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Hello, perhaps someone on this board can help me. I've noticed within the past couple of weeks of driving my car for a while and park for only a few moments, it takes longer to start. It sounds like the battery is about to die but eventually it does start. When the car is cold (overnight, parked for a few hours) it starts faster. It seems when the car has been driven and is warm, it doesn't start as quickly. I have checked previous archives on this board but I haven't found a direct match.
It shouldn't work that way. Fuel injection and throttle body should insure that the motor starts properly cold or warm. Have the problem diagnosed by the dealer.
When hot, the resistance in the starter increases making it harder for a weak battery to turn it over. Take it to Autozone and have them test the battery first.