sam534 62 Report post Posted February 6, 2018 It's happened twice now but intermittently, yesterday after work and then this morning. Had two starts yesterday after the issue which where fine. It seems to take 3x as many cranks of the engine to fire up, good news is the new Toyota battery is managing to keep firing that starter motor. Really odd as it doesn't happen every time. Anyone else had this? Sent from my STF-L09 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted February 6, 2018 Just now, sam534 said: It's happened twice now but intermittently, yesterday after work and then this morning. Had two starts yesterday after the issue which where fine. It seems to take 3x as many cranks of the engine to fire up, good news is the new Toyota battery is managing to keep firing that starter motor. Really odd as it doesn't happen every time. Anyone else had this? Sent from my STF-L09 using Tapatalk Yes - it was my battery on the way out. Are you still on the original 48mh one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted February 6, 2018 No had a 65ah one replaced about a month or two ago. The battery seems to be running the starter motor fine, unless it's not sparking? Or not pumping the fuel ? Sent from my STF-L09 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary p 46 Report post Posted February 7, 2018 I used to have this problem when it was new. It would keep cranking over for what seemed ages before it fired up. I got told that Subaru engines are common for this as the fuel sometimes drains back. Was told to put it in ignition for a few seconds to start the fuel pump then start it. I’ve never had a problem since.🤷🏼♂️ 1 sam534 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted February 7, 2018 I used to have this problem when it was new. It would keep cranking over for what seemed ages before it fired up. I got told that Subaru engines are common for this as the fuel sometimes drains back. Was told to put it in ignition for a few seconds to start the fuel pump then start it. I’ve never had a problem since.🤷🏼♂️Great thanks Gary, haven't had the issue again yet. Rich at Macclesfield said he will take a look at it next Friday with my service. Sent from my STF-L09 using Tapatalk 1 Gary p reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted February 7, 2018 Same as Gary for me, happened a few times when the car was less than a year old, hasn't done it since! 1 sam534 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willclarke 50 Report post Posted March 14, 2019 Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I seem to have this intermittent issue too now, last couple days on semi warm starts (few hours off). Cranks for a good few seconds before starting. Did you get this sorted at RRG? My battery is 60ah and sounds like it's powering it fine, so wondering if it could be fuelling... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam534 62 Report post Posted March 15, 2019 Rich put a fuel cleaner in, but I must admit it went away... I would sometimes press the power button without the clutch if it's been sat a while just to prime the pump for a little bit (you'll hear it whine) and then start the engine. Sent from my STF-L09 using Tapatalk 1 willclarke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdstrike 186 Report post Posted March 15, 2019 A bit of heatsoak can really mess with engine starting, as the perceived air temperature is out of whack. I'm thinking about minutes rather than hours between starts though. An underperforming spark plug/ignition coil can lead to a weak start too. If it continues I'd think about inspecting them for signs of fouling, corrosion or arcing as well as checking battery condition under load. Shame the plugs are tricky to whip out. 1 willclarke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites