View Poll Results: How do you start up your CL?
Ram the key in and turn the bitch over
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Turn it to start, wait till everything settles, then turn it on
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I always use the remote starter
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How do you start your car up?
#1
I miss my 03 CL-S :(
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How do you start your car up?
Ok, I just realized that I have the odd habit of not putting the key in and turning it on. I seem to always put the key in, turn it to "on" and wait for all the gauges to reach their positions before turning it to "start".
Is this just a completely illogical waste of time, or do you do the same thing?
Is this just a completely illogical waste of time, or do you do the same thing?
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I voted for option #1.
Put clutch in, put key in and crank it, put her in neutral, adjust the seat memory #2 (I've got the seat set back on the remote so when I get in it's easier/less wear on the seat bolster), adjust radio, hit wipers to get the dew off, defroster (front/rear when necessary), A/C on (when necessary), fasten seat belt, open sunroof (when necessary), put her in reverse, check for traffic, back out of the driveway... and we're on the road !!
It's almost like a pre-flight check on a friggin' airplane
Put clutch in, put key in and crank it, put her in neutral, adjust the seat memory #2 (I've got the seat set back on the remote so when I get in it's easier/less wear on the seat bolster), adjust radio, hit wipers to get the dew off, defroster (front/rear when necessary), A/C on (when necessary), fasten seat belt, open sunroof (when necessary), put her in reverse, check for traffic, back out of the driveway... and we're on the road !!
It's almost like a pre-flight check on a friggin' airplane
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#3
CLS 6MT Navi
We think the same. I did the same thing, so the seat moves back before I get in, or out if I push the memory button.
I was wondering if it's bad to start the 6 speed with the clutch.
You know turn the key and then push in the clutch. I've done it a few times and wondered if it hurts anything.
I was wondering if it's bad to start the 6 speed with the clutch.
You know turn the key and then push in the clutch. I've done it a few times and wondered if it hurts anything.
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Cost Drivers!!!!
prepare to get flammed.......the elders fron upon high are going to let you know how insane, stupid etc., the whole process is ![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I turn the key and let the guages do there thing for a second most times. Just take a quick glance to make sure everything is where it is suppsoed to be in terms of levels.
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I turn the key and let the guages do there thing for a second most times. Just take a quick glance to make sure everything is where it is suppsoed to be in terms of levels.
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I turn the key and let the guages do there thing for a second most times. Just take a quick glance to make sure everything is where it is suppsoed to be in terms of levels. [/B][/QUOTE]
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also I always turn off my AC and stereo before I get out of my car.
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also I always turn off my AC and stereo before I get out of my car.
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I turn the key to On, wait one to two seconds and then turn it over. In other words, I wait for the fuel pump to completely prime the fuel lines before turning over. This way it starts on the first turn over.
Now if I had just turned it off I will start it up right away as the lines haven't had time to depressurize.
Now if I had just turned it off I will start it up right away as the lines haven't had time to depressurize.
#7
I miss my 03 CL-S :(
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Originally posted by scalbert
I turn the key to On, wait one to two seconds and then turn it over. In other words, I wait for the fuel pump to completely prime the fuel lines before turning over. This way it starts on the first turn over.
I turn the key to On, wait one to two seconds and then turn it over. In other words, I wait for the fuel pump to completely prime the fuel lines before turning over. This way it starts on the first turn over.
That's what raised the question in the first place. I wait till that stops (by then the diag cycle is done) then I turn it to "Start". I was just curious if this was necessary.
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Originally posted by einsatz
I'm guessing that's the humm you hear when you turn it to "on"?
That's what raised the question in the first place. I wait till that stops (by then the diag cycle is done) then I turn it to "Start". I was just curious if this was necessary.
I'm guessing that's the humm you hear when you turn it to "on"?
That's what raised the question in the first place. I wait till that stops (by then the diag cycle is done) then I turn it to "Start". I was just curious if this was necessary.
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Press and hold button II on my remote for 2 seconds from some distance away, press button I to unlock, get in, put the key in, step on the brake to kill remote start, release parking brake, put on reverse, glance at the screen (back-up camera), check rear view mirror, drive away
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Start it up and drive it. Its just a an acura, not a ferrari.
I don't floor it once it's in the first 20 min or so on the road. I actually WANT something to happen with it so I can have a bigger reason to get rid of it and get the //M3.
I don't floor it once it's in the first 20 min or so on the road. I actually WANT something to happen with it so I can have a bigger reason to get rid of it and get the //M3.
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