HOLDEN SERVICE TECHLINE ___________________________________________________________DECEMBER 1, 2000
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BREAKPOINT SUMMARY - 2000
NOTE: New items are listed in bold italics
GROUP 1 - BODY Model P.S.N. Built date
CD Storage Pouch Deleted JS L540118 13/12/99
Footrest Mounting Bracket Revised Material VT L524130 29/10/99
Recliner/Lumbar Knobs finish revised (Pewter colour) VT,WH L521331 25/10/99
Recliner/Lumbar Knobs finish revised (Shale colour) VT,WH L527046 09/11/99
Calais International Pack (Option A9X) introduced VT L555870 14/02/00
Revised Quarter Window Glass & Mouldings for Improved Fit VS Ute L454372 30/04/99
Door Belt Line Seal (Rear section) Revised VT L560628 25/02/00
Wheel Arch Mouldings, Revised Material (UV Stabilised) SB X4245756 Feb., ’99
Ute Series 3 Olympic Pack (Option A8B) Introduced VS L576602 30/03/00
Front Seat Rear Inner Rail Cover Revised (Metal Clip Added) VT,WH L587197 07/04/00
Spring Washers Added to Deck Lid Hinge Pivots JS L482379 22/07/99
Increased “Dot Fade Area” above Rear View Mirror VT,WH L588410 10/05/00
Tiger Paint – Darker Primer Introduced to Improve Appearance VT L573626 31/03/00
Statesman International Pack (Option A8X) Introduced WH L596780 31/05/00
Olympic Pack (II) Introduced JS L607758 26/06/00
Front Door Belt Reveal Outer Moulding Revised (updates Techline BP T ) VT L593031 24/05/00
Door Lock Snib Button Insert Colour Revised, Orange to Red – on Shale
Coloured Snib Buttons VT, WH L598482 06/06/00
Door Lock Snib Button Insert Colour Revised, Orange to Red – on Pewter
Coloured Snib Buttons VT, WH L599655 08/06/00
VAP Paint Improvements (As per SMA Info.) VT,WH L598022 02/06/00
Inst. Panel Attaching Screws/Washers Modified (crack noise reduction) VT,WH L616569 19/07/00
Cargo Barrier Roof Bracket Revised VT L590221 17/05/00
VT Door Lock Actuators Used in VS VS L221394 13/03/97
VT Series II Introduction VT L464495 31/05/99
VX Start of Production VX L638706 08/09/00
Utility Tailgate Hinge Quality Improvement VS L598116 05/06/00
Sun Visor Mirror Hinge Revisions VT L608635 30/06/00
Sun Visor Mirror Hinge Revisions WH L612506 08/07/00
Floor Carpet – Heel Mat Welding Method Revised VT L610064 04/07/00
Floor Carpet – Heel Mat Welding Method Revised WH L611878 06/07/00
Revised Boot Sealer & Seal Installation (for hard to close) JS L611000 06/07/00
Interior Rear View Mirror Pivot Revised (Aust. Built) JS L633325 07/09/00
Interior Rear View Mirror Pivot Revised (Imported) JS 7097903 22/06/00
Door Lock & Lock Rod Co-ordinated Change VT L526300 05/11/99
WH Upgrade (as per DL 46/00) WH L626038 09/08/00
Front Door Check Link Nuts Revised JR,JS L515815 13/10/00
Revised Sedan Rear Licence Plate Attachment Screw VX L639557 12/09/00
Ute Tonneau Floor Drain tube clamp replaced by spring band clamp VS L629698 17/08/00
Last Local (Elizabeth) Built JS Vectra JS L633325 07/09/00
GROUP 2 - HEATING AND A/C Model P.S.N. Built date
A/C Compressor Oil Quantity Reduced – V6 Only (265cc to 220cc) VT,WH L574428 28/03/00
ECC (1 Zone) Heater Valve Sw. Deleted/Vac. Solenoid Pack Revised VT L514226 07/10/99
ECC (2 Zone) Heater Valve Sw. Deleted/Vac. Solenoid Pack Revised VT,WH L513521 06/10/99
V6 A/C Compressor Lubricant Quantity Revised (265cc to 220cc) VT,WH L574428 28/03/00
HVAC Vacuum Reservoir/Hose revised (1-Way Valve Deleted) JS L540148 14/12/99
GROUP 3 - FRONT SUSPENSION Model P.S.N. Built date
Stabiliser bar (silicone impregnated) bushes introduced VT L528889 16/11/99
