I have noticed that when starting my 97 (I think only when its cold, or has been off), the engine turns over just a little bit longer than on my 95, before starting. The 95 fires almost instantly, while the 97 turns over just a little longer.

It runs perfectly, so I do not see any reason for me to be too concerned about it, but just wondering if anyone knew of specific reasons for this.

Thanks.

 

Aging starter or batteries?

 

Mine does the same thing. I read somewhere that it was an emmisions thing for 1997 models. They tried to avoid the puff of smoke that sometimes happens when you start an earlier model.

I hold my foot on the skinny pedal and take up the slack in the cable and it fires right up. I get the puff of smoke that they were trying to avoid but I don't have a problem with that.

 

If I had to lay money, I would say it is because the pumps are calibrated differently, 160 HP Vs 215.

Try giving it just a bit of pedal, the book calls for it anyway.

Mine fires off right away with a wee bit of pedal.

 

OK thanks. I will add a little pedal the next time I start it.