Nissan Terrano

[meltdom]

when starting the terrano...if i turn the key quickly ...the car wont start it just clicks.
If i turn the key slowly it starts ok.... what causes this ?

[Linotype]

With most vehicles today it's always a good idea to turn the ignition key to the 'on' position and wait a couple of seconds to let all the warning lights 'do their thing.' Diesel-powered vehicles also benefit from the slight delay (allows the glowplugs to reach max). True, there could be an ignition key/mechanism fault with your Terrano ... I'm not familiar with the actual vehicle, we don't have them in South Africa ... hope the above helps ...

[Hopkirk]

All modern cars have some security device so that they can only be started by the correct key.

I suspect your car has some delay in recognising the key.

[meltdom]

Don`t think your right Hopkirk....starts first time if you turn the key slowly...to explain better...i put ignition on first which puts glow plugs on then turn again to start.

[tonyav]

meltdown, check the electrical contacts on the ignition barrel and make sure that they are clean and any connectors to it are secure.

[syston96]

meltdom,get a real job and stop pretending you are afrur daley///