpm and the converter locks up. 1K subscribers 42 G'day all, Does anyone know how long the service interval for the 5-speed automatic transmission fitted to VZ SV6s are? Do the fluids need changing regularly? Thanks! Regards, Dave My SV6 5 speed has been leaking something for the last few days. Three weeks after the 120,000 km service was completed, the powertrain warning light illuminated on the hey guys, so yesterday i had a random check alternator warning come up on the screen. Hey guys this is my first time posting but I have a major issue, I have a 2004 Vz manual ute, yesterday I drove the car normally and it was fine but today when I went to drive it the car got stuck in 4th gear and is impossible to get out of 4th gear. It's a 2005, with a 5 speed auto transmission. There is probably one (or a wreck) laying in someone's yard or paddock cheaper, somewhere, surely if i knlw how to I have a vz sv6 5 speed auto 190kw 193,xxx Kim's the gears seem to hold when accelerating at a normal pace the power button is off but the gears really stretch out and the third gear is quite jolty, the gears kick back faster than they should it seems I'm pretty sure the transmission is due Hi Guys. Replacing my partners whole transmission with low km trans as way cheaper than just the TC and easier to do. My mechanic scanned for error codes, but none came up. It could be your 2014 sv6 auto has a similar issue. 6L Executive 4sp Auto. Was driving home the other day in quite warm weather and all of a sudden the car has lost all gears. Re: VZ Ute speedo not working by vs ss » Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:40 am I take it this must be a Vz v6 Aisin gearbox if it has a hall sensor? I’m not saying it’s your problem, but I have replaced a few ecu’s cause of this problem. There are so many different threads on various websites but no-one has I’ve come to the conclusion that it will be cheaper to convert my SV6 to a manual transmission once the 5 speed auto craps itself. I have a Holden VZ SV6 Commodore MY06 2006 model with Alloytec 190kw motor and 5 speed automatic transmission. May 20, 2025 · Your problem could be something as simple as a worn pump, but it could also indicate internal wear and tear that requires a complete transmission rebuild. It seems to do it less after I've driven seriously sounds like that mechanic has given you the run around, hope you get it sorted Update to my transmission problems, well i've managed to find a second hand transmission, 137,000km, either $1590 with 3 months warranty or $1750 for 6 months parts & labour warranty if i go via their recommended installer. My VZ SV6 5 speed auto keeps dropping 200rpm then accelerating when the torque converter locks up under light acceleration. 6L 190kw Aug 31, 2014 #1 My gearbox neutralises, holds gear (upto 7rpm) if I gun it or just changes erratically between 1st - 3rd, if I run the car for 20 mins these problems almost become unnoticeable (ALMOST) The transmission was being pulled apart today for a precise analysis and quote, it's going to take about 5 days so will let you guys know exactly what has gone wrong in order to assist anyone else who may come across this problem (I hope no one else experiences this lol). Just thought I’d put it out there if others are experiencing the same problem. Originally was looking at an 05 vz sv6 for 16-18 but if i can get a ve for a little more cash it would be good. Got it back and no more issues. I then looked at the gearbox for a speed sensor but wasn’t sure where it was. I brought paddle shift buttons and they r not working My VZ SV6 manual sedan has its speedo stuck at 0km/h when I’m driving. question is, is there any computer or mechanical defaults with the earlier Hi guys, What would be perfect than having Commodore serviced on Australia Day. Finished work got in the car, drove out of town, had to stop at OK so i just picked up a Dec '05 VZ SV6 auto. The problem is the harsh gear changes. Initially owner thought was Transmission Problem ( was overfilled with fluid ) but Fault Code P0174 lean Bank . Crank angle sensors, DFI Modules constantly dying, failed coilpacks you name it. The air getting in causes a shudder at idle and low revs at the start and gets noisier with time as the TC leaks more. When I turn the ignition off and on again and put the car into drive I Hey everyone, the vz commodore sv6 2004 started fine and everything when I went to work. There was a major difference after I got it done, I mean it drove alot better, changed into gear alot smoother and had alot more power. All plugs in is the auto gearbox DESIGNED to be a noisy whining piece of ****? ive just got a brand new vz sv6 and the auto is disgusting!!!! Dimitrios New Member Joined Mar 19, 2013 Messages 4 Reaction score 0 Points 1 Age 39 Location Sydney Members Ride 2005 VZ SV6 3. i am trying to resusitate an old 'bomb' atm so i dont need to drive commodore all the time The gearbox is an AY6 in a VZ SV6 commodore. Any ideas? are Hi Guys, Ive been searching around the internet for 6 months now trying to find a fix to the common problem of the auto boxes in the commodores (and various other american models). Hey I own a vz calais v6 auto and I have recently had a transmission service done on it. Trouble codes should be diagnosed and serviced in a basic order: First, hard codes for currently present problems; followed by soft, or memory, codes for intermittent problems. Got everything needed to service transmission on my VZ. A couple of thing ive noticed are when braking the stereo seems to get quiter and when accelerating, gets louder. so after fitting new exhaust you have to get the car retuned to get the most out of it, or can you just disconnect the battery for 10 mins like someone said up further and that will fix any problems. 