long crank to start

ZiGGie · 05-15-03, 05:08 AM

my car starting to take longer to crank these days. takes about 3-5 second or something like. anything I should do to fix this?

shahavchik · 05-15-03, 05:40 AM

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Originally posted by ZiGGie
my car starting to take longer to crank these days. takes about 3-5 second or something like. anything I should do to fix this?

same here, and especially when i have less than 1/2 tank of gas

Moloukhya · 05-15-03, 11:10 AM

i've heard on fuel injected cars its normal when you're low on gas for the car to take a little longer to crank. Also some other things that affect it could be, spark plugs, main relay, or maybe even your timing belt being off, these are just a few ideas, what you have could be totally normal, hope that helps

colinc · 05-15-03, 03:42 PM

Same here, only cold starts though.

shahavchik · 06-06-03, 06:34 PM

Got a new battery - Problem solved!

CBRKid20 · 06-06-03, 06:40 PM

i've got the exact same problem as colinc----only cranks long when the engine is cold. i've tested my battery with a volt meter and its good so i have no idea what the problem is.

shahavchik · 06-06-03, 06:58 PM

I'm sure that there could be several reasons to this issue. I guess my battery was an issue for me.

BTW, you should test your battery professionally. When you take it to Sears or Schucks, they apply some load on the battery to see how it handles. Mine obviously didn't have enough Ampers after a while.

Tim92LS · 06-06-03, 08:04 PM

Sometimes, If I park my car on a slight downhill incline ( with the nose down) Over night, or for a few days, It will take a really long time to crank... Like 10seconds (with a brake in the middle) It has only done this twice in the past 7-8k miles though. What could it be? Anyone else have this problem?

HotHonda · 06-07-03, 07:18 AM

It maybe the alternator. Especially on high mileage cars.

05-15-03, 05:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZiGGie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SJ, CA Posts: 513 Car 1: 91 Sedan iTrader: (0)	long crank to start my car starting to take longer to crank these days. takes about 3-5 second or something like. anything I should do to fix this?

05-15-03, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Moloukhya LEGEND Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 916 Car 1: 1997 Eclipse GST Spyder iTrader: (0)	i've heard on fuel injected cars its normal when you're low on gas for the car to take a little longer to crank. Also some other things that affect it could be, spark plugs, main relay, or maybe even your timing belt being off, these are just a few ideas, what you have could be totally normal, hope that helps __________________ http://img47.photobucket.com/albums/...se_resized.jpg 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Spyder 5spd Apex-i FMIC, Apex-i Intercooler piping, Apex-i Twin Chamber BOV, full 3" turbo-back Exhaust, 5300k McCulloch HIDs... Want something for free? Choose a link! Free Ipod or Iriver? http://www.mp3players4free.com/default.aspx?r=6890 Free Digital Camera? http://www.cameras4free.com/default.aspx?r=45645 Free Personal Video Player? http://www.pvps4free.com/default.aspx?r=45648

05-15-03, 03:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
colinc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Posts: 614 Car 1: 88 Legend Coupe Car 2: 93 Infiniti J30 iTrader: (1)	Same here, only cold starts though. __________________ '88 Phoenix Red L Coupe (auto) Previous Legends: 1989 L Coupe (1999-2002) 1994 GS Sdn. (2002-2004) My Legend Website http://www.geocities.com/colincliff2 Currently sitting on two sets of '90 Coupe Tails. Let me know if you want them!

06-06-03, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
shahavchik Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 969 Car 1: 1994 Granada Black Acura Legend GS Sedan Car 2: 2007 Subaru Forester iTrader: (0)	Battery Got a new battery - Problem solved!

06-06-03, 08:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tim92LS Say wha*??? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 170 Car 1: Seattle Silver 1992 LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	Sometimes, If I park my car on a slight downhill incline ( with the nose down) Over night, or for a few days, It will take a really long time to crank... Like 10seconds (with a brake in the middle) It has only done this twice in the past 7-8k miles though. What could it be? Anyone else have this problem? __________________ 1992 LS Sedan Seattle Silver Short-Ram Intake Soundstream SPL Speakers 12in Eclipse sub Sylvania silverstars Coming attractions: 6000k HID Drilled and sloted Rotors

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06-06-03, 06:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
CBRKid20 Honda 4 L*fe Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 456 Car 1: 94 Coupe L -- Sold 8/04 iTrader: (0)	i've got the exact same problem as colinc----only cranks long when the engine is cold. i've tested my battery with a volt meter and its good so i have no idea what the problem is.

06-06-03, 06:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
shahavchik Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 969 Car 1: 1994 Granada Black Acura Legend GS Sedan Car 2: 2007 Subaru Forester iTrader: (0)	I'm sure that there could be several reasons to this issue. I guess my battery was an issue for me. BTW, you should test your battery professionally. When you take it to Sears or Schucks, they apply some load on the battery to see how it handles. Mine obviously didn't have enough Ampers after a while.

06-07-03, 07:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
HotHonda Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 157 Car 1: 1995 Honda Legend Coupe Car 2: Ford Focus Zetec iTrader: (0)	It maybe the alternator. Especially on high mileage cars. __________________ _______________________________ 1998, Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L 4WD 2001, Ford Focus, 3dr hatch 2.0 Zetec -Sold 1995, Honda Legend Coupe - BHG, Sold (I am a sinner) 1991, Toyota camry - Sold

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