Starting Trouble. One crank and stops. Eventually Starts.
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2018 GLC 43 AMG
Starting Trouble. One crank and stops. Eventually Starts.
Hey all,
I got in my GLC this morning and hit the start button. The starter turned once, and then nothing. All lights/radio/accessory is on with no problem. Pressed the button about 4 more times, and same issue. It cranks once and then stops. Not a weak or slow crank, and battery has sufficient charge. No warning signals on. I hit the button it a fifth time, and it starts right up.
Drive to work is completely normal.
Got to work and turned the car off. Tried to restart it to see if the issue was one off.... did the same thing. Even does it with the key inserted in the ignition. So far has eventually started after the .5 second crank a few times. Any body experienced anything similar?
I got in my GLC this morning and hit the start button. The starter turned once, and then nothing. All lights/radio/accessory is on with no problem. Pressed the button about 4 more times, and same issue. It cranks once and then stops. Not a weak or slow crank, and battery has sufficient charge. No warning signals on. I hit the button it a fifth time, and it starts right up.
Drive to work is completely normal.
Got to work and turned the car off. Tried to restart it to see if the issue was one off.... did the same thing. Even does it with the key inserted in the ignition. So far has eventually started after the .5 second crank a few times. Any body experienced anything similar?
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Blk/Blk GLC43 AMG WAGON
Was told the starter buttons can be temperamental and can fail. Take out the button and use the key it should work with no issues. I am planning on getting mine fixed soon.
Last edited by affalterthought; Feb 17, 2021 at 01:55 PM.
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GLC43
Hey all,
I got in my GLC this morning and hit the start button. The starter turned once, and then nothing. All lights/radio/accessory is on with no problem. Pressed the button about 4 more times, and same issue. It cranks once and then stops. Not a weak or slow crank, and battery has sufficient charge. No warning signals on. I hit the button it a fifth time, and it starts right up.
Drive to work is completely normal.
Got to work and turned the car off. Tried to restart it to see if the issue was one off.... did the same thing. Even does it with the key inserted in the ignition. So far has eventually started after the .5 second crank a few times. Any body experienced anything similar?
I got in my GLC this morning and hit the start button. The starter turned once, and then nothing. All lights/radio/accessory is on with no problem. Pressed the button about 4 more times, and same issue. It cranks once and then stops. Not a weak or slow crank, and battery has sufficient charge. No warning signals on. I hit the button it a fifth time, and it starts right up.
Drive to work is completely normal.
Got to work and turned the car off. Tried to restart it to see if the issue was one off.... did the same thing. Even does it with the key inserted in the ignition. So far has eventually started after the .5 second crank a few times. Any body experienced anything similar?
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AMG GLC63 SUV, Porsche GT4
Hey all,
I got in my GLC this morning and hit the start button. The starter turned once, and then nothing. All lights/radio/accessory is on with no problem. Pressed the button about 4 more times, and same issue. It cranks once and then stops. Not a weak or slow crank, and battery has sufficient charge. No warning signals on. I hit the button it a fifth time, and it starts right up.
Drive to work is completely normal.
Got to work and turned the car off. Tried to restart it to see if the issue was one off.... did the same thing. Even does it with the key inserted in the ignition. So far has eventually started after the .5 second crank a few times. Any body experienced anything similar?
I got in my GLC this morning and hit the start button. The starter turned once, and then nothing. All lights/radio/accessory is on with no problem. Pressed the button about 4 more times, and same issue. It cranks once and then stops. Not a weak or slow crank, and battery has sufficient charge. No warning signals on. I hit the button it a fifth time, and it starts right up.
Drive to work is completely normal.
Got to work and turned the car off. Tried to restart it to see if the issue was one off.... did the same thing. Even does it with the key inserted in the ignition. So far has eventually started after the .5 second crank a few times. Any body experienced anything similar?
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2018 GLC 43 AMG
Nearly never, however after using my NOCO smartcharger, it seems the issues were caused by low battery power after the car hadn't been started for 5 days. A bit concerning in itself, but a battery charge issue none the less.
