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Re: Key
Do you mean the key will not turn to the cranking position unless you try a few times or that you have to crank it a while be for it runs. The first is a key problem the second is the fuel system pressure leaking down when off. For low pressure turn the key to ON then listen for the fuel pump to run about four seconds then stop, when that happens turn to START and it should fire up.
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My exerience has been that if the key is in the accessory position (one turn position to the right of off and locked) that when turned to the start position the car will not start. It appears that only by returning the key to the full off and locked position and then turning to the start position will the car start. I have an 05 Roadster.
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Sasha, I think you are referring to the "starter non-repeat feature" in the Owner's Manual under "Normal Starting" (page 132 for 2004).
As Aquaman said, you have to turn the key all the way counter-clockwise to OFF/LOCK, then turn to START again.
However, if you feel the key "sticking" in the process, you may also have the Sticky Key syndrome.
When we got Silver Bullet II, I experienced both the non-repeat feature AND Sticky Key when on the test drive, I stalled from a stop on top of a hill. The dealer had no clue why it wouldn't restart, then the key stuck in the OFF/LOCK position until jiggled loose.
If you haven't done the Sticky Key fix, please do so ASAP, It's not "if" but "when" your key will stick in the ignition switch and you'll be in big do-do (a lot more work to fix it).
Cheers,
As Aquaman said, you have to turn the key all the way counter-clockwise to OFF/LOCK, then turn to START again.
However, if you feel the key "sticking" in the process, you may also have the Sticky Key syndrome.
When we got Silver Bullet II, I experienced both the non-repeat feature AND Sticky Key when on the test drive, I stalled from a stop on top of a hill. The dealer had no clue why it wouldn't restart, then the key stuck in the OFF/LOCK position until jiggled loose.
If you haven't done the Sticky Key fix, please do so ASAP, It's not "if" but "when" your key will stick in the ignition switch and you'll be in big do-do (a lot more work to fix it).
Cheers,
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