Calling all Holden Captiva owners !!

[ti0350]

Tyres are dear as poison.
Don't like the sound of that the missus was spewing about putting new tyres on the SS.. Mind you would be lucky to do 15,000 km's a year now so with 2 cars that would be less..

[teamkiwi]

How long has the Captiva MaXX been dicontinued for? I quite liked the look of it except for thr rear black bumper.

[Waughy]

Well mine is back at Holden again. Was there this time last week as the engine light came on, that was caused by the oxy sensor they said. Friday afternoon it came on again, so obviously they just reset it and as it didn't come back they left it. I have noticed over the last few tanks that the economy has gotten worse, usual mid to high 10's are now mid to high 11's for the same driving. I mentioned that so they should replace it today, they would want to. Reverse sensor played up again, as did the traction control, both sorted apparently, no issues so far with those ones.

[CAPTIVALX]

Hey waughy its not your alternater regulater is it as mine played up a few months back and holden has a recall out on them but only when they fail. It slowly and randomly flattens your battery whilst driving causing evrything from cruise control not working/ traction control lights on/ engine lights on/ battery lights on ect... Mine played up for about 4 weeks untill it failed and switched my car into emergency shut down at 100 k/h on a wet hwy.

[Waughy]

Not sure what they did about the traction lights etc, but the engine light was put on by the oxy sensor. First time they just reset it but it came back a few days later, it has now been replaced. I can tell there has been a change also, the last 4-5 tanks the economy has slipped to high 10's to mid 11's. Now it's back down to low to mid 10's, currently on 10.4 after using about 1/4 tank in mixed driving conditions, so I'm happy with that, and Diesel at $1.16/L, giddy up, cheaper than unleaded finally, as it should always be.

[pepsav]

I've noticed from some of the posts that most diesel Captivas experience a jump in the fuel economy after visiting a dealership? I used to regularly get over 500 k' from each tank but after my 15000k service I'm lucky to get near 450 k's. Why is this so? I've done almost 5000 k's since the service and still no improvement.

[taztassio]

they are thirsty, but thats what u get for a 3.2L vectra engine in the captiva! the 3.6L would have been better.

my dads got one, is getting a new p/s rack and pump under warranty, when it gets ordered in

[ti0350]

they are thirsty, but thats what u get for a 3.2L vectra engine in the captiva! the 3.6L would have been better.


A relo in the states told me Captivas are sold as Saturn Vue's they along with hybrid and 4cyl models they get ther choice of 2 V6's..
a 3.5-liter (215 hp and 220 lb-ft) and a 3.6-liter V6 (257 hp and 248 lb-ft)
both with 6 speed autos.
Hopefullly we may get an up dated version next year that gives us one of these options I'd prefer the 3.6l going by what I was told the 3.6l is better on juice..

[CAPTIVALX]

Nothing wrong with my 3.2 for power or fuel economy. Most people are disappointed by the "claimed" and the realistic economy from the diesel not petrol versions. Its a big 7 seater so you just dont get the economy of a yaris.

[ti0350]

Nothing wrong with my 3.2 for power or fuel economy. Most people are disappointed by the "claimed" and the realistic economy from the diesel not petrol versions. Its a big 7 seater so you just dont get the economy of a yaris.

When it comes down do it, it's going to be a race car so I'm not concerned what sort petrol engine it has in it as long as it's cheaper on petrol then my SS then we will be happy..

[pepsav]

It's not that I'm dissapointed with the economy, it's that I've noticed some of the people in this forum including myself have noticed a jump in the economy figures after being serviced by a Holden dealership.

[Cralis]

Hiya guys. Post #1 from me as a new, used 2008 (5100kms on clock) Holden owner. I just bought myself a Captiva Lx 2.0 Automatic Diesel - and so far, am pretty happy. Took delivery on Monday, and just done around 100kms so far, and all good. Loads of features to learn! I'm sitting on 13.5l/100km, and that's mainly suburb type driving. So, OK so far. I am coming from a 2.0Tdi VW Gold, which averaged 7.5l/100km, suburb driving, but... I accept it's a bigger, heavier car. So far, so good!

[Belzey]

It drives smooth has plenty of acceleration averaging approx 13l/100ks I have done just over 500ks in a few days.



Had it for 3 weeks tomorrow and averaging approx 12.4l/100ks now not too bad for a 1300km old car and this is all around town ks too.. Still loving it too :) very pleased with it..

[Waughy]

41,xxx k's and averaging 10.5 - 11.3, mixed driving. Went to crap recently, was averaging 11.8+ for the same driving, then the engine light came on. Was a dud oxy sensor, now back to normal. Put a tank of Caltex diesel in but didn't realise until after it was full that it was thier 5% biodiesel blended stuff, so not sure if that did anything, was around the same time things went bad. Usually use thier other diesel which is 2% bio and it seems to be the best for the car for economy and performance. Mobil is next, haven't tried Shell and BP is a no no for me, worst economy and performance on thier stuff by a long shot.

[tickedo]

Strange isnt it as I will only use BP cause ive had poor results from all others ?? Mines done 19K and sits on 9.7ltrs per 100. It went up to just over 10 straight after the service but is back now.

