vs series 2 auto sedan wont start / no starter sound at all

[muzza]

hi guys i went to start my vs series 2 v6 auto after work and there was nuthing ,the dash lights come on but i turn the ignition all the way to start and theres nuthing at all no click no starter motor crankin its just dead quiet ,im pretty sure i can hear the fuel pump priming but where the car is parked is abit loud so was hard to tell,the headlights seem strong [heaps of power], i checked the fuses they seemed good not sure about the relays but i think there all original from 1997. 1 thing my car has done for at least 2 or 3 years is it usally doesent start straight up ,its like the starter motor is turning over real slow/sluggish and struggling for a few seconds , then sumtimes it just starts pretty much straight up nice and sharp could the starter motor just died ? the alternator and battery are about 3 years old i havent checked computer codes yet but i will when i go to work in the morning where my car is parked just after any ideas plz guys cheers muz o and the crank angle sensor is only about 12 months old also the battery in my key is like 5 years old not sure if it works cause the buttons are gone could this have anything to do with the ignition ?

[Matty89]

It could be the starter motor itself or the wires connecting to the starter motor could be loose. Also you can check neutral start switch or ignition barrel.

[jimbojones889]

sounds like (no sound :P) starter motor

[pastvsowner]

Hi Muzza
Try locking the car with the central locking then unlock then try to start. If this works you probably just have to get a new key.

[muzza]

ok i just drove into where my car is and it starts perfectly , first i tested the central locking to c if the keys batterey was flat it worked then i started the car a few times no problem ,i should of mentioned that the 2 buttons on the key remote fell out ages ago and i made sum new ones with foam ear plugs cut down to fit in the 2 holes and then taped over lol dont laugh it worked for ages but today i redid the foam [buttons]i made and i think one of them [the unlock or lock button might have been stuck in , any 1 no if that would hurt the signal the remote needs to start the car ?

[Jacko84]

if it was stuck in lock might do, but needs to key head battery to be ok to work.

[Vee-ard]

My guess is your park-neutral switch is on the fritz. Car wont start unless it knows its in park or neutral.