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ok guys my vz sv6 04 model has been a pain to start first thing in the mornings it has happened twice so far i have read some of the other problems on forum but still not sure of what is the problem as yet, just had service 70000k i always keep fuel tank over half full all the time,could it be the battery in the key?every thing is working when key is turned on just wont start only took a minute or two then started any ideas?
 

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Is starter motor clicking when you turn the key? If so may be the battery on its way out. Go to your local Autobarn and ask them to do a check on your electrical system.
 

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no clicking sound just totally dead will take to auto barn like you said we have a second key to the car will use that one and see how it goes?
 

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Try locking the car, then unlocking with remote key.

A few months ago I unlocked the car but the key sent a bad signal, then the immobilizer stopped the car from starting thinking it was being tampered with. The only reason i figured it out is because the computer put up a warning message saying immobilizer failure(because the car did start for a few seconds because the immobilizer failed to work). If the immobilizer never failed on your car, it just wont start, there would be no message telling you its the immobilizer.
 

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An error and/or trouble code is likely to have been recorded somewhere and this is worth interrogating for clues. Many, many things can cause hard starting on what is a very reliable vehicle (VZ), from the key reader to starter, to fuel pump, injectors to ABS and a heap of others... it really needs a service look. Clean the protruding knob on the remote key and thoroughly clean (with e.g. Windex or metho) the key-reader ring around the ignition barrel. Any dirt, grease of film here can upset the initial "handshake" that, when successful, disengages the immobiliser and allows an engine start.
 

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ok thanks for the tips used the spare key today and started every time, will clean both surfaces. should i replace both batterys in the remotes and were would the best place to get them?
 

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To my knowledge the battery replacement is not a DIY job but one for — you guessed it — Holden! :surprise: True, there are forum-mites here that have done it themselves. The battery is welded in and removing it will reset the codes, hence requiring reprogramming. I have one keyset that has a flat battery in awaiting being taken to the dealer next warranty service (it also needs the rubber buttons replaced, which is quoted at $19).
 

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ended up being the starter lose wire etc so not the key thing after all cheers everyone for the tips
 
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