Does not always Crank at first try
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Does not always Crank at first try
Hi i have 2000 celsior with keyless system. Problem is that it does not always Crank at first try while sitting a while (like night or Day at work). Just Click Click from starter. 1 Time it did not Start at all but i did give a jumpstart did Start right away. If i Start The car, shut off and Start again it always cranks first time so i do not think starter is bad.. battery is new but not sure if it is too small (62ah). My toughts about symptoms are too small battery, battery drain somewhere (like my 2din android radio), or crank position sensor or something like that.. anyone had this?
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When it does start, is it slow to turn over? It does sound battery related. I'm not familiar with Amp Hour ratings for car batteries, but based on a quick internet search, yours doesn't sound that small. How many CCA?
You might quickly check that there is no corrosion between the terminals and the cables, as this can reduce the flow of current to the car from the battery.
You might quickly check that there is no corrosion between the terminals and the cables, as this can reduce the flow of current to the car from the battery.
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Hi i have 2000 celsior with keyless system. Problem is that it does not always Crank at first try while sitting a while (like night or Day at work). Just Click Click from starter. 1 Time it did not Start at all but i did give a jumpstart did Start right away. If i Start The car, shut off and Start again it always cranks first time so i do not think starter is bad.. battery is new but not sure if it is too small (62ah). My toughts about symptoms are too small battery, battery drain somewhere (like my 2din android radio), or crank position sensor or something like that.. anyone had this?
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Sounds like the problem is the starter. I think @rkw77080 nailed it.
Having said that, I think the easiest step first is to test the battery, and eliminate it as problem. I understand the battery is new, but even new battery can be bad. Is there any auto part stores over there that will test the battery for free like here in the US? Then I would also clean the corrosion and check the cables to make sure everything is good and tight. The starter in this car is buried under a lot of things, so you want to eliminate the easy stuffs first as a potential problem before start digging into the starter. Good luck!
Having said that, I think the easiest step first is to test the battery, and eliminate it as problem. I understand the battery is new, but even new battery can be bad. Is there any auto part stores over there that will test the battery for free like here in the US? Then I would also clean the corrosion and check the cables to make sure everything is good and tight. The starter in this car is buried under a lot of things, so you want to eliminate the easy stuffs first as a potential problem before start digging into the starter. Good luck!
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I Will test battery today and i buy new terminals today because + terminal is loose does not tight good. I do not think (or hope) it is not starter. I did change knock sensors last year 
I had car charging over night, did start good this morning. It always works good couple of weeks after charging. My main suspect is that Chinese head unit eating voltage from battery.
I had car charging over night, did start good this morning. It always works good couple of weeks after charging. My main suspect is that Chinese head unit eating voltage from battery.
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