vt wont start

[Ben.]

hey bought a cheap vt but it wont start atm it will come times turn over for 3 secs than wont. checked that the starter was stuffed but using jump wire and it was sweet wat computers/ wiring can i check. battrey is 12.50 v

thanks ben

[lout]

sounds like immobilizer, is red LED next to mode flashing when you are trying to crank over

[Ben.]

yea it does flash as well i had central locking than welded on car just had battery disconnected were is the central locking fuse?

thanks

[MikeCuzzy]

The central locking fuse is under the steering wheel, can't remember which one it is... near the top right lol, the back of the panel should show exactly which one. It's a 15 amp fuse if memory serves.

[Ben.]

all fuses r ok what next for the immobilizer system

[MikeCuzzy]

From the owners handbook for the VT it suggests the following.

Put the key in the ignition and turn to ON (instrument warning lights turn on), then press UNLOCK on the key while it's in there a few times see if the light stops.

1. Insert the key in the ignition lock and turn to the ON position (instrument warning lights illuminate). Ignore the alarm if it is set off.
2. Turn off all accessories (so as not to flatten the car's battery) and leave ignition in ON position.
3. Wait for 2 hours. DO NOT turn the key in the time. *Note that the security light stops flashing when the engine is ready to be started.
4. Turn the key directly to the start position and start the engine.

If you can get the engine started it is recommended that you visit a Holden Dealer to get the security system looked at, you may have to repeat this procedure every time until you get it fixed.

If your key is dead, try locking and unlocking the car doors from the outside manually may reset it as well. The commodores can be damned twitchy at times.

[lout]

most likely faulty remote (does the remote work?)
or key reader (the silver metal ring around ignition barrel) wire sometimes falls off

[VYMAD]

+1 for key reader, sounds nearly exactly like the problem I had with my VY.Hard starting? Check out post 21. Probably have a look through some other posts there, too, but sounds like slip key reader.

[Ben.]

yea wire is there, thinking it was the welding but the battery was disconnected