07 Base..restart cranking

[Wiretap]

On my 07 auto base (96K miles) ..when you turn the engine off hot and let it sit for 5 or 10 minutes....its seems to require a fair amount of cranking to get restart. It always starts and cranks over fast. It doesnt fire right off when you hit start. I read somewhere that is normal to protect the engine. Can anyone confirm this and explain how its being protected. thanks.

[JohnO]

My '06 kind of does the same thing. It starts in under a second when cold but takes 1-2 seconds when warm. Is that what you're talking about? I never really paid much attention to it.

[Wiretap]

Mine does the same thing...fires right off cold in the morning. If you shut it off like to get gas...it has to crank awhile. I put new spark plugs in it...no change.

[Chiadog]

Computer controlled engines deliver extra fuel with a cold engine as a replacement for the old mechanical choke. With hot engine, try Key on, key off, key on before starting to increase available fuel at initial crank. I haven't noticed this slow warm start in My 05 Vibe.
chiadog