Has anyone put in a chip upgrade as yet ?? interested to know if they are happy.

[spookware]

I took a relatives captiva for the weekend before the christmas holidays.

Fuel consumption is less than my V6 commodore, the front two doors both unlocked fine. No buzzing noise or rough idle.

Traction is also very good with the pseudo all wheel drive.

Bloody brilliant car. Every time i walked up to it i thought how pimp it would look as dumped on 22inchs. So I couldn't help but measure and 22inch rims will bolt on perfect without changing a thing, dont even have to roll the guards :driving:

Could even fit 24inch rims with a bit of effort using the same tyres Pirelli made for the 300C's.

I reccon you should stop complaing about such minor things. The captiva is more refined than any commodore besides the VE in my opinion.

Bahahahahahaha oh thats gold, oh dear, could you please put the 24inch rims from a 300'c on a Captiva as I need another laugh.

[paulf76]

i have a 2lt turbo desiel im geting around 9.5 to 10.5 lt /100km and very happy with the car in every way but have notived when i put the windows down thay are a little gerky for the first 100mm is this normal ?

[Cralis]

Around 10l/100km!? Man, I am getting 12.5! OK, mainly suburb driving... no highway... Could that be my reason? I am very light footed.

[pepsav]

Strange isnt it as I will only use BP cause ive had poor results from all others ?? Mines done 19K and sits on 9.7ltrs per 100. It went up to just over 10 straight after the service but is back now.

Has anyone put in a chip upgrade as yet ?? interested to know if they are happy.

I haven't put in a chip upgrade as such but I have had the ecu reprogramed. The results are very noticeable. If you're interested you should look up street tuna in this forum and look at his results.

[tickedo]

Will do, im very keen to see what else can be done ?

[JPD]

Hi Guys

I recently purchased an LX Capitiva 7 seater. I am having problems with the Power Steering. At low speed when making sharp turns there is a whirring noise and vibration coming from the power steering. Just checking if anyone else has or had a similar issue. I am also having a problem with the rear driverside door not opening smoothly, not yet fixed.

[tickedo]

I have heard of power steering issues but not door. Good luck getting it fixed

[Aussie Pete]

Just hit 5000km in my 60th Diesel. Around Sydney it is getting 10.5 or better, more often than not it is under 10. But I have to admit the consumption goes up when the missus drives it.

The key to economy in a turbodiesel is they need steady state to get best results. So, you have to drive with the right foot at the same spot as much as possible. Each push on the right pedal throws more fuel in just like a petrol car but in a diesel it's exacerbated by the need to spool up the turbo. I did fuel economy courses driving big trucks and they all say the same thing - each step on the throttle is waste. Good drivers in heavy trucks get 25% better economy than the average.

By the way, this 60th Anniversary LX is fantastic. I'd recommend these cars to anyone. The only issue we're having is the radio and screen turning off and blanking but that's related to the satnav I had installed - not a Holden problem. Other than that it's been a dream. We constantly get pulled up by people asking about it and saying how good it looks. Holden should upgrade all LX models to match the looks of the 60th models.

[Waughy]

Approaching my 45k service and they will have some things to do on it. Reverse sensors are still playing up, been back 3 times now. Traction warning and traction control disabled lights still randomly coming on, been back twice for that. Bolts that hold back window onto tailgate are leaking water inside the car (could be something affecting reverse sensors). 5 times now it has stalled on me (yes I stalled an auto diesel), has only done it just after I start the car and attempt to drive off, or reverse, and no I don't turn the key and try to go right away, it's long enough to turn the ignition on, select a gear, release handbrake then drive, so about 5 seconds. Squeak has returned to rear left suspension, last time they said it was just some part needed lubrication, noise left for about a week. The biggest issue I've had with mine so far would be the intermediate shaft that was replaced for a noise in the steering column. Overall I'm still happy with the car, it hasn't left me stranded anywhere so far.
See how it all goes in about a fortnights time.

[Aussie Pete]

Gee. haven't I been lucky. I've had two absolute shocker cars in my time - one was a VS HSV, the other a BA FPV. Other than that it's been pretty good. I do have to say though that my last BA FPV was fantastic until the Boss engine valve seats showed their way to the dealer (ultimately fixed), and the two recent Holdens are a credit to the boys and girls at GM. For everyday driving I am actually beginning to like the diesel captive better than the VE, however that goes away when it's time to have a fang or give it a squirt.

[Waughy]

Yeah that's why I have the 5L VL, for when I need to go for a more spirited drive, without being a dickhead of course. Unfortunately it's sitting in my garage on stands, minus both front struts and steering rack. Waiting on Kev to pay up so I can buy new front strut inderts and strut top bearings to put it all back together. Can't wait. For a 22 year old car I enjoy driving it as much as a new car.

