has anyone else had diss prob

[vn nut]

hey guys i pulled up at d servo today filled up went to start me car n got nuffn besides reds fuel pump still primed as usuall but no starter motor this has happenned a couple of times but usually i jus turn it on n off acouple of times n she kicks ova but no such luck tried kickn it ova manually { by the way its a vr v6 auto} any way got underneath her got the starter motor goin with a screwie whilst me reds were on n jus turnt n turnt but no ignition

ideas anyone?
cheers

 

[Man]

checked fuses?

 

[vn nut]

yep its happenned a cople of times but as i said it usuall kicks ova this time she didnt a

 

[VRV6BT1]

Check the inhibitor switch, if u take the cover off around the auto shifter, swap the switch out.
Only about 10 odd bux I think.

 

[vn nut]

where bouts would that be its a column shift?

 

[Man]

ok, well check the codes first. they will point u in the right direction.

 

[vn nut]

mmmm havnt got a diagnostic cable might have to get one

 

[Man]

nooo, all u need is a paper clip, one of your sisters (or brothers) bobby pins or just a 1 inch piece of wire stripped at both ends.

 

[Zuicider]

i had a problem once where i would go for a drive, stop the car. then try and start it a few minutes later and no starter motor then by the time the rac guy got there it would start. ended up being the solenoid

 

[greenacc]

do you need a diagnostic cable for a VN ? can't u use a paperclip like the vs ?