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.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

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.

 

yes me too

 

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.

 

i will definelty do that today!!! thx dave!!!

 

yeah it was the battery!!!
My Z is running like champ

 

I took it to Pep Boys yesterday and got a Bosch battery for it. The car starts much better now. The original did last over 5 years:-)

 

5 years is pretty good for an OEM battery.

 

I just started having the same problem. Was everything else working fine like the radio, lights, dash lights etc?