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    VQ statesman with VP 5L problems

    Thanks I'll try tomorrow. Dizzy and new coils on the way and earthing the engine in more than one spot at the alternator is needed I think... only see one up right side of engine near alternator mount
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    VQ statesman with VP 5L problems

    Okay when I got up today I thought this was probably the problem.. the previous owner dropped the keys in a fire... How do I get another set of keys with the immobiliser. I hear there is a a 'grain of rice' or chip in the key is that correct ? Is that the fob?
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    VQ statesman with VP 5L problems

    I couldn't get an error code. It just gave engine light on - no flashes I'll check all the terminals for fuses I checked the fuses. Do I check resistance across the two terminals
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    VQ statesman with VP 5L problems

    Do VQ keys have a chip in them. Previous owner had the keys but dropped then on a fire and the burnt.. he told me there is a grain of 'rice' in the keybthat does something with the ignition he had that but then lost the grain of rice which I presume would be a crystal or chip. I start the car...
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    Vn 304 wont start

    Did you figure it out
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    5L No spark

    What was the solution
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    VQ statesman with VP 5L problems

    Doing this.. I'll get the codes
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    VQ statesman with VP 5L problems

    I am engineer not a car guy. But I can work **** out... So far I got it cracking and can't locate the switch thanks for the picture. On the dash I don't see use remote so it seems the previous guy worried it up as in closed the circuit. The coil isn't getting power. Checked it with the multi...
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    vq statesman no fuel or spark

    How can I tell from the dash lights if it's on or off... And any chance you got a pic of the wires?
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    Need help with this too

    Need help with this too
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    VQ statesman with VP 5L problems

    I'll send a pic of how the coils wired up. Will the coil be getting constant power 12V before starting the engine ?
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    VQ statesman with VP 5L problems

    What does the ignition itinerary module do... can I bypass or rewire it. I got a new battery hooked it up to all the visible wires . Fuel pump lights, Interior all working The dash has engine light on not 'use remote' not 0 vs at the distributor power supply ? What else could it be... I took...
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    vq statesman no fuel or spark

    How did you bypass the immobiliser
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    VQ statesman with VP 5L problems

    He had it running with original engine, head blown... swapped it for a recond VP 5L... was running in previous car Could it be old fuel.. has been sitting for 3 years put in 30L of premium
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    VQ statesman with VP 5L problems

    I still haven't got it started. Figures out keys it cranks... mechanic mate check coil and leads l.. no spark. The dash shows engine light... 'engine !' And no 'use remote' light I tried crossing all the pink leads under the dash no change, there is no theft protection module .. only what I...
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    VQ Statesman Immobiliser

    How did you go?
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    Manual Conversion in VQ Statesman

    I'd like to convert my 5L auto to manual, how do I do this
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    VQ statesman with VP 5L problems

    Thanks bro.. The precious owner says the engine turns but getting no spark to run What's the possible cause
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    VQ statesman with VP 5L problems

    Hi Picking up a VQ statesman series 3 on Saturday. Been told it had the original 5L replaced with a VP 5L. The keys were lost but the engine was all good and with keys will turn over but won't get spark. Does the VP and VQ engines run with a different distributor or what mods need to be...
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