[debo]

new to this forum but replying to pepsav 16/3 re higher fuel consumption

New cappies since december 2008 had the Transmission Computer Module update, but older ones get the update when you go for a service. The update was to solve a 1800rpm gearbox growl. But it increases consumption slightly as it holds gears for longer before upshifting - so stuck in 3rd at 60 and stuck in 4th at 80 when previously it happily upshifted

I expressly asked to not have TCM computer upgrade - frankly I like
the gearbox the way it is and knew it would worsen consumption. It has to if it upshifts at higher revs. Couldn't get out of it as dealer said that would void my warranty.

For the record my LX Diesel gets 9.0 on the highway but 13 around town.

The Holden tech sheet says the compute upgrade does not adversely
affect fuel consumption - exact wording


"Should a customer query the change, please advise and assure them of
the following:
- The Transmission Control Module calibration change has no adverse
impact on performance or fuel economy.
- The Transmission Control Module calibration change may show a slight
increase in engine speed."

[bertvj]

Hi All,

Woow interesting reading about this Captiva. Picked up my LX last night and happy thus far. Just noticed the specs on the vehicle and reviews on the net says that it is suppose to have 6 CD changer and mine only has a single CD player. Are there any other LX owners with single or double CD players.

Also a compartment holder under the passenger seat but nada nothing.

[Waughy]

I thought the 6 disc changer was standard for the LX. No compartment under my passenger seat so don't think it's standard, though there are bolt holes to mount something under the seat.

[bertvj]

exactly my thoughts. I mean you think you buy top of the range in the fleet that you would have all the bells and whistles. I think Monday is a good day for me and Holden.

Complain #1

[Cyborg]

The new 2009 Captiva LX's have the same entertainment system as was put in the 60th anniversary model. It is a single disk CD player but it is also a DVD player with 9 speaker surround sound with amplifier - it is an excellent system which produces great sound and when in DVD mode the surrond sound is amazing. The new LX's also have the touch LCD screen and reverse camera.

[bertvj]

Fantastic news thanks very much. :rofl::goodjob:

Had a quick look and it is awesome. with one problem though it only works while you are parked. Is there a way of bypassing this function?

[Cyborg]

There probably is but it is illegal to have to playing whilst driving. In NSW it is a very big fine - around $350 if you are caught driving whilst watching a movie. I don't know how to bypass it but the switch is in the handbrake.

[bertvj]

I agree it is dangerous to have it playing while you drive but when do they expect you to watch movies then? I mean you are not going to sit in the garage or in the local car park and watch movies . It will be nice for music DVD s on long trips or whatever.

It is there so give us at least the choice to use it when we want to. :flipoff:

[Waughy]

The key to economy in a turbodiesel is they need steady state to get best results. So, you have to drive with the right foot at the same spot as much as possible. Each push on the right pedal throws more fuel in just like a petrol car but in a diesel it's exacerbated by the need to spool up the turbo. I did fuel economy courses driving big trucks and they all say the same thing - each step on the throttle is waste. Good drivers in heavy trucks get 25% better economy than the average.

Thanks for the tip, have employed it on the current tank and the economy as indicated by the dash display is lower than normal, sitting around 10.6 at the moment. Had it down to 10.2 but it got up to 10.8 over the weekend with a few short trips, running around, in traffic so not easy to go steady. Plus I had a few moments where I was a bit annoyed with other road users so the right foot gained some weight. I've used half the tank and have travelled 330k's with the distance to go saying 300k's. I usually find that taking 50k's of that gives a pretty good indication of how much further it'll go before a refill. So I'm expecting somewhere around 550-580k's from this tank if I continue to drive it following Pete's tip, whereas the last few tanks have been anywhere from about 480 up to 520 at the most due to how I had been driving it.

[Waughy]

Well got the fuel low light this morning, had travelled 570k's, dash was showing an average of 10.6L/100klm. I'll drive another 20 k's or so before getting to my preferred servo so should be pretty close to the 600k mark by then. Will manually work out the real economy figure and post later on.

[bertvj]

Has anyone noticed on the LX and I think the CX's, early in the morning the twin exhaust pipes only blow vapor from one pipe and if you block that one nothing comes out of the other? It is as if the other one is blocked.

[CapLX]

Gday all

I have a couple of issues and wondering if anyone else has experienced the similar thing - and what solution your Holden dealer/service employed.

1) The fuel economy reading seems to 'get stuck' on a rate no matter the driving conditions. For eg shortly after a reset it will indicate 13.0 while around town..but then we'll do a long highway trip (where usually get 10.0) and the guage won't move at all (until a reset which then shows about 10.0). I know the guage is based on a rolling 50km travelled but what I'm getting is not right.

2) at the 50,000km mark I had the brake pads replaced with a 'light skim' on the rotors. Then 15,000 later we get an awful brake shudder. My Holden service centre decides to lighten my wallet by $400+ by replacing the rotors and telling the missus they were warped and had to be replaced. Of course when I query them that rotors surely can be machined and last more than another 15,000 post their first machining they tell me this is now typical of 'new cars' (though didn't have this in the VYII). Is this BS or true? Should I be taking issue with that (as I suspect they may have stuffed up somewhere and just covering up like always).

Cheers for any comments.

[CapLX]

Gday all

I have a couple of issues and wondering if anyone else has experienced the similar thing - and what solution your Holden dealer/service employed.

