noob_tl
Veteran Member
Is there something in the '03s that prevents this from working? Even though I hold the key in the start position, the starter disengages as soon as the first cylinder fires. At single digit temps, this isn't enough for the engine to "catch." I have to cycle the key off before it will let me crank again.You may have to crank it a bit and hold the starter as first one, then two, then finally three cylinders start hitting and it can run on its own... the fourth will kick in shortly thereafter.
On a 8 deg morning, I let it preglow twice before cranking, but I had to try 8 - 10 times before it started. Cranking speed is normal, the battery was replaced just a couple of months ago, and a new Bosch starter was put on a couple of years ago. On a couple of other mornings that were colder, it wouldn't start at all, other than a cylinder firing and the starter disengaging.