2008 oddy lux with a starting problem

**THEDUKE26** · 26-12-2016 07:32 PM

Hi there

ever since yesterday the Odyssey has had a problem starting, before it always started without issue ( ie instantly almost ) but now it seems to want to crank for a good 3/4 seconds and then splutters into life and is then fine, being Christmas and all my mechanic is away so i was wondering if anyone has had problems of this nature

( yesterday was effin hot 42C and i thought maybe the heat was a issue, but today has been 22 and wet and still a problem, )

thank you all kind people and merry Christmas

regards john

**Martin77** · 27-12-2016 12:40 PM

It could be couple of things:
1. Battery and charging system
Its good to check the condition of the battery. If you are in NSW, you can take your battery to NRMA motorserve and they test it free of charge. It may need charging and they do this for free too. You may need to take the battery out for them though. I know NRMA battery roadside can also test battery drain and also alternator functionality. Be careful with the brand of the alternator if you need to replace it.

2. Starter
The brushes on the starter motor will wear and cause the starter motor to loose performance. Your mechanics will need to do this for you.