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Engine won't start

dabuilder

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Hi all, just bought an old VP wagon with a stuffed battery. Replaced it and motor turns over but won't start. I read the handbook and it tells me to turn the anti theft lock anticlockwise. Problem is I dont have a key to do this. Can anybody advise how I can go about getting a key for this switch without spending lots of $$$$$$$'s
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hmmm, I think I found the key for my ignition/doors worked that switch? if not, I had to replace mine anyway.. bit of a pain but not the worst job in the world..

Not even $20 4 pin switch from jaycar.

but this still may not be your problem, i've had a switch fail on me before but yeah..

I'd also maybe check things like the crank angle sensor, or make sure its in Park or Neutral if auto and check the cable that goes to the shifter to determine if its in p or n.

I think it would definitely be worth doing a diagnostic test, which will show up error codes on the dash if there are any by flashing the engine light (as far as i remember) in sequences.

ALDL Information for the VN & VP Holden Commodore

Diag can be done by bridgin 'A' & 'B' in their imagine with a paper clip or something of the sort.

The codes come out flashing the engine light a number of times with pauses.. i've seen people explain it much better, but without going into a big rant.. e.g code 12: flash, 1.2 sec pause, 2 flashes. Thirteen would be the same just with 3 flashes instead of two after the pause.. 21 or anything above would be two flashes BEFORE the pause instead of one.

that link should give you a rough idea what to do, if you go down near the bottom it tells you what code is what. Good luck mate! let us know how you go!
 
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all i read was "hi i just joined this website 2 days ago and this is my first post. knocked off some old guys vp and hammering a screwdriver into the ignition has got the engine turning over but ive discovered not having the pesky keyless entry remote means i have bypass the cars security system in the door jamb. can anyone draw me directions on how to finish the job?"

i know this probably isnt the case but were better off doing the bypass walk through in PM otherwise any random person doing a google search has a how to to knock some poor saps car off...

all the above of what pushin said, but if its a vp the access behind the lock barrel is behind the door jamb itself... ive done a few, so if youve tested everything else and you get stuck pm me and ill walk you through how to get at it without pulling half the dash out...
 

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hey mate
have had a sim prob, changed f/pump filter plus new plugs engine was cranking ok sicustill would not start
then a mate told me to check fuel ?? guess what the fuel was off and full of water. try this .
my car is know running ok.
 
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