View Full Version : Strange Thing at Engine Start-up--Please advise


Terry
10-19-1999, 10:36 AM
A strange thing is happening when I start my engine.

When I turn the key, I hear the starter motor turning, but the engine itself isn't turning. It takes about a second or two before I hear the actual engine itself turn. I noticed that the last two times I started my car, the tach (RPM's) stayed at zero for a couple of seconds even though the starter motor was turning.

Also, unrelated (at least I think it's unrelated), my idle seems really low. . .about 500 RPM's. What should it be at?

StevenN
10-19-1999, 02:10 PM
ntnt

Jim Simone
10-19-1999, 05:02 PM
My 35K service is scheduled for Nov. 1 and I'll have them check the starter then. FWIW, my idle seems fine @ ~800 rpm.

Jim