[NoLogicLah]

hi,

I have changed new battery and spark plugs liao. but i still experience long cranking time.

anyway to solve the problem.

Usually car starts by the 2nd or 3rd spark. mine is 3rd to 4th spark then start one.

[bolts]

The soleniod next to the alternator is acting up.

Ask a workshop to check it.

[NoLogicLah]

bolts wrote:

The soleniod next to the alternator is acting up.

Ask a workshop to check it.

alright. need to spend $$ again!

[kebinu]

your mech advises you to change the above and it doesn't help? change the mech too! (if he doesnt know how to fix la)

[bolts]

A good workshop will be able to troubleshoot the problem properly and not recommend useless solution.

WS must check the soleniod is getting full 12.6V of battery power to make sure it's not battery or cabling problem. Next thing is the soleniod must engage properly. After that, they have check that the starter motor can run and turn the flywheel that cranks your engine.

If it is confirmed to be the soleniod or starter motor assembly, they will likely replace the whole thing - soleniod and starter motor assembly.

Other thing that can cause slow cranking if it is not battery, soleniod and starter assembly; could be worn timing belt/chain - missing a tooth. Check that too.

and yes, car is a vampire on your pocket.

[NoLogicLah]

no actually i go by my self diagnose. I feel what is wrong then I go change one by one to rectify the problem. so technically i self pwn. :\

will go a WS to ask for more advise

[HKS_Hippo]

Maybe fuel pump/fuel filter

[britneyspears]

starter motor ... check that the pinion is functioning properly ... once u crank the pinion will engage out to turn the flywheel..

[escksu]

What is 2nd or 3rd spark???

[Bernielee]

maybe plug cable you might wanna take a look?

[NoLogicLah]

escksu wrote:

What is 2nd or 3rd spark???

when you crank right. the tsssk sound is considered as one spark lor. At least thats what i think is going on.

I will drop by a WS on monday to check it up. Though not a really serious major issue, but feels buay song. hahaha

[emitchan]

NoLogicLah wrote:

when you crank right. the tsssk sound is considered as one spark lor. At least thats what i think is going on.

I will drop by a WS on monday to check it up. Though not a really serious major issue, but feels buay song. hahaha

dude u feeling rich? they will tell u change battery, change spark plug change this change that...

[Kijana]

NoLogicLah wrote:

hi,

I have changed new battery and spark plugs liao. but i still experience long cranking time.

anyway to solve the problem.

Usually car starts by the 2nd or 3rd spark. mine is 3rd to 4th spark then start one.

Check your fuel lines. It might be a bad fuel pump/ clogged fuel rail and injectors. Or simply just because of a dirty fuel filter.

Speaking from experience.