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My 2007 ES 350 has always starting with a quick stab of the start button - - the starter can't be engaged more than a second.
Lately, it cranks for 2-3 seconds or more - -enough longer that I wonder if there's a problem. The pitch of the starter makes me think the battery is still good - -it's not very old- and all other service/mechanicals are current.
Anyone else have this issue and what was the cause?
thanks
Lately, it cranks for 2-3 seconds or more - -enough longer that I wonder if there's a problem. The pitch of the starter makes me think the battery is still good - -it's not very old- and all other service/mechanicals are current.
Anyone else have this issue and what was the cause?
thanks
Last edited by CQRT; 08-17-12 at 03:16 PM.
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If the engine is otherwise operating normally then try another brand of fuel. Does it exhibit the longer cranking time on a "cold" start or only on a "hot" start, or both? Did this issue happen to coincide with the real hot weather of the summer?
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Any additive I should use to help out or just fill it up with Tier 1 91 octane ?
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Don't use ANY additives.........just use a top tier fuel and one with the minimum of ethanol. Where I am Shell's 91 octane has no ethanol and the Chevron 91 has 10 % ethanol, with both having the same price.
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Will let you know-- thanks.
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UPDATE:
It was indeed the battery- and not all that old by the way, but took it to the shop we use in town, they let it sit overnight and it started slowly (nothing on that would drain the battery) . . put it on a tester and it was DOA . .
Put in a new Interstate battery - - all is well. Didn't have to index the windows or reset the radio presets . .. it's all good.
It was indeed the battery- and not all that old by the way, but took it to the shop we use in town, they let it sit overnight and it started slowly (nothing on that would drain the battery) . . put it on a tester and it was DOA . .
Put in a new Interstate battery - - all is well. Didn't have to index the windows or reset the radio presets . .. it's all good.
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