01-03-2014, 02:33 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Charlotte, nc
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Cold starts
Anyone's car taking longer than normal like when you go to start it in the morning after it's been sitting a while? I'm wondering if it's just the cold weather or what.
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01-03-2014, 02:53 PM | #2 |
Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Flanders, NJ
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I have noticed on mine that when the engine is dead cold it will crank for approx 3 seconds before starting. That may be programmed in-not sure.
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01-06-2014, 11:01 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2015 C7 Z51 A8 Stingray Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southeast Michigan
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01-07-2014, 08:48 AM | #4 |
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Every car I have ever owned takes longer to start when it's really cold. That's just normal operation.
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01-11-2014, 04:26 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2014 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Mar 2013
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I assume ignition is delayed to allow the oil to reach critical components.
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01-11-2014, 06:28 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2017 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2011
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You should have been around in the 50s and 60s if you think 3 seconds is bad.
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01-19-2014, 07:21 PM | #7 | |
Drives: 2014 Torch Red Z51 Join Date: Jan 2014
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Anyone else having these issues? Other than this, this is the best car I've ever owned or drove....and having a father who was an automobile dealer, I've driven about everything you can imagine.... |
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02-18-2014, 08:13 PM | #8 |
Drives: Black 3LT Stingray w/NPP, Carb Roof Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: NYC Metro Area
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Hey guys! I'm new to the forums. Just got my C7 yesterday and have barely driven it. (except for the 50-60 mile drive home from the dealer). I've been noticing the same issue as the OP when starting my car in the garage. The first time I start the car after a long time sitting in the garage (with 20 degree weather outside), I am noticing the car will crank for 2-3 seconds before the engine turns over. If I start it again it will usually turn over immediately. I thought maybe it was my battery because my crazy dealer accidentally allowed the battery to get too low to start the car. Had to be jumped with only 2 miles and no gas in the car! Anyways, based on the responses above, it sounds like this is normal for the C7?
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02-18-2014, 08:20 PM | #9 | |
Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Charlotte, nc
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Yeah, i think it's normal. I haven't had any problems actually having the car start, and it was really cold when I first noticed it.....Can't believe that about your battery. |
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02-18-2014, 08:32 PM | #10 |
Drives: Black 3LT Stingray w/NPP, Carb Roof Join Date: Feb 2014
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Yeah the battery thing kinda freaked me out... especially when the genius with the jumper clasps accidentally sparked it a few times trying to figure out which side was positive and which was negative. Unbelievable... I thought for sure the battery or the computer system was fried. Luckily everything seems ok. I just order a CTEK 3300 battery tender just to make sure things are topped off.
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