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Originally Posted by m6-lt1
Just an fyi it is normal for a DI engine to need extra cranks in order to start up as it is building pressure. Yours obviously has an issue because of the CEL but don’t be too alarmed after it’s fixed if your car needs to crank an extra second or two when cold starting it after a few days.
Also I noticed you have a 1le which I usually associate with a manual (I know you can get an auto). I noticed sometimes if my foot is even the SLIGHTEST bit not all the way down on the clutch my car will take extra long to start and the start is a little “rougher”.
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That hasn't been my experience before with DI engines. The car I sold before I purchased my Camaro was a BMW with a DI engine. It also had a high pressure fuel system. It started right up after sitting for a week or longer. It was a TT inline 6 though as opposed to a V8. Perhaps that makes some difference. The longer fuel rails on the V8 could cause it to take longer to build up pressure in the Camaro. I just haven't experienced such a long period of cranking before the motor fires after sitting for a period of time in another vehicle.
Yes my car is a manual. But I'm used to having to depress the clutch all the way in order to start a manual car. I've had several manuals that set up are the same way. In those the starter wouldn't engage unless the clutch was depressed all the way. I have once or twice forgot to put my foot on the brake too, which won't allow the car to start.