Longer cranking after a long rest is different from slow cranking. Describe whether the engine rotates at its normal speed and how long it takes to run compared with a warm restart.
Preserve the first-start conditions
Record temperature, parking duration and whether the engine runs roughly once started. Include fuel-system, battery and timing-related work. Tell the workshop if driving before the appointment removes the symptom so a cold assessment can be arranged.
Do not use repeated priming or resets as proof of a specific cause. The technician should choose tests that distinguish the relevant fuel, electrical and mechanical possibilities. Keep the original scan and any starting data; a fault found after many attempts may not describe what prevented the first normal start.
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- Engine Starts Normally After a Second Immediate Attempt
- Starter Keeps Running After the Engine Has Started
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