2003 Holden Commodore (VY) — Repair Solution

3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto · Radiator Fan Issue · Cooling Systems

Holden Commodore (VY) Radiator Fan Issue Cooling Systems Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Commodore (VY)
Year: 2003
Engine: 3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto
Area: Cooling Systems
Category: Radiator Fan Issue

Customer Complaint

Engine fan operation.
Warning on incorrect relays being fitted.

Problem Summary

This report is a flow on from the Relay write up in the magazine and the VT and VX reports HOLVT98412 & HOLVX00412 in TaT's a Facts
You can also find it online by going to the bottom of the subscribers page, click on the header and type in Relays, that will give you a list of relevant articles to read or in the 7Th, 8th & 9th edition of the magazine.

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLVY03885
Vehicle2003 Holden Commodore (VY)
Engine3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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