Slow start of engine

[mungh]

Hi,

My 08 CS of 23000 mile has slow start symptom.

The symptom started few weeks ago.

Time to fire the engine takes longer time than before and it varies from 3 to 6 seconds.

My dealer recommended to switch the high pressure fuel pump system and quoted me very high cost.

Since I moved out of the country, global warranty of 2 years has passed already.

Is switching the fuel pump system the only solution?

Can't it be repaired?

Thanks.

James

[wvicary]

Does the engine crank over fast enough or just has an extended crank time? No other drivability problems or check engine light,past problems or after market parts? If you're concerned about the fuel pump have it tested for residual pressure,operating pressure and volume.

[mungh]

Thanks for the reply,

I think its just an extended crank time.

I didn't notice any problem in drivability yet. No warning light has turned on.

Thank you.

James

Does the engine crank over fast enough or just has an extended crank time? No other drivability problems or check engine light,past problems or after market parts? If you're concerned about the fuel pump have it tested for residual pressure,operating pressure and volume.

[pb1302]

My 04 has the super slow engine crank issue. Not sure what it could be as the battery has not died yet and the car starts up each time.

[RFM]

It is indeed a symptom of a failing high pressure fuel pump on DFI engines, anyway, the dealer can measure the rest pressure and the actual pressure on the fuel rail, to be sure.