VF Commodore/HSV Owner's Problems & Complaints

[vyls1wa]

Cheers, do you know what else was added

[cruro02]

Ok, so not really a complaint, but got the car serviced today, and boot release buttons didn't work on the keys, soo... Gave em a call, now we've got to hold the button down for 2 seconds. Software update? Anyone else's the same?

Had my VF Calais V serviced last Tuesday (15,000Km service) - noticed today that the boot wouldn't open with the key - just went out and tried the 2 second hold and it opened - would have been nice if they'd told me on Tuesday .

[Goggles]

Had my VF Calais V serviced last Tuesday (15,000Km service) - noticed today that the boot wouldn't open with the key - just went out and tried the 2 second hold and it opened - would have been nice if they'd told me on Tuesday .

I dont understand the logic of this change. Gonna be a pain if you are out in the pouring rain with an armful of groceries etc

[my_Berlina]

I dont understand the logic of this change. Gonna be a pain if you are out in the pouring rain with an armful of groceries etc

Having come back to my car about 8 times now to find the boot open. I think I understand it. Even with my VT, I found that if I squated near my car with my keys in my jeans pocket the boot would unlock. However with the GenF, the range is far greater (makes the remote start more useful). So climbing under a desk, or pulling up my pants in the loo opens my boot down in the car park. I have got into the habit of pressing the lock button (and listening for the boot/door open horn) every time I pass the stair well that leads to the car park.

Dave!

[Goggles]

Having come back to my car about 8 times now to find the boot open. I think I understand it. Even with my VT, I found that if I squated near my car with my keys in my jeans pocket the boot would unlock. However with the GenF, the range is far greater (makes the remote start more useful). So climbing under a desk, or pulling up my pants in the loo opens my boot down in the car park. I have got into the habit of pressing the lock button (and listening for the boot/door open horn) every time I pass the stair well that leads to the car park.

Dave!

fair enough. maybe this change should have been made optional like a few other features of the car (such as the time for lights to stay on when you leave the car etc)

[offshore]

The boot opening has happened to me a few times with the key in my pocket as i climb into the car

[johnfhall]

SO I came across a website that let’s GM check your software/programming for a given VIN. In my case, my VF GTS appears as a VF Calais.
Here’s how it works. Go to:-
https://tis2web.service.gm.com/tis2web
enter VIN
select Vauxhall or Holden (duh!)
A drop down list appears; I have them below. They start with a letter, and then numbers.
Some I have expanded… Feel free to look, I guess.

I found the K33 HVAC Control Module one:-
Refer Techline TL2331-1307 which addresses the following conditions:
- Feels too cold unless in high position
- Not enough increase in temperature when turned up
- Cabin temperature drifts cooler and needs to be adjusted

I definitely need that one done. The heater sh*ts me.

Anyhoo', here they are. I know no more of them!!

A11 Radio
Programming:-
Operational Software 92275124
Rear View Camera Calibration 92271872
Tuner Calibration 92273886
Audio Calibration 92273884
Equalizer Calibration 92273882
Illumination Calibration 92271956
System Calibration 92275695
Brand Calibration 92271970
Language Calibration 92271934
Button Calibration 92271954
A22 Radio Controls
Programming has 17 Hardware variations to choose from, which have 2 versions of Operational Software, with one only Calibration.
USB Copy has 13 different Copy file to USB versions…

A26 HVAC
Operational Software: 92294938
Calibration: 92266810

B218L Side Object Sensor Module - Left
B218R Side Object Sensor Module - Right
B219 Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Module
K101 Trailer Interface Control Module
K109 Frontview Camera Module
K17 Electronic Brake Control Module
K19 Suspension Control Module

K20 Engine Control Module
Main Software Calibration Module 12656942 CVN: D386
System Calibration Module 92274923 CVN: 506B
Fuel Calibration Module 92274921 CVN: BAF0
Speed Calibration Module 92275640 CVN: C953
Engine Diag. Calibration Module 92275638 CVN: 7110
Engine Calibration Module 92276173 CVN: 13DF
MHC Software Calibration Module 12625997 CVN: 1F46
MHC Calibration Module 92263533 CVN: 2E13

