VS Acclaim problems - fuel pump - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

VS_HSV_Clubsport · 24-07-2006, 11:57 PM

Hey all how r ya? OK i got a VS Acclaim 1995 model (stock), and everytime i turn right, the fuel pump noise goes off? wats happening here? does anybody know how to fix it?

Also my airbag on the passenger's side has started warping from the sun and if i pull it hard enough ill rip the plastic off, does anybody know how much this will cost to fix and where to get it done? im in melbourne western suburbs.

And some thing is wrong with the ignition, wen i put the key in the hole, i turn to start it, and i wont do nothing like the starter motor is screwed, but then i take it out lock the doors and unlock then start and its fine. does anyone know wats going on there?

SiLENCE · 25-07-2006, 12:08 PM

fuel pump could be on its way out.. budget a couple of hundred bucks for a new one..
airbag problem is common.. not sure who can fix them but i'd say it holden could do it at a price - just dont pull on it

as for your ignition, your key has a little silverish ball thing on it that contacts with a metal strip that goes around the outside of your ignition barrel.. try both the key and the strip a wipe down with some metho as it may be a little dirty and the contact might be crappy..
There is also a common fault in the auto in that occasionally it will think the car is in gear when in fact it isnt, resulting in cutting power to the ignition..
All little niggly things that arent hard to fix - just annoying as hell.

VS_HSV_Clubsport · 25-07-2006, 01:39 PM

Damn Damn Damn, freakin money, well thanks man.

can the fault in the auto be fixed or not?

SiLENCE · 25-07-2006, 02:23 PM

yeah.. i think its a faulty sensor in the selector (dont quote me on that).. My mum's VS acclaim wagon had the same problem, as did my old VP exec..
Easy way to tell if thats the issue is if it doesnt start, turn off ignition and run the selector up and down the gears a couple of times.. if it then starts theres your drama..
try cleaning the metal ring around teh ignition barrel as well..

VS_HSV_Clubsport · 25-07-2006, 11:39 PM

ohh ok then, thanks for that buddy. uve been good help. these holdens have too many problems lol. but i still like em

VS_HSV_Clubsport · 26-07-2006, 12:02 AM

ohh and forgot to say this last time, u no wen u turn the steering wheel, well wen i turn the steering wheel it makes some noise, is that normal or should i get that checked out?

SiLENCE · 26-07-2006, 09:54 AM

mum's car had the same dramas... check/change your power steering fluid.. it can also mean that your power steering pump is buggered

VS_HSV_Clubsport · 26-07-2006, 01:49 PM

is that caused from dry steering or is it just another common problem?

SiLENCE · 26-07-2006, 01:52 PM

just another common one.. mums acclaim had it, my vp exec had it.. just general wear and tear causes it..

VS_HSV_Clubsport · 26-07-2006, 02:18 PM

ohh ok then thanks man

VS_HSV_Clubsport · 03-05-2007, 02:20 PM

OK its all cool now, but im just wondering what kind of fuel pump will be good to buy? i heard bosch 040 or something like that. any ideas? and the ones that are good for a stock VS v6

Cheerz

24-07-2006, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
VS_HSV_Clubsport casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Ride: VS Acclaim Posts: 96	VS Acclaim problems - fuel pump Hey all how r ya? OK i got a VS Acclaim 1995 model (stock), and everytime i turn right, the fuel pump noise goes off? wats happening here? does anybody know how to fix it? Also my airbag on the passenger's side has started warping from the sun and if i pull it hard enough ill rip the plastic off, does anybody know how much this will cost to fix and where to get it done? im in melbourne western suburbs. And some thing is wrong with the ignition, wen i put the key in the hole, i turn to start it, and i wont do nothing like the starter motor is screwed, but then i take it out lock the doors and unlock then start and its fine. does anyone know wats going on there? Last edited by VS_HSV_Clubsport; 25-07-2006 at 12:04 AM.

25-07-2006, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
SiLENCE wish i had police pistons Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: VTII Executive LS1 Posts: 1,250	fuel pump could be on its way out.. budget a couple of hundred bucks for a new one.. airbag problem is common.. not sure who can fix them but i'd say it holden could do it at a price - just dont pull on it as for your ignition, your key has a little silverish ball thing on it that contacts with a metal strip that goes around the outside of your ignition barrel.. try both the key and the strip a wipe down with some metho as it may be a little dirty and the contact might be crappy.. There is also a common fault in the auto in that occasionally it will think the car is in gear when in fact it isnt, resulting in cutting power to the ignition.. All little niggly things that arent hard to fix - just annoying as hell. __________________ i'll break in your house, grind my feet on the couch...its how i'm livin' - fcuk your couch.. i'm rick james bitch!

25-07-2006, 02:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
SiLENCE wish i had police pistons Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: VTII Executive LS1 Posts: 1,250	yeah.. i think its a faulty sensor in the selector (dont quote me on that).. My mum's VS acclaim wagon had the same problem, as did my old VP exec.. Easy way to tell if thats the issue is if it doesnt start, turn off ignition and run the selector up and down the gears a couple of times.. if it then starts theres your drama.. try cleaning the metal ring around teh ignition barrel as well.. __________________ i'll break in your house, grind my feet on the couch...its how i'm livin' - fcuk your couch.. i'm rick james bitch!

26-07-2006, 09:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
SiLENCE wish i had police pistons Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: VTII Executive LS1 Posts: 1,250	mum's car had the same dramas... check/change your power steering fluid.. it can also mean that your power steering pump is buggered __________________ i'll break in your house, grind my feet on the couch...its how i'm livin' - fcuk your couch.. i'm rick james bitch!

26-07-2006, 01:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
SiLENCE wish i had police pistons Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: VTII Executive LS1 Posts: 1,250	just another common one.. mums acclaim had it, my vp exec had it.. just general wear and tear causes it.. __________________ i'll break in your house, grind my feet on the couch...its how i'm livin' - fcuk your couch.. i'm rick james bitch!

25-07-2006, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
VS_HSV_Clubsport casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Ride: VS Acclaim Posts: 96	Damn Damn Damn, freakin money, well thanks man. can the fault in the auto be fixed or not?

25-07-2006, 11:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
VS_HSV_Clubsport casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Ride: VS Acclaim Posts: 96	ohh ok then, thanks for that buddy. uve been good help. these holdens have too many problems lol. but i still like em

26-07-2006, 12:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
VS_HSV_Clubsport casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Ride: VS Acclaim Posts: 96	ohh and forgot to say this last time, u no wen u turn the steering wheel, well wen i turn the steering wheel it makes some noise, is that normal or should i get that checked out?

26-07-2006, 01:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
VS_HSV_Clubsport casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Ride: VS Acclaim Posts: 96	is that caused from dry steering or is it just another common problem?

26-07-2006, 02:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
VS_HSV_Clubsport casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Ride: VS Acclaim Posts: 96	ohh ok then thanks man

03-05-2007, 02:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
VS_HSV_Clubsport casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne Ride: VS Acclaim Posts: 96	OK its all cool now, but im just wondering what kind of fuel pump will be good to buy? i heard bosch 040 or something like that. any ideas? and the ones that are good for a stock VS v6 Cheerz __________________ V8GNRL - ONE DAY TO BE A PROUD OWNER OF A HSV

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