taking a long time to start up

[Jenkies]

I have a vy s ute and whenever i start it up after starting within a few hours before, it takes a long time to get going
it sounds like its starting but wont turn on for a few seconds and am unsure why
help please

also brakes are sqeaky... recommend new brake pads???
cheers

[DUK13Y]

Maybe you battery is dying or possibly your alternator? If it sounds like it is turning over properly just not firing, it could be either an electrical fault or a fuel supply fault. I would just stick a voltmeter over the battery while running to check if it's ok. It should read about 13.7. Good luck with it.

I would recommend Bendix CT brake pads. Very good for the money.

[sp001in]

that won't give a correct indication of the battery status. I've had a car measuring 12.6 turned off and 14.2 running, and the battery still was dead. new battery and it starts like a dream.

I have also had this problem with my vy. sometimes would start straight away sometimes, would crank but not start. just put a new battery in and it has been perfect ever since. spend the money mate, go to battery world get a battery warranty too. or call marshall batteries they'll come to you. unless your car is blowing smoke this is really the only reason.

[rippen50]

alternator in mine is gone waiting to get it fixed and i have had the same problem!

[Golden Child]

i had the exact same problem as this aswell, it got to the stage that it never started (crank but no fire). RAA said it might be the inhibitor switch, so i took it to my holden dealer (where i bought the car from) and three days later it ended up that my keys needed to be re-programed with the BCM, ever since that it has worked fine.

[heppo]

hey guys i have a similar problem with my vy commodre ute. turn the key and its clicks over sometimes 2-4 times befor it fires once started it runs fine, can smell plenty of fuel coming out. and thoughts? starter motor, battery, please need help

[aspro]

my vy ss is doing the same thing it cranks over trun the key back to off crank it and it starts

[Farlig]

getting a new battery in my car solved sooo many issues, mainly with stereo. odd noises here and there, new battery must earth the car better.

[heppo]

still not 100% sure what is wrong with it. need it fixed soon starting to anoy me a lot. ill try new battery tomorrow