Holden VE Commodore - 2 Cool Things You Probably Never Knew

A short video showing you two cool features you probably never knew your Holden VE Commodore has...
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Cool Thing No. 1: 0:27
Cool Thing No. 2: 1:36
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[@MrHowdi]

That is fantastic mate! I knew about engineering mode but the interior light cut out is awesome for long night driving!! . Thanks

[@jocamden3407]

If you read the owner's manual you will find other things like turning the pollution mode on and off by holding down the vent recirculate key for 5 seconds. This toggles it on and off. Also operating the accelerator 3 times to floor and back in quick succession in engineering mode resets the engine oil life. This is mentioned further down. You can also reset your vent position actuators to factory setting if they become confused. Google this.

[@emmett4583]

Thanks for taking your time to show fellow VE owners these cool Little tricks mate.

[@Jackarooooo]

Not gonna lie, that interior cutout is awesome

[@ziggassedup]

Yep...Been there done that...Cool feature for sure especially when you show the owner.

[@turbobrian]

With your throttoe position that you saw at 27% in engineering mode, you need to clean the throttle valvue and upper intake manifold. Mine would set in the high 20's (25 - 28%) and every few weeks throw a code about throttle position error, would clear the code, but a few weeks later it was back. I remmoved the intake manifold and throttle valve for a coolant leak I was working on, decided it looked a bit dirty, so got the carby cleaner out and cleaned the throttle vavle and taped off the intake manifold openings and filled it with decreaser and water about half way, and shook the life out of it. The liquid went in a slight pink colout, came out BLACK A/F, same with the rag I used to clean thre throttle, it became nasty black. When I put everything back together, the throttle position % went from 28.4% down to 16.2%. I also noticed a very big difference in throttle response when driving, power delivery was much smoother, but going to straight open throttle was a lot punchier and responsive. Just a thought this might help others.

[@NJSInstructional]

Very interesting, thank you. I have long since sold this car, but it was running quite smooth and clocked over 300k km with no issues.

[@WillyCheez88]

Im going to be getting one of these very soon, this video was really helpful. For a base model Commodore, its REALLY well equiped.

[@92josh19]

One of the best cars ever made

[@idoskidsattheawesomeauzzie9255]

WOW MAN…. Thanks for your information ℹ️

[@NJSInstructional]

No worries!

[@mrxss1]

This is cool! My old VS, VT and VX did this as well

[@jocamden3407]

yep hold the left arrow and mode button down together then turn on ignition. This will set up digital speedo, tacho, fuel in litres, engine temperature. You can drive with this however it will reset back to normal when the ignition is turned off.

[@jon50334]

Thats great thx

[@mdewit36]

In the cut out mode you have the option to have just the spedo lit up or the spedo and the tach. You will find it in the customisation menu

[@frankwren8215]

As the owner of a manual I thank you muchly

[@TheMattynaught01]

Thank you very much

[@zeushaider7426]

Good job!

[@adriand3753]

EPIC!

[@peterdatechmen5506]

Police hide on the side of the road mode. Some had set up on a separate push bar on the overhead light console

[@chokethewoke746]

Cool.

[@Schultzy1992]

I just had a laugh at this video as it was awesome.

[@__PJ__]

Race Mode... Nice :)

[@fuzionausi]

did not know that .....thank you i will sub to your channel

[@brendotec7241]

The first one is in the owner's manual. It's proper name is country driving mode.

[@brendotec7241]

@Phrozin I do. But I'm a dealer mechanic. So when people ask questions about features like that, I can tell them to look in the manual lol

[@tomjohnson1110]

The only thing I read is how the radio works.

[@andrewjohn6853]

Looking forward to employing interior kill switch for next stalking victim.

[@user-jq1kq9hy1t]

The "interior light cutout" seems awfully familiar to saab's "night panel" function.

[@brettpowter6010]

Gm stole many saab features thats why they bought them a closed it down theyve done that since the 1920s

[@travishartley4061]

Does the same with a 06 Ve commodore! Thanks for telling me!!

