2002 Holden Commodore (VY) — Repair Solution

3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto · Rough Running - EFI · Engine

Holden Commodore (VY) Rough Running - EFI Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Commodore (VY)
Year: 2002
Engine: 3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto
Area: Engine
Category: Rough Running - EFI

Customer Complaint

Vehicle was running poorly. Had a bad intermittent miss, especially when idling.

Problem Summary

The prior history of repairs and attempted solutions were:

The complete ignition system had been swapped over DFI and Coils, cam and crank, plugs and leads.

The engine had a compression test, which advised it was OK.

The injectors had been out and flow tested.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLVY02112
Vehicle2002 Holden Commodore (VY)
Engine3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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