COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THE CHEVY CAPRICE PPV

[@dominickponce3977]

I have a 13 caprice and was able to reset my tpms system with my snap on Triton d8. A quality scan tool can lower the tpms psi rating.

[@dominickponce3977]

I reset might to 32 psi and have no issues with the tpms light whatsoever. Hope this helps

[@LukeWaters]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll look into it

[@WoodLox]

Awesome review. Those shocks springs and hats. The radios are trash, rear speakers not connected but under the rear door panels. By passenger kick panel horn is a brown wire. The speed sensors are a biggie as it turns on abs brakes traction stability and the chime. A (Christmas light effect)The dod/afm will work to order if you change oil on time and wot from time to time. 5+ years ownership and I love this car.

[@liveandletlive2894]

How'd you add BT?

[@WoodLox]

@@liveandletlive2894 there’s a company White lightning that can jailbreak your stock unit or just install a shallow receiver under the ac controls (single din) and wire it to your speakers. Unfortunately we have the ac display on the touchscreen, I’ve heard of others purchasing a compatible stereo to allow the cars features.

[@I8ITSK8N]

The taillights, headlights and horn were all tied into the siren system. I had the same problem with my crown Vic, just have to find the wires and hook them back up. I still haven’t figured out my back door locks and I still can’t roll my back windows down but I’m getting there lol also I put a piece of tape over my tire pressure light lol

[@MsTink1970]

There is a plug under the carpet under passenger seat the plug can be taken out of current plug and plugged into other one and windows will roll down or that was what was wrong with my caprice ppv

[@madbroindustries]

Buy the HP tuner kit and disable the DOD. It can also be done with other chevy vehicles

[@LukeWaters]

I think there is a plug in for the OBD2 that you can buy now that disables DOD

[@SirCavemaninthewest]

Discount tire can reset tpms systems. I replaced all four sensors to VS90.

[@LukeWaters]

copy, thanks for the information! did they charge anything to do it?

[@SirCavemaninthewest]

@@LukeWaters I bought the new sensors at Discount Tire, the relearn is free, for all 4 wheels.

[@LukeWaters]

@@SirCavemaninthewest oh lol right on! Discount ftw

[@joshsamuel6300]

Thank you so much for making this video! This video is very helpful.

[@LukeWaters]

no problem! any more questions feel free to ask

[@joshsamuel6300]

@@LukeWaters Awesome!

[@jonsuleiman6170]

There is a way to relearn tpms go to the option in settings and it will ask you if you want to relearn tpms

[@LukeWaters]

Do you still need a relearn tool? I thought that just starts the process

[@jonsuleiman6170]

@@LukeWaters no I don’t think so it worked for me. Should be a option called relearn tpms

[@YogscastJoel]

@@LukeWaters I know we're 7 months in now but yes you hit relearn on the gauge cluster and the horn should blow then you let air out of each tire individually until the horn blows. And when you do all 4 turn the key again and your tps light should be off and then refill all with air as needed

[@LukeWaters]

@@YogscastJoel lol youre good! Always a good time to share knowledge

[@TepcoCycleRepair]

There are so many of these ppv near me for sale with "engine issues" I'm guessing it's the DOD. I might just go for it, I really want one.

[@rabbit73au]

Here in Australia we do not have that problem with the radio and I have done close to 400,000 Kay’s in mine and the lifters are fine I do a oil flush everytime I change my oil and I keep on top of vacuum leaks miss fires and knock sensors because the car not running right is not good for the lifters

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

Lockout on the radio was an option on the cop cars. Also the police equipment installers over there are a bunch of cowboys and what they don't trash in respect of the factory wiring loom when installing stuff, they do on the way back out to auction.

[@MelodyMan69]

All YOUR OPINION. You had ADDED so much Mayonaise to everything. Horn, Turn Singles, Tyre Monitor and Radio are all EASY FIX items. I fitten an After Market brand Sound System that included DVD Video, Reverse Camera and DAB+ Tuner. AERPRO ,(Australia) have a fittung kit for these that includes the Interface so the Steering Wheel Controls all work. The kit also includes the HVAC Controls.

[@evan242503]

I have a 2013 with just over 140000 miles on it. The AFM is still active. I suppose it is possible that it failed and was replaced while it was in service but obtaining the service history of these cars is next to impossible. If you change your oil regularly and make sure the levels stay proper, the system is not a ticking timebomb. Fleet maintanance mentality is the approach that works. The average car owner fixes broken shit while the savvy owner is a step or two ahead and thinking preventative. I will be doing the delete soon though so I dont feel like I need to put my ear on the hood all the time in order to avoid filling the engine up with cam fragments.

[@LukeWaters]

right, and thats good that you plan on doing the delete soon. I have heard a lot of mixed feelings on whether or not proper maintenance is the best preventative from destroying these engines. Sometimes the lifters just go boom

[@2timegarza583]

Question where can I find the dod delete kit ?