1) The fuel economy reading seems to 'get stuck' on a rate no matter the driving conditions. For eg shortly after a reset it will indicate 13.0 while around town..but then we'll do a long highway trip (where usually get 10.0) and the guage won't move at all (until a reset which then shows about 10.0). I know the guage is based on a rolling 50km travelled but what I'm getting is not right.

2) at the 50,000km mark I had the brake pads replaced with a 'light skim' on the rotors. Then 15,000 later we get an awful brake shudder. My Holden service centre decides to lighten my wallet by $400+ by replacing the rotors and telling the missus they were warped and had to be replaced. Of course when I query them that rotors surely can be machined and last more than another 15,000 post their first machining they tell me this is now typical of 'new cars' (though didn't have this in the VYII). Is this BS or true? Should I be taking issue with that (as I suspect they may have stuffed up somewhere and just covering up like always).

Cheers for any comments.

[spookware]

So what they are saying is that brake rotors now have to be replaced every 15,000km? They are not serious ad I would be taking issue with them over that.

[CAPTIVALX]

Definatly something suss going on caplx. Mine has just ticked over 115,000 klms and the brakes have been exceptional the whole time. Never been machined or had the pads replaced yet. Majority of the time l spend towing my work trailer so if anyones brakes should wear fast it would be mine. As for the economy screen mine used to fluctuate constantly untill it had the update / recall done on the trip screen and now it never changes from 12.8 regardless of towing/suburbs/ highway without trailer ect...

Would like to know the basics of everyones captiva's and a quick rating out of ten.

Mines a Jan 07 build lx
Travelled 115,000 from new
Overall rating 8/10 and very happy.

[debo]

BertyVJ - re twin pipes - i believe you are referring to petrol engine - if so the single exhaust is normal and it uses the second pipe over a certain revs

[Dragon64]

Newby to this site, own Cap SX diesel (or wife does!), she loves it and I must admit that I am pretty impressed so far, took it for a 1000k drive this weekend and got 7.3 per 100 on trip down(filled at Peak) based on 33.5ltrs and travelled 455k, can't whinge about that as it only had 1200k on the clock when we left, so still running in. Developed whining noise on way back and took back to dealer today, he called to say that we have done a wheelbearing!!, dare say somebody forgot to put grease in it so I won't hold this against the car. Really impressed with the diesels power/torque-big hills hardly seemed to bother it and thought the cruise control did a really good job at keeping the speed under control. I would like to know how others have found it on the rougher stuff or on the beach. :)

[tickedo]

Ive just come back from a trip towing a car on a car trailer and with the captiva fully loaded with tool boxes and three people and luggage. We did over 4500km and I averaged 11.1 l/100 cant complain at that and it towed it easily (electric brakes helped stop it). 60th Diesel. I normally get about 10.1-10.3.

[Jackaro2captiva]

Hi to all you fellow Captiva owners.
I purchased a brand new 2007 LX Captiva desiel. I upgraded from a 1997 model Jackaroo. The Captiva is for my wife to drive, I am fairly happy with my choice though I have had a few issues.
The first was that a week after taking possesion of the car they came out with free DVD and side steps. (not happy) I tried to get the dealer to add them but he would'nt.
The rear seal in the transmission was replaced at 15000km. It took the service dept 2 times to get it right and stop the leaking. It was hard to get a loan car from them even though it was under warenty.
The fuel consumption I have not noticed, it is alot better than the petrol Jackaroo we had.
The hand brake never held, we had it adjusted by our local mechanic.
The wind noice when driving with the windows down is unbearable, windows are always up. Has any body fitted the wind deflectors? Do they help?
Other than the above it is a little cramed with 2 baby car seats, twin pram and 2 older kids, thank God I did'nt by the Sports model.
It does look great, I am looking for a set of aftermarket wheels for it. Can anyone tell me the stud pattern and offset.

[ss1977]

Hi,

I have a 2008 petrol Captiva LX.

Overall, we are very happy with the Captiva. We looked at a lot of seven seater cars and this was the best choice for us. We were close to going for the Toyota Kluga (spelling???) but decided against it as the rear seat didn't have a 50/50 split. My wife was a bit reluctant driving a larger car after having an Astra for a few years, though says that it is quite an easy car to get use too.

I have read a lot about the hunger for fuel with this car. We have the same issue on all of the short trips that we do (around 14-15l/100km)... on the highway I got around 9l/100km. Sort of expected for a medium sized car.

I have a strange one that I have seen a couple of people post, though no real answer and wondering if someone can either point me in the right direction.

When I got in the car this morning the indicator chime and also the "you've left the keys in the ignition" chime was ridiculously loud. My wife tells me this happened to her the other day as well. Assuming that if there is a way to fix it, only the Holden dealer can do it... but it has only happened twice in the last week will the dealer basically tell me "there's nothing wrong".

Is this a common fault that other people have experienced?

[Jackaro2captiva]

Hi
My wife told me that the blinkers where louder than usual the other day. I told her she was going mad.
Maybe there is a problem.
Better pick her up from the physc ward.

[ss1977]

right... well either that or make a nice comfy spot on the couch for yourself tonight.

