S60 Electrics: - Start Prevented Try Again message

runner-up · Nov 7th, 2007, 13:34

The above message sometimes appears on the facia display of my 2003 S60 D5, and it then won't start. If the key is removed and I try again, the message disappears and the engine starts. Only on one occasion have two further attempts been needed.

The problem was getting more frequent and happening on about 50% of occasions I tried to start, but has become less frequent in the last month.

Any ideas guys - I haven't found any reference to this in the search facility.

AJA · Nov 7th, 2007, 13:55

Wouldn't Volvo be able to tell you exactly what held up the starting procedure from reading the error codes?

Is it an electrical disruption or does the car attempt to turn over?

D5 Monkey · Nov 7th, 2007, 14:39

Sounds like it could be a problem with the transponder in the keyfob, have you got a spare keyfob? might be worth trying to see if it's any better

Viper_7 · Nov 7th, 2007, 17:15

Also check you don't have any other electrical type devices on your keyfob, such as card readers for work and the like. This can interfere with the keyfob transponder

Vipes

runner-up · Nov 14th, 2007, 17:13

Returned yesterday after a few days away and seen these replies; thanks guys.
The problem remains with the other keyfob, but I'l try changing the batteries in one of them. If that doesn't make any difference I'll need to get the fault codes read.
When the message displays, the engine will turn over but doesn't start.

Paul Clifton · Nov 15th, 2007, 22:04

Changing the batteries won't make any difference as these are only for the remote central lock and alarm. The transponder is a chip in the actual key part which is read when you put the key in the ignition by an antennea (aerial) ring arround the barrel this in turn is read by the immobiliser which tells the engine ECU to start or not as the case may be.
If the fault exists with both keys the next cheapest thing to try will be the antenna ring.

Paul.

Ricco · Mar 17th, 2009, 19:42

Start Prevented Try Again message has started to appear and its annoying as he!! when your at ASDA fuel station and can not start the car in a queue.

What can I check to eliminate problem sources?

ALBERT10 · Dec 9th, 2015, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricco

Start Prevented Try Again message has started to appear and its annoying as he!! when your at ASDA fuel station and can not start the car in a queue.

What can I check to eliminate problem sources?

Did you get this sorted and how?

Nov 7th, 2007, 13:34	#1
runner-up New Member Last Online: May 20th, 2017 23:05 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Birmingham	Start Prevented Try Again message The above message sometimes appears on the facia display of my 2003 S60 D5, and it then won't start. If the key is removed and I try again, the message disappears and the engine starts. Only on one occasion have two further attempts been needed. The problem was getting more frequent and happening on about 50% of occasions I tried to start, but has become less frequent in the last month. Any ideas guys - I haven't found any reference to this in the search facility.

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AJA VOC 21370 Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2020 18:15 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manchester View Photos By: AJA	Wouldn't Volvo be able to tell you exactly what held up the starting procedure from reading the error codes? Is it an electrical disruption or does the car attempt to turn over? __________________

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D5 Monkey Gone and forgotten Last Online: May 29th, 2018 11:58 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The great north View Photos By: D5 Monkey	Sounds like it could be a problem with the transponder in the keyfob, have you got a spare keyfob? might be worth trying to see if it's any better __________________ _____________________________________________ My Photos on Flickr

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Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	Also check you don't have any other electrical type devices on your keyfob, such as card readers for work and the like. This can interfere with the keyfob transponder Vipes __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction.

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Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	non-start Changing the batteries won't make any difference as these are only for the remote central lock and alarm. The transponder is a chip in the actual key part which is read when you put the key in the ignition by an antennea (aerial) ring arround the barrel this in turn is read by the immobiliser which tells the engine ECU to start or not as the case may be. If the fault exists with both keys the next cheapest thing to try will be the antenna ring. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Nov 14th, 2007, 17:13	#5
runner-up New Member Last Online: May 20th, 2017 23:05 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Birmingham	Returned yesterday after a few days away and seen these replies; thanks guys. The problem remains with the other keyfob, but I'l try changing the batteries in one of them. If that doesn't make any difference I'll need to get the fault codes read. When the message displays, the engine will turn over but doesn't start.

Mar 17th, 2009, 19:42	#7
Ricco Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2017 08:35 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cardiff	Start Prevented Try Again Start Prevented Try Again message has started to appear and its annoying as he!! when your at ASDA fuel station and can not start the car in a queue. What can I check to eliminate problem sources?

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