'07 TL has problem starting car, but does start

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-07-2014, 10:52 AM
  #1  
Racer
Thread Starter
 
lopopo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: So Cal
Age: 34
Posts: 404
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
'07 TL has problem starting car, but does start

Hey all! So this morning heading out to work the car started fine, there was no problem. However, after dropping off my sister, I had problem adjusting seats via the seat settings but it wouldn't move so decided to turn off the car. Tried starting it again and had trouble starting it in one go. I had to hold the keys for a few seconds and it would click?/rev a bit, the speedometer area would light up but flicker during the clicks/rev and eventually start. Any one know if this is a starter motor problem or battery?

I looked around on the forum, and have read people who had their TL running fine the night before and wouldn't start the next day. The only difference is that my car does start but takes a few seconds.

Thanks in advance!
Old 07-07-2014, 10:58 AM
  #2  
-------Tim-------
 
Slpr04UA6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Tampa, Fl
Age: 46
Posts: 2,542
Received 610 Likes on 514 Posts
You may have already done this, but, check to make sure batt terminals are tight/no corrosion.?
The following 2 users liked this post by Slpr04UA6:
justnspace (07-07-2014), lopopo (07-07-2014)
Old 07-07-2014, 11:00 AM
  #3  
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
justnspace's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 86,295
Received 16,267 Likes on 11,974 Posts
sounds like battery.

agreed with slpr04ua6, check battery terminals for tight connections and clean off any corrosion if any
The following users liked this post:
lopopo (07-07-2014)
Old 07-07-2014, 11:12 AM
  #4  
Racer
Thread Starter
 
lopopo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: So Cal
Age: 34
Posts: 404
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I haven't checked anything since I am at work. Will take a look at it during lunch. Thanks guys!
Old 07-07-2014, 11:28 AM
  #5  
Stay Out Of the Left Lane
 
NBP04TL4ME's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: SE Mass --- > Central VA --- > SE Mass
Age: 57
Posts: 8,983
Received 1,241 Likes on 1,028 Posts
Yup - certainly sounds like the battery. Check, clean and if necessary - replace
The following 2 users liked this post by NBP04TL4ME:
justnspace (07-07-2014), lopopo (07-07-2014)
Old 07-07-2014, 11:35 AM
  #6  
Racer
Thread Starter
 
lopopo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: So Cal
Age: 34
Posts: 404
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by NBP04TL4ME
Yup - certainly sounds like the battery. Check, clean and if necessary - replace
Yea so far that sounds like the consensus, will definitely check when I get the time. Thanks!
Old 08-05-2014, 03:11 PM
  #7  
2nd Gear
 
princechoi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
check starting system

experienced same symtoms
sooner or later you start to see the error message and ignition time will get longer and longer like more than 10 s
Suddenly one day it does not start at all even after tens of tries
For me, ending up replacing the start motor...
Now I might replace some relays...T.T
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1lowtc
1G RDX (2007-2012)
15
11-19-2015 10:52 AM
jordanboi
2G TSX (2009-2014)
16
09-05-2015 01:33 AM
NSolace
2G TL Problems & Fixes
15
09-03-2015 08:02 PM
chrisr
5G TLX Problems & Fixes
7
08-31-2015 08:24 PM
darknite123
Integra
0
08-30-2015 03:00 PM



Quick Reply: '07 TL has problem starting car, but does start



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:48 PM.