[Euro] Hard Starting Problem

**Pumped** · 17-01-2007 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by drezy

as of late my euro has been fairly random... generally in the mornings starting the engine cold can be anywhere from 6-10 cranks...!! when its warmer its 4-5 cranks... i have a feeling it may be my battery... will have to upgrade to a 650CCA one instead of the stock 300CCA...

I currently have a 650cca battery and id have to say it helped a little bit but generally its still an issue, compared to any other newer cars ive had experience with its definately the slowest to start.

Ah well, getting used to it now so long as it doesnt start stalling i dont mind

**EuroDude** · 17-01-2007 09:00 AM

Yeh a battery wont solve the problem completely. Some TSX dudes have put a voltage regulator on the starter motors earth (I think thats how it works) and got good results.

Pretty sure the engines ULEV fuel return feature also has something to do with it.

**power_of_dreams** · 03-10-2008 12:45 AM

Any recommended voltage stabilizers to help the hard start?
Does ok if I turn the key two notches and wait for beeps and lights to stop then crank it. But if I crank straight away it only just makes it.

**aaronng** · 03-10-2008 04:36 AM

Voltage stabilisers do nothing for this.

**Crapdaz** · 03-10-2008 06:37 AM

Main reason - Battery CCA rating is too low on the stock battery.
Solution - Anything above 400CCA will definitely help.

Best to have all earthing straps done on the car.
Do it the same time you change your battery so it saves you time.

So change your negative battery cable>chassis --> 0/2/4G wire.
and also the other side if you can be stuffed. Engine mount>chassis

**EuroDude** · 03-10-2008 09:30 AM

Solution = get a higher capacity battery.

Mine starts much quicker now with a decent battery. I think its 400cca

**power_of_dreams** · 03-10-2008 01:11 PM

any particular batteries I should look out for

**Crapdaz** · 03-10-2008 01:23 PM

people like supercharge gold/ac delco and some others i can't think from the top of my head.

I've got korean solite.

**tpphan** · 03-10-2008 01:23 PM

The Optima D51 is a good option, same size as the OEM but with 450-500CCA. Its deep cycle as well, so if you plan on some audio work in the future, something to consider.

But its well above your average batt price.

The old batch is rated @ 500CCA, new batch is rated @ 450CCA. According to their website spec sheet. lol

**power_of_dreams** · 03-10-2008 01:38 PM

Nah I'm not running a soundsystem, so whats bang for your buck?

**tpphan** · 03-10-2008 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by power_of_dreams

Nah I'm not running a soundsystem, so whats bang for your buck?

Shop around, i wouldn't paymore than $350.

**aaronng** · 03-10-2008 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by tpphan

The Optima D51 is a good option, same size as the OEM but with 450-500CCA. Its deep cycle as well, so if you plan on some audio work in the future, something to consider.

But its well above your average batt price.

The old batch is rated @ 450CCA, new batch is rated @ 500CCA. According to their website spec sheet. lol

The old batch was 500CCA. The new ones are 450CCA.