Hi Gupsterg,

This only happens when I turn the key to position one, when the dash lights come on. If I turn the key off and then one again once or twice the fault goes away. I guess it has something to do with when the modules etc, power up. Once the dash has reset e.g. esp and glow plug lights go out it starts perfectly with no problems at all when running.

I'm thinking possibly that dodgy battery volts/amps, voltage controller or something like that causing the modules to do a wobbly.

Can a faulty key cause any problems as they are a lot more complex than just engine immobilisers, with their memory function. One other thing I have noticed is that sometimes (but not very often) when I unlock the car not all the doors unlock and I have to unlock again. Probably not related, just clutching at straws.