Engine Trouble?
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Engine Trouble?
I think I'm having some engine issues on my new C350, it's got 1950 miles on it, had it for 1 and half months.
The engine normally starts pretty smoothly, like I can hear the "starting the car sound" for like 1 second then engine starts. Last week, it happened once where I tried to start the car but it didnt start until it had the "starting engine sound" for 3 seconds. (sorry im not sure what the terminology is, im really not a car guy)
This morning I stopped by starbucks before I went to work, I came out of starbucks, turn my key, I hear the igniting sound, but the engine wont turn on. Since it's the electric ignition, it just kept on trying until I turned the key off. And my car started when I tried the 2nd time.
Is this a problem? I'm sorry if this sounds confusing, I'm not good at explaining car issues.
The engine normally starts pretty smoothly, like I can hear the "starting the car sound" for like 1 second then engine starts. Last week, it happened once where I tried to start the car but it didnt start until it had the "starting engine sound" for 3 seconds. (sorry im not sure what the terminology is, im really not a car guy)
This morning I stopped by starbucks before I went to work, I came out of starbucks, turn my key, I hear the igniting sound, but the engine wont turn on. Since it's the electric ignition, it just kept on trying until I turned the key off. And my car started when I tried the 2nd time.
Is this a problem? I'm sorry if this sounds confusing, I'm not good at explaining car issues.
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Do you mean the engine was turning but the cylinders were not firing? The car has always started for me on the first try, fires right up without delay.
The problem I (and some others) have had is a noisy start with what sounds like bearings or a rattling sound for 2-5 seconds after a cold/warm start.
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The problem I (and some others) have had is a noisy start with what sounds like bearings or a rattling sound for 2-5 seconds after a cold/warm start.
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When it starts, does it hesitate at all when you give it some gas?
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Was it cold or raining or unusual weather?
Also, are you using premium fuel only?
When you start the car, don't press down on the gas, this could cause hard starting also.
Also, are you using premium fuel only?
When you start the car, don't press down on the gas, this could cause hard starting also.
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