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SGOS252382 · 05-05-2013, 02:15 PM

My car has had a slow starting issue for some time. I dropped my car off at the dealership 3 times for the problem, but each time they said it was the battery (purchased two new batteries)

Then this last time (a week ago), the dealership said my tune was the issue.

So I called my tuner and he said, "no chance".

So I purchased a new starter from GMpartsoutlet and had it installed. Now my car starts up instantly. I'm not sure why the dealership couldn't figure that out.

I like my local dealership and they treat me good. But I'm a little worried by their lack of knowledge in figuring out my starting issue.

Ucantctchme · 05-07-2013, 09:43 PM

When you get good service at a dealer you should try to find out the name of the tech and request them every time. Testing a starting system is the same as its been since cars were electrically started. We put a ammeter and a voltmeter on the car. I can watch to see how many amps the starter pulls while monitoring the voltage drop on the battery.

05-05-2013, 02:15 PM	#1
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Slow starting - new starter My car has had a slow starting issue for some time. I dropped my car off at the dealership 3 times for the problem, but each time they said it was the battery (purchased two new batteries) Then this last time (a week ago), the dealership said my tune was the issue. So I called my tuner and he said, "no chance". So I purchased a new starter from GMpartsoutlet and had it installed. Now my car starts up instantly. I'm not sure why the dealership couldn't figure that out. I like my local dealership and they treat me good. But I'm a little worried by their lack of knowledge in figuring out my starting issue.

05-07-2013, 09:43 PM	#2
Ucantctchme Drives: 2010 ss. 1990 RS the faster one. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 549	When you get good service at a dealer you should try to find out the name of the tech and request them every time. Testing a starting system is the same as its been since cars were electrically started. We put a ammeter and a voltmeter on the car. I can watch to see how many amps the starter pulls while monitoring the voltage drop on the battery. __________________ Vararam, XS Power longtubes and exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers, 1LE gears, Vengeance Racing spec'd comp cam with all supporting valvetrain upgrades, Melling Pump. QTP cutouts. 480rwhp.