[dm4]

Has anyone else encountered this problem? I have an'04 Roadster that has developed an unusual starting problem. When I start the car for the first time of the day there is no problem; it starts normally. If the car runs for longer than about 5 minutes and I shut the car off when I try to restart the car all I get is a single 'click' sound. Each successive time I turn the key I get the single 'click'. If I let the car sit for approx. 5 minutes it will start without a problem. This problem has been present for about a week now and I have been through this starting routine about 20 times. I have a service appointment scheduled for Sat. Anyone have a similar experience or some thoughts?

Dave

 

[cedusett]

That's a new one by me. You're not flooding the engine are you?

 

[hazade]

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Is that even possible? I thought that was just a carb thing..

 

[Major]

In the old days I would have suggested that it might be the battery cables or a starter problem! But with so many computer controlled aspects of the modern day engine who knows?

Major

 

[cedusett]

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Is that even possible? I thought that was just a carb thing..
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To be honest, I have no idea if you can flood the engine, but I woudln't be suprised if you can't. The symptoms sound like it could be the problem though.

 

[cedusett]

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Off topic: what is that thing up in the top left that is circled?

 

[Airbag79]

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You CANNOT flood a EFI engine, impossible.

 

[KShep]

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Off topic: what is that thing up in the top left that is circled?
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Good eye....missed that.

 

[Airbag79]

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Sounds to me like there might be a faulty sensor somwhere that has thermal issues. Seems like she will only start after she has cooled off some.

 

[arlingtonz]

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Off topic: what is that thing up in the top left that is circled?
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Is that the biker's shoe? :OMG:

 

[Lo Fi Ched]

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Off topic: what is that thing up in the top left that is circled?
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Is that the biker's shoe? :OMG:
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I believe it is. Dayum!

 

[dm4]

Took the car for service to Cherry Hill Nissan, Cherry Hill NJ. The tech had the problem diagnosed and fixed quickly. Turns out it was just a loose connection at the starter. Also had the oil changed for $28.......I'm happy