Starting Delayed

[cvcruiser]

When I go to start my LC it doesn't start up very fast and takes several seconds to actually start. If I were to stop trying to start it after a few seconds and then go to start it, it starts right up. Has anyone experienced this before? I'm not sure if this is really a problem or if I should be worried about something going bad in the future.

 

[JZenger]

Do you mean that you turn the key and nothing happens for a few seconds, or is it turning over a few times before it actually starts? If there is a delay with nothing happening then I would guess that your starter contacts need to be replaced, which is not too hard of a job if the bolts holding the starter are not rusted (like mine were). The FSM gives the details or search around on here for instructions. Get the parts from CDan.

If it is just turning over and not starting then you have other issues. I am sure others here will chime in with suggestions.

 

[cvcruiser]

Sorry for my bad description. When I turn the key it does turn over but just doesn't start very fast. I wasn't sure if this was a common thing for LC's or something may be wrong or going bad.

 

[fzj80kidpen]

Like JZenger said.
If you are turning over slow then you have a weak battery.
Just get it tested soon. Also could have a weak alternator.
If you are turning the key and nothing, then turn it again and it starts thats more like the starter issue.

 

[chitown40]

I think he means it cranks several times before it actually starts. I don't know if its common or not, but my '97 cranks several times before it actually starts. I think thats a good thing.

 

[DTAYLOR]

Fuel Injector leak-down?

Some have described this same symptom, only to be fixed by servicing the injectors. RC Engineering may be a worthwhile call. (In Colorado) Easy lookup on google.

Would you say your gas milage is less than it should be?

(14.5-16 mpg being normal for a good running 80)

Pull a spark plug. If it has a lot of black residue it may be getting too much fuel.

 

[tommy854runner]

I am a svc advisor, just sounds like a weak battery to me, nothing more.

 

[rockclmbr]

The 1FZ-FE Engine is a large engine to crank over. As a new owner, I thought it was odd too, but afterwards learned that most 80 series take that long to start (3-5 seconds). During my dual battery install, I rewired the starter Pos+ and Neg- cables with a much larger gauge (size 0) and the starting time seamed to be decreased. After a year or so of running it that way, I think it still takes a long time, but has never failed me since I replaced the starter contacts.

 

[GXO]

Mine starts in 3 cranks....wirr,wirr,wirr vroom!

 

[napertuckytim]

I have a 97 and it takes a little longer than usual to start. If you turn the key it cranks fast and eventually fires up. If I stop before it fires and then turn the key again it also fires right up.

 

[cvcruiser]

That's exactly what mine does...so it seems it's a common thing and I don't have anything to worry about.

Thanks everyone!

 

[concretejungle]

Mine starts after about 2-3 turnovers. But, when i changed the plugs, wires and rotor, she would start immediately.

 

[LongMonster]

Mine starts in 3 cranks....wirr,wirr,wirr vroom!

X2...I'm planning on swapping out my plugs soon to see if that helps.

 

[RavenTai]

mine seams to consistently start between the 5th and 6th beat.

 

[GXO]

FWIW, I am still running plug wires from 96