Cold morning starts

[coldy]

I'd like to know if anyone else has experienced a problem with the car starting up in the morning when its -5C and under. I've noticed it the past couple mornings here in Montreal that it doesn't just come to life.

It takes a good 5-10 seconds of chtz.. chtz.. chtz.. vroooom. till it gets going.

Thoughts?

[KingGeo]

nope, but mine is garage parked, unheated garage mind you. not sure exactly what the temp in the garage is but she has been starting up just like it was +10

[whitejdm]

I just experienced that same thing this morning, parked outside with it being -15c, several long cranks then finally starts. Tonight I am going to try out the block heater and see if it makes a difference (although modern synthetic oil is usually good till at least the -25 to -30 range).

[Rayme]

It was -13 here this morning it wasn't any harder to start than usual.

If this happens again, try removing the key, and try 'her up again.

[JSUB]

-13 C this morning (1st real cold morning) and not problem at all to start. Have a battery warmer thought. Also notice some weird noise coming out of engine bay/under the car once engine running (1s 10 sec). Like a clunk noise. Could it be some kind of vaccum/trap closing because of cold weather (just had the dealer service guy on the phone while typing this and he had no clue about potential cause...)

[jesseps]

I have yet to change my battery, for something that would work in colder weathers. Plus I do want to get a block heater, seeing at least it be quicker to have a warmer car in the mornings.

[whitejdm]

Just an update, -15 last night at my Christmas party (parked outside 4 hours) then-18 this morning. Didn't plug it in, fired up no problem on first crank. Will monitor it.

[Ben_G]

I have had long cranking situations, but not related to cold. On two occasions, i've parked the car for about an hour or so and when I go to start it, it takes about 10 seconds to fire up.

[waynegro]

I have also experienced the long start a couple of times.

[thorlius]

Had it happen to me this afternoon. Held the key for probably three times as long as usual, and nothing. Waited 10 seconds then tried again, and it started up no problem. The car was still warm from being driven only a couple hours before, and it was around 0 degrees outside. It was pretty weird.

[coldy]

Got an appointment on the 11th to check a number of annoyances I have with the car (ie. crickets, weird RPM at idle, TPMS sensor going off with temperature dip).

I already mentioned to them about the car having trouble starting in the mornings. So we'll see what they say.

[JSUB]

Originally Posted by coldy

Got an appointment on the 11th to check a number of annoyances I have with the car (ie. crickets, weird RPM at idle, TPMS sensor going off with temperature dip).

I already mentioned to them about the car having trouble starting in the mornings. So we'll see what they say.

TPMS (tire air pressure in fact) are sensible to quick temperature dip. If too suddent temp drop, pressure in tires will drop and TPMS will send signal. Happens to many of us (independent of what your driving).

Driving the vehicule will bring tire air pressure up at least 3-5 PSI I would guess but that might not be enough to re-establish normal pressure. Just go put some air in them and you'll be fine. Happened to me with my Acura lately.

[Sh4rp]

Had one a couple nights ago when it got really cold. Took 3-4 s

[dadream]

Had the same starting problem a few times... when it happens I like to convince myself it's only because I didnt push the cluch all the way down. haha that way i avoid mental distress...! FRS Love.