trebor 0 Posted April 9, 2006 Having a problem starting no matter how hot or cold same problem.. Insert key into ignition turn off alarm with fob. Turn key to position 1 both warning lights Oil/coolant flash. Then coolant light goes out. Key to position 2 engine fires and turns. Revs increase and decrease (lovely idle) Release key, engine dies.. Engine will start if throttle is used to keep revs high.. Have checked Relays seating postions cleaned oil vapour from around butterfly Read ignition switch stevemac/henry how to+ wD40 Am I on the money here.. its driving me around the bend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted April 9, 2006 Sounds like the ignition switch to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted April 10, 2006 Yep, buy a switch - you can try it without actually changing it over first... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebloggsVR69 0 Posted April 10, 2006 Slightly off topic, but when I had to replace my ignition switch and got the old one off, I took it apart just out of curiosity. It stank of peanuts!! :lol: Sorry, just had to share that... :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted April 11, 2006 LOL - must have had some gearbox type oil in it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trig 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Ignition Switch replacement Wiki article ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted April 11, 2006 sounds like the switch to me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trebor 0 Posted April 14, 2006 sounds like the switch to me... Igniton switch 6no905865 £17.68 2X Bolt n90420101 £1.70 total plus vat £24.77 Ok changed switch took about 2 hours I can definetly recommend the use of a cushion and the smallest philips and flat headed screw driver. Start fine every time 100 percent. However I had these two supplied bolts over. God know where they go any idea.. Thanks Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttles 0 Posted April 14, 2006 Can't see the picture but if they are the shear bolts then you did very well to change the ignition switch without removing the old ones first!! I found the easyest way to remove them was to hacksaw a slot in them to use a screwdriver. They shear at a fairly low torque. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trebor 0 Posted April 14, 2006 Can't see the picture but if they are the shear bolts then you did very well to change the ignition switch without removing the old ones first!! I found the easyest way to remove them was to hacksaw a slot in them to use a screwdriver. They shear at a fairly low torque. Pics od old Ignition switch and two Blots Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buttles 0 Posted April 14, 2006 Yup, thats them! They hold the lock to the steering stem. You tighten them up 'till the hex snaps off leaving a thief proof lock. The ignition switch electric part retaining screw on my VR was impossible to get to in situ. Had to get those bolts undone first. Well done :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
