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by TTPSI
Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:31 pm
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Topic: VT Commodore Power Problem
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Re: VT Commodore Power Problem

For sure. I just didnt realise that a piece of wire could have 12v, down to 5v the click back to life. Im still a little optimistic but we'll see. I seem to think its was the ususal thing with cars. A combination of 2 different things lol.
by TTPSI
Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:06 am
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Topic: VT Commodore Power Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 13663

Re: VT Commodore Power Problem

Everything that got done the other day. All the earths and power to the alternator and starter.

He took one look and said they are too small lol.
by TTPSI
Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:50 pm
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Topic: VT Commodore Power Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 13663

Re: VT Commodore Power Problem

Auto elec had a look at it today, i told him all my symptoms, he took a look at the re-wire the last one did and immediatley said thats what my problem was. The cabling was too small and i was getting voltage drop. He re-wired all the positives and negatives and it worked like a charm. Starts like a...
by TTPSI
Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: VT Commodore Power Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 13663

Re: VT Commodore Power Problem

Maybe but that doesnt explain why it starts fine when warm after only being shut down for a few seconds. After a few minutes then its slow to crank.
by TTPSI
Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:13 pm
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Topic: VT Commodore Power Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 13663

Re: VT Commodore Power Problem

Well i went right through it today, tracked down where all the earths went and all were tight and clean. Everything else is tight and clean too. Fuse box seems fine. I noticed today when i was mucking around that when the car is hot its slow to crank. I started it, let it idle for a while, turned it...
by TTPSI
Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: VT Commodore Power Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 13663

Re: VT Commodore Power Problem

No probs, i thought you may have been.
by TTPSI
Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:16 pm
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Topic: VT Commodore Power Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 13663

Re: VT Commodore Power Problem

Ok cheers guys, i'll have a good look over the weekend. I'll let you know.

Hey Bob hows my memcals going? :lol:

Luke.
by TTPSI
Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: VT Commodore Power Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 13663

Re: VT Commodore Power Problem

All the terminals are fine, power to the fusebox is fine. Its slow to kick when warm but thats typical of the 5L starter as it gets hot on the manifold. The charge is ok when cool at 14v but when hot and all power running like lights and a/c it can go down to 13v maybe even 12.5v. Bad design there a...
by TTPSI
Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: VT Commodore Power Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 13663

VT Commodore Power Problem

Hey guys, Delcowizzid reccomended i ask for assisatance here, im hoping someone could help. I have a S1 VT 5L manual and have a problem with main power. Im driving along only when motor is warm, it misses (jerks around for about 1/2 second), all the check lamps illuminate, the needles go down and up...