K33 HVAC Control Module
Operational Software 13594173 CVN: 00007876
System Calibration 92279066 CVN: 0000B57E
Airflow Calibration 92279067 CVN: 0000B9A4
Refer Techline TL2331-1307 which addresses the following conditions:
- Feels too cold unless in high position
- Not enough increase in temperature when turned up
- Cabin temperature drifts cooler and needs to be adjusted

K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module
K38 Chassis Control module
K39 Liftgate Control Module
K40 Seat Memory Control Module
K43 Power Steering Control Module
K60 Steering Column Lock Module
K71 Transmission Control Module
K78 Head-Up Display Module
K83 Parking-Brake Control Module
K84 Keyless Entry Control Module
K86 Advanced Parking Assist Control Module

K9 Body Control Module
Operational Software 13594351
Vehicle System Calibration 92277754
Chassis Calibration 92276053
Charge and Energy Storage Calibration 92276224
Occupant Display Calibration 92276517
Automatic Extern Lighting Calibration 92276075
Manual Extern Lighting Calibration 92276092
Interior Lighting Calibration 92277758
Powertrain Calibration 92272127
Theft Deterent Calibration 92273239
LKG Calibration 92279321
Wiper Calibration 92272147
Auxiliary Alarm Sensing Control Calibration 13338869
Left Front Window Lifter 92269375
Right Front Window Lifter 92269376
Left Rear Window Lifter 13505709
Right Rear Window Lifter 13505710
Sunshade Controller 13505707
Sunroof Controller 13505708
HVAC Calibration 92272032
Prepare CM for removal 10002216
Config & Setup 10005070 92259650.xml

P16 Instrument Cluster
Z1 Immobilizer Function
Z4 Vehicle wide Capture of Module Identification Data

[planetdavo]

I dont understand the logic of this change. Gonna be a pain if you are out in the pouring rain with an armful of groceries etc

Previously the boot would open immediately after the remote boot release button was pressed,
this was causing some customers to assume that the boot had unintentionally opened, when in
fact the button had been accidently pressed.
The new software requires that the boot button on the remote to be held down for approx 1
second to open the boot.

[Goggles]

Previously the boot would open immediately after the remote boot release button was pressed,
this was causing some customers to assume that the boot had unintentionally opened, when in
fact the button had been accidently pressed.
The new software requires that the boot button on the remote to be held down for approx 1
second to open the boot.

Has never been an issue for me. Anyway getting the bcm update today. Wonder what else is changed by the update?

[planetdavo]

Has never been an issue for me. Anyway getting the bcm update today. Wonder what else is changed by the update?

It is perhaps worth adding for everyone's knowledge that this change is a production line change from 9/4/14, with ANY software upgrade of the BCM within a dealership from 7/4/14 introducing this change.

[ssv_redline]

I checked both VIN's for my previous R8 and my next R8and both appear to be from Calais donor cars.

[mjrandom]

All recent HSVs use a Calais base. The original VN was an Executive so not sure when it changed. I have had the boot open twice as a result of a "pocket" push. Happy to get it changed next service.

[jaykay]

The seat passed the roundabout tests so all good finally !!!

So not quite 6 months and my seat is doing the same thing again....so another unexpected trip to a dealer coming up and probably another 4 months waiting for a replacement seat base...

VF = Very Frustrating

[Number55]

So not quite 6 months and my seat is doing the same thing again....so another unexpected trip to a dealer coming up and probably another 4 months waiting for a replacement seat base...

VF = Very Frustrating

Looks like I will be doing the same.... Do u have a part No JK?

[planetdavo]

So not quite 6 months and my seat is doing the same thing again....so another unexpected trip to a dealer coming up and probably another 4 months waiting for a replacement seat base...

VF = Very Frustrating

There is a rework for these now that doesn't replace the seat base.
It involves the installation of a 13584324- Lateral Fastener Clip.
Plenty of stock is currently available.