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Old 03-17-2009, 01:21 PM
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Default starter or alternator?
my gf's s2000 is having a much more difficult time starting up than mine. it always starts up, but it seems to take a couple seconds longer; it's noticeable.

you guys think i should take a look at the starter or alternator for this problem? the car has 70k miles on it.
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Old 03-17-2009, 01:25 PM
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How old is the battery?
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+1 For battery.

Starter cranks the engine over and is only capable with a good battery.

Alternator provides power to run the car and charge the battery.
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I have had the same problem; my father has a meter so I checked the battery, it was fine I then went ahead and checked the alternator and it was also fine. Last time I turned off my car, and left the headlights on while I pumped gas 5min give or take and the battery was dead? Someone think it's time for a new battery?
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i'll run it over to a autozone or something and have them run a battery test first, and report back.
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check the gap on the spark plugs.
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Originally Posted by jeggy,Mar 17 2009, 05:11 PM
check the gap on the spark plugs.
really? that would lead to a harder start up?
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Lots of time a dying battery can show a nominal charge with no load, but when a load is applied it just can't put out the current anymore.
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You and you GF have S2000s!

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Oh, and +1 for battery.
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