Q: Slow crank, eventually turns on. Sometimes takes 10 mins to build the crank up
I was having problems a while ago so I changed the spark plugs, changed the starter, and replaced the terminal posts because they were corroded. I still have slow cranks and sometimes won't start without a jump. I got the alternator and battery check and they are working fine.
My car has 155000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi there, thanks for writing in. I’d be happy to provide some insight. If the engine is cranking very slow, then it may not start well. You should have a starter voltage drop test in order to isolate if the starter or one of the wires to the starter is causing the problem.
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