renault laguna problem with starting

[Sharkey]

It starts eventually after I move the gear stick couple times, any advice pls. appreciated.
car is Renault laguna 1.9 dci 2003 reg

 

[pepper]

It starts eventually after I move the gear stick couple times, any advice pls. appreciated.
car is Renault laguna 1.9 dci 2003 reg

Manual or auto?

 

[Sharkey]

Manual or auto?

manual

 

[Sharkey]

manual

its manual

 

[mojobaby]

Might be your solenoid playing up or the bushes on your starter. although I've no idea why moving the gear stick would help

 

[Geoff in the Gully]

Is there a switch to prevent starting in gear? which might be a bit sticky?

 

[pepper]

It was why I asked the question as automatics generally have a starter inhibitor switch, but manual cars don't.

 

[Geoff in the Gully]

My manual 2007 push-button start Megane has an interlock to prevent starting in gear.
I think the Laguna could be the same.