NEWS & UPDATES

🚀 Off to a Flying Start This Year! 🚀

We're kicking off 2025 with a flurry of tasks coming our way! From stereo installs to tracing broken wires, fixing non-functioning tail lights, and ABS fault finding, to wiring up aftermarket Fuel Injection systems and DPF repairs - we've got it covered.

Here’s a Picture of a recent PCM replacement on a BA Falcon.

📞Whatever you need diagnosed, we're here to help!📞
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This 2019 Ford Ranger cam in with Engine light on.
Vehicle was scanned for codes with 2 codes relating to DPF faults recorded.
#P2463 and #p242d
A world leading The DPF Doctor assessment was performed. Yes the DPF was blocked and yes there was an exhaust Temp sensor fault. Although the cause of this fault was a little unusual. We do get rodent damage in Australia, but the wiring damage in this case was caused by the owners pup.
The sensor was replaced and DPF cleaned using the very high quality DC Lubricants Ltd 3 stage cleaning process.
Although this is one of the easier DPF assessments we have performed at VDS it is worth bringing your vehicle to professionals to deal with any DPF issues you may have. A DPF is very rarely the cause of a fault. We get to the initial cause of your concern. VDS is still the only DPF Doctor network member in South Australia outside of Adelaide.
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Another MM4X4 Vehicle Electronics Lockup-mate plus supplied and fitted. This time to a 2022 Toyota Prado.
This is the kit your vehicle deserves.
MM 4x4 Lockup-mate plus uses advanced digital control with the vehicle ECUs, providing maximum engine braking, better responsiveness, a cooler transmission as well as saving fuel giving maximum life expectancy and reliability.🚗
Gives us a call at VDS to have your lockup-mate or auto-mate installed.
No matter the make, model, or the concern you may have, please don't hesitate to contact VDS via 📧 admin@vdsdiag.com.au 📞on 0411 798 796 or message us through our FB page!
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📢 Attention VF Commodore Owners! 🚗💨

#P0171 #P0174 VF Commodore with lean codes and Slightly rough idle.

After fuel pressures checked, inspection of vacuum lines and intake smoke tested The purge solenoid was tested and appeared to be functioning correctly.
A simple test for the purge solenoid: blow through the valve. Unpowered, you shouldn’t be able to pass air through; powered, it should allow airflow. If faulty, the seal might be broken, or the valve may stick.
Using an oscilloscope can provide a clearer picture. In this case, the good waveform shows one spike per valve activation. The faulty solenoid is showing 2 spikes per activation. The internal spring is no longer controlling the valve correctly and allowing too much air in through the purge system creating the lean at idle condition.

🌟 Result: The oscilloscope helped confirm the issue, leading to a successful fix.
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Is your vehicle running LED headlights? Need a light bar or spotties to help avoid the roos at night? Been told that you can't run auxiliary lighting as there is no Hi beam trigger? It can be done as seen on this 2024 Nissan Xtrail with Stedi Type-X™ EVO 7 Inch spotlights.
We have the technology and know how to install your auxiliary lighting to late model vehicles all whilst retaining a factory looking finish.
No matter the make, model, or the concern you may have, please don't hesitate to contact VDS via ☎ or message us through our FB page!
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Multiple problems can be caused by a failing IPDM. No cranking/No start, but ignition can be ON , radiator fan, fuel pump, lighting issues plus more. This over complicated fuse box is also incredibly fragile and new units must be coded correctly to your vehicle. The vehicle will not start until the IPDM is configured.
At VDS we have the technology and training to accomplish this task.

No matter the make, model, or the concern you may have, please don't hesitate to contact VDS via ☎ or message us through our FB page!
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Nothing frightens a Triton............... More than a split turbo hose.
This vehicle came in for a world leading The DPF Doctor Assessment with the DPF light on the dash flashing and fault codes.
#P2463 - Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction.
#p252f - Engine Oil Level Too High.
During the inspection a turbo/intercooler hose was found to be split (the root cause of this vehicles DPF issue) and the oil level was high. DPF pressures were quite high and the DPF required a clean with DC Lubricants Ltd SoakPro and RinsePro products once the other issues had been rectified.
This vehicle is now back on the road with no more fault codes and DPF pressures exactly where they should be.
VDS South Australias only The DPF Doctor network member outside of Adelaide.
☎️Just give us a📞
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Once again the power of a scope for accurate vehicle diagnostics. Chrysler 300 SRT8 was brought to shop with possible transmission issue. A test drive showed an initial lack of power before picking up again and could possibly be a trans shift issue. Vehicle was scanned with the only transmission code a P2638 Torque Management feedback signal performance. Engine codes included
P0016 Cam/Crank timing
P0300Multi cylinder misfire
P0520 Eng oil pressure Sensor circuit
P0172 Fuel system Rich B1
P0175 Fuel system rich B2.
This was looking to be a cam timing issue.
Data from the Autel Ultra showed Long term fuel trims of-33%. Maxed out on this particular vehicle and still showing slightly negative trims on Short term fuel trim. Monitors were also showing cam out of sync and a value of minus 17 degrees.
The Pico was connected to the cam and crank signal wires to give a visual and measurable display of what was happening. This file was then compared to a known good example and measured out at around 16 degrees out of time retarded to where the timing should be. This engine will now be pulled down to have the cam timing corrected.
Utilizing our specialised training and the correct tooling we quickly pinpointed where the issue was. So get in contact with VDS for your vehicle concerns.
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Bt50/Ranger with a loss of power complaint. From highway speed down to 40 km/h. Plugging in the magic box did not help. No codes for any sort of direction This was a process of picking data to view and following the evidence. The vehicle ecu was commanding low boost and low fuel pressure. Why? Through a proper diagnostic process it was found that the fuel lines on the filter had been inadvertently mismatched. This vehicle is now back in action.
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Not something we usually see at VDS but this Honda CRF300 is up and running again after coming in for a crank no start condition. The fuel pump was found to be the culprit.
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2 vehicles. Same fault code. Different root cause. Both these vehicles run the 1KD-FTV Toyota engine. One a Toyota Hilux the other a 120 series Prado.
Fault code P0400 - EGR Flow.
Through a proper diagnostic process, the fault was located on both vehicles with a different cause for the fault code. Vehicle #1 had a seized EGR Cooler valve. #2 the EGR valve itself was intermittantly sticking both closed and open.
With our specialist tools and extensive continual training, we were easily able to identify both these faults. If you have a tricky issue with your vehicle, you know who to call 📲😎
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A massive thank you to #bursonsautoparts and precisionautomotive.com.au/ for the test drive of #Launch's latest Launch Pad 7 over the last fortnight. Great piece of gear.
At VDS we are keeping up with the latest technology and training to provide our customers with the best service possible.
For reliable and accurate diagnostic services contact VDS on 0411 798 796.
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80 Series LandCruiser in with a complaint of Aux fuel system not functioning. Testing at the control module revealed a lack of ignition supplied power. This particlar circuit had 2 separate breaks in the wire which made it that much more difficult to diagnose. During repair of 1 splice another came apart. Other splices in the area were checked and required repair as well.
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