Starting fault

2005 Mercedes Benz Viano vito 111

Car: Mercedes Benz Viano
Year: 2005
Variant: vito 111

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

Vito generally starts 1st time,however if I leave vehicle without locking or sit in cab with ignition off for a while, it fails to start,after several tries and waiting 10 mins it will start once more ? any ideas ??

Problem added: Aug 12, 2011 (12 years ago)

coolforgot

Points: 2

Switch off the ignition, exit the Viano and lock it using the remote plip. Walk away at least 100m from it and wait at least ten minutes. Return, unlock the Viano and start it as normal. If it starts perfectly, your problem may be that the engine immobiliser programme is becoming 'confused' when the ignition is switched off but the vehicle is not being fully locked down. Activating itself, it cannot 'de-activate' until it has received both 'lock' and 'unlock' signals from the remote plip. This programming error exists across several vehicle makes that share the same immobiliser manufacturer at that time of production.

Answered Aug 12, 2011 (12 years ago)

Roadworm

Points: 27

Thanks , I have a 'feeling' it is immobilizer related, I will try your suggested remedy and keep up-dating......fingers crossed !

Answered Aug 12, 2011 (12 years ago)

coolforgot

Points: 2

I have exactly the same problem but has also cut out while travelling at speed can the immobiliser be disconnected ?

Answered Oct 21, 2011 (12 years ago)

arthur lawson

Points: 1

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