Struggling to Start
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Struggling to Start
Hey everyone! Recently my 8 has had a tough time starting up. Not just in the mornings, but anytime I start her- I turn the key in the ignition and the engine turns over a bit and tries to start and then it makes a kind of slipping/squeaky noise before it finally catches. Is this a loose belt? The car runs fine once I get it started, but it just struggles a bit on starting. I haven't had it NOT start yet, but I'm afraid that's going to happen next and that would suck. We just had a heat wave in So Cal....could this cause the problem? It used to start immediately when i would turn the key.
Any help is appreciated!
Any help is appreciated!
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My dealer already looked at it when the engine recall came out earlier this year, and mine wasn't affected by that. This just happened recently...after our heat wave. I drive it every day, but not far (about 10miles a day).
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thanks! I'm gonna check my oil in the morning to make sure it's not something stupid like low oil, and then I'll go to the dealer on Saturday.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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similar issues this week...just started like 4 days ago...the car starts slow and the lights dim...like it doesnt wanna start because of week electrical power...if I miss the start i gotta let it chill for like 5 mins before I can attempt again...my dad says its the starter i gotta get it checked it tomorrow wish me luck
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similar issues this week...just started like 4 days ago...the car starts slow and the lights dim...like it doesnt wanna start because of week electrical power...if I miss the start i gotta let it chill for like 5 mins before I can attempt again...my dad says its the starter i gotta get it checked it tomorrow wish me luck
any warning lights on the dash?
take it to Autozone, they can test the battery and startery
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I experienced the same issues recently after the heat wave here in Socal.
It was definitely the battery. I have a replacement being shipped to me. Dealer wanted to charge me $160 installed - I said...no thanks!
It was definitely the battery. I have a replacement being shipped to me. Dealer wanted to charge me $160 installed - I said...no thanks!
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