I've had my TSX almost two weeks now, and I've noticed that when starting, that the starter sounds kinda weak, and I have to "turn it over" for about 1.5-2 seconds. My CL had lightning quick starting- a half second or so. My immediate thoughts are that I have a bum battery that's already on it's last legs. I'll be breaking out the voltmeter this weekend and doing some testing, but I'm just curious if anybody else notices that the starter turnover speed in the TSX is slower than what I would consider usual?

 

Mine is also slow. My dad's 03 TL feels much better.

 

My TSX has always taken about 1 1/2 sec to cold start. and about 1 sec to start when warm. I though it was normal. because the 2 TSX that I test drove did the same thing. When they pulled mine off the truck it did the same thing.

Isn't it normal?

 

i think it is normal...my friend's rsx does the same thing

 

I'm trying to remember back to when I was test driving (I drove about 3 different cars) how the starter felt. Hmm...

 

mine does the same as does everyone that i've heard on this board.

 

mine is the same along with everyone else that i've seen talk about starting times on the board.

 

Same here...starter usually takes a while before it fires up...

 

Does anyone know what the compression ratio is on a CL?

 

Mine is the same. I'm not sure if its because of a small bettery or what, but I've also noticed that when I plug in my cell charger, it takes very long to charge. In my old car it would charge up much faster. I'm guessing these 2 things are related.

 

Here... try reading THIS THREAD!!!
Hope it helps.

 

To_Unplug had to have his starter replaced under 5000 miles...mine is still fine after 15K, but you never know....