Weak start (2016 SS) - Page 2

Jamesg89 · 07-27-2017, 07:07 AM

Ive had my car less then a month and its done this a lot. I didn't think mine was going to start yesterday. It barely did. Kind of embarrassing when your brand new car doesn't sound like its gonna start.

stmbtwilli · 07-27-2017, 08:23 AM

In the staging lanes at Beech Bend during Camarofest my cars outside temperature gauge was reading 106 degrees. After a couple of runs I became concerned because it was starting so slowly but it never let me down. I guess it is just a quirk of these LT1's.

soloknight6 · 07-27-2017, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Adrian97c

The USB charger?

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not the usb charger, damn what is it called lol. I believe its the 12v system? uses a car charger adapter. Ive noticed that while its plugged in even without a device attached, it seems to drain the battery remarkably fast ( seemingly in minutes if not seconds.) I unplug the thing every time before I shut off the engine now, no more slow start issues for me I hope, fingers crossed.

Adrian97c · 07-27-2017, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by soloknight6

not the usb charger, damn what is it called lol. I believe its the 12v system? uses a car charger adapter. Ive noticed that while its plugged in even without a device attached, it seems to drain the battery remarkably fast ( seemingly in minutes if not seconds.) I unplug the thing every time before I shut off the engine now, no more slow start issues for me I hope, fingers crossed.

Plz post pic, I have no idea what you are talking about or location... I'd like to test out your theory as well.

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soloknight6 · 07-27-2017, 11:06 PM

No problem, I circled the suspect. Haven't had a slow start since I recognized it as a potential problem. Please let me know if your tests yield similar results!

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Ecchi667 · 07-28-2017, 06:19 AM

I have a dashcam, throttle controller and sub/amp combo added to my battery and can't say I've noticed it get any slower than it was with no additions. Saying that, it certainly *is* slow to crank in general. If I remember correctly, the flywheel on these cars weighs over 60lbs - I wonder if part of that slow crank is due to cranking such a heavy weight. I'm not sure how that might play into people having a slower crank when warmed up, though. My old s13 with a CA18DET would start on first crank most times - could it be related to plugs/wires somehow? Maybe I'll do some experimenting and see...

Burly · 07-28-2017, 06:29 AM

Recently did some 1/8th mile track runs in 95 heat and very high humidity. Did 5 runs and then took a break, opened hood for about 15 minutes, went to start it and slow cranked a bit but started. Did same thing again after another 5 runs. First time I've experienced this. Following day with normal driving and several stops had no issues.

Fifty 2SS · 07-28-2017, 06:55 AM

Mine does the same, also my 5th gen did the same thing. It is heat soak in the starter, and yes it is embarrassing when other people are around.

2k16camaross · 03-06-2021, 01:48 PM

Watch out I was having this problem then the starter caught on fire after trying to start when it was slow cranking

Scottyz · 03-06-2021, 04:19 PM

Check this out
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=586153

The Jersey Growler · 09-02-2021, 05:59 PM

Hey thanks what was the mag that had the article?

07-27-2017, 08:23 AM	#16
stmbtwilli Drives: 2016 Garnet Red 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 723	In the staging lanes at Beech Bend during Camarofest my cars outside temperature gauge was reading 106 degrees. After a couple of runs I became concerned because it was starting so slowly but it never let me down. I guess it is just a quirk of these LT1's. __________________

07-27-2017, 11:06 PM	#19
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	No problem, I circled the suspect. Haven't had a slow start since I recognized it as a potential problem. Please let me know if your tests yield similar results! - Image should be working now __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!! Last edited by soloknight6; 07-28-2017 at 12:17 AM.

07-27-2017, 07:07 AM	#15
Jamesg89 Drives: 2019 2SS & 1998 SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 169	Ive had my car less then a month and its done this a lot. I didn't think mine was going to start yesterday. It barely did. Kind of embarrassing when your brand new car doesn't sound like its gonna start.

07-28-2017, 06:19 AM	#20
Ecchi667 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, 6spd M Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 326 View My Garage	I have a dashcam, throttle controller and sub/amp combo added to my battery and can't say I've noticed it get any slower than it was with no additions. Saying that, it certainly is slow to crank in general. If I remember correctly, the flywheel on these cars weighs over 60lbs - I wonder if part of that slow crank is due to cranking such a heavy weight. I'm not sure how that might play into people having a slower crank when warmed up, though. My old s13 with a CA18DET would start on first crank most times - could it be related to plugs/wires somehow? Maybe I'll do some experimenting and see...

07-28-2017, 06:29 AM	#21
Burly Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 724 View My Garage	Recently did some 1/8th mile track runs in 95 heat and very high humidity. Did 5 runs and then took a break, opened hood for about 15 minutes, went to start it and slow cranked a bit but started. Did same thing again after another 5 runs. First time I've experienced this. Following day with normal driving and several stops had no issues.

07-28-2017, 06:55 AM	#22
Fifty 2SS Drives: 2017 Fifty 2SS w NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Old Hickory, Tennessee Posts: 160	Mine does the same, also my 5th gen did the same thing. It is heat soak in the starter, and yes it is embarrassing when other people are around.

03-06-2021, 01:48 PM	#23
2k16camaross Drives: Chevy camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 2	Watch out I was having this problem then the starter caught on fire after trying to start when it was slow cranking

03-06-2021, 04:19 PM	#24
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	Check this out https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=586153

09-02-2021, 05:59 PM	#25
The Jersey Growler Drives: 2017 Camaro Convertiable 2SS Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 5 View My Garage	Hey thanks what was the mag that had the article?

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