HSV Clubsport Engine Problems

When ever a car starts to do crazy stuff like turn its own radio on, switch its headlights on and unlock itself at random, you need to look at the body computer. This controls all those functions and many more and, when it starts to fail, these phantom symptoms can start to surface.

In some cases, you may need to replace the body computer, but there’s a free hack you can try first. Disconnect the car’s battery and leave it overnight. Reconnect it next morning and see if the symptoms disappear. Sometimes, this trick will reset the body computer and all will be well. The effect may not be permanent, but it’s free and definitely worth a shot before spending money.

Years ago when you owned your Torana it was considered something of a performance car, as the Clubsport, SSV and Calais are today, but there are many other ways of getting your driving thrills today without having to go for a V8. Some of the hot hatches now available would give you all the thrills, and more, than the big-bangers of old. Take a test drive in a VW Golf GTi or one of the fast Ford Focuses and I'm sure you'd rethink your choice. All the cars you mention, the Clubsport, SSV and Calais are good cars with plenty of grunt, the V8 sound, and the comfort of a big car. For mine though I'd be going for a hot hatch.