1997 Holden Caprice (VS) — Repair Solution

5.0L LB9 304 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol · Engine Not Starting · Engine

Holden Caprice (VS) Engine Not Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Caprice (VS)
Year: 1997
Engine: 5.0L LB9 304 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 242,678
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Starting

Customer Complaint

The car cranks but does not start intermittently.

Problem Summary

Checked if the concern is present = car is not faulting.
Questioned the customer for more details. The customer states when they drive the car and then park it at the shops, etc. for around 20-30mins, then come back the car cranks but does not start. If the car is left for an hour or more it will then start and run normally.

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLVS971198
Vehicle1997 Holden Caprice (VS)
Engine5.0L LB9 304 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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