1998 Holden Commodore (VT) — Repair Solution

3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

Holden Commodore (VT) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Commodore (VT)
Year: 1998
Engine: 3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

Customer booked in for a fuel pump because the engine was randomly stalling and sometimes difficult to start.

Problem Summary

Vehicle was towed in, engine started OK and ran fine, after a couple minutes it stalled but restarted straight away. It would occasionally stutter and keep running and sometimes it would stall.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLVT98120
Vehicle1998 Holden Commodore (VT)
Engine3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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