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When I turn the key to start my v6 vs commodore there is a delay of upto 30 seconds before the car will crank over. Nobody, including holden know what it is, has anybody experienced it and found the cause. Its got new s/motor, starter relay fitted, new key assy, and a new battery.
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I had the exact same problem with my VR commodore. It turned out to be the chip in the key but if you have seen to this..???
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Yes I've heard about this as well and it was the key unit. As you can't open it up you may need to get a replacement. Where's your spare key! Try that one
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hi Terry
your not supposed to open them up, but i did:) carefully. i found that the little metal piece that connects to the ignition barrell to be faulty, so i slapped a nail in the key...it may sound dodgy but it works a treat:) the head of the nail st
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Yep had the same problem, I found that if you shifted to N whilst turning the key it would crank straight away. However since I replaced the key don't seem to have the problem.
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Common problem on these vehicles and late VR`s with body control modules.Go to a locksmith.Some have the equipment to code key to body control module.See Yellow Pages!!I know a couple in Brisbane
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Thanks very much for that info, I'll give it a go and see what comes of it.Thanks again.
P.s: Top site.
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Thanks everyone for the info, got new key, working ok so far. Much appreciated.
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startermotor or ignition switch/barrel, could be computor
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Who are the locksmiths in Brisbane??
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