Problems starting VT

[a-rod]

Mine seems to be doing the same, all happened after i replaced the ignition barrel.

 

[Maddog0077]

really........thats interesting. hmmm

 

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Read post #3.

 

[Maddog0077]

the starter relay is the next thing im looking at, to be honest i havent used the car in over a week, so havent been thinking about it much. would the dealer be the only place to get a new relay ?
For now, i have just swaped the relays around, as they are the same between the start relay & the high beam & also the high speed fan. but i swaped the high beam one. will see if it it improves when i start using the car again.

 

[Maddog0077]

i can safely say its not the starter relay. im now curious if its anything to do with fuel. either injectors or pump ? or an associated relay or diaphram ? because if it doesnt start properly after 3 attempts, it then takes a handfull of cranking to fire the next time.

 

[darren44]

does the radio (if standard) need the code keyed in often. If so battery. But you say you have replaced it.
new relay maybe.

 

[Maddog0077]

does the radio (if standard) need the code keyed in often. If so battery. But you say you have replaced it.
new relay maybe.

stereo is aftermarket. no issues with battery at all, cranks strong when it actually cranks, almost every first start stalls imediately now, then usually 2nd attempt ok, getting suspicious of the ignition barrel. but not really sure what that would have to do with it ? certainly not the ignition relay, im sure about that.
as a side issue.... Is it normal to have to take the key out after putting in lock position, it wont turn back on again unless i reinsert the key.. but its ok just turning back to acc.

 

[Maddog0077]

i just read this thread, its exactly what im experiencing,
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/vt-vx-holden-commodore-1997-2002/76975-car-wont-start-1st-crank-but-starts-2nd.html .
i found the comment about the key interesting, cos i have had my rubber buttons replaced, & wonder if that upset something, although i wouldnt have thought my excec would have a immobiliser

 

[SUSS8]

Have a look at this website might help you a little bit explains pretty well. Faults - VT

Hope it all works out for ya

 

[Maddog0077]

have had look at that site, good info, but doesnt explain what symptoms of faults are very clearly, just made me more confused as to what to do.

Car played up real bad today, had to try at least 10 times to get it to start. half of those times was turning the key but nothing happening at all. so wonder if its actually getting worse.