I noticed my car is having a hard time starting up this cold weather, it would have to hold the ignition for a good 15seconds or so before it actually starts up. Is it a sign of low compression or something else could been of a problem?

 

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How does it idle once its fired up? once its warmed up?

 

Not to jack the thread but I have the same problem. After I put in a new battery it started up right about but now 3 months after the new battery its gone back to the 15sec crank start-up thing. After its started it warms up just fine (normal about 4 mins) then idles at 750 just happily.

 

Kouta may have a bad alternater/voltage regulator. Charge your battery with a trickle charge overnight. If it starts right up after ten you may have weak spark from low voltage batt. ....Just a thought

 

idles fine, no problems.

the weak spark might sound right cause it doesn't sound like its sparking for the first few seconds of turning over.

 

Will try that, but I havn't really noticed a change in my voltages. 12 off normal, 8 when cranking and 14 while running. spark plugs are only about a month old as well...

 

Batteries don't put out as much current in the winter, a lot of cars take longer to start then. Also, do you have the right oil viscosity?