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I’ve asked a few car savvy people at work, and they had no idea. It usually happens on warm days after I’ve been driving awhile. This video is a god send. Thank you!

Wow, this was a super simple explanation compared to all the convoluted possibilities on the forums. Thanks so much!

Wow, I was looking for so long and this was the first video that explained and was straight to the point. I really appreciate the work you put into this video as it helps ease my stress!

My 2014 forester does this sometimes not often but enough to get my attention thanks for the advice bro!

I have a 2013 Subaru Impreza. Glad to have some answers on why this happens so much. Thanks!

This same issue is happening on my Outback 2008. Thank you for the advice.

Currently having this issue in my 21 Crosstrek sport. Recently I changed my spark plugs to no avail guess battery next! Thanks for the video!!

Very informative, thanks!

Thank you! Very helpful.

Have had this issue on my '13 Impreza for years. To avoid long cranking times I will turn on the ignition and wait for five seconds while the gauges do their sweep and then hit the starter. It will usually start right up. Try it.

The thing is your pointing at different things... What does an old battery have to do with fuel injectors?

This was good man. Nice and short and confirmed my suspicions 👍

My 2014 outback does it every one or two other starts. Soo annoying. Thanks for letting me know. I will check this out at my upcoming oil change. I 🤔 thought was I hold the key turn too long or what.

Thanks for your information. My 2014 Forester XT has slow start when it's cold so mine rules out the vapor builds up. Not a big concern, only curious!

I just bought a Toyota Yaris 2021, when I was testing the car before driving, the issue never appeared because they didn't let the car sit for more than 10 minutes (that's when usually starts cranking a few seconds before starting), this is the first video that adresses the same problem that I'm having, gonna try it and I'll see if it get better. Battery is new, so it would be just about changing the spark plugs.

I am currently having this problem on a 14 wrx Impreza. I’m noticing some acid coming out from the positive terminal. Also making my CEL come on. Should I replace the battery first and go from there?

Got a 2018 Forester with the slow cranks. Just got the battery replaced , and the spark plugs were done a few months ago. I’m not sure if it’s the starter now that’s dying , but it’s still making that noise. Any thoughts ??

mine is the opposite? this happens when its cold and when i havent used it for a couple hours. ive changed the spark plugs, coils, and the wires. How to know if it is the battery? I have doubts that its the problem it seