VT00
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- VE2 SV6 Auto sedan
Hi guys,
I have a 2000 series 2 VT and have recently been having a strange problem.
Lately, when i turn the ignition on, if either the AC is on, or the radio is up loud, or even sometimes in just the vents are on, the car has trouble starting. When i turn the key, it will try to kick over, but will then stop (kinda sounds likeit has no power to kick). I then turn off the AC, radio, vents etc and it will then start ok.
Also, i have just discoved that if I do the above (with accessories on) and it fails to start, if i hold the key in the start position for about another 2 seconds after it dies then it will kick over.
Is it just a battery problem or something more ?
Also, as a side note, this may or may not be related, but occasionly i will hear a sound like water trickling coming from the engine bay when the car is running (just after start up). Any ideas what this could be ?
Thanks for you help !
I have a 2000 series 2 VT and have recently been having a strange problem.
Lately, when i turn the ignition on, if either the AC is on, or the radio is up loud, or even sometimes in just the vents are on, the car has trouble starting. When i turn the key, it will try to kick over, but will then stop (kinda sounds likeit has no power to kick). I then turn off the AC, radio, vents etc and it will then start ok.
Also, i have just discoved that if I do the above (with accessories on) and it fails to start, if i hold the key in the start position for about another 2 seconds after it dies then it will kick over.
Is it just a battery problem or something more ?
Also, as a side note, this may or may not be related, but occasionly i will hear a sound like water trickling coming from the engine bay when the car is running (just after start up). Any ideas what this could be ?
Thanks for you help !