# VE v6 Auto to VE V8 Manual conversion both vehicles series 2 VE
09/12/2020 | Author: admin | No comments | Categories: Holden
First thing to note if its a Series 1 it stays series 1 if its a series 2 keep it a series 2, do your other mods after the initial conversion – or plan ahead.
These are some of the things you may need and need to know VE Series 1 modules are not security programmed and will not need to be unprogrammed or unlinked to reprogram (unlike Holden Cruze)
### TIP and tricks I’ve learned along the way
******Check all Hardware will match first****** ******Check all Software Calibrations – will match what you want to do**** ****** Dont Buy a cluster or have it programmed by the EBAYers – only half a job going on here – if you knew enough you wouldn’t have to ask them to do it****** ****** Pick a vin with the same stuff apart from engine and transmission – Body Ute, wagon, sedan easier to pick the same one******
There is no way yet to extract the Security PIN CODE from any module (there are bypasses available)
Starting the Process
- Flash PCM/ Engine ECU to manual (you have a guy to tune your ride) (code Manual Vin – easier) (you can have security turned off) (no need to Pin code unless programming remotes/keys) There is no way yet to extract PIN CODE
- Flash BCM to manual (use SPS)
- Flash EBCM/ABS to manual (use SPS with manual Vin
- Reconfigure instrument to manual (use Tech2)
- Bypass auto trans computer (connect green & White CAN Wires)
- Fit clutch start wiring (plugs in below cluster)
- Fit reverse switch wiring and reverse lockout wiring (wiring diagram below)
# 1. Flashing The Engine ECU /PCM
Get a tuner to do the programming and remove security so the engine will start and you can drive it to workshop to continue the rest.
# 2. Flash BCM to manual
Programming the BCM Important: The vehicle will not start and many other functions may not operate correctly if a replacement BCM is not correctly set up. The following procedures must be followed:
- The BCM reprogramming – refer to Service Programming System (SPS). making it a manual with a manual VIN
- Brake pedal position sensor (BPPS) learn.
- Program SDM primary key to BCM.
# 3. Flash ABS/EBCM To Manual
If all your hardware is the same change the Vin and program to manual vin
# 4. Reconfigure instrument to manual (use Tech2)
Programming Features with Tech2
There a 4 basic types of VE cluster types A, B, C & D (‘D’ being the SS)
Instrument Cluster differences in Series 1 VE and Series 2 VE – Cluster VE s1 White back on cluster (made by different manufacturer) – Cluster VE s2, black on the back of cluster Not interchangeable if you need to carry out programming SPS (can be modded later) ** Instrument configuration will not work if the EBCM and IPC do not have the Right coding to start with**
# 5. Bypass auto trans computer (connect green & White CAN Wires)
You have either cut the wires out or done a harness swap make sure the green and white wire goes to the obd2 port in series
VE s1 diagram (cant be certain VE2 is exactly the same, no wiring diagram){so we will have to say that there is different versions/changes based on model level}
VF Diagram
# 7. Fit reverse switch wiring and reverse lockout wiring (wiring diagram below)
#### Little Extras for the VE
Engineering Mode, Engineering Mode entered, by switching the ignition on while pressing the ENTER button.
- software version
- g Part number
- battery voltage
- remaining Fuel (Lts)
- Instantaneous Fuel (Lts)
- Coolant Temperature
- Speed (km/h)
- Tacho (rpm)
- Tyre Pressure
- Engine Oil Life (%)
- Park Lamps (on/off)
- Steering wheel switch Voltage
- Display of Gears (commanded)
- Throttle Position Requested (Pedal %)
- Transmission Sump Temperature (C)
- Self Test
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