[Cyborg]

Yeh, I have had the same problem a couple of times with my 2008 60th anniversary model. It just happens out of the blue then goes away when you turn the ignition off and then on again. The dealer can't work out why this happens. The blinker and other sounds are produced from a speaker rather than the usual relay type 'clicker' so I guess the problem is with the amp or whatever regulates/produces the sound.

[Waughy]

Not happy. Had my 45k service last week, with a list of things to look at. Have had issues with reverse sensors not working (been looked at 4 times now over about 5 months), and both traction lights randonly coming on (looked at 3 times now). Pick the car up and I'm told all fixed, all they did was flash a revised software into the ECU. Well as soon as I get in the car I put it in reverse to see what's going on and instead of the 2 beeps to indicate it's active there a constant tone coming from the rear, same as when you are very close to something, but about 1/3 of the volume. Put it out of gear then back to reverse and it beeps as normal, ok, let that one go. Tried a couple of times before driving off and it seemed ok. Next day it does it again when I'm leaving for work, so I call Holden and tell them so they can note it, they tell me there are parts on back order and when they come in they'll check things then, I wasn't told about any back order parts when I picked the car up. That after noon, leaving work, no reverse sensors at all, and after 5 mins of driving, traction lights are on, far from happy now. That was last Thursday, since then the reverse sensors have not worked once, so I'll be calling again today.
Also, my front bar has a few patches on the grey plastic that are fading, ala late 90's barina wheel arch moulds. Service guy told me the plastic is the same but has been re-engineered to not fade, looks like a fail there to me. Rear bar mould is fading all over as well, wheel arch moulds are fine. They took photos which will be sent to head office for a decision. I have been told they could turn around and say it's been caused by something I have put on the car and refuse to do anything about it. I told the guy that all I have used since I got the car, up until the fading began, was Holdens own car wash, and after the fading began I have used Meguires Next gen car wash. The guy turns around and says yeah but you can't prove you haven't used anything, WTF??? Attitude here of the service guy sucked a bit. And how can they prove I have used anything from photos, if I can't prove I haven't used anything? And if that was the case, why is it only patches on the front bar, and the wheel arch moulds show no signs of fading at all? The mechanics also tried something on the front bar that made no difference, but they didn't do the whole bar so it looked like a cat had pissed on it. I've taken my own photos, in my opinion it wasn't very professional, probably gave that job to the work experience kid. Wonder if they took pics before or after they put thier stuff on it????
Up until now I've been happy with Holden in general, but this last experience has tainted that a bit. Hopefully I'll get a good result out of it all, so far I've enjoyed the Captiva, but lately I'm not liking it so much, not that it's the cars fault it can't be fixed properly.
Apologies for the long rant, I could have gone on longer with other things. Anyone else have issues with bar moulds fading?

[CAPTIVALX]

The plastic moulds around the whole of my car are fading badly but only since l used some cheap crap plastic foam shine about six months ago. Now they are impossible to get back to new looking. My reverse sensors and camera have never once let me down.

[Waughy]

Other than two types of car wash, the Meguires and Holden branded stuff, nothing has been put on the moulds, not by me anyway. I'm going to draft a letter to send to head office about the faults with the car if the next visit doesn't rectify them for good. The service dept at the dealer has had enough goes at it now, and apart from software on the last visit I'm pretty sure the times before that were a case of disconnecting and reconnecting plugs, or they "couldn't fault it". I'm starting to get the impression they might be trying to stretch it ouot until the warranty runs out, then find the problem, but try to sting me for it. I don't know, bloody annoying but when they say it's fixed and less than 12 hours later it's no different to how it was when you dropped the car off.

[CAPTIVALX]

Anyone want to swap an lx rim and tyre for a std spare tyre???? Straight swap???

[Cyborg]

That's an unusual request, why would you want to do that for??

[CAPTIVALX]

That's an unusual request, why would you want to do that for??

I changed to smaller rims so l could get better all terrain tyres on my captiv and now i've got 1 lx rim left so would be happy to swap someone who would like there spare to match there rims. No catch just better than sitting in my garage gathering dust. The tyre is used but good for a spare.

[Waughy]

I'd swap if we were closer to each other.
As for my car, finally got the reverse sensors sorted, was a faulty reed switch in the electrical plug for a trailer. It was stopping the sensors from operating all the time. Took 6 visits for them to sort it out, but all too late as I backed into a car illegally parked on the driveway over the unit comlex I live in. Night time, rain and a bush blocking any view I might have had of the car before getting in my car and reversing didn't help, I basically swung out of my drive and into the car, less than 10m I moved. Sensors would have picked the car up before I hit it, but as they weren't working.....
Explained to service manager what had happened and how happy I wasn't, didn't give a rats. Thanks Holden, whenI'm done with this car I'll be consiering others before buying again.

[CAPTIVALX]

Damn sorry to hear about your accident. They definatly would prevent that crash if working. Its a shame about holdens after sales service as it sours a good car. Ford have done there dash with me and holden service has too. But l love my captiva too much to consider getting rid of it.

