vt start up troubles

[johnno010684]

hi over the last few weeks my vt hasnt been starting properly, i mean i turn the key and it starts then stalls straight away, or i turn ignition on for a little while hear the fuel pump pressure up then turn.. and nothing!! so i usually have to turn it back to off a couple of times and then turn key again and its all good. any ideas??

 

[pablo]

Had the same problem once, it turned out to be a fawlty remote head on the key. Have you tried using your other key?

 

[johnno010684]

ahh ok, no i lost the other key and have been meaning to get another one coz the buttons on this one are screwed.. can i just buy one off ebay or do i have to get it programmed?

 

[pablo]

Mister Minit, key cutters, shoe repairs etc, found in several shopping malls sell them for around the $70 mark, they program the new head as well.

 

[johnno010684]

my old man said it could be the solenoid in the starter motor that kinda makes sense aswell anyone else had this problem?

 

[Promotec]

The solenoid will either click click click if not working properly or the strter wont work at all, this is very different to the simptoms being described

 

[chromic]

hi over the last few weeks my vt hasnt been starting properly, i mean i turn the key and it starts then stalls straight away, or i turn ignition on for a little while hear the fuel pump pressure up then turn.. and nothing!! so i usually have to turn it back to off a couple of times and then turn key again and its all good. any ideas??

I get that and I was thinking that it might be the fuel pressure regulator as this was the solution to the problem in my vr commodore.

I have old keys too so I might replace them too but they are rather expensive, especially if that is not the problem.