Stabiliser Bar to Tension Rod Mounting Revised SB X4326084 06/05/99
Front Longitudinal Brace Retaining Nut Torque Increased to 31±4Nm VT,WH L588344 10/05/00
Revised Camber/Caster Revisions & Caster Washer Added VT/X,WH L633238 25/08/00
Stepped Bolt Added at 2 Front Subframe Attaching Points VT,WH L630604 21/08/00
GROUP 4 - REAR SUSPENSION Model P.S.N. Built date
1-Piece Trans. Support Introduced (2 Spacers Deleted; Gen 3) VX,WH L638720 08/09/00
GROUP 5 - BRAKES Model P.S.N. Built date
LHF ABS Lead Retention Clip Added VT,WH L536320 01/12/99
Revised Rear Brake Pads Fitted TS Y5018694 01/09/99
Revised Front Brake Pads Fitted TS Y5000001 13/08/99
HOLDEN SERVICE TECHLINE ___________________________________________________________DECEMBER 1, 2000
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BREAKPOINT SUM MARY 2000 - Continued
NOTE: New items are listed in bold italics
GROUP 6A - ENGINE Model P.S.N. Built date
PCV Oil Separator added at Eng. C20SEL25031355, C22SEL25013594
* Build Date REVISED JS L518348
(Ref. Only) 19/10/99
Anti-Rattle Tie Strap Added – Cruise Cont. Cable To MWH (LHS) VT V6 L533180 23/11/99
Leak Detection Dye Added to Engine Oil – at Eng. No. 08 480 202 JS,V6 - 09/03/00
Engine Cover Additional Support Brackets Added – Gen III V8 VT,WH L579679 10/04/00
Accelerator Cable/Routing Revised (Reduce Notchy Feel) – All V6 VT L487036 28/07/99
Oil Pump From Specific Supplier used (Ref. Techline Item 10-31) VT,WH L638782 08/09/00
GROUP 6C - ENGINE MANAGEMENT Model P.S.N. Built date
Camshaft Position Sensor Changed (Ref. Issue 1 item) Eng. No.: VT,WH VF99263XXXX -
Crankshaft Position Sensor Changed (Ref. Issue 1 item) Eng. No.: VT,WH VF99263XXXX -
Crankshaft Sensor changed to 09174621 – Eng. No. C22SEL25014889 JS - Jan. ‘00
Knock Sensor Code Sensitivity Reduced – Gen III V8 VT,WH L532541 02/11/99
Memcal DJLZ (Improves Response) Introduced VT,WH L621245 28/07/00
GROUP 6K - ENGINE COOLING Model P.S.N. Built date
Protective cap added to A/T filler tube mounting stud (4 Cyl.) JS L430814 01/03/99
Radiator Improved Core Tube Sealing TS Y5137327 30/12/99
Cross-over Pipe Hose Clamp Revision (Bow Spring Clamp) VT,WH L641840 18/09/00
GROUP 6M - ENGINE FUEL Model P.S.N. Built date
PCV System Revision – C22SEL Engine JS L557427 16/02/00
Throttle Body Purge Hose (vacuum), Adhesive Improved – V6 VT,WH L606997 27/06/00
Canister Purge Hose revised (whistle noise reduction) JR,JS L496571 29/09/99
GROUP 6Y - ENGINE ELECTRICAL Model P.S.N. Built date
Upgraded Alternator (100 Amp) Introduced VS, VT, WH V6 L585074 03/05/00
Upgraded Alternator (100 Amp) Introduced VS, VT, WH S/C V6 L587216 08/05/00
ECU Cal. Revised – Eng. No. X18XE20P68391 TS TBA June ’00
PCM Cal. Revised, (Starting) – LS1 Manual VT L584822 02/05/00
PCM Cal. Revised, (Starting, A/T shifts) – LS1 Auto. VT L584849 02/05/00
GROUP 7A - MANUAL TRANSMISSION Model P.S.N. Built date
Trans. Lwr. Cover - used with Alternative Starter Motor (Mitsubishi) first use
of limited number. VT M/T L524031 29/10/99
M/T Oil Spec. Revised JS L482379 22/07/99
MM6 6-Speed M/T intro. Into HSV Vehicles VT L446731 29/04/99
MM6 6-Speed M/T intro. Into Holden (incl. HSV) Vehicles VT L511925 28/09/99
MM6 M/T Additional Lubricant added (noise reduction) VT L505387 14/09/99
MM6 Clutch Pres. Plate (Cover) upgraded VT L586047 05/05/00
Clutch Master Cylinder Cap Upgraded VS,VT L629048 16/08/00
GROUP 7B - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Model P.S.N. Built date
A/T External Oil Cooler Deletion (V6 non-S/C only) VT L579900 10/04/00
