Is this a problem?

Red370 · 08-19-2009, 07:49 PM

I've noticed that from when I first got my Z, that the engine turned over with little effort, but recently it seems its struggling to crank as smoothly. This morning, hit the button, two or three cranks and it started, after work this afternoon, It took approx. 7 or 8 to turn over, and its happened before. Im wondering if the temperature can effect the cars ability to start properly, I know in cold weather, that can happen, but it was 103 today, car was parked in the sun for 9hrs. Any ideas?

AutoX Z · 08-19-2009, 07:54 PM

I'd say thats a problem. My car has always taken a very consistent 3 cranks to start up, no more, no less. And that with the heat here in Houston, which while not up to 103 has been in the upper 90's often this summer.

dad · 08-19-2009, 07:55 PM

Check your oil level.

shabarivas · 08-19-2009, 07:55 PM

Umm mine starts on the first one EVERYTIME... i would say thats a problem - show your friendly dealer

vehl · 08-19-2009, 07:58 PM

even after few years, a normal car should still start with 1 kick if everything's fine.. should have it checked!

Red370 · 08-19-2009, 08:00 PM

yeah, just changed the oil to RP last week, could this be a starter/tranny issue?

Trips · 08-19-2009, 08:06 PM

I haven't experienced this yet!

Red370 · 08-19-2009, 08:11 PM

well damn, hope im just getting worked up over nothing.

dad · 08-19-2009, 08:28 PM

Could be the starter.

Pharmacist · 08-19-2009, 08:52 PM

What about bad gas?

Red370 · 08-19-2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

What about bad gas?

bad gas can do this? really?

please explain.

Pharmacist · 08-19-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

bad gas can do this? really?

please explain.

Not really sure, but I imagine if gas is bad quality it may be hard to ignite, and take many cranks. That, or if it had a high moisture content it might also make it harder to ignite. But, I'm not an expert so don't quote me.

dad · 08-19-2009, 09:57 PM

Contaminated or, off brand, cheap stuff!
What brand do you use and octane level?

Check the oil level---"small chance" the oil filter or drain plug are not anchored.

But it sounds like the starter is the problem!

dad · 08-19-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

Not really sure, but I imagine if gas is bad quality it may be hard to ignite, and take many cranks. That, or if it had a high moisture content it might also make it harder to ignite. But, I'm not an expert so don't quote me.

Legitimate and logical reasons-those can be quoted!

AK370Z · 08-19-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

I've noticed that from when I first got my Z, that the engine turned over with little effort, but recently it seems its struggling to crank as smoothly. This morning, hit the button, two or three cranks and it started, after work this afternoon, It took approx. 7 or 8 to turn over, and its happened before. Im wondering if the temperature can effect the cars ability to start properly, I know in cold weather, that can happen, but it was 103 today, car was parked in the sun for 9hrs. Any ideas?

Very interesting. I'd take it to the dealer if I were you. I don't think hot temp has anything to do with it since it's been 100+ F last couple weeks and my car starts effortlessly with a single touch.

08-19-2009, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	Is this a problem? I've noticed that from when I first got my Z, that the engine turned over with little effort, but recently it seems its struggling to crank as smoothly. This morning, hit the button, two or three cranks and it started, after work this afternoon, It took approx. 7 or 8 to turn over, and its happened before. Im wondering if the temperature can effect the cars ability to start properly, I know in cold weather, that can happen, but it was 103 today, car was parked in the sun for 9hrs. Any ideas?

08-19-2009, 07:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Check your oil level. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

08-19-2009, 08:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I haven't experienced this yet! __________________

08-19-2009, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Could be the starter. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

08-19-2009, 09:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Contaminated or, off brand, cheap stuff! What brand do you use and octane level? Check the oil level---"small chance" the oil filter or drain plug are not anchored. But it sounds like the starter is the problem! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

08-19-2009, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 16	I'd say thats a problem. My car has always taken a very consistent 3 cranks to start up, no more, no less. And that with the heat here in Houston, which while not up to 103 has been in the upper 90's often this summer.

08-19-2009, 07:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Umm mine starts on the first one EVERYTIME... i would say thats a problem - show your friendly dealer

08-19-2009, 07:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
vehl Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: asia Posts: 140 Drives: 370z PW/ GTI Rep Power: 16	even after few years, a normal car should still start with 1 kick if everything's fine.. should have it checked!

08-19-2009, 08:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	yeah, just changed the oil to RP last week, could this be a starter/tranny issue?

08-19-2009, 08:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	well damn, hope im just getting worked up over nothing.

08-19-2009, 08:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	What about bad gas?

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