Noticed over the past couple of mornings that it has been taking a few more cranks than the normal to start my 2004 MC up, The cranks still spin up as normal its just taking a few more to get it started.....wondering if it had anything to do with the ignition coil pack, i know its the original and the milage is 68,500.......thanks..

 

How old is the battery, the serpentine belt, alternator?

 

I believe the battery is fine, the only thing i would question would be the serp, i was planning on changing that ( it makes a swirly sound ) on the next oil change @ 70k. I have had alternator issues in the past so i don't suspect that, we have a battery tester at work i can check that on monday..... thumbs up!!

 

Moving this to the Stock Problems/Issues area.

How old are the plugs?

 

Reason I asked about those specifically, mine started doing the same thing and it was the battery. Big box guy had me back on the road in 15 or 20 minutes.

 

I've had the cooper for about 8 months, cant be certain how old the plugs are, all though i have not driven the car for the 8 months that ive had it, i ride a mid sized scooter to work to save on gas, but week ends for sure.....i was going to do the plugs and serp on the next oil change in about 2000 more miles..wasnt able to check the battery today but hope to get to it this week at work.....

 

Fuel pressure - wait for the relay to kick off and then try to start it. If the fuel pressure is dropping it will take longer to start if you just "hit the key." If you turn the key on and wait for the pump to turn off, the fuel will be at pressure, and should start right up.