[Waughy]

Mine's on a lease and is going once it's up. After I had the accident I called Holden to complain, explaining what had happened and how they had supposedly fixed it 5 times and how unhappy I was. The response was "when do you want to book it in so we can have another look". No comment of that's not too good, or any sort of apology for thier lack of fault finding. When they finally fixed it, the guy that brought the car out to me said he's seen the problem my car had quite a bit. Talk about rub your nose in it.

[boyley]

I am getting one of these before June 30 looking at an auto diesel 08 plates, demo $32k, is that competative??

[Cyborg]

Which model and what features does it have. I have a 2008 petrol LX 60th anniversary purchased in 11/08. Along with standard features I got mats, tint, roofracks, rear dvd player, sidesteps & a parrott bluetooth. I paid $45000 driveaway. If you are getting an LX then that is a good price.

[boyley]

Which model and what features does it have. I have a 2008 petrol LX 60th anniversary purchased in 11/08. Along with standard features I got mats, tint, roofracks, rear dvd player, sidesteps & a parrott bluetooth. I paid $45000 driveaway. If you are getting an LX then that is a good price.

2wd auto SX diesel not sure of the features waiting to hear back

[MrWasabi]

Biggest issue with the reverse camera is the screen is black but stll has the guide lines down each side.

Ive got the 60th anny cappy and my camera used to do that, ignored it for a while but then the reverse sensors went on me. Took it back to the dealer and they replaced the camera and fixed the sensors.

Also someone here mentioned that their radio would suddenly spike up in volume, happens to me frequently. Ill have to fight with it so it doesnt blast the speakers, the more i turn it down the more it wants to go up. But then as quickly as it came it will dissapear.

Dealer says they cant find anything wrong with it, and they claim to have taken the dash off.

[tickedo]

Ive got the 60th anny cappy and my camera used to do that, ignored it for a while but then the reverse sensors went on me. Took it back to the dealer and they replaced the camera and fixed the sensors.

Also someone here mentioned that their radio would suddenly spike up in volume, happens to me frequently. Ill have to fight with it so it doesnt blast the speakers, the more i turn it down the more it wants to go up. But then as quickly as it came it will dissapear.

Dealer says they cant find anything wrong with it, and they claim to have taken the dash off.

So the radio volume is not just my imagination. It happens for no apparent reason, its not heat or bumps etc. Mines going back again for this but they also cant find anything wrong.

[jason phillips]

Time has come for the first set of tyre. I'm looking at Toyo HT to go on the LX, any one else tried these, $336 each is better than the $560 that I was quoted for the dunlops. What is recomended?

[ss1977]

Time has come for the first set of tyre. I'm looking at Toyo HT to go on the LX, any one else tried these, $336 each is better than the $560 that I was quoted for the dunlops. What is recomended?

I don't know what these tyres are like though I was quoted $329.00ea (This includes fitting & balancing) for Yokohama 235/55 18 from a place in Silverwater (Sydney). I would say if you are getting a set of four, you may be able to talk the price down a bit.

I haven't need to replace mine yet, though thought that I would start shopping around to get prices.

I'm interested to know what a good replacement would be.

[CAPTIVALX]

I've got toyo at's on my lx but in 17 inch trim for a bit more bite. Mine have been brilliant with very little road noise ( no more than std lx dunlops)and after 45,000 on them already they still have got about another 35,000 plus left in them. Mine cost about $1200 fitted and will definatly get them again. Originals lasted about 45,000.

[Ghia351]

Also someone here mentioned that their radio would suddenly spike up in volume, happens to me frequently. Ill have to fight with it so it doesnt blast the speakers, the more i turn it down the more it wants to go up. But then as quickly as it came it will dissapear.Just a thought, does the radio have a speed-related volume control option, ie, volume increases as speed rises. If so can it be turned off to see if the spiking volume problem continues?

[MickA]

We just bought a CX V6 and must say very pleased, the wife uses it more and she returns about 12l/100k and that is traffic only, I did a freeway run and got 10.5 and thats with only 500k on the clock. So far very happy but tonight the chime for seat/lights or whatever started and could not stop it so off to the dealer tomorrow. Still a pleasure to drive though....

Mick

[ss1977]

...the chime for seat/lights or whatever started and could not stop it so off to the dealer tomorrow. Still a pleasure to drive though....

Mick

Let us know how you go with the chime... A few people have mentioned different problems with the chime, could be a similar fault.

Mine basically got really loud... only did it a couple of times so unless there is a known fault with a fix, I don't think that the dealer is going to be able to do anything for me.