[@arjikera6825]

I am super surprised

[@jasontroy4723]

Had a ve calais v 6.0 ltr . Up graded to a vf calais v 6.2 ltr with 38,000 on the clock and the over all difference is incredible and to top it of the price i paid 3 years ago is still firm today . epic

[@joshbrookes6439]

Ummm, ok I guess? side note,, the continual incorrect use of the word "Epic" to describe nothing special or an unremarkable situation needlessly degrades and dilutes the words effectiveness from its original purpose and meaning, but I digress,,,, the far from epic situation here is everyone is still left scratching one's head utterly perplexed why you felt the need to share your life story with the internet irrespective of the lack interest or more to the point indeed the relevance to this content? 😂😂😂

[@Lucasperks06]

@@joshbrookes6439 bruz your such a fuckin nerd 🤣 why you gotta talk like that and write an essay to old mate chill out cunt fr

[@marinkojezabek2555]

Most people don't know these little tricks on their cars because most people don't fully read the owners manual. Personally, I do. You enjoy the car more if you understand all of its bells and whistles.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

The cutout feature is like Saabs night panel feature

[@thetechlibrarian]

1:11 Sabb do that too and it’s great at night driving

[@algaegaming3834]

i have an 08 model with only 89,000kms on it perfect first car

[@maxneiberding4155]

Weird flex, but ok

[@drphilsmoustache7179]

I got 2011 117 000

[@user-xc3ho6dx2l]

Does anyone know where the indicator relay is on a 2006 ve commodore?

[@sixspeed63]

nice video, just letting you know all commodores do that and if you get the more higher class commodores like the calais or ssv they come with loads more.

[@jimajams7080]

Supposedly loves cars, but this fucktard can't even spell CALAIS!

[@zdex8667]

Like what

[@sixspeed63]

@@zdex8667 reverse camera, front and rear censors, navigation, stereo settings, subwoofer, DVD player, dual zone climate, a A/C and Heater setting that sets the car temp to a perfect temperature from monitoring the outside temp. Auto wiper activation and many more that is probably told over the internet.

[@seniormsn5921]

Can someone help me?? My caprice royal 2007 has an issue after i loose the battery cable and reinstall. The AC is auto switch on when i switch on the car key? They told me that programming issue .i do t know.any idea??

[@jocamden3407]

Aircon is set to come on when the ignition is on. Manually tunn it off with the push button. It is not a program issue.

[@poogzie]

hi, my oil life was zero and my throttle was on 28 % self test just kept going ,i had to press enter to stop it . any suggestions cheers

[@StaffyBoss]

mine does the same

[@lukerobertson4199]

The self test is so you can check if things are working like break lights and that without needing someone to help all the lights on the car come on

[@MadMax-ji8tq]

To reset your engine oil life, while in engineering mode. Press the accelerator 3 times. This will bring your oil back to 100% life. Best to do this when you change your oil

[@N1ghtR1der666]

after a restart my 2010 VE only shows speedo dial and middle pannel lit up and working, all other dials are off and not moving and my radio/cetral unit are allso off but hte buttons still work. I tried pressing hte buttons together multiple times to turn it back on if that is indeed the problem but only the speedo lights up and gets a bit darker repectively. Any ideas? (NOTE: test mode in engineering mode shows all dials light up)

[@greatsouthernbants7284]

Zim Zimmerman hold the two buttons together when in park or just in normal driving. If you hold both of the buttons it should work after a few seconds

[@jocamden3407]

read the owner's manual. If you operate both illumination buttons together it toggles the display lights on and off for country driving. If you hold the left button down only it dims the display. If you hold the right button down only it brightens the display.

[@stevemiller2409]

Got a 2009 VE.. Volt meter is showing 15.2 volts. Just put a new battery in it as it still had the original.( thought that might have been the problem) Still showing 15.2 volts with a new battery. Any ideas please?

[@NJSInstructional]

Check your alternator, it could be playing up...

[@stevemiller2409]

Thanks. Car has only done 14000klms since new( 2009) but I will check it.@@NJSInstructional

[@daver7867]

Thanks for those tips, I didn’t kno about engineering mode...I will subscribe. Does anyone here kno how to replace the trans inhibitor switch on the VE ? Can’t always start car in park, switch is on its way out. Apparently you can do from inside car by removing trans console or ashtray ?? Couldn’t find anything on KZbin for VE THANKS

[@IdenticleShape]

Trans inhibitor switch? 2 reasons you cant start in park in an Automatic is......your transmission selector is not getting a contact from the shift leaver or you dont have enough cold crank power from your battery. Clean your car. One last reason you cant start in park which i didnt include because i dont know your driving style. If you race your engine on stock transmission your transmission is prolly farked.. This is 100% true if you can start your car in gear or neutral.

