You lucky people living on the East coast...I have the same fault lights appearing on my dash of my V8,VX Calais from time to time, funny thing is that it only started the instant A pushbiker ran into my passenger front door, as the Mrs was getting out at the lights... Holden dealers over here want $785.00 to supply and fit. Does anyone know anybody who reconditions the modulators in West Oz PLEEEEZ?...

Here is the result.. Looks like it was the modulator/module. I bought a second hand one for $100, made sure it had all the same numbers on it, as there are about 5 different models. Bought myself a packet of TORX keys and replaced the module in 15 minutes. You will need to loosen the 2 bolts holding the main body in place to be able to lift it out of its cradle a tad to get to the bottom 2 screws and disconnect the small wiring harness underneath. Been driving it for 3 days and no problems YET!!! Also didnt need to go to a dealer to have the Tech-2 connected, everything works perfectly. Hope this helps...Cheers.

Hi i have a vt clubby it has some issues it has a wicked kick into 2nd[auto]at low revs not so much when its floored also i have noticed the engine warning light[the one with the lightning blot] coming on but not constantly the book says its either drive train or electrical i wonder if these where related or i not also sometimes it will not turn over i have to turn it off and try again somtimes three our four times just wondering if anyone had any ideas as its my first holden and i dont know a lot about them and i dont want to get ripped off for repairs cheers

"cliffy" you sound like a tool, as has been pointed out $50 for someone to do a code check and clear is not a rip off, and if you cant afford grocerys maybe you shouldnt be buy amps for your car. If you actually knew what you were doing the air bag light would even be on.

Hi Jojo

It does sound to me like the ABS module is faulty. Give me a ring (02) 9644-2888.

To my knowledge a VT Acclaim does not have a PIM. AFAIK PIMs are only fitted to Gen3 & Gen4 V8s & Alloytech V6s. I think somebody has wrongly diagnosed your problem.

You mention being ripped off by Holden. You are not dealing with Holden, you are dealing with a privately-owned franchised dealer. I dont think any franchised dealer is in the business of intentionally ripping off their customers. In most cases these problems are caused by usually incorrect diagnosis or over-servicing. Often too, they are limited to using new genuine parts, which can be expensive, depending on their origin. They dont often get access to the reconditioned units available in the aftermarket, or they have tried some recond units before, maybe had warranty dramas & want to keep their reputation intact, so only offer the dearer alternative.

Dr Terry.

P.S. I dont work for a dealer, but do have dealings with many of them.

Jojo, as you may have already read, but not comprehended, you problem is the same as the one I had. I too had many diferent diagnosis and huge quotes. Get yourself a secondhand ABS module and wack it in. You dont need the hole unit, just the black electrical side which you can unscrew with a torx key. The job should take you less than 20 minutes and your car will run perfectly. Just make sure the part number stamped on the main body is exactly the same as the one you are removing. If it doesnt fix the problem, you have onlt lost about $50. Good luck...

Peter:
That sounds like a fantastic plan, if I knew what the hell a Torx Key was, and if I knew where to pick up a second hand abs unit? LOL LOL.... I feel like such a chick right now!
Your not in Melbourne by any chance??
Thanks again for ya help.

This is for Peter. Re West Coast ABS Modules.

Yup its taken me 4 months to find a seller. I dont have the number on me but "Precision (Auto)Electrics) in Welshpool do them for $200. Theyre in that are bordered by Orong Rd, Oats St and Albany HWy. Im in the middle of removing my ABS to bring it in for the swap service.

Cheers _DodgyDavo-

Forgot to mention, I live in western Sydney, not being mean but it feels good to see others have had the same problem, which assists us all in helping eachother and diagnosis, Damn forums are good!!! But yeah,, mine has been pretty intermitent, but now is more common then not! its very frustrating, i HATE when things arent running right, but, these things happen and we learn from them! Any assistance would be greatly appricated. I tried to unplug the large black plug ontop of the module behind the little cover, had not much louck, but i was rushing too.
Who can help me in aquiring a re-co module and fitting???
Cheers, Paul