2001 Mercedes Benz A160 After Car Been Standing More Than 12 Hours Engine

2001 MERCEDES BENZ A160
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ROSSWARDEN
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After car has been standing for more than 12 hours engine requires cranking for long period before engine starts. Less than 12 hours even when engine is cold it starts OK. The longer time over 12 hour the longer it takes to fire up. Any suggestions.
Feb 5, 2013 at 10:57 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Go to this walk thru link: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting
Feb 6, 2013 at 10:21 PM
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