[@BLUEY4X4]

Another sneaky one is if you have an auto whilst accelerating flick it into manual shift mode but don't shift it and itle go into a sport mode.

[@loganlee3044]

Hi I need help my Holden omega won’t start but there’s still a sound when turning the key ??????

[@jayden793]

You Probably need a new battery

[@muhammedshehzad7652]

Can any one show me how to remove the stereo dashboard cover, in order to fix a loose contact of the power

[@jocamden3407]

If it is the SSV or Calais they have the full Blaupunkt display. Simply grab the bottom of the display and pul towards you. The head unit will come off. Simply locate the plugs at the back and push back on firmly.

[@zack_burge0762]

I love Holdens mostly the VL commodore

[@jimajams7080]

Wow congrats!

[@Sushil_Bist]

Got a 2011 Holden Berlina which constantly keeps coming up with the check engine light and has been for the past 4 years! It gets cleared every service but is always back as soon as I’ve driven 20 minutes lol, any idea what it could be?

[@zip0222]

Sports exhaust? O2 sensors would be the problem..

[@danielboyce8804]

Any mechanic can look up the history and see what the code is, strange yours can't

[@Sushil_Bist]

@@danielboyce8804 haha I’ve been to a few different ones, most recent one who is pretty reputable in my area said there were a few codes but a couple that weren’t able to be detected so advised me to take it into Holden lol

[@johnspinks3656]

@@danielboyce8804 Nah mate, i've had same prob.for more than 18myhs. & 6 diff. Mechanics with all their testers & all to no avail. Naturally i've been testing myself with OBDE testers. I've replaced a few sensors,battery, fuel cap & 3 MAF's, maybe spark plugs, at wits end, anyone help??

[@amolm.v6]

Hey bro… I have the same car as u… js wanna know how u get the digital odometer in the middle.

[@tonyhewitt1125]

With the engine running, press the mode button on the steering. It will change the information. Keep pressing and each time it will change and eventually come up with the Digital Speedo reading in the centre.

[@parv100]

What about your "check engine" light being on; do you know how to reset it; Off ??

[@IdenticleShape]

if it lights up and stays on dont worry about it...keep driving...if it starts blinking then...stop

[@OffGridInvestor]

Most likely shagged timing chains. It will say crankshaft position sensor error but that's what it is. To replace the 3 timing chains and like 8 chain guides on these..... it's about 4 times as hard as completely rebuilding a 4 cylinder engine....

[@jamesalbrecht418]

Can be as simple as dirty air filter get a scan tool even a eBay $9 one will do the job

[@braydenclark1217]

I have a sv6 ve I have a cut out mode it turns everything off head lights the gauges it a button on the ceiling by the lights on the ceiling up the front dose any one have this button

[@shaverave8536]

Brayden Clark did you buy it at auction? If it's a dedicated button, it's probably an ex cop car. Usually they have them up by the sunglasses case

[@shanehagen8528]

Brayden Clark it’s on all bt1 cop cars called phantom mode hold interior button for 10seconds and turns all lights of..

[@IdenticleShape]

stalk much? #Australianpolicestalkinginnocentpeople.

[@regregan5755]

We have the feature in military vehicles, it kills all lights (including brake) so you can drive tactical and under night vision.

[@yurieu5872]

Hello my dear australian dude. From my deep research, the Commodore is a very high quality reliable car, made from scratch by Australian GM, much better than the global Cruze and Malibu, and others like Fusion(Mondeo in Australia?), Jetta and others. They came to my country labeled as Chevrolet Omega by Emerson Fittipaldi(famous racer), but it is still a 2011 car. Should I buy it instead of a new more expensive low performance model?

[@brentjones8604]

yurieu yes get a Holden

[@yurieu5872]

There's only 600 VE Commodores series II MY11 3.6 V6 E85 in my country. I must buy one immediately.

[@brentjones8604]

yurieu definitely. What country?

