[ender2664]

I just got done with a 4 hour drive, 1.5 in bumper to bumper and my car wouldnt start :/
I pulled her into the garage, went inside for 5 mins, tried to start her and no luck. It didnt even sound like she was attempting to use the starter. I pressed the ignition button, clutch down of course, and she just made the same exact sound as when I press the button to only turn on the power.
I popped the hood, waited another 15 mins and now she starts right up. Any clue what that was about?

[kseguin]

I have the same thing happen. It said it could not detect a remote even though it was in my pocket. The second time I walked away from the car and then walked back to it and it started. There are other posts about this.

[ender2664]

Originally Posted by kseguin

I have the same thing happen. It said it could not detect a remote even though it was in my pocket. The second time I walked away from the car and then walked back to it and it started. There are other posts about this.

Ty

[CamarosThree]

Could be due to interference from a cell phone in close proximity.

[ender2664]

Originally Posted by CamarosThree

Could be due to interference from a cell phone in close proximity.

Ty

[camaro5]

Sounds like a starter motor "hot-soak" problem.

I've read about slow cranking when hot, but this is the next level after slow - no crank.

Opened the hood, let it cool and then it started. That's hot-soaked starter.

Possible remedies -

Heat shield, or better heat shield for starter.

Maybe your starter is a little weak, possible replacement

3rd gens actually got a little fan to blow on carbs after shut off. They boiled fuel and ran bad. Little fan from factory was created to cool and prevent hot-soak, it went on when key was off.

Bigger battery - not likely to fix it

[raptor5244]

Originally Posted by camaro5

Sounds like a starter motor "hot-soak" problem.

I've read about slow cranking when hot, but this is the next level after slow - no crank.

Opened the hood, let it cool and then it started. That's hot-soaked starter.

Possible remedies -

Heat shield, or better heat shield for starter.

Maybe your starter is a little weak, possible replacement

3rd gens actually got a little fan to blow on carbs after shut off. They boiled fuel and ran bad. Little fan from factory was created to cool and prevent hot-soak, it went on when key was off.

Bigger battery - not likely to fix it

I think you are right. I experience similar issues. I haven't got to the point where it wouldn't crank at all but I notice on cold start the starter turns over strong and fast but if I am running errands and have to keep stopping for short periods with a few frequent startups the starter will feel sluggish to turn over. However, like you mentioned if I let it sit for a while and cool it will cranks over fast. Battery is good.

[ender2664]

Originally Posted by camaro5

Sounds like a starter motor "hot-soak" problem.

I've read about slow cranking when hot, but this is the next level after slow - no crank.

Opened the hood, let it cool and then it started. That's hot-soaked starter.

Possible remedies -

Heat shield, or better heat shield for starter.

Maybe your starter is a little weak, possible replacement

3rd gens actually got a little fan to blow on carbs after shut off. They boiled fuel and ran bad. Little fan from factory was created to cool and prevent hot-soak, it went on when key was off.

Bigger battery - not likely to fix it

I figured it was correlation and not causation which is why I asked.
I have a hard time buying it is heat soak considering I never have the problem in the summer in the desert. But regardless of what I want to buy, I'll listen to the concensus.

[Heavymetal454]

Check the resistance of the ground cable from the battery. If it's fried the hot condition puts more load on the starter and it may be incapable of sustaining a high amperage draw when cranking.

[NUCAR]

If this is a 2016, get it looked at under warranty....