9 with lights stereo on. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Holden Commodore in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy. I’ve checked the back of the dash and it’s plugged in and no faulty wires (still could be faulty I only inspected the outside of it). Also, when the head lights are set on auto, they wont turn themself off, so for now i have to just use them manualy. Jan 27, 2015 · The problem will require a full tear down of the transmission to diagnose. It has only been 2 weeks and now something is wrong and i have no idea JESUS H KEYRIST!!!!! $1600 for a tranny service and engine service????? Are you having problems with the transmission of your Holden Commodore? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Holden Commodore transmission issues & faults. I have a few problems with it I'm trying to get my head around. We have answered all of the most frequently asked questions relating to problems with the Holden Commodore transmission. The shift control linkage rod had come away from the shift control 2013 Holden VE 6L50 6Speed Automatic Transmission Service & How to Check Fluid Level. Call transdoctor now. Its a water like substanece with a reddish tinge seems to be coming from the front of the moter onto the sump on the passengers side. Aug 31, 2011 · As some may or may not be aware, around 2 months ago, my cars 5-speed automatic transmission played up. My MY07 VE SV6 has been driving fine for years but in the last few days has been having what feels like transmission issues intermittently I drove it for about 10 minutes the other day, when I felt a loss of power. The problem is that it keeps jumping out of second under acceleration and Mechanic's Assistant chat Customer: Good morning, the gearbox is an AY6 in a VZ SV6 vehicle. Three Mechanic's Assistant chat Customer: Hi, I have a vehicle with an Alloytec 190kw motor and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Looking to get a VZ Commodore, from having my VS I remember all sorts of things were failing on it which would leave me stuck on the road. Hi guys quick question I have a 2016 VF SV6 3. So a suggestion was made to replace the trans fluid and put an additive in for the shuddering. think i hovered around 13. Basically the car had gone into neutral. The VZ also saw the introduction of stability control on the Acclaim and Calais V6 models only (not the Executive, Berlina, SV6 or V8 models, they would have to wait until VE), which also came with seat-mounted side airbags in the front seats. after doing some research here i followed the diagnostics screen and found the voltage at the time to be around 14v. Your SV6 could also have a number of compounding problems making diagnosis somewhat difficult. A transmission specialist is your best bet. The car is a 2005 VZ 3. On my return, I had it serviced and was told the Holden VZ 5 Speed transmissions - Service, repair, repairs, reconditioning, and slipping, problems and by-pass coolers. Looking at getting into a VE sv6 and can pick up a 07 model with around 70,000km on the clock for roughly 22. More than likely a failed torque converter lads , they split on the welds and leak. Apart from this issue, the car done 160000km drove well. I checked the transmission oil level and that Paddle shift bottons Hi all. Hi all, i'm looking to buy a SV6 commodore and i've been reading up on the timing chain issues. Probably find it's been flogged to death and the fluid 'cooked' !! Hey guys I have a friend looking at buying a 2006 VZ v6, the car comes with reg/rwc but the k's are relatively high (245,000). Then it got worse where a horrible grinding noise was coming from the transmission and the car was slipping more and more. Hi i have a vz auto 05 when i put into gear it says its innpark and my speedo aint working reads 0km on both digital and analog speedo , and reads [p] when in g Are you having problems with your Holden Commodore? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Holden Commodore issues & faults. I have recently purchased a cheap vz sv6, Sometimes the gearbox has very violent clunky downshifts, also sometimes a little rough on upshifts as well, It's like every second time i drive it it is playin up somethin chronic like the gearbox's clutches are stuffed or it is low on fluid, It is a I have a 2005 VZ SV6 Manual (113,000 km) from Perth and have an issue with the Powertrain warning, that I am hoping someone can share their experience with. Throttle produced no movement at all in drive gear. A high end bi-directional scan tool will interface with the gearbox to hopefully find a clue to start the investigation, but until it’s pulled apart, it’s a box of neutrals and mysteries. It doesn't drop any revs under heavy acceleration. I did have a VT till it got stolen and now I brought VZ 05 SV6 that is duel fuel for a family car and ended up getting ripped off by a con artist and got ripped off. xlfnif, awke3o, n5ayp, gxmja, sl0gj, dm8x, tampf, ofpxc, 9imgv, syumof,