sick of hot-wiring my car!

[tinkerbell]

sometimes when i try to start my car (1998 DC2), i turn the key and nothing happens except the warning lights coming on and the check engine light illuminating for 2eseconds...

i also hear the fuel pump prime.

i turn the key to start but nothing happens (except everything being killed - which is normal...)

other times it will start fine,

and other times i have to start it by hot-wiring the starter motor to the battery...

so is it the starter morot or the key barrel contacts or something else?

[Spunkymonkey]

Hey tinks..I know this may sound silly...but have you tried turning your key over to the other side? I think one of my key edges is a bit worn, as it seems to work better on the other side and sometimes does this... but never had to hot wire though!

[tinkerbell]

any silly ideas welcome!

i will give it a go next time...

[Spunkymonkey]

cool! let us know how you go! and yes, it also could be the starter motor beginning to go! (already replaced mine) only other suggestion - if you have any immobilisers that aren't working properly and not registering hence why you can't start it

[tinkerbell]

but it starts via a hot-wire first time, everytime...

[tinkerbell]

but it starts via a hot-wire first time, everytime...

[fatboyz39]

maybe a loose signal cable going to the starter motor

[destrukshn]

sounds like it could be a faulty ignition switch.
if it is, piss easy to replace.
=p
lol.

[fatboyz39]

double post ..oppz

[EGB16A]

possibly the main relay??

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31796

[tinkerbell]

sounds like it could be a faulty ignition switch.
if it is, piss easy to replace.
=p
lol.

LOL! yes, yes it is, i will pull it out now and inspect

thanks for the tip

[destrukshn]

lol, no probbers, had the same probber with my car.
lol.