since day one (well since I owned the car.. only a week in my hands) .. It's most likely some sort of tuning issue.. because sometimes it takes a few less once its been on and running.. but it's not consistent.. it takes a while all the time.. longest when its REAL cold.. still quite a few turns once its been running.. but sometimes starts like it does when its cold, even if its slightly warm (30 minutes after shut down) .. inconsistencies are whats driving me mad..

 

I feel ya. I would start picking AEM exp guys brains to see if this is common.

 

also, if you leave your key in the "on" position a few seconds than crank it'll start up faster.
usually i just wait until the fuel pump stops whining, than crank.
btw, cranking for me is worst in the winter.

 

Will do.. its not really hurting any, just a bit annoying. I hate just having to patch up all these minor things from previous peeps.. but I guess thats the name of the game when buying used whips.

 

AEM EMS all do that my friend has it it takes some time to crank over your fine

 

seriously? dang.. AEM EMS... curse yooooou! It's just like "come on.. no whammies no whammies!"

 

At least you now know your not alone.

 

classic.. but very true.

 

yup.... welcome to 'almost engine management'

if you want OEM start up & drive-ability, look up the HKS fcon Vpro....

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yeah thats true the HKS is better for driveability but stay with the AMS put the key in the on position for a few then it will turn over quicker theres no problem with your car though

 

could be low compression also if its hard to start.

 

My car started to do this after my tune as well. I am pretty sure it is related to fueling. My tune is all out of whack though so it is hard to say. As stated before though it does not take as long if you let the fuel pump prime before attempting to crank.

 

Yea I actually already do that.. takes like 3 seconds for the pump to kick on (You can hear it kick on of course) ... at THAT point I crank it.. and it takes another 2-3 seconds..