A/T External Oil Cooler Deletion (V6 non-S/C only) WH L580005 10/04/00
GROUP 8 – FUEL TANK & EXHAUST Model P.S.N. Built date
Clamp Added to Tank Vapour Line (Ute) VS L556258 14/02/00
Fuel Tank Assembly Procedure Revisions JS L598784 08/06/00
Fuel Pump Filter Manufacture Revisions SB Y4122455 03/12/99
Fuel Pump Internal Revisions (Gen III V8) VT,WH L608654 30/06/00
HOLDEN SERVICE TECHLINE ___________________________________________________________DECEMBER 1, 2000
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BREAKPOINT SUM MARY 2000 - Continued
NOTE: New items are listed in bold italics
GROUP 9 - STEERING Model P.S.N. Built date
Steering tilt/reach mechanism – reinforced washer introduced VT,WH L537155 02/12/99
P/S Pump With Improved Seal – V6 & S/C V6, Std Steering VT L525174 04/11/99
P/S Pump With Improved Seal – V6 & S/C V6, Var. Effort Steering VT L528124 11/11/99
P/S Pump With Improved Seal – Gen III V8, Std Steering VT L525130 04/11/99
P/S Pump With Improved Seal – Gen III V8, Var. Effort Steering VT L528223 11/11/99
P/S Hose Retention Strap Added Near Reservoir VT,WH L493683 13/08/99
P/S Rack Quality Improvements VT L543978 20/12/99
P/S Pump Mtg. – Spacer Washers Added TS N/A 12/08/99
P/S Pump Mtg. – Revised Bracket Replaces Spacer Washers TS N/A 01/03/00
Steering Column Mtg – Clamp Load Adjustment No Longer Required TS X5033674 21/09/98
P/S Pump Rear Seal Upgraded (Higher Temp. Compliant) WH L609184 10/07/00
P/S Pump Rear Seal Upgraded (Higher Temp. Compliant) VT L611115 06/07/00
GROUP 10 - W HEELS & TYRES Model P.S.N. Built date
Police Ute QWA Tyres replace QGE Tyres VS L581470 11/04/00
GROUP 12 - GENERAL ELECTRICAL Model P.S.N. Built date
Ign. Barrel lock pin (caused sticking) deleted VT L493701 13/08/99
Anti-Rattle Foam Added To Cruise Control Clutch Switch Wiring Conn. VT M/T L516027 14/10/99
Power Accessory Socket Shell Revised to Improve Retention VT L551551 01/02/00
Revised Speedo to Stop Cruise Control Drop-out VS L560257 24/02/00
Hazard Warning Switch Locking Tangs Revised VT L543303 16/12/99
Revised Turn Signal Switch (stops “popping” noise in Radio) JS W1361702 11/01/99
Radio Antenna Routed on RHS of Vehicle JS L396309 12/11/98
Upgraded Technology Battery Introduced VT,WH L584141 02/05/00
Centre High Mount Stop Lamp Mat’l Revised to Resist Warpage (Sedan) JS II L584953 09/05/00
Centre High Mount Stop Lamp Mat’l Revised to Resist Warpage (Hatch) JS II Y7074212 10/04/00
100AMP Alternator Introduced to – LN3 (Non-Supercharged) V6 VS/T,WH L585074 03/05/00
100AMP Alternator Introduced to V6 – L67 (Supercharged) V6 VS/T,WH L587216 08/05/00
10 Stack CD Changer Replaces 6 Stack Changer WH L592452 25/05/00
Single Button Power Window Switch Improvements VT,WH L593773 25/05/00
Hazard Warning Switch Improvements VT,WH L591714 20/05/00
Revised Relay - Engine Control VT,WH L603684 19/06/00
Revised Relay – HVAC Fan VT,WH L603684 19/06/00
Revised Relay - Low Speed Engine Cooling Fan VT,WH L603684 19/06/00
Revised Relay - High Speed Cooling Fan VT,WH L603684 19/06/00
Horn Bar Sensitivity Reduced WH L611063 05/07/00
Rear Wiper Motor Linkage Revisions VT L623038 03/08/00
4-Pin Relay Replaced (improved durability) VS/T,WH L609586 03/07/00
5-Pin Relay Replaced (improved durability VS/T,WH L613669 11/07/00
Headlamp to Bonnet Clearance Confirmed TS Y5288500 05/06/00
NOTE: Prior t o submi t t i ng a PIR, dealershi p st af f are request ed t o ref er t o t hese breakpoints and
any others that are publ i shed. PIRs are only required on complaint vehicles built aft er the
breakpoint.