2012 Holden Statesman (WM) — Repair Solution

6.0L L76 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol · Battery Flat / Current Drain · Electrical

Holden Statesman (WM) Battery Flat / Current Drain Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Statesman (WM)
Year: 2012
Engine: 6.0L L76 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol
Area: Electrical
Category: Battery Flat / Current Drain

Customer Complaint

Vehicle not starting. The road service provider found a flat battery.

This problem had occurred multiple times over several weeks.

Problem Summary

This was a WM Series II Holden Caprice 6.0 L.

The battery was confirmed to be dead flat.

Replacement battery was fitted and a leak test done. There was no leakage at the time of test.

It was most likely there was a voltage drain causing the battery to go flat overnight.

The most likely scenario was that one of the modules on the vehicle was not going to sleep, causing the battery to drain.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLWM12447
Vehicle2012 Holden Statesman (WM)
Engine6.0L L76 8cyl 16v OHV MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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