Is my starter going out?

[5zigen]

99600 miles, Y33 Q45. So recently my car sits in the garage for like 4-5 days to as long as two weeks before being driven a little. I noticed that recently though, that it takes longer to crank the car to startup. Do these starter motors go out from sitting too long?

[DAEDALUS]

You mean it takes longer for the starter to start turning? Measure the battery voltage.

[jmhalder]

AHHHH!!! i have(had) the exact same problem, and its not the battery voltage that made it crank slower, cause i replaced it with a optima red top... didnt fix anything... so ive been bumpstarting it for 3 days, i think im just gonna replace the starter with a NAPA one... any input, its not just a relay or something is it?

[elwesso]

I noticed tihs too, i figure fuel pressure may drop a little or something... I really wouldnt worry about it.

[Q451990]

You mean it takes longer for the starter to start turning?

That's what I would like to know too! If it's turning the engine over, but the engine isn't starting as quickly as normal - I wouldn't think the starter is the problem.

Heath

[jmhalder]

well, with me specifically the starter isnt actually turning as fast, that is until it stopped turning all together... oh well, $166 (116with like a $49 core) to napa for a starter. putting it in later today.

originally i thought it was the battery, and until i hit the starter with a hammer this morning, and i tried starting it then, it actually made some effort, so im 99% sure its just like the brushes in the starter, oh well.

[JT_MONEY_2004]

99600mi, isn't that a short life for a Q's starter?Would replacing the relay (some time ago) have helped any?