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YOUR RESEARCHfinally got video of nasty start
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camera, some weird acoustics, or
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Sounded like something weird right after it caught, but I couldn't tell whether it was the camera, some weird acoustics, or ...
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Another weird case of hot starting problem was the engine is so hot the starter actually bind.
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Next time turn the key to the last position before crank and wait a few seconds then check the voltage.
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never happened to me before or since, but I'll have to check the Y Cable when I get home....
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Looks like a weak battery to me. The charging voltage looks low too. How old is your battery? Your battery only has 10v even before the cranking started.
^^ What he said.
Once it cranks, does it sound normal? Sounded like something weird right after it caught, but I couldn't tell whether it was the camera, some weird acoustics, or ... .
yea once it cranks and the engine is on, everything else is normal. I dont know how old the battery is, whoever installed it didnt punch the holes in or write the date on it. what should the battery voltage be at?
Going with battery also; but maybe the starter is going out? I forget what a bad starter sounds like though... Been too long.
Edit: I re read your post. Only on warm starts? No clue...
A car battery is nominally 12 volts. 12.6 volts is the normal voltage for a six-cell car battery. When the engine is running, the alternator should be producing (and your voltmeter indicating) between 13.8 and 14.2 volts.
^^^what he said
Next time turn the key to the last position before crank and wait a few seconds then check the voltage. It should read about 12v. If it reads 10v, your battery is bad.
Another weird case of hot starting problem was the engine is so hot the starter actually bind. That case was because of non working coolant fan '99 model. Your temp does not look that high so I doubt that's the cause.
Hot start problem can also be due to the corroded "y" starter/alternator cable.
I had a tough re-start the other day after driving for 20 minutes... tried to crank it, engine didn't catch... tried it again and caught right away... never happened to me before or since, but I'll have to check the Y Cable when I get home....
Just looked at the DIY to replace the cable... what a PIA! hope mine isn't corroded.
