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Brewster's LX SS

Started by _Brewster_ , Jul 01 2007 05:15 PM

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#151 MRLXSS

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Posted 13 February 2009 - 10:56 AM

Woohoo!!! I think you should put up some new pics for us!

Lets hope the Biatch fires!

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#152 _studricho_

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Posted 15 February 2009 - 10:30 PM

Also, what condenser did you get for your torana as it looks like a good fit...

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#153 _Brewster_

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Posted 16 February 2009 - 08:41 PM

Also, what condenser did you get for your torana as it looks like a good fit...

I'm sorry, but I'll have to get back to you on that one!

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#154 _Brewster_

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Posted 16 February 2009 - 08:52 PM

I can't believe it, I just got shot down again!! I mean, was this project ever meant to be or what??

In order for this scanning tool to work, I need the REGO number off the original DONOR CAR!! :cry:

The rego number is needed to allow identification of the freaking VIN number so the damn scanner tool will work!! :Headbang2:

I got the engine back in JULY '05 :furious:

I've fired off an email sounding like a desperate and heart broken biaatch to Ferntree Gully Autosalvage in the vein hope that they'll be able to look through their business records and tell me. All though I'm not holding my breath.

And thanks to this latest development, I'm not gonna get anymore sleep again tonight! God damn it! Couldn't sleep last night because of work, now I'm not gonna get any sleep all week! I'll probably put on 10kg's, lose more hair, have more greys, and have my life shortened by 10 years! :cry:

Freaking hell, this is what happens when you blindly jump into what seemed like a good idea at the time. D Day is turning out to be more like operation Market Garden!

DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT!!!!!!

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#155 ls2lxhatch

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Posted 16 February 2009 - 09:01 PM

The AD Air CUNI2312P fills the spot.

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#156 MRLXSS

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Posted 17 February 2009 - 08:04 AM

Thats not good news at all mate! Rego number? Or Vin number? Man what a pain in the arse! Surely a wreckers would have to keep info like that anyway for legal reasons.... Lets hope luck is on your side for a change!

(There is no way to flash the PCM/ECU whatever its called? Or disable the function?)

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#157 GML-31

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Posted 17 February 2009 - 09:02 AM

most wreckers would be buying with a vin not a rego as insurance companies derego them before disposal

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#158 _LJ355_

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Posted 17 February 2009 - 05:43 PM

That sucks mate surely theres a way around it another cars rego and vin ?

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#159 _Brewster_

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Posted 17 February 2009 - 08:01 PM

Ok, spoke to Ferntree Gully Auto salvage today, as it turns out, they changed computer systems at the time I bought the engine, so its either loaded in the new server, or the old server, but they said they'd look for me and it might take accouple of days.

I need the rego number to give to Holden so they can tell me the VIN number. As Holden keep a record of cars using the Rego number and it has all the information you need. Apparently they can't search for the VIN number using the engine number, and thats what the VIC RTA told me today also. Unless of course its for security reasons or they are just BSing me.

However, another forum member has offered his services and I've given him the engine number in the hope that his contacts can find the information I need. You know who you are, and I'm very greatful.

For now, D Day has been post poned until I can get this information. :<_<:

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#160 _Brewster_

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Posted 17 February 2009 - 08:20 PM

Thats not good news at all mate! Rego number? Or Vin number? Man what a pain in the arse! Surely a wreckers would have to keep info like that anyway for legal reasons.... Lets hope luck is on your side for a change!

(There is no way to flash the PCM/ECU whatever its called? Or disable the function?)

Hi MRLXSS,

It seems that technology in regards to anti theft has evolved. My understanding is, and from what I've been led to believe, in order for the average commodore to start, pre 2004 models just needed the Body Control Module (BCM) or a BCM Bypass Device ( found at Castle Automotive Enterprises ), for a conversion. Most V6 conversion members here may have experienced this problem, please correct me if I'm wrong. However, for VZ onwards, Holden introduced the Power Interface Module (PIM) which allows the BCM to let the ECU know that its there and all three of them ECU, BCM and PIM share a unique Pin Code to communicate.
In the event of any of these parts failing, the scanning tool that Holden uses, (apparently over 40K's worth), can change the Pin Code, BUT the password to change the Pin Code is the vehicles VIN number!!!

And if I had of known all this at the time I bought the engine, I wouldn't be in this mess!! :cry:

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#161 orangeLJ

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Posted 18 February 2009 - 09:20 AM

they will be able to give you the Vin from the engine number as they go the other way all the time (vin to engine number)

the facility is probably there, they just done know or dont want to use it.

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#162 MRLXSS

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Posted 18 February 2009 - 09:25 AM

VicRoads may be able to almost give you that info you if call up and beg...

You have the engine number... MAYBE you could get a vin as well... Or if, as you say you could get the Rego, then you could get the vin and the engine number...

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#163 MRLXSS

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Posted 18 February 2009 - 09:26 AM

even if its costs you like $50 for a full analysis report... it could be the best $50 you ever spent!

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#164 _Brewster_

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Posted 18 February 2009 - 09:27 PM

Great news guys, I got an email from Ferntree Gully Autosalvage with all the details, he found it searching the records from the date I deposited the cheque. And it took him awhile so I am very greatful. It had everything, rego, vin, colour and model of the car, the info has been passed, now I've just got to wait and see. After all that, surly that biaatch has to fire now!!
I will have to courier a carton of beer to that place as a token of my utmost appreciation.

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#165 MRLXSS

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Posted 19 February 2009 - 07:12 AM

That is fantastic news mate!!! FTG Salvage is just down the road from me.. They have always seemed pretty nice when i have dropped in

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#166 _Brewster_

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Posted 19 February 2009 - 07:40 PM

YES the Holden Tech turned up!

YES the VIN was the right one and the Tech11 scanning tool worked

YES it communicated to the BCM, PIM and ECU

NO it didn't start!!!! :cry:

Had an error code ' tis access ' :huh:

This means, the car will get loaded onto a trailer and taken to the Holden dealership next week in order to access the Holden dealership network for more information. :Headbang2:

The Holden Tech is confident that this motor will start.

I'm just dreading the bill afterwards! :spit:

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#167 rodomo

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Posted 19 February 2009 - 08:12 PM

Did it crank? :huh:

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#168 _urkss_

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Posted 19 February 2009 - 08:31 PM

credit to you brewster, once its up and crankin, look out the beer fridge, l reckon its handle will get some crankin too, great job, :clap:

my hatches respray forked up, spent over 40 plus hrs blocking to bare metal again but nothing compared to what you done..............cheers urkss

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#169 _Brewster_

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Posted 19 February 2009 - 08:48 PM

Did it crank?

To tell the truth, I didn't bother to ask

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#170 GML-31

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Posted 19 February 2009 - 08:48 PM

surely the wreckers sold it as a going concern and they should be responsible otherwise how can they dispose of these motors ???

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#171 _Brewster_

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Posted 19 February 2009 - 08:55 PM

surely the wreckers sold it as a going concern and they should be responsible otherwise how can they dispose of these motors ???

Yes, I did think about that, but I don't think I would have a leg to stand on if I pointed the blame at them. I know of other wreckers that dismantle the PIM's , BCM's and ECU' and store them in mass storage bins seperately! So you wouldnt have a hope in hell in getting a matching trio unless you cornered the car before they touched it. I've noticed in other parts mags and ebay auctions advertising the engine without these components.
It's a pretty tough lesson to learn, but I don't hold any grudges against the people I bought it off, its just one of those things.
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#172 Litre8

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Posted 19 February 2009 - 10:55 PM

So what's the option, aftermarket ecu?

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#173 rodomo

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Posted 19 February 2009 - 11:13 PM

We sent wraith75's puter to petroject and got it all by-passed. That was VS V8 though.
The key and antenna around the ignition lock play a part in this too. Do you have them?

To be honest, I don't think Holden will be too much help as this fault is probably out of the perimeters of thier diagnosis. The result may also be "we have to send your puter off to get this by-passed".

Give petroject a call and see if they can help before you spend too much at Holden.
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Edited by rodomo, 19 February 2009 - 11:24 PM.