Ive went to start my x and twice now it almost didnt fire. No lights are on, battery is good. Dont know what section to put this in either. Looking to see if anyone else has this problem.

 

What's it doing? Please explain in detail what occurs when you turn the key.

 

+1^ ill give an example..is it trying to start? is it free spinning? is it just clicking? is it backfiring? does it smell like fuel?

 

No its trying to start. It just has a hard time getting there. Just have to hold the key turned for like 10 seconds. Has happened twice so far. Its not cold out either.

 

My vote is the starter wire is loose.

 

good vote, will try that tomorrow. Any others?

 

Usually if the starter wire is loose or a bad connection it would click when cranking

 

no, its not clicking. Its like it has lag, like an old car that hasnt been started that much.

 

Than rule out The starter. It's most likely a sensor issue. Like the crank sensor or cam not getting a signal correctly.

 

My car was having similar problems a few weeks ago. Turned out it was the spark plugs after it stopped starting.

 

have you taken it apart or messed with anything engine related latley? where you could have messed up a sensor or put something together wrong? if not fuel pump could be going on ya, or your compression is ****. have you confirmed you have no boost/vacuum leaks or even a compression test? or does she run strong once she starts?


sorry for all the ?'s, it could just be so many things depending on what you have touched or what its doing.

 

shes running stronger after she fires, and havent messed with anything.