So after I put in a new starter my car started having trouble starting, taking about 3-5 seconds to start up. I checked everything and even did the deflood but it still starts the same. The only thing I haven't done was check the spark plugs. Could my plugs be the problem? I haven't changed them since I got a new engine replaced about 10k miles ago.

Input would be nice

 

The car doesn't start if it's flooded. If it starts, it isn't flooded. "Starting slowly" means not flooded, because it starts.

The "only" thing?

You tested the starter, tested the coils, tested the wires, cleaned the ESS, reset the ESS profile, cleaned and re-secured all the grounding points, and got a compression test?

 

Well aside from a compression test. That's too much money than I can afford at the moment, I will have to test the wires and coils but even those are only a couple months old. but yes I did everything else. But I take care of my engine ever since the new one was put in. I mean I baby the sucker so there should be NO way it is the engine...



So what's a common cause of causing a slow start up?

 

One of those items I listed.

If there are 2 things left, test those things. If there is one thing left, test that.

Being unable to afford something doesn't change whether or not it's needed. Your 8 doesn't care how much money you have, or how much you don't have.

 

Ok thanks

 

Ok so I need help on how to test my coils. That's tge last thing I need to check before I just say screw it and take it to the dealer

 

I did have a p0300 code pop up

 

Ok so my slow start still continues. But after it's been running I turn it off then turn it back on (hot start) it takes longer to start.... Well from what I have read that's a compression issue and now I'm screwed..... Could a bad cook cause this problem??


And my spark plugs look like these ones

 

Get a spark tester, like this:


Disconnect one plug wire from a plug, attach it to that, clamp that to the metal frame of the car, start the engine (it will run rough). Watch the spark. It needs to be stable and consistent in color, pulse frequency, and brilliance. If it varies from bright blue or changes in brilliance or changes in firing rate, then there is a problem with the coil that the wire leads from or the wire itself. Swap the wire on that coil with another wire and test again to see if the problem follows the wire or the problem follows the coil.


But yes, get a compression test.

 

So I used an inline spark tester and my ignition system and spark plugs seem fine along with the starter, battery, and alternator. I noticed that after the rest of my exhaust is cooled down enough to touch just fine, my CAT seems very hot to touch.... Possibly clogged CAT? I also read a thread that says maybe fuel injectors could cause a problem.

 

Btw a compression test will cost $180.... And I don't exactly have that kind of money just laying around.

 

Yes, lowest i've seen was $90, highest $250, usually between $120 and $180, with $150 being normal.



But I don't think you understand what I am telling you.

I'm saying that your next step is to get a compression test, not "don't drive the car till you get a compression test".

Ok if you can't afford it, that obviously means you won't be getting one right now. If that takes you a year to afford it .... ok. What I'm saying is that that there isn't going to be a magical solution that exists just because you can't afford the test.

Save up for it and then go get one.

 

No I understand what your saying. It's just every time I start my it kills me, and I want to know if it is the engine or not.
But will a bad CAT cause the car to have a super slow start including not throwing a code?

 

Well it's DEFFINANTLY not the cat. I just have coils and fuel injectors to check

 

How do you know it's not the cat?

 

I hollowed out my catalytic converter and cleaned both O2 sensors.


Is Smelling a little gas on start up a sign of bad gaskets or fuel injectors?

 

I haven't smelled raw gas in mine so Idk.
When you hollowed out your cat, was it clogged or broken up? If it was broken up was the back half intact?
Just wondering if you might have a chunk blocking your pipe.