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    WM Stock tails to LED Genuine conversion

    I have a 08 Statesman with the stock rear halogen taillights. I like the style of the Genuine LED tails. The aftermarket ones are just ****. I don’t think they are just plug and play. Anyone know how to make them work before I go out and spend some cash on them?
  2. Liamizm

    Wk ls1 check oil light on/off

    I just bought a wk with 230 on the clock, did a full oil and trans service as soon as I got it and also replaced the oil pressure switch as it was causing the check engine light to stay on, reset the error codes and took it for a drive everything was sweet until I took it to work the next day...
  3. W

    WN2 Caprice factory exhaust

    I am just curious is the exhaust system in the wn2’s the same as the V6 VF2 commos. As it looks the exact same as my mums VF2 V6 Calais and what’s on VF2 SV6 Utes. Like it’s that quite it’s a joke. So I feel as tho it’s a V6 system. Does anyone know the answer as the wn2 didn’t get bimodel and...
  4. E

    '08 Chevy Caprice Royale V8 Coolant

    Hey guys, I need your help to let me know what to fill in each one, And in which one should I top up (and with what) if the car gets hot or something? Thanks.
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    '08 Chevy Caprice Royale V8 Engine Oil and Filter

    Hey Guys, I recently changed cars. Went from 2001 Crown Vic to '08 Chevy Caprice Royale 6.0L. I want to ask about the best engine oil and oil filter for it, as there are almost zero videos for it on Youtube or related info online It has only 80k KM on the odometer The car manual says that I...
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    Car market watch- Post interesting cars you see for sale here

    I thought I'll start a thread of interesting cars you've found for sale on the internet because why not? :)
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    [NSW] 2015 Holden Caprice V 6.0L MY15 WN Auto

    ITEM: 2015 Holden Caprice V 6.0L MY15 WN Auto PRICE: $34,000 OBO (all serious offers considered) LOCATION: Narellan NSW YEAR: 2015 SERIES: WN BADGE: Caprice V ENGINE: 6.0L L77 V8 TRANSMISSION: Auto COLOUR: Silver EXTERIOR CONDITION: Excellent INTERIOR CONDITION: Excellent WHEELS: 19"...
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    How long till tragedy strikes?

    Hey all, just was sitting looking at my borderline sexual masterpiece (WH statesman) and reminded myself that she has 290,000 on the clock but been sitting around for a bit now...how long do we think she has left in her?(stock Ecotec which hasn't been "thrashed" but had a bit of foot down here...
  9. K

    L98 coolant overflow problem

    Just have a question as to what this little flap thing is on the coolant overflow bottle? Car overheated heading down the highway yesterday, never had an issue with the cooling system prior. But earlier that day I was trying to replace headlight globe, (caprice model) and reading the manual it...
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    Add Another climate zone

    I have a 2008 Caprice with 2 climate zones. It's very hot where I live and I feel like the rear doesn't get enough cold air at all. Is there any way I can mod the system to have another zone? I am aware that some of the Caprice has 3 climate zones.
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    WM Caprice Battery Keeps draining

    I have a 2008 Caprice and the battery dies after a day or two of not being started. I changed the battery and the same thing occurs. Something is draining the battery. Any ideas?
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    Speedo correction with Dakota digital on vs v8

    I searched for ages before doing this install and couldn’t find an exact procedure so here it is; vs series 3 caprice v8 (should be the same for all VR/VS v8 and v6) Installed 3.7’s from factory 3.07 and Speedo/shift spot and lock up was way out. Purchased a Dakota digital SGI-100BT $210 off...
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    Weird engine sound in WN Caprice L77

    I have a WN Caprice that i recently started using e85 with and changed the belts and pulleys about 3 months ago and it has started to every now and then have a weird metallic sound like rattling and ticking in the engine. I cant exactly tell where from I have in the last year put in an engine...
  14. HX Statesman Caprice

    HX Statesman Caprice

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    Need recommendations - Caprice Coilovers or Shock and Spring

    Hi all! Looking to change out the suspension in my '08 Caprice V8, previous owner had lowered the vehicle to the point where the front suspension bangs every time it goes over a slight bump (It sucks!) Looking for suggestions on what to get, I would like to keep it lowered, and am currently...
  16. Z

    Lowered WM Caprices!