[@yurieu5872]

The Brazilian communist republic.

[@s3tTz]

Yes, fantastic cars. And they do E85 without any problem.

[@glenncarey2548]

Thanks. Anyone tell me why the heater stops working in the same model ve?

[@lukerobertson4199]

Glenn Carey a thing called climate control and also it wont come on till motor is warm so it doesnt blow cold air or its broken.

[@damonwells1132]

If you switch ignition off then back on it should work again

[@rivermorris9063]

is the temperature gauge run by a fuse ?

[@IdenticleShape]

no temperature is always relayed via thermostat

[@THETMCKID]

Does anybody else know how to stop the bloody clogging noise from what sounds like the stereo or air con upon start up. Plus is there anyway to stop that infernal beeping upon start up?:)

[@samkaur4098]

Yes that beeping upon start up pisses me off.I was trying to find a way to disconnect the bugger but to no avail.

[@leomeares2270]

@@samkaur4098 you can turn it off from the infotainment system weirdly enough. There's three different volume sliders in audio settings

[@chemobchemob]

Just read your car manual guys!

[@saxa7646]

Can anyone tell me how to get gear selection to show up above radio ? , i cant remember how to do it ,its driving me nuts .

[@IdenticleShape]

um it shows up on your dash cluster not the "infotainment" cluster they call a radio. If you are referring to the SS voltage and charge display above the radio cluster then i have one thing to say......"really?"

[@saxa7646]

@@IdenticleShape Well yes i am talking about above the radio , and not voltage but gear selection , Ive had it there before.

[@adzwhat818]

How do I change the present in the overspeed alert

[@bevant8275]

check out your audio display settings.

[@simonsrain7371]

I knew the engineering mode in the 2009 Holden commodore u just click the button

[@JohnSmith-ng2op]

Can this solve my CD player beeping??

[@Garrysullivanjones]

Does that mean I can do the service myself with engineering mode? Does this eliminate need for all the mechanic log book service they do at the shop?

[@davidhester6648]

Not legally in terms of keeping a warranty possibly? Not sure...but you don't have to pay to make it stop bugging you

[@larissastibr9752]

My hsv clubsport R8 is not letting me take my flat tyre off

[@user-kb3nx8hw9e]

Clear tire pressure sencer codes

[@paulrichards2365]

Interesting. But unfortunaely my info menu lights are broken.

[@Bigfellr]

How to open boot when Batt is out?

[@keelesarychev6088]

If you have access to the back seat area of the car, pull down the split fold rear seat and just to the left half way up inside the boot is a little leaver. Pull on that and she opens.

[@brookewhitebeauty8675]

Is there a reason your engine light stayed on after to doing the self test??

[@Pabloworldwide]

If you mean when he shows Engineering mode in the second half of the clip? THe Engine light stays on always until about 2 seconds after a successful ignition. The engine was not running, so the light stayed on. :) Hope that helps.

[@IdenticleShape]

there are 2 different modes for engine light warning as it states in the manual. if it lights up then something is sending an error code which your car has counted past threshold. if it lights up and blinks then it needs to be diagnosed and fixed immediately. so if it lights up and stays on dont be too worried could be simple as a plug not firing as it should. if it lights up stays lit then blinks get your car to a trusted mech get it fixed.

[@Waynestock70]

i have one of these

[@coastalmphoto]

Pretty sure the interior light cut out is for coppers.

[@chrisso35]

It's for me now😄

[@MarshallSambell]

It's a night mode to prevent eye fatigue when driving long distances at night by reducing ambient light. My friend's saab 95 has a similar feature

[@brettwyatt1470]

i have an ex cop car i have a special button for the cut out of lights.

[@MrGuruYoda]

got an ex cop car, its a different switch next to the sunglasses holder

[@michaelodonoghue7464]

As a former Private Investigator I used the Interior Light Cut Off feature frequently. The Lights return by pressing either of the Light Buttons.

[@hollylouise7173]

Imagine calling it country driving mode, it’s race mode or nothing

[@stevedriver1476]

not bad,, tell me more,, i have a ve ssv 6.0 manual,,is there any tricks i should know,, my car has 51,000kms.

