2nd Gen Countryman (F60) Talk (2016-2024) Second Generation Countryman discussion. F60

F60 Slow to start in morning

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Old Mar 22, 2024 | 07:34 AM
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Slow to start in morning

The past two days in the morning, my car has been very slow to start. It reminds me of my first car (a 78 buick) that I had to pump the gas to get it going (without the pumping...just the sound of slow cranking). It's only been the last 20 degree mornings. After that, it's been fine all day.

Battery issue? If so, how much to replace?

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Old Mar 22, 2024 | 11:39 AM
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Definitely sounds like you need a new battery.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2024 | 12:02 PM
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@chrunck Guessing that's pretty pricey...to get a garage/dealer to do it
 
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Old Mar 24, 2024 | 08:07 AM
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Well yesterday it started right up all day so i thought i was in the clear. Went this morning and it was dead. Arghh. Called AAA. Let’s see what happens.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2024 | 12:58 PM
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Yep, bet its the battery or the connection at the terminal.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2024 | 01:26 PM
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Well....got it jumped on Sunday...drove it around. Tried to start it today to take it in. It was dead. Got it jumped again and brought it in. Got battery replaced.

They also warned about the engine mounts. $2500!!!! I've got some time though. AHh
 
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Old Mar 26, 2024 | 08:20 AM
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More info here and you can diy it. Not exact the same part number for the F60, but its same design and set up. You have more room in the F60

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...placement.html

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...tor-mount.html

 
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Old Mar 26, 2024 | 08:57 AM
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Thanks for the info. And ECS Tuning, the site, has always provided me with top notch service both online and in receiving ordered items. (just a shout out)
 
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Old Mar 26, 2024 | 09:29 AM
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Glad to help Thanks for the support!
 
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