    G'day! So Santa is getting me some lowering springs and Monroe GT shocks for Xmas for my WM V8 Caprice. Wanting to see some more lowered caprices or statos to see what I'm in for! Haven't seen many lowered caprices where I live and Google hasn't given me a whole bucketload. Show me what you've...
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    Intake air box purpose/replacement.

    G'day holdeners, Got a Wm caprice v8 (same intake as a ve ss I believe) and I was wanting to replace the convoluted tubing box thing that sits between the maf and throttle body. Wanting to do this to make it look neater as well as mine has some wear and tear and the tubes don't sit very...
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    Where is the charcoal evap canister for fuel vapour system.

    On my V8 Wm caprice I'm wanting to check my charcoal filter as fuel doesn't flow smoothly into the tank, the fuel Bowser's always click off each dollar or 2. I've checked the fuel breather hose and cleared it out (the one connected to the fuel filler neck to the tank). Still does it though. No...
  19. J

    Holden caprice rear speakers not working

    Hi my rear speakers in my holden 2009 caprice aren’t working the front works fine, the fader doesn’t let me adjust either, I have a new battery so it’s not that, there is another thread about this without much information so any help will be good thanks.
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    Dash light problem

    hey guys, I have just finished swapping out the dashboard in my wk caprice, but am now having a problem with the cluster. Now when I turn the key on the dash lights light up on without having the headlight switch on, and when I indicate, the dash lights cut out.... everything else still works as...
  21. LachieCaprice

    Holden WL CAPRICE

    Hey Guys hoping your all well and hoping corona is leaving you alone I’m still looking for a Caprice mostly the whs but I recently took a liking to the wl caprice and had a few questions if you could help it would be much appricated how do the sensors work just sound or do they show on the...
  22. LachieCaprice

    Wh Statesman vs Caprice

    Hey guys looking at buying a Holden wh statesman or caprice and just wanted to know the difference between the Statesman and Caprice both are v8 thanks for your time
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    Weird engine knock

    Hey guys, i have a strange light knocking noise that i can hear when i'm just idling (when the engine is hot / cold). Ive attached a link where i did my best to capture the sound (its easier to hear on full volume). First thing that popped into my head was engine knock but i don't hear it at all...
  24. LachieCaprice

    Holden Wh Statesman

    Hello all hoping your well I’m currently looking for my first project car , I’m looking at wh Holden Statesman or Caprice v8 I’ve always had a great respect for the old Caprice and Statesman and would like to restore to former glory as a weekender do you think these are going to be...
  25. LachieCaprice

    Holden Vr Caprice

    Hello All (new to justcommodores) hoping your all well I’m in the market for my first project car, I have always loved the old Statesman’s and Caprices. I’ve been offered a Vr v6 caprice in good condition but I’m not sure whether I should be chasing a v8 or not. This has nothing to do with...
  26. blueray95

    New battery and alternator = no luck

    Hi, I've holden caprice ss 2009 and the issue started 4 months ago I got the battery saving mode on the dash and it was loose ground cable to I've tighten it up but 3 months later I got same problem but the ground wasn't loose and I've replaced the battery and the alternator 3 times one of them...
  27. Inthepanelshop

    [VIC] WH statesman/caprice/grange

    Anyone out there ever cut up a WH for mini tubs? If so hit us up with link, pics and some advice too! TIA
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    Alternator warning and red light Charging issue ...

    Warning and red light still on after replacing the alternator .. thinking it maybe the engine management system ... I've been disconnecting the battery to reset an ABS warning and limp mode issue .. anyone able to enlighten me .. it's sending Me Silly .. ?!
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    Omenous 1st experience; should I try again?

    Hello everyone, My name is Shady and I live in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. So, here's a little story. last year, I sold my old Mercedes Benz (which probably was my 14th or 15th) after 10 joyous, tumultuous years. I'm not exactly in a desperate need to have a motor vehicle in my garage, but in...
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    good morning everybody, I bed for soem help with my WM!

    Good morning, 'I am new here, writing from Poland..I just bought Chevrolet Caprice Royale 2009, V8 I read it is the same as Holden Statesman WM and I have big problem ,as it is one car in Poland like this...nobody has spare parts and I need shock abosorbers, rear brake pads, lower control arms...
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    Wh 8-way into Vx Exec

    now before I start I just wanted to say that yes I have searched this topic quite thoroughly and I’m bloody stumped, I have a blue leather drivers seat out of a wh Statesman with the memory function and I can’t get it to function, at all, it has an 11 wire plug and I have tried so many wire...
  32. ig109

    VE S2 Help an American?

    Hi All, I have a 2013 Chevrolet Caprice which I think would be considered a VE S2 Caprice or "WM"? Anyway from what I can tell they fitted the car with the Ute version of the silver faced Holden IQ for 2013 model year only. The unit itself doesn't have wiring internally to run anything but...
  33. J

    WK LS1 Caprice - Trans Cooler clarification

    G'day ladies and gents, Wanting to get a trans cooler for my 2003 WK Caprice with the LS1 - now I've got the PWR trans oil cooler in mind, but I've noticed some talk about towing packages for holdens of this model, and what they came with, along with a heap of confusion. my WK appears to have...
  34. J

    wn caprice v to vf gts front end

    Hey all Ok, so, just picked up a wn cappy v and its basically gone straight on the hoist for a host of upgrades, but, i don't (and i don't think anyone does) like the front ends. So that brings me to my question, vf front end swap? To my knowledge the front frame is identical back to 2006...
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    WK Caprice Electrical Issues

    Hey guys I'm new here, I've just taken ownership of a WK Caprice 5.7 model When I start the car, it displays on the dash, ABS failed, SRS failed along with a check engine signal and a few other things. I've inherited the car and my uncle, the previous owner, says he's had it looked at and the...
  36. J

    Favourite model of Holden Statesman / Caprice?

    I've looked around for this question and peoples opinions, but I haven't been able to find anything. So, I thought I'd make it myself! What was your favourite Model of Statesman / Caprice? I'd have to say mine would be the WK / WL. I reckon it had a whole lot more class than anything from the...
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    Diff Clunking/Grinding AFTER Diff seal replacement?

    G'day to you all. I've recently purchased a 2003 WK Caprice with 233,000ks on the clock. Ran like a gem, no odd sounds. Took it to my local mechanic, good reliable guy, stated that the Diff Pinion Seal was leaking -and to get it sorted "sooner rather than later" The week after, I made the...
  38. K

    Wm Caprice

    Hey guys, I've had a look on the forums and can't find any info anywhere, just need some info on headlights. Everywhere I look it says I'm supposed to have hid headlights installed in the car, however my headlights only have the h7 halogen headlight. They are in a projector housing however. I'm...
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    Voltage is key

    Not a question but just wanted to share some experience with you. Picked my 2007 caprice up for the dealer yesterday, took it home and put the child seats in and went off for a drive in the new whip... The the trouble started. After turning the car on (sounded like the battery was low when it...
  40. O

    V8 Exhaust

    hi I got a WM v8 Caprice and wanting to do a rear muffler delete to get a better note. Found a - 2.5" tail pipe with J pipes - 2.5" tail pipe with J pipes and Hotdogs - 2.5" tail pipe with hotdogs Wondering which one would be loud but with the least amount of drone. cheers
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