2003 Holden Caprice (WK) — Repair Solution

5.7L LS1 (GENIII) 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto · Interior Lighting · Electrical

Holden Caprice (WK) Interior Lighting Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Caprice (WK)
Year: 2003
Engine: 5.7L LS1 (GENIII) 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 210,000
Area: Electrical
Category: Interior Lighting

Customer Complaint

The dash cluster backlighting turns off when the headlights are turned on, and turns on when the headlights are turned off. Pressing the horn button causes the cluster lights to reverse behaviour from whatever state they are in.

Problem Summary

The customer reported that the dash and button backlighting operated in the opposite way to normal, leaving the dash unreadable at night. Additionally, the radio volume would adjust on its own and the horn did not operate, although pressing the horn button caused the dash lights to change brightness.

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLWK03423
Vehicle2003 Holden Caprice (WK)
Engine5.7L LS1 (GENIII) 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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