VZ Commodore Running Rough Intermittently - P0201 Engine Light On

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  • Today we get a VZ in that runs rough intermittently. It has had a whole heap of work done to it already that has not fixed the problem. Let's get to the bottom of it. Subscribe and hit the notification bell if you like this video!
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  • @jbilly2946
    @jbilly2946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great case study Rob. Cheers for the effort of sharing it

  • @scottpickford2271
    @scottpickford2271 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the detailed explanation and demonstrating the injector resistance returning to normal range when warm. I have exactly same code and symptoms in my VZ.

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome Scott, thanks. Did you get yours fixed?

  • @leonwardle9409
    @leonwardle9409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work, great diagnosis! cheapest and simple first - especially with an intermittent.

  • @bosivain
    @bosivain 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope the customer didn’t pay for that previous repair! Love your content by the way professional and informative as always.

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He paid every penny unfortunately! Thank you for the support Bosivain!!

  • @isalmankhan1
    @isalmankhan1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing Bro, Great work👍
    Loved the LOADpro Test Leads, I use them all the time, great tool to have in our arsenal😉
    Great content, Stay Safe👍

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks again Salman and I love the Loadpro leads!!

  • @Jimmy.meyer.76
    @Jimmy.meyer.76 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work! Good to find the actual fault rather than loading the parts cannon. Customer should be very happy.

  • @donaldisrael7147
    @donaldisrael7147 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice diagnosis.I'm retired now but a lot of electrical problems are created-glad to see a component failure.

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Donald! Always that sense of satisfaction when you can prove the component is failing

  • @kirkabrahamson1148
    @kirkabrahamson1148 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Thats gonna be one happy/unhappy customer. Happy that you have sorted his issue but unhappy he has been ripped by someone who had no idea. Great job Rob

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Kirk and crazy hey! He certainly was not impressed but happy that it's finally solved. Thanks for the support like always!

  • @decimalauthor
    @decimalauthor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I know what to check for my car (which is the same) it's also running like crap randomly. Thanks heaps! Great video

  • @rEdHoUsE_1969
    @rEdHoUsE_1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kudos Rob 👍
    Clearly the previous shop just had a 'scatter gun' approach to diagnostics. Well over a grand (I'd imagine for parts & labour) with no improvement.
    Your now the official 'VZ Whisperer' ... ✌

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Darren, although it's more yelling and screaming at the car instead of whispering most of the time :)

    • @user-jz1ht8ry2w
      @user-jz1ht8ry2w 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It depends who's paying?

  • @fucknbullshit
    @fucknbullshit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very thorough. I thought it was fantastic when you’re tried the heat gun. something I would’ve never thought of and it’s probably what’s is going wrong with my car. It definitely stops when the car is warm

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers. Have you got a similar problem and a similar code?

    • @fucknbullshit
      @fucknbullshit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mustn’t have had a misfire yet because there are no codes coming up on it but there’s just this uneasy idling and it does change in intensity. I reckon it tends to be less when the car is warm. I do have the factory single system exhaust but it goes into a stainless “cat back”. I know this isn’t very happy or sounds it, but I’m not sure if that’s what could be doing it. I haven’t had the car that long.

  • @georgepatuaka391
    @georgepatuaka391 ปีที่แล้ว

    Serious note Awesomeness absolutely cheers 🍻 bud

  • @Jo-hannson
    @Jo-hannson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    bought also an autel scanner, pretty good for the price tag :) good stuff man

  • @DJ-tn7vj
    @DJ-tn7vj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Rom. I like your thought process. Going to try it

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Daniel, let us know how you go! Send me a message on Facebook!

    • @DJ-tn7vj
      @DJ-tn7vj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@romanosautomotive will do. Thanks

  • @autosmartmechanicalecutuni479
    @autosmartmechanicalecutuni479 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work mate. 👊🏼

  • @geraldwilliams3550
    @geraldwilliams3550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had one similar this week. 2008 Dodge Avenger , P0204 . It ran perfectly and had a perfect pattern on the scope. To duplicate the complaint I drove it 8 miles and then hot soaked it for ten minutes . At start up it was missing , reattach the scope and found nothing on the control side and 12 volts on the ground side . Measured the resistance it was completely open. Replaced it and when the old one cooled it had 15 ohms of resistance. I always enjoy your videos thank you .

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome Gerald. Persistance is a great quality!

  • @mechanicmatt871
    @mechanicmatt871 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    With the injector not being accessable it did make sense to have one ready while you were there, the residence test showed it to be way out of range. Good seeing how a warm engine could have fooled someone.

  • @RussellBooth1977
    @RussellBooth1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It sounds like the other workshop didn't have any scan tools to diagnose the fault with.
    I had a similar issue in my first VL Commodore over 20 years ago where the primary ignition coil resistance was 11 Ohms (bad) & it stalled after the engine warmed up when it was idling.
    My point is that the ignition coils primary resistance should've been 0.9 ohms & I fitted a spare Nissan RB30E ignition coil which fixed the problem.
    I was an apprentice electrical fitter/mechanic back then!

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome Russell. Are you still in the trade or had enough?

  • @shaunblakemore7150
    @shaunblakemore7150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job 😃

  • @AldiShuli
    @AldiShuli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job Rob. I see you have added also autel in your arsenal. Give us some reviews if possible please. And what is the webpage you used in the end where showing p0201 dtc?
    As always thanks for the videos. 🍺🍺

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the support again Aldi! I've had the Autel for a very long time. It's great but nothing beats the overall functionality of the Snapons. That page at the end is from my data provider which is Autodata in Australia

  • @Username64870
    @Username64870 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Work..!

