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  1. 4th November 2011, 06:44 AM #1
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    Now this is just weird!

    I left my 2001 HSE locked overnight (immobilized), next morning I could hear an error message sounding while it was still locked.
    Tried to unlock using the remote with no luck.
    When I put the key in the drivers door and turned, the bloody thing started on it's own!
    My face must have been priceless!
    I put the key in the ignition and it stopped again.
    Been completely normal since.
    Any suggestions as to what might cause this to happen?
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  2. 4th November 2011, 08:31 AM #2
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    That would have freaked me out. It's going to be tough waiting to see an explanation for this....
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  3. 4th November 2011, 09:27 AM #3
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    late halloween?
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  4. 4th November 2011, 08:14 PM #4
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    Wwooooo wwooooo
    Shhhhh did you pay extra for that self starting system??
    Wow I think you might have a big BECM gremlin or a wire rubbed through.
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  5. 4th November 2011, 08:17 PM #5
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    I'd say low battery.
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  6. 4th November 2011, 09:36 PM #6
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    a self starting mystery

    Hi PeterH

    That would be caused by an aberration of flip flop logic.

    Cheers Arthur
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  7. 5th November 2011, 09:49 AM #7
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    Thanks for the responses gents, yes I was suspecting a becm issue, but it has been perfect since.
    It does have a newly rebuilt alternator and new battery, maybe I should check the battery terminals for tightness.
    I have experienced weird things happening before when the battery is low.
    Hrmmmm.
    I will get the faultmate out and do a check to see if that uncovers anything.
    Will keep you posted.
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  8. 6th November 2011, 11:45 AM #8
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    My bet is dodgy contact in the steering column where the key goes in.
    Error message was probably the good old "key in ignition". When you inserted the key, it closed the contact and engine started.
    Put some wd-40 or carbon down the barrel... or hire an exorcist.
    Cheers, Paul.
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  9. 6th November 2011, 03:16 PM #9
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    I reckon you are on the money Paul, will try some graphite powder in the ignition switch.
    Has not done it since, but definitely worth a shot.
    Cheers, Pete.
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  10. 6th November 2011, 05:36 PM #10
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    yep graphite powder is the go, not WD40. There's a TSB on the "key in ignition" syndrome somewhere (hmmm there's always a TSB on something of interest somewhere!!
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