Hi,

My new 2012 Evo just took forever to fire up when it was 50. This is concerning. Any ideas on root cause?

 

Low battery? Bet it wont crank next time its cold

 

Is it modded? When you start it you keep your foot off the gas pedal?

 

I've noticed on occasion it will pretend to start but then quickly change its mind when cold out. Brand new car... always fires right up after though, no idea man, definitely check the battery!

 

No mods. Car has 2000 miles on it...its brand new. Battery is fine.

 

No mods. Car has 2000 miles on it...its brand new. Battery is fine.

 

Edit

 

Measure the amperage on the battery.

And get some of this thin oil used in the cold

 

Right when I got my X about 2 years ago, long crank times happened to me on occasion. Then I read somewhere to do the following at start up, and things have been fine ever since:

1) turn the key to the point where you hear the beeping (right before actual ignition of the engine). 2) wait 5-8 secs.
3) turn the key to start the engine - at this point the engine starts for me consistently.

My other car, an Acura could start easily with no "waiting." But I guess every car is different.

 

Happens ever once in awhile to mine too. Sometimes a couple times in a week , then months and months without happening.

 

Don't know if this is true, but I've heard from various people that this is actually a practice that should be done everytime you start a car. Wait for all the lights to turn on the speedo. That way your CPU has enough time to know what's going on before cranking over.