  • @jeremystone6613
    @jeremystone6613 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Rob.

  • @grabovg
    @grabovg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing job my friend!!! Way to prove the theory. Did you happen to scope it when it was cold at all?

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Gera!! No we didn't, we didn't find out from the customer that it only happened when cold until the next morning once we already had it apart. Such a shame but that shows the importance of us getting all of the information from the customer before the diagnosis.

  • @vanhaile6959
    @vanhaile6959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Character In the video It's great, I like it a lot $$

  • @georgepatuaka391
    @georgepatuaka391 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @mrbissi9377
    @mrbissi9377 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Im having some issues with injector 6 circuit malfunction. After investigating and replacing spark plugs, coils. It still happens intermittently. A bit more investigating i have found when i lightly move the the bottom harnes on ECUi can replicate the injector 6 malfunction error.
    I have had a p0443 evaporative emission malfunction for about 2 years or so but still drivable and didnt have any issues.
    At present the car is still drivable and only notice is car rough idle for less than a minute and goes away. This only happens intermittently sometime doesn't happen for 300k.
    The car has 435000km
    These are the errors i have cleared in the past. The last 3 errors are more regular
    P0443-00 - Evaporative Emission Controll System Purge Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
    18 - (Current) ECC Fault Logged
    18 - (Current) Auxiliary Serial Data Bus Fault
    U2100-00 - CAN-Bus Circuit Malfunction
    19 - (History) EEPROM Error
    U2108 (histroy) Can-bus No Communication with ABS/TC/ESP
    U2106 - CAN-Bus No Comunication with TCM (Transmission Control Module)
    P1632-48 Immobiliser Fuel Disable Signal Received
    p2500-00 - Alternator L terminal Low voltage
    p0206-00 - Injector 6 circuit malfunction
    p1668-00 - Alternator L Terminal circuit malfunction
    Has anyone had similar and was it a ecu.
    Should I go for 2nd hand or new?
    Thanks for your help

  • @d.d4184
    @d.d4184 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Rob. What do you think was causing the high resistance when cold? A crack in the coil or soldier?

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      D. D not sure to be honest, certainly could have been. I still have the injector, I should pull it apart. If I find something, I'll reply to this comment and let you know!

    • @d.d4184
      @d.d4184 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@romanosautomotive Thanks Rob. Not sure myself. When I see M ohm's on something with a coil {when hot} I always picture this as the coil or soldier expending like in a light bulb filament and loosing continuity,and a cold issue as the solider or coil shrinking and causing the same issues. Rant over.

  • @helenellsworth9556
    @helenellsworth9556 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a feeling that's what's wrong with mine, new subby btw, 07 vz

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Helen, did you get yours fixed? Sorry for the late reply.

    • @helenellsworth9556
      @helenellsworth9556 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@romanosautomotive I haven't fixed it yet, I did my front struts and the engine started to behave, I'm scratching my head of course 😬 the struts were absolutely recked

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      It could be the magic fix haha. Well good luck and hopefully it stays fixed. Thanks Helen!! :)

  • @DJ-tn7vj
    @DJ-tn7vj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo Rom, this would be a great test for the GTC 605.the Injector tester

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I contacted GTC a week or so ago about the 605 but no response. If I end up getting one, I'll definitely do a review on it.

  • @holdenfan4513
    @holdenfan4513 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've got the same code coming up on my 2005 vz sv6 and its doing the same thing . Misfires when cold then fine when hot I just changed cylinder 1 injector with a brand new one and its still exactly the same. Any suggestions could the new one be faulty or should I change the crank angle sensors

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hard to say without seeing it Holden Fan, sorry.

    • @holdenfan4513
      @holdenfan4513 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@romanosautomotive all good man. Cheers for the reply

  • @vin6455
    @vin6455 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME

  • @styeekiller250
    @styeekiller250 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rob - Pease explain the load pro hook up when injector tested

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Loadpro isn't in use here. It's just a normal meter lead when the button isn't pressed. The Loadpro leads stay on my meter full time so there's no funky business going on 😁

    • @DJ-tn7vj
      @DJ-tn7vj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@romanosautomotive yeah rom.loadpro stay attached.

  • @DanWallis86
    @DanWallis86 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You would have to be spewing if you bought an ecm when it was just an injector.

  • @ivandrago2557
    @ivandrago2557 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beside videos, there is always mine type of music in workshop

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Ivan. My favourite radio station is always on in the background!

    • @ivandrago2557
      @ivandrago2557 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good radio station

  • @georgepatuaka391
    @georgepatuaka391 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just like a great mate of mine , I’d put my $$$ on you all day , mate rates of course and I’ll help you 👍🏾never to old to learn , Ol skool 👍🏾

  • @theGADGETSplaylist
    @theGADGETSplaylist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6 coils + ECM over a bad injector, that's awful!

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Too right Denis! I think they got misled by the "control fault" terminology in the code description. Great to hear from you💪

  • @richardcranium5839
    @richardcranium5839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    steering wheel is on the wrong side !!!

    • @romanosautomotive
      @romanosautomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha next time I'll mirror image the video so its back on the correct side ;)

    • @richardcranium5839
      @richardcranium5839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@romanosautomotive lol