I have a Saturn SL2 (2000) with 115K miles. I recently had the oil changed (not sure if this matters). When I went to start my car this morning it was very slow to start. The "change oil" light comes on and goes off quickly once the car is running. After starting it ran fine. When I got to my destination I started it up a few times, and it started normally. No electrical problems apparent. I went to work, then when I left it was really slow to start up again. Took about 8 seconds of cranking. It has never done this before and I have no idea what the problem could be. If anyone could help me troubleshoot, that would be great. I'd rather not have to take it to the shop if its something simple, but I don't want to damage my car or drain my battery since it seems to have starting issues.
2006-09-05 17:07:36 · 11 answers · asked by Zac G 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It could be those mentioned above: battery, starter would be first suspects. Have those checked out and go from there.
2006-09-06 03:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 05:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This problem can come from the battery. If the battery doesn't have the cranking amps that your car need It will lag. It can also come from the starter. Sometimes starters ware out and start to drag.
2006-09-05 17:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 1991 honda accord had this problem too, but i dont know if it could be the same
like once in a while, my engine wouldnt start and i would have to do several tries to it with long 1 minute or more pauses inbetween each try
my mechanic checked it out and told me that it was my main relay, we got one from honda for 40 bucks and the problem never came back again
2006-09-05 17:12:56 · answer #4 · answered by b3nsonx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a new battery. On the battery, i believe they have cranking power or something like that you may want to check out your number and go to your local auto part store and get a better battery that is compatiable with your car
2006-09-05 17:11:49 · answer #5 · answered by arce2283 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could weak battary
check cramking amps to starter if battery ok try tune up
115k sound like tunk up to me
2006-09-05 17:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by r_yo53 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most batterys only last 3 to 4 years , sounds like your battery is close to dying
2006-09-06 01:47:47 · answer #7 · answered by foothill4fun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a parts house and get them to check the Alt, if it checks out fine then its your starter.
2006-09-05 17:13:32 · answer #8 · answered by soggybottomboy5005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
starter could be dragging, making the engine turn over slowly
2006-09-05 17:15:47 · answer #9 · answered by bobdoz2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting some fuel injection cleaner in it.
2006-09-09 15:43:38 · answer #10 · answered by slckid2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