2003 Holden Rodeo (RA) — Repair Solution

3.0L 4JH1 4cyl 8v OHV Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Manual · Engine Not Starting · Engine

Holden Rodeo (RA) Engine Not Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Rodeo (RA)
Year: 2003
Engine: 3.0L 4JH1 4cyl 8v OHV Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Manual
Kilometres: 187,163
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Starting

Customer Complaint

Check engine light on, no tacho and no brakes.

Problem Summary

After brake repairs and general service, the next morning the engine became hard to start and later would not start. The ECU was found wet and, after drying, the engine would start but would not rev past approximately 1300 rpm. A replacement ECU was sourced and coded with the key; the tacho returned and the MIL stayed off, but the engine still exhibited hard starting, brief start-then-die behaviour, and a 1300 rpm limit with no new fault codes.

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLRA031198
Vehicle2003 Holden Rodeo (RA)
Engine3.0L 4JH1 4cyl 8v OHV Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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