Alloytec intermittent fault - not starting.

[Benboy]

is the engine ratterly . mine was hard to start 2,3 secs don't sound a lot but ive done the chains and starts straight away how many klms I went to work this morning no codes come home lol cam code lol but the car goes great got me

Thanks for your suggestion. Vehicle has 102,000 km recorded. No rattles evident.

 

[Benboy]

How old is the remote ??
Might be time to change the battery in the remote.

My VZ wagon has been free of start problems since I put a new battery in the remote, but last week I decided to start using the older remote and yesterday the car started then stopped instantly so I might have to put a new battery in the old remote as well.

edit.. I just read the op again so next time it plays up remove the key and then have another go because this is what my wagon was doing before I replaced the remote battery, and I found at the time if I removed the key then tried again it would start..

Interesting findings. Hadn't considered the battery in the key. Will definitely try your suggestion.

 

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

I can't remember if the VZ has the contact ring on the ignition barrel. If it does, try prying it out a bit so that it makes better contact with the key.

 

[delcowizzid]

Thanks for your reply. A 'bold' statement. Are there any other obvious indicators to support your theory ?

It's the 2nd most common issue after timing chains lol

 

[Fu Manchu]

I can't remember if the VZ has the contact ring on the ignition barrel. If it does, try prying it out a bit so that it makes better contact with the key.

Holy **** dude. Nice to see you round again.

 

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Holy **** dude. Nice to see you round again.

Damn, was hoping to sneak in unnoticed.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Like Miley Cyrus sneaking in on a wrecking ball.

 

[Benboy]

Have tried the suggestion of swapping keys. Seems to have resolved the issue. Am arranging for a replacement battery in the troublesome key fob. Once again, thanks for the responses and suggestions.