[@MadMax-ji8tq]

A really good trick is start yr engine, press clutch, engage first gear, push accelerator pedal hard against the floor, then drop clutch and ENJOY

[@mayoh1059]

Over Opinionated Bogan Got my sv6 ve series 2 manual Ute for 11k if that helps

[@jocamden3407]

the 6 speed auto version has downhill speed limiting. So pick a hill whilst in drive. Brake on the way down at the speed limit. The auto will change down and hold you at that speed without the cruise control being on......expect to change the water pump at 80,000 and the radiator will blow the top connection off at 100,000. Both require complete replacement. Don't thrash your V8 over speed bumps because the wobble in the harmonic rubber coupling helps dislodge the aircon belt. There is a several hundred dollar fix at Holden with extra tensioner pulley and new harmonic balancer. I would just drive slower over bumps and save the money.

[@jocamden3407]

if you have climate control you can set single or dual mode. Driver can set different temperature to front seat passenger and rear seat passengers. Turning the temperature far right to H setting then hitting auto heat automatically presets to 30C for heat. Turning the temperature to far left to C setting then hitting auto button presets to 17C for cooling. Heating does not come on until engine has warmed sufficiently. If you have the SSV/G8 it is provided with an eleven speaker Blaupunkt sound system. There are three speakers across the dash, two in the front doors, four in the rear doors (hidden behind two covers not four, and two on the rear deck. There is a full amplifier mounted in the boot next to the battery. Also of note is that from at least the VT model thru to VF, ALL Commodores have a stainless steel exhaust system......

[@mayoh1059]

Billy Lees 165ks came with DTM 20” rims hard top and reverse camera

[@markburrage1977]

All holden Commodore light's go off it's called country driving mode look in your manual book mate you read a manual you find out a lot more

[@timgreenwood5582]

so when you self test and nothing comes up on the screen. does that mean everything is ok?

[@MarstaJNZ]

No. Its suppose to show all working lights.

[@IdenticleShape]

its just a test just because something alluminates doesnt make it ok. Engineering mode is not diagnostic.

[@declanmcstephan1382]

someone please tell me where the fuel cap release is

[@IdenticleShape]

its a push open just push the fuel filler cover it should pop open but you need to remove your keys from the ignition first or it will remain locked.

[@IdenticleShape]

added note if you have two stage unlock then you need to unlock by pressing twice on your key to unlock. The fuel filler cover locks when the car is locked or when two stage unlock hasnt been achievecd.

[@GoldCoast85]

@@IdenticleShape I learnt that the hard way. Locked the car then thought the cap spring was broken. Tried to force open with keys them have up, unlocked to go, as soon as I got unlock it popped open

[@iftikharhussain8993]

Hi. Thats good but thats not my car. Can you please make a video on holden ve 2013 LPG for gas service. Because there is no single video on this issue. And i have noticed that many people are looking for it.

[@HSVKing]

What if he hasn't got a gas model?

[@iftikharhussain8993]

@@HSVKing yeah but if i were a KZbinr thn i would find someone who has it and would ask that i would do it for free

[@davidhester6648]

Look outside of KZbin. Try forums. Just commodores forum is where I'd start.

[@OffGridInvestor]

93 degrees C your coolant is near boiling...... really question those figures. Just like I question when my FG keeps telling me it's below freezing outside most days.....

[@stabrio78]

Coolant and water have 2 different boiling temp points.. water is 100°C whereas coolant will boil around 115-120°C and it’ll overheat at 130°C

[@jamusdreamin]

can you show how to do sick burnout bro

[@helenellsworth9556]

2nd is how to cut that bloody beeping 😠. I have a 07 commodore to, but not with that many ks on it

[@THETMCKID]

Would love to know that aswel.

[@stabrio78]

Use the trip button without going into engineering mode and go into security and turn off beep on start up

[@92josh19]

How do you reset the air vent accuators

[@dynastyxl]

Long press rear demister

[@Popeypie]

Cheers m8 ill give it a go​@@dynastyxl

[@dynastyxl]

@@Popeypie no worries any issues hit me up i have a 2009 VE berlina

[@40rubyrose]

I have 203 Aclaim sometimes It won't start if I wait a few mins I open and shut the door then it starts What's my problem

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

it a holden

[@jocamden3407]

renew the remote key. It probably has a flat or near flat battery. By opening the door it resets the anti theft system and lets you try the again. New remote is around $120 at Mr Minute or any reputable key cutter.

