hi just got a v6 vs 300,000ks has new key but first start it turns over,but no fire up, then the radio red light starts to blink ,so i stop cranking,then try again and it fires some times it will fire up 1st pop ,but not many has new key,balancer crank sensor 10,000ks ago just a pain to start i have tried ,lock and unlock doors ,ect when key is in and turn the main red flashing light goes out in 2 sec and so does the radio one as soon as i crank the radio light flashes and it will not fire up,2nd time it starts if any one can help me with some tips please thanks baz
Try checking where the pickup knob from the key contacts with the ring on the igition switch for a good contact and pressure as you turn the key.
try cleaning the 2 steel strips around the ignition barrel, if the key head doesn't make a good clean contact as stated above ^^^ then it won't start.
Make sure that the pickups for the key are in the right position (it is only a push fit around the switch)on the switch as if the contact isnt made all the way as you turn the key the thing will do what yours is.
thanks ill have a good look at the contact strip and try that does the same in park and N does it hot or cold
what bellhousing will fit up to vs v6 engine to swap it to manual is a t5 gearbox the best one would a 3.3 straight six one fit?
both the T5 and getrag transmissions will bolt straight up. unfortunatly the 3.3 straight 6 is different and probably won't handle the extra power of the V6 very well anyways. in my opinion the T5 box is better although they say the getrag is better shifting then the T5.
