Is 300 Struggles To Start

[Scotty!]

I have a 2002 IS300 that has been struggling to turn over lately. Once it has started it runs great and if I stop somewhere and start it up again the same day it starts first time. If i give it a little gas it starts no problem but i would to solve the problem if possible, anyones advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Scotty

1st post!

[steve2006]

Hello Scotty and welcome to the LOC.

When you say it struggles to turn over do you mean slow cranking or it cranks normally but does fire?

[E910]

Time for a new Battery? Put a multi meter on it in the morning to see what voltage it's holding. Best to replace it before winter.

[Scotty!]

Thanks for the replies. Yeah, slow cranking, it usually starts up second or third attempt. More lately third, it seems to be getting worse. ill test the Battery thanks, if its not the Battery any ideas what it could be.

Thanks again

Scotty!

[Rory]

when you turn the key and the electrics come on, have a look where your Battery needle is pointing on your dial, and when you start the car does the needle go anywhere, i've just bought a Battery (but not changed it yet) 3 days ago as when I put my key in the needle is pointing to below 9v, and the car struggles to start, but when running the needle goes up to 13ish, which is the right place, suggesting that the alternator is doin its job still, i'm gonna stick the new Battery in 2moro cos if I leave the car unused for 24 hours it just won't start, but i've been lazy about it

new Battery from the dealer is £71 inc vat at the moment

[Scotty!]

Checked the Battery, it reads 12V but is only running at 49% capacity so think it definately time for a new Battery.

Thanks for everyones help

Scotty