Existing problems observed with car:
  • idle revving between 700-1000rpm
  • when driving cold, engine light comes on - i turn it off, turn it back on and it's ok after that
  • when cold, there'll be a whistling noise at the same rate as i step on the accelerator (only for first 2 - 5 mins)
  • sometimes takes a while to start car as (chugs into life)
Latest Major problem:
  • Last Friday, took about 5 seconds to start car from key-turn
  • drove 2 mins and engine cut out
  • wouldn't start for next 10 mins
  • managed to drive it around to the mechanics
What mechanics say:
  • Sent CPU away for error code reading and CPU testing
  • Faulty CPU - heats up and shuts off fuel to engine. when cold, will start again.
  • At the moment, trying to fix that particular part of the CPU
  • However, a new CPU will cost me $1350 from Holden
Has anyone experienced similar problems?
Is there a cheaper alternative to a new CPU from Holden?
Is this mechanic shtting me?!
Can anyone offer any other solutions?

Cheers,

Tony
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