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Originally Posted by itsAlex
Update:
Tonight I went to start my car, and unlike last time, this time it didn't start at all. On the first crank I held it for about 5 seconds and it sounded like it was about to pick up but nothing. Second crank, no start either. Waited 15 seconds, cranked it a third time and had to hold it for about 6 seconds until it started.
I drove earlier today and didn't have this problem, even though the weather this morning was colder than what it is right now tonight.
Hope this doesn't become an issue...
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If it's cranking, you are missing one or more of the following, spark, fuel, air. Air is not likely to be the culprit.
Either bring it to a mechanic/dealership to resolve or do the following.
Step 1: when you turn the key to on (not ignition) do you hear the pump in the back priming? Should sound like a buzz for a second or 2. If so, proceed.
Step 2, does everything you expect come on when the key is in the on position?
Step 3, take your battery to an auto parts store and have them test it. If it's good, it should come back fully charged. Doesn't usually cost anything.
Step 4: if battery is good and charged and car still doesn't start, check all cables and ground straps for damage or looseness. If car starts, but after a while you have this issue again, get the alternator tested. Also usually doesn't cost anything.
Step 5. Do you always fill up at the same place? Might be consistently bad gas with water seeping into the tank at the station.
After that, things get more difficult.