[debo]

Re TYRES - replaced fronts at 30000K as they were scrubbed - so if you have a new cappie pls rotat at 15K or you will be up for expensive early replacement

LX tyres are dear as not many manufacturers make 235/55R18 - i was shocked at prices - just the same I went for cheap FEDERALS as I only needed two, put them up front so I'll test them out. They seem to perform and are QUIET (I believe) whether they last is another thing - not sure if i'd go back to the DUNLOPS...

here is a summary when I shopped 2 months back

Goodyear Kedron 3350 4949
• Cooper Zeon $396
• Kuhmo $267
• Yoko $358

Kmart Stafford
• Dunlop sp270 $471
• Bridgestone dueller $434
• GT Fortera $459


Coleman used tyres
• Goodyear eagle $185
• Michelin 50% wear $185

Quick Fit Bowen Hills
• Michelin hp latitude $585
• Bridgestone $440
• Maxis $335

Bob Jane 3354 3222
• Federal curaga $269
• Yoko $355

Vitanza's Bridgestone 07 3358 3407 Fortitude Valley
• Federal curaga $195 (ask for Tyrone)

[FLI355]

On our one with 20s the Hankook tyres are $275ea and we've done 46,000km and they are about half worn :)

[tickedo]

Ive had my 30K service at Suttons Roseberry. They didnt install new battery in key, didnt rotate tyres, didnt fix radio volume issue, they said because ive done the miles in only six months these things will get done at the next service, I told them maybe because it wont be done here, but they did get the invoice ready at the end........:(

[tickedo]

ive been driving around for the last week using the cruise control as much as possible and the trip computer is now showing a consumption of 9.4L/100 (diesel) so the computer does drive more economically than me :)

[tickedo]

ive just installed a TDC Power plus http://www.tdc-technologies.com/
to my 08 60th diesel and the difference is amazing. Well worth the money and at half the price of the local versions ($400usd). The power goes from 110kw to about 138kw but the increase in torque is the best and both are noticed from the first drive. I will play with this and let you know but at the moment ive only set it at the half way setting.

[lxcap]

:soap: Holden Captiva LX DIESEL OWNER Bought 1/1/08 55000k happy with vehicle 10l/100

BIG PROBLEM on the 24th of JUNE went out to start vehicle complete engine failure bang bang crunch, towed to local Holden dealer has been there since, succesive parts ordered dont seem to know how to fix it, I believe I should be entitled to a new engine have sent email to HO, has really made me question the reliabilty and longevity of the DIESEL engine. Not Happy Jan.

[Waughy]

55k eh? I'm at 51. Only issue engine wise is every now and then ( not often), it will stall when taking off. Yes, an auto diesel, and it stalls. Of course Holden can't find any issues. My main gripe right now is the plastic trim on the front and back bumpers is fading, ala late 90's/ early 00's barinas. They're trying to tell me a warranty claim will most likely be knocked back as head office will say I've used something on them. I've only ever used Meguires next gen and holden's own car washes. Oh, and the wheel arch moulds are still as new, so work that one out. About to draft a letter myself, far from happy with that response, and not overly happy with service at the dealer the car goes to. Going there in person Friday to have it out with them, hopefully I won't have to take it further. $47k for a car and then they treat you like a nobody.

[kaiser]

well i had my subaru xt engine go at 5000kms plus numerous problems thus the change to captiva plus my local holden dealer gives excellent service same cant be said for subaru

[Excellent]

:soap: Holden Captiva LX DIESEL OWNER Bought 1/1/08 55000k happy with vehicle 10l/100

BIG PROBLEM on the 24th of JUNE went out to start vehicle complete engine failure bang bang crunch, towed to local Holden dealer has been there since, succesive parts ordered dont seem to know how to fix it, I believe I should be entitled to a new engine have sent email to HO, has really made me question the reliabilty and longevity of the DIESEL engine. Not Happy Jan.

Others swear by them but even the odd Toyota diesels have be known to blow up. Not that it means much for you, but I'm like you. Diesels today are a lot different technically to diesels of past.

[lxcap]

55k eh? I'm at 51. Only issue engine wise is every now and then ( not often), it will stall when taking off. Yes, an auto diesel, and it stalls. Of course Holden can't find any issues. My main gripe right now is the plastic trim on the front and back bumpers is fading, ala late 90's/ early 00's barinas. They're trying to tell me a warranty claim will most likely be knocked back as head office will say I've used something on them. I've only ever used Meguires next gen and holden's own car washes. Oh, and the wheel arch moulds are still as new, so work that one out. About to draft a letter myself, far from happy with that response, and not overly happy with service at the dealer the car goes to. Going there in person Friday to have it out with them, hopefully I won't have to take it further. $47k for a car and then they treat you like a nobody.
I also have fading back and front have only ever used armour all, I have seen some captivas with the mouldings painted believe it or not, looks quite good maybe holden will do that for you. As to my car still not out of workshop after 2 1/2 weeks.

I was called by Holden HO today, said they would give me an answer tomorrow on vehicle, I have demanded a new engine and a few services will wait and see response.


Others swear by them but even the odd Toyota diesels have be known to blow up. Not that it means much for you, but I'm like you. Diesels today are a lot different technically to diesels of past.


I have been cotacted by HO today, at the very least have asked for a new engine.


Others swear by them but even the odd Toyota diesels have be known to blow up. Not that it means much for you, but I'm like you. Diesels today are a lot different technically to diesels of past.

I was contacted by Holden HO today, at the very least i have asked for a new engine.