[@Emanuelwalkswithyou]

Why does my ve go to 260 on clock

[@brycemillar123]

Is it a 6 litre? If so, that's why.

[@DVSUte]

6.0lt needs it can confirm VESS Ute manual

[@grahamcockerill2406]

My vy had very similar crap

[@donthaveonedonthaveone5901]

3:21 (6_+) You drive the commodore special agent.33 GOD said 9 -27% 10 - 64* C Enter If the commodore wan't so cheap eye would have seen the 0 want an 8

[@rn6045]

donthaveone donthaveone shut up you flog

[@hammatime94]

That lighting mode is for the cops at night

[@iamasmurf1122]

You believe that do you ? Okay dummy whatever you say

[@Danielo197]

will this work for a G8

[@mdewit36]

Yeah mate it does. From the G8 manual "Press both instrument panel brightness buttons at the same time to turn the night panel mode on or off. Night panel mode lights up the speed, information displays and warning reminders while the rest of the instrument panel lights are off.

[@jocamden3407]

the G8 is called the SS or SSV in Australia. The SSV has the full LCD display which shows radio and climate control features. Yes, the functions are the same across all VE models.

[@akuapiatas]

engineering mode I heard it goes from a V6 to and V12 LOL

[@17hmr243]

no need to flaunt your full tank :P the Cool Things You Probably Never Knew is it can burn spark plugs through the ceramic, and h vac pc can die $1300. no key for wagon hatch when ur batt dies,

[@karinayarran6417]

How to unlock your car when you locked your key in side

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Call the RAA.

[@tonyelberg7814]

I have a 2007 Berlina and it's a pile of crap, I've spent 3500 on it since I bought it and now the fukin starter motor has gone, these cars are gutless ,the motors are no good, if I can help someone who's looking to buy, don't they have circuits and all sorts of stuff that drives you nuts ,I should have kept my VT, she was a beauty.

[@instrumentalplay8098]

I can go 1 better. I just got a ex cop ve it has 1 button that kills all dash lights including speedo

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

Saabs have had this for decades. I suspect GM robbed it from Saab, like they did with all the best ideas to come out of Trolhattan

[@IdenticleShape]

lol.....@......Saabs....rofl

[@IdenticleShape]

should have called them...."Saads" lol...

[@bevant8275]

And now there both dead!

[@rexdumont426]

v6...lolol...fail

[@TASMAN-1]

Why would you want to eliminate all dash lights, but still have the speedo glaring at you? This function is designed for night driving to minimize glare in the drivers face. So that's a fail. My ford allows all dash lights to be dimmed with the flick of 1 switch. Engineering mode seems pointless although knowing battery voltage is important. Shame you have to switch the engine OFF then IGN on & push a button just to get the menu on screen, then no doubt more steps required to view the actual info. Believe it or not, my ford has a gauge on the cluster just for that purpose, & all I need do is move my eyes a little to see it!!! ....& that beeping noise!!! Damn American stupidity that is.

[@branddensaunders2080]

How is it a fail if it’s to stop glare at night? If the speedo shuts out then how you supposed to know what speed you’re doing? Not a fail at all in my words. Yes the fords do also but only minimises lighting by a fraction.

[@OpinionStatedAsFact]

@Tasman You can also adjust the brightness of the gauges with one button on the commodore he's demonstrating with. So you can turn off the irrelevant gauges light and dim down the speedo. Not hard, and hardly a fail. As for engineering mode, it's not critical to know, and it doesn't require any more thought than understanding how to use the scroll wheel to operate. Your comment reeks of that typical backyard yobbo who wants to shit on everything. I bet if you were given millions you'd still find a reason to sook. That's how you come across with your retard comments.

[@Tom-os4hy]

Holden’s are the shitiest cars on earth 👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿

[@IdenticleShape]

both of these "tricks" are not really helpful, who wants to drive with no illumination on the cluster and who wants to know the "engine" bs. Dude any person who seriously knows their car does not need this video.

[@michaeldewar3027]

Helpful when you buy one and it's on tho. Cheers for this vid.