Long Cranking Time

Discussion in 'Mechanical - Engine, Gearbox, Exhaust etc' started by adR26am, Dec 23, 2013.

  1. Maybe it's just me but the car seems to take too long to start. Any possible causes if there actually is a problem?
     
  2. Starter motor maybe? Also battery could be a little old try charging it ip
     
  3. Just wondered if there was a common problem with these cars. I used to have an old BMW, and this was a common problem caused by a duff cam sensor. It's not long long, maybe 2 or 3 turns. Can't work out if it's just me.
     
  4. Think this is quite common when the battery is old/crap
     
  5. That's OK then. A cam sensor on an old BMW is a piece of piss, longitudinal engine installation and lots of space. I hate working on FWD cars.
     
  6. Could also be crank sensor, most times removing it and giving the tip and electrical contacts help
     
  7. this for most. i replaced mine, was like £20
     
  8. Sorry ment to say giving the tip and electrical contacts a clean will help
     
  9. I have this issues too, happens randomly and sometimes it feels as if the cars not going to start...I know my injectors need cleaning so going to try this first.
     
  10. It seems to be when the engine is warm so probably not the battery.
     
  11. Mine has done this since changing the injectors. Started instantly before.
     
  12. Don't know if it could be the same issue, but my old 182 sometimes took a bit of cranking, particularly when warm, when there was a problem with the wiring to the coolant temp sensor. When that was a problem, the temp gauge used to move about a bit as you accelerated/slowed down.
     

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