[@ejsgarage]

OMG, you are right! My 2014 Caprice PPV horn is so quiet lol

[@kidsavage86]

I want one to customize with audio and wheels and motor work I Hurd the stoppers on em are a++++

[@LukeWaters]

the brakes? from factory its the same as the V6 camaro

[@coreysolly9739]

Big brake packages you can get from aus. Not sure how much they are to import. Mine has the big boy brakes

[@michael-michaelmotorcycle]

Any particular year to stay away from? Was the displacement on demand every year? I have a dealer local to me that specializes in police auction vehicles. They get caprice ppv’s on occasion I’m going to call soon to inquire about them finding one for me. Any input would be appreciated. Edit: Also during my research I discovered that you can bring the car to a GM dealer and they can reprogram the radio to function properly as there is a civilian setting and a police setting. Cost is about an hour of shop rate.

[@MAS-001]

There is no specific year model to stay away from, all the Caprice PPV were used for the Police only and were not readily made available to the public, everything works when they leave the factor in Australia, it is the modifications process that get done by after market fitters fitting the police system in the given USA state, but in saying that I believe you can still obtain new parts from a dealership (further investigation required). As for the radio issue he mentions in the video, I believe the police put a system lock on / inside the radio system and the system lock or radio system needs to be cleared or the locking system removed and the radio reprogramed, i that does not work then I would suspect wiring issue after the removal of the police system, but any GM dealership should be able to do reset or remove this from the system. As for the horn not working, it is disconnected or rewired and the car is fitted with a siren, so? depending on who did the police system fit out or removal, it should be plug and play, check for wiring issue at the horn or siren connection as mentioned in the video. As for the suspension? I do not believe that they are that expensive to replace, buying genuine new may be but I guess it depends on your budget and the availability of after market replacements. As for the Tyre Pressure Sensor (TPS senor) you can just remove them and not have them inside your wheel, and then just turn the TPS system off via the dash cluster controls inside the car. As for the BCM? Any Bidirectional scan tool can disable or enable the TPS system and there is no need to alter the BCM. As for resetting the tyre pressure sensor system, yes it is annoying some times but it is a simple process once you know how and it is all done by the car key remote, and the car itself beeps the horn and illuminates the indicator light to signal where to start and finish. As for the DOD (Displacement On Demand) system? Yes this is one thing I would have disabled or deleted or removed, this was a GM thing and was not very successful. If you buying one, you must certainly understand that you are buying a project car as it has been modified by after market contractors to fit the police systems inside, these cars are very solid cars made by GMH (General Motors Holden) in Australia and are well loved and appreciated vehicles. I can tell you now, when new these cars were stunning! Watch this video to see what they do to a NEW Caprice. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJO3h2WXgtCDgrs

[@willm687]

Yeah my 2011 VE Berlina Wagons radio sound switch dosent work. But if you hold your fingers on the out plastic as you spin the dial it won’t slip up or down as much

[@LukeWaters]

huh, good tip! Thanks lol, UUUGH A WAGON! im super jealous lol

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Avoid the 3.6 liter. They have timing chain failures all the time.

[@LukeWaters]

100000000% agree lol

[@AliShadada843]

How you mean? , I just brought a 3.6 liter

[@EPS.17]

@@AliShadada843it’s really not bad just make sure to check oil levels often and change it every 3k-4k do not go over, and you’ll have a reliable 3.6

[@ramshacks9493]

So quick question why are all the caprice 6.0 super cheap I see them all over the internet go for 5K up to 8K max

[@LukeWaters]

Because no one knows what they are yet lol, hidden gems

[@huntercrane7050]

Hey Luke, I need to find out how to add trans fluid to my 2013 Caprice 6.0. Its a simple thing but I cant seem to find out where the dip stick is in my engine bay. Can you help me out?

[@LukeWaters]

There is a small black plug on the passenger side of the transmission, pop it up, takes some force the first time but thats where you add the trans fluid. I rigged a funnel with 3/4 fuel line to reach it

[@huntercrane7050]

@@LukeWaters thanks Luke, you’re a G

[@jeffreymercado1631]

I’m having issues with my tail lights and turn signals the lights themselves work but when pressing on the brake, use the turn signal they don’t work but if I use the switch on the left the lights turn on anyone can help ?

[@travistoole]

When you say the Caprice and G8 are the same, what do you mean. Because the G8 is a VE the Caprice is a WM

[@MollyP80]

There is a caprice for sale but it’s cheap because it’s struts busted open what do you think I should buy it and put coil overs ?

[@joshuah.8982]

Do you recommend any after market cams and lifters to swap in?

[@LukeWaters]

I went with the btr stage 4 kit on my caprice, but do some research on what cam you want to throw in, they all have a different pourpose and require other supporting mods

[@MrWontstopthefunk]

So I don’t have one, interested in one, but I have heard they wipe lifters and cam lobes like then hemis so. I already played that game with my charger. Any idea why it’s happening with the caprice too?

