MarkC

This started to happen about 4 days ago. When I try to start my 88 Maxima it kind of lags when I turn the key for about a second or so, then it starts right up. Kind of like a low rrrrr, rrrrr, then it will turn over. The battery is less than a year old and the voltage is fine.

Could this be a starter or an altenater on its way out?

maximase86

iTrader: (24)

Real quick, how cold has it been lately in your area? If it has been very cold, that will cause that initial laggy start. All 3 of my cars do that, and it's been pretty cold here (the max, a 97 volvo 960, and a 96 Ranger).

S

MarkC

About 14 degs this morning.

I also was remembering that last year when it got cold, I had corrosion built up on the negative ground terminal. I should check that first thing.

maximase86

iTrader: (24)

Yeah, clean the terminals, etc. Other than that, it's normal for the car do to that for the first startup. I'd be concern if it did that on every startup.

S