so last night turned up to my first cruise which i was reeeally excited about got there fine, at 8 o'clock when we were about to set off for a cruise, disaster! wouldnt start

very strange, the starter wouldnt turn, gave it a tap, put a spanner over it it would fire up but wouldny run

other things were no usual beep or fasten seatbelt lights when ignition is on

anyone faced this before?

cheers, Dane

 

When it did this was the 'SECURITY' light staying on? If so, you probably have a VATS issue.

 

umm im not sure, it was always on when the ignition is on

VATS? what does that mean?

 

VATS- "Vehicle Anti-Theft System." Does your key have a black pellet in it? If it does, then you're vehicle is VATS equipped. First, what I would do is start checking fuses. I believe there is a 10A fuse labeled VATS. Check to see if it is blown, if so, replace it. Pertaining to the security light, put the key into the ignition and turn it to the on position. If the security light blinks and goes out, there should not be a problem with the VATS system. If this does not help, do a search for VATS related material. Other guys are more knowledgeable about diagnosing stuff than I am.

Thank God I'm not a doctor.....

 

What is a spanner?

 

wrench?

 

i had the same problem last year and it was the battery.