[lxcap]

Phoned Friday by Holden HO, SAYING CAR would be ready that afternoon, of course it was'nt,:jester: I spoke to dealer said that engine had been rebuilt managed to get it started, however would need to check it until MONDAY. I GOT THE FEELING THAT IT IS STILL NOT RIGHT, HAVE SENT THE MATTER TO dept of fair trading. Cheers

[bassy63]

Tickedo, Did you buy your power upgrade online from TDC or locally?

[tickedo]

Online, I emailed them a few times asking different questions and from order till it landed in my hand was 1 week. I ordered thru the US site and it was delivered from Germany. The guy I was emailing his name was Markus.
I am still amazed at the change in the car, power is up as is torque and the fuel consumption is down (8.8l/100)

[bassy63]

Online, I emailed them a few times asking different questions and from order till it landed in my hand was 1 week. I ordered thru the US site and it was delivered from Germany. The guy I was emailing his name was Markus.
I am still amazed at the change in the car, power is up as is torque and the fuel consumption is down (8.8l/100)

Thanks for the info, How does it feel through the gears, any noticeable difference in the gear changes with the extra torque? My car has 20000km on it and my wife would kill me if the gearbox shit itself

[tickedo]

mine is 7mths old and ive put 35,000klm on it and the gear changes if anything are smoother.

[vsb]

Hi guys,

Got a few questions for a family mover,

Does any one drive their AWD Captiva's on the beach (soft sand) does it perform or is it just designed for dirt roads?

Whats the general consences on engines go Diesel or V6, suppose I havn't done much research yet so pro's and cons would be great.

Thanks in advance

[tickedo]

another update, ive just used mine in the snow for a week and it has preformed well. I had some times when the road was very snow / iced over in the early morning and being one of the first cars in the car park the traction control worked. Bad news about snow chains, they cant be used but you can use "autosock" www.autosock.com.au

[bassy63]

Hi guys,

Got a few questions for a family mover,

Does any one drive their AWD Captiva's on the beach (soft sand) does it perform or is it just designed for dirt roads?

Whats the general consences on engines go Diesel or V6, suppose I havn't done much research yet so pro's and cons would be great.

Thanks in advance

I drive mine on beaches every now and then. I have a diesel CX with a CR plus powerbox. I just put the auto into 3rd and keep moving. The extra torque from the powerbox is awesome for doing this, and the traction control sorts itself out to stop me bogging down. I always go with some one else, just in case, this is a front wheel drive car (most of the time) on stilts remember. I find they handle sand much better than sticky mud, the traction control cant make up its mind and the car just sits in one spot and takes turns at spinning one wheel at a time.

[pepsav]

Captiva just got broken in to, took my stereo, smashed my rear window Not happy. If anyone knows of anyone who is offered a Pioneer AVIC HD3 sat-nav, dvd, radio with a dvd movie still in it (ice age) plus on old original non colour screen 40 gig ipod with a purple latex cover. the home screen has photoshoped picture of my car. Please contact me at jsavoca@optusnet.com.au or Broadmeadows Police Station Victoria.
thanks

[CAPTIVALX]

Changed my brake pads finally after 140000 kays. Took less than an hour to do all four and was very easy. 1 bolt flip them out new ones in and presto!!! Worth doing yourself and not paying for them. $ 400 for the set from holden for just the pads was abit rich.

[ozzpaul]

Hi Tickedo

Would love to hear how that chip is performing after you have had it in for a couple of months.

Regards
Ozzpaul

[tickedo]

The chip is great I would recomend to all. Good power difference along with torque. Fuel consumption is at the moment 8.9l and it normally sits on about 9.1-2. Ive got mine set on 16

[CAPTIVALX]

Fitted a dual battery set up in my captiva. Second battery is located in the back under the floor and hooked to the rear most 12v outlet which will be handy when i go camping. Isolation system protects the starting battery. All up including 2 new champion batteries , isolater, wiring ect cost $400.

[mixo]

Anyone had their captiva tinted with metal film and had any problem with their am radio and GPS?

The guys at tint r us in preston reckon there is no issues...

thanks

Mixo

[canabl]

i have metallic film on mine and never had issues so far, unfortunately if you are an am listener, it is the most affected band due to metallic film.

[jason phillips]

I have the same issue. I get very limited FM range and no AM now. Thinking about fitting a roof aerial from a VE. Just need to find out the price and part #

[mixo]

got my captiva tinted today(metalic).. no problems with radio or gps..

mixo

[mixo]

any update their gps??

i want to put in redlight/speed cameras as a poi..

i cant beleive they aint in there

mixo

[bassy63]

I took my captiva to a dealer for a few minor niggles the other day, drivers seat belt starting to fray after 12 months, reverse sensors hardly working and a/c not coming back onto your feet after you turn the car off and back on again unless you scroll through the modes to get it on your feet again. I happened to get some one in service reception that obviously was annoyed that I arrived while she was having a cup of tea. After she finished rolling her eyes at my concerns she told me I would have to pay for the seat belt to be replaced because its wear and tear! I insisted this would not be the case and asked to see the service manager, he promptly came down and sorted it all out for me under warranty. I wrote a complaint to Holden about the service receptionist and received a phone call today from some one at head office to follow up on it and apologise. If you get shit service, make yourself a real pain in the arse, apparently they listen!

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