4000s cranking slow on cold start

[Mark R]

Sounds like the primary wiring is suspect.  Corrosion inside of the factory
wiring (moisture wicks under the jacketing) is common.

Mark Rosenkrantz


On 11/27/05, alex v. 928s <928s at canada.com> wrote:
>
> I replaced my Starter some months back with the car operating as good as
> one would expect.
> It started getting colder about 1 month ago and I noticed when I turned
> the key there was a long slow gradual buildup of cranking speed until a
> full bloom engine firing. Starting warm is piece of cake.
>
> Initial thought was that the Used Starter I got wasn't so great. Had
> that replaced a week ago.
>
> Now, as most in the east coast have noticed it got quite cold pretty
> quick. The car seems to be exhibiting the same signs as with the older
> starter. I go to start the 4000 the other morning and as I turn the key
> there's no noise but a very faint slow crank which does eventually build
> into a full blown fired start but takes some 30 seconds.
>
> Is there anything else to check? The battery seems OK. I may have the
> older starter rebuilt and replaced in time for winter's cold.
> any thoughts?
>
> alex v.
> '86 4000s auto
> 5-Cyl. 2.2
> 288K Km. in Canada
>
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