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Holden VF Auto to Manual Gearbox Conversion Programming

$880.00

SKU: VFAutoToManual
DIY • OBDSync
Scantool + Tokens + Guide
In-Vehicle via OBD-II
VF 2013–2017

DIY VF Auto-to-Manual Conversion Programming Kit — reconfigure every module on your VF Commodore or HSV Gen-F so it runs cleanly with a manual gearbox or a non-electronic transmission like a T400 or Powerglide.

Programming is performed using OBDSync on a Windows laptop with the supplied scantool and tokens — all done in your driveway, no need to ship any modules anywhere.

Includes the OBDSync scantool, required token redemption serial and a full step-by-step guide covering every module that needs reprogramming for your specific build.

⚠️ Wiring harness not included: The correct factory manual wiring harness from a same-year VF / HSV Gen-F must be fitted to the vehicle before programming. We do not supply harnesses and do not provide wiring guidance or troubleshooting.

Please contact us before ordering to confirm this service is suitable for your conversion.

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Description

Holden VF Commodore & HSV Gen-F • 2013–2017

VF Auto-to-Manual Gearbox Conversion — Programming Kit

Reconfigure every module on your VF Commodore or HSV Gen-F so it runs cleanly with a manual gearbox or a non-electronic transmission (T400, Powerglide and similar). DIY kit ships with an OBDSync scantool and the required token redemption serial, programmed in your driveway from a Windows laptop — no need to remove or ship any modules.

Service Type
DIY — OBDSync
Included
Scantool + Tokens + Guide
Programming Location
In Vehicle • OBD-II Port
⚠️
You must fit the correct manual wiring harness

This is a programming-only service. To complete the conversion, the correct factory manual wiring harness from a same-year VF Commodore / HSV Gen-F must be physically fitted to the car first. Programming a vehicle that’s still on the auto harness will not work.

We do not provide any wiring guidance, wiring diagrams or troubleshooting for harness fitment — please source the correct loom and have it installed by a qualified auto electrician before booking this service.

About This Service

Dropping a manual gearbox (or a non-electronic transmission like a T400 or Powerglide) into a factory-auto Holden VF Commodore or HSV Gen-F requires more than just unbolting the auto and bolting in the new box. Without reprogramming, the vehicle will throw engine warnings, potentially go into limp mode, and won’t run properly — the various control modules expect to see the factory TCM on the bus and behave incorrectly when it’s gone.

This service tailor-programs every required module on your specific vehicle to match a factory manual configuration. That includes the engine computer, instrument cluster, and several other modules depending on your build. The required modules differ from car to car — we confirm the exact list once you’ve purchased the service.

All programming is done in the vehicle via OBD-II using OBDSync on a Windows laptop — no shipping required, no modules removed. The kit includes the OBDSync scantool, the required token redemption serial and a full step-by-step guide.

What Gets Reprogrammed

We tailor-program every module that needs to match the new transmission configuration. The exact list depends on your specific vehicle — confirmed after you purchase — but typically includes:

⚙️Engine Computer (ECM) — reconfigured for manual / non-electronic transmission operation
📊Instrument Cluster — updated so the dash shows the correct gear / shift indicator behaviour
🔌Other supporting modules — varies per build, all walked through in your supplied guide
✖️Factory TCM removed from the bus — the only physical module change required
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All your factory modules are retained

We do not require any modules to be modified, swapped or replaced — other than removing the factory TCM. Every existing ECU stays in the car and is reprogrammed in place to match a factory manual setup.

Supported Transmission Conversions

Manual Gearbox — TR6060 and similar factory / aftermarket manuals
T400 — non-electronic automatic
Powerglide — non-electronic automatic
Other non-electronic transmissions — contact us with details

How It Works — 3 Simple Steps

1

Order & Receive the Kit

Provide your VIN at checkout. We ship the OBDSync scantool, your printed token redemption serial, and a step-by-step guide covering every module that needs to be reprogrammed on your specific car.

2

Install OBDSync & Redeem Your Serial

Download & install OBDSync on a Windows laptop. Create or sign in to your OBDSync account, then enter your redemption serial to add the required tokens to your own account.

3

Plug In & Reprogram

Plug the scantool into your VF’s OBD-II port and follow the supplied guide to reprogram each required module in sequence. All required modules listed in your printed guide must be completed for the conversion to function correctly.

What’s Included in Your Kit

  • OBDSync Scantool — USB-to-OBD-II adapter, works with all VF Commodore & HSV Gen-F models
  • Printed Token Redemption Serial — covers all tokens required for your specific conversion
  • OBDSync Software Access — free Windows download with lifetime updates
  • Step-by-step conversion guide — lists every module that needs reprogramming on your vehicle and walks through each one in order
✖️ Not included — the wiring harness: You must source and fit the correct factory manual wiring harness from a same-year VF / HSV Gen-F yourself. We do not supply the harness and do not provide any wiring guidance or troubleshooting.
ⓘ Please note: We do not pre-load tokens onto your account at the time of ordering. You apply the tokens yourself by entering the supplied redemption serial inside OBDSync after install.

Important — Please Read Before Ordering

🔗 Correct manual harness must be fitted first

The correct factory manual wiring harness from a same-year VF / HSV Gen-F must be physically fitted to the car before programming. We do not supply harnesses and we do not provide any wiring diagrams, wiring guidance or troubleshooting — that’s your auto electrician’s job.

📢 Contact us first to confirm suitability

Every VF Auto-to-Manual conversion is slightly different. Please get in touch before ordering so we can verify this service will cover your specific build — vehicle, engine, target transmission and any other modifications.

📝 Modules confirmed after purchase

The exact list of modules to be reprogrammed varies per vehicle and is confirmed in your guide once the service has been purchased. Pre-purchase “which modules?” queries will be ignored — the answer is genuinely build-specific and pulling that information together takes time we’d rather spend on paying conversions.

Workshop Discounts

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Running an auto-to-manual conversion business?

Workshop discounts are available after completing more than 2 VF Auto-to-Manual programming conversions with us. Get in touch with your trade details and we’ll set you up.

Compatible Vehicles

Works on all Holden VF Commodore and HSV Gen-F vehicles (2013–2017) factory-fitted with an automatic transmission:

Commodore VF Series 1 & 2 (Evoke, SV6, SS, SS-V, SS-V Redline)
Calais & Calais V (Series 1 & 2)
Sportwagon (all variants)
Ute (Evoke, SV6, SS, SS-V, Black, Magnum)
Caprice (WN Series 1 & 2)
HSV ClubSport, GTS, Maloo, Senator, Grange (Gen-F & Gen-F2)

System Requirements

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Windows Laptop Required

OBDSync runs on Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit only). A laptop is recommended so you can sit in the car with the scantool plugged into the OBD-II port. A free USB-A port is required.

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Captured at checkout

When you add this product to your cart you’ll be asked for your VIN so we can confirm the conversion scope for your specific vehicle and tailor the supplied guide accordingly. Your scantool and printed token redemption serial are dispatched once your order is processed — you then redeem that serial yourself inside OBDSync to apply the tokens to your account.

📦 Shipping turnaround: The scantool kit typically ships within 1–3 business days. You can start the programming the same day you receive it — no back-and-forth with us required.

DIY kit only — full VF auto-to-manual conversion programmed from your driveway. Correct manual harness must be fitted before programming. Contact us first to confirm suitability.

Additional information

Weight 5 kg
Dimensions 44 × 27 × 18 cm
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