[@MrDeepzek]

Horn does not work on mine so far have not found the issue

[@LukeWaters]

Under the passenger side under the dash look for some unconnected wires. I believe mine was a green wire that wasn't hooked up

[@MrDeepzek]

@@LukeWaters I looked once and looks like everything is connected. I have to look again once it's not freezing cold, can't do much in winter. Thanks for your response

[@LukeWaters]

@@MrDeepzek Anytime

[@trainnut2012]

How rare are these cars? I have never seen one. PD's around here use either the Taurus, Ford Explorer, Dodge Ram and the Charger

[@LukeWaters]

I think they are decently rare, it seems like they used these cars in the midwest the most, mine came from ohio, was sold in chicago and now lives in indiana lol

[@atx-cvpi_99]

I’ve seen Caprices in Texas as well.

[@GoYoteSlaya]

I got mine in Florida

[@domodidntdoit491]

@@LukeWaters how much did you buy for? Only see em for 10k

[@nonenone4394]

@@GoYoteSlaya ditto 62k on the odometer everything works , just a lil beat up on the paint outta orange co. California but I love my Caprice 4th one I've had 💪

[@GTZ3Z]

Ok so I’m 16 I found a 2014 caprice with 169,000 miles and has 8656 idle hours. These caprices do not exist in my state I just found one should I get it

[@edwardrosales2253]

Can you not install a aftermarket radio in these?

[@LukeWaters]

you can, its just very specific and theyre typically very expensive

[@Wopdela.B]

I appreciate this video so much bro

[@LukeWaters]

no problem! If you have any more questions feel free to ask

[@flagcityparts]

umm so if you have a g8 and already modified the motor buy a caprice or 3 and repeat again?

[@LukeWaters]

.....wut? I have a caprice too lol

[@kwanblacc9979]

Hold the lock n unlock button to relearn the tps

[@yaboyghe]

My horn don’t work and mines crank up whenever it wants to right now it’s no crank no start but when it does decide to turns on it’s running 120% idk can you help fix this problem

[@LukeWaters]

Did the horn work before? Check under the passenger side dash by the floor and look for a cut green wire, mine was snipped for some reason

[@carolhattersley9322]

How long do you suppose that GM will provide parts support for these cars? I owned old police cars for several years from the 90's through the early 00's, and parts for the police versions became a BIG issue when the cars got to about the 6-year mark. Especially considering the fact that a lot of the parts for the PPV are ONLY made in Australia, I would be very surprised if these fine vehicles don't turn in to orphans. Ford was a bit better parts-wise than GM, and you don't even want to hear how quickly Chrysler eliminated parts support for the Diplomats. I typically buy a lot of used parts from salvage yards, and I don't recall EVER seeing a Caprice PPV at a yard. I hope I am wrong on this. BILL in Renton

[@ezequielrodriguez4675]

2014 Ppv for 15k and it only has 50k miles do u suspect something fishy ??? The ad doesn’t mention the idle hours and it’s a local dealership, what do you think

[@LukeWaters]

Check the idle hours in person, for a 14 with 50k miles, id pay 12k

[@StayPcuh]

Check transmission!!! I just bought one in June transmission just started slipping in October getting a new trans in 2 weeks!!! And torque converter in the PPV are trashhhhh

[@XxxGHOST3055xxX]

@@StayPcuhwhere are you located? Did you find the transmission locally or any website?

[@MrWontstopthefunk]

What exactly is your idea of “really expensive”?

[@LukeWaters]

5 grand

[@dappergenesis822]

I found a caprice with a dod lifter that's bad and the guy wants 5k for it but I'm looking at 2k for delete and do it myself. Do you think that that's a good deal

[@LukeWaters]

In today's market, absolutely. How many miles are on it?

[@dappergenesis822]

@@LukeWaters has 121k so I guess while it's open I'd better put some maintenance parts like water pump, timing, and check valves and such. I'm just hoping the guy is correct on the dod lifter and it's not something else catastrophic

[@coreysolly9739]

Get a price for a cammed ls3. These things take ls3s really easy

[@jiymitchell7063]

My 2008 caprice is not charging my battery

[@coreysolly9739]

Press the menu button on the steering wheel while turning the car on. It should come up with some engineering options

[@sevenfactors7824]

could be alternator issue likely

[@chrisp8395]

New battery fix the radio problems.

[@I8ITSK8N]

I put almost $4000 in my “radio” lol

[@LukeWaters]

lol im sure its worth it tho, the price for luxury

[@I8ITSK8N]

@@LukeWaters you’re damn right! lol

[@steezo3744]

I have a 2013 was running fine and just shut off when I cranked it back up lights came on but no crank or anything is there any common issues with that kinda symptom I’m hopping it’s the fuel pump

[@LukeWaters]

Check the ground on the passenger side head first thst goes to the fuse box, there 2 on the head and they both lead to a ground by thrbfuse box

[@3udayyy740]

yea the radio is so annoying lmao

[@LukeWaters]

ITs the biggest letdown in the car tbh

[@warrenmorgan4610]

It’s not that expensive to replace a radio

[@LukeWaters]

In America it is lol

[@evan242503]

It is when all of your hvac controls are integrated into your head unit

[@tomnewham1269]

Check out this video, it may work on your Caprice, well it will be worth the try. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epSQqX9oaLOGo9U

[@itsfinee7143]

how is installing a new radio insanely expensive??... lol

[@LukeWaters]

The only other radio that works with these cars is the kayan from Australia, costs about 1k just for the radio and panels to install it