2003 Holden Commodore (VY) — Repair Solution

3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto · Multiple Electrical And Electronic System Failure · Electrical

Holden Commodore (VY) Multiple Electrical And Electronic System Failure Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Commodore (VY)
Year: 2003
Engine: 3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 379,846
Area: Electrical
Category: Multiple Electrical And Electronic System Failure

Customer Complaint

The vehicle was presented with the windscreen wipers unable to be turned off, the horn sounding intermittently, and the indicators not working.

Problem Summary

The vehicle had been through the same complaint approximately four months prior, at which time the BCM was replaced with a secondhand unit and the vehicle returned to service. The same multi system electrical fault had now reappeared.

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLVY03460
Vehicle2003 Holden Commodore (VY)
Engine3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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