What does it mean when my car takes a while to start?
A: Possible causes: a marginal battery, a poor connection in the starting circuit or starter, a charging-system problem, or the battery is being drained while the car’s parked. If the slow cranking occurs after driving (engine hot), it’s likely a faulty starter or poor charging.
Why does my car make a noise when I start the car?
This is typically a sign that the belt is slipping enough that it makes the noise until everything gets to moving and the belt will quit slipping. Keep in mind that there are other possible causes, but this is the most likely.
When to know if your car is hard to start?
At one time or another, the starter motors will wear out and suffer a breakdown. You should check the starter when absolutely nothing happens after turning the ignition switch, or the car turns over slowly with faint dash lights. 5. Failing Solenoid
What do you need to know about starting a car?
Begin with one of the most common sources of engine starting problems. Photo courtesy of Rich Moffitt on Flickr. You need to know whether you have enough juice to operate the starter motor by measuring the amount of voltage in your battery using a voltmeter.
When is the best time to start a car?
It’s early in the morning, with dew still clinging to the tips of your lawn as you stumble out the house to begin your day with the usual start-up of your own little piece of automotive sanctuary.
Why is my car making noise when I start it and the noise?
If the camchain tensioner is a manual unit, then it may simply be a matter of adjusting it up to silence the noise. If it is a loud knocking/rattling noise that’s coming from under the car, it most likely is the exhaust pipe coming loose and striking the underfloor pan.
Why do I hear one click when starting my car?
If the battery appears to be charged (the headlights, stereo and other accessories work) but you only hear one click, then the problem probably lies with the starter motor or the solenoid. The solenoid is the switch that engages the starter motor so it turns the flywheel and starts the engine.
What do you say when your car won’t start?
When your car’s engine won’t start and all you hear is a rapid clicking noise, you’re likely to mutter, “Darn” (or perhaps another four-letter word) and instantly think that something is wrong with the battery. You would probably be right.
Why does my car take so long to start?
When your engine is warm and running normally it has lots of sensors to help determine the right ignition timing and fuel to keep it running smoothly. When your engine is first started, these sensors can’t help for a few seconds so the computer makes an educated guess at what the engine needs to run.