soo i get into my car put the key in and i would say every 1 outta 10 times it is such a dellayed start. The best way i can explain it is as if u were not turning the key far enough and it like putters and putters and then finally turns over. Now the car never has failed to start and it doesnt make a difference whether it is hot or cold outside. Any idea of what this might be...? Its not my battery..

 

If you're only talkin a few extra cranks, its natural w/ the tC's returnless fuel system. No worries.

 

yeah sometimes it goes a few extra cranks but like thats not it....it like half starts up...then doesnt and is almost fully started and turns off and then while still holding the key in the same spot...will start up again

 

check your vacuum lines

one of htem off could cause a hard start

check engine light?

 

turn the car on and listen for hissing, that means a vacuum line is leaking

 

Normal.

Has to do with the returnless fuel system, as well as temperature changes. If it changes >20* in a few hours, such as after a cold front, it'll be a little rougher than the usual.

If you're running a CEL or it fails to turn over, then get back to us.

 

^yep mine is the same way sometimes. its a normal thing.

 

take a video it could be your perception of a long start that is throwing us off.

 

thanks for all your input umm im not running a CEL and its not a long start up....there is a slight hissing...im going to monitor it for a few more weeks...if i feel somthings wrong ill take it in...does the vacuum lines have anything to do with the CAI i have the TRD CAI installed...

 

got something of a similar problem after i fill up my car has a really bad idle like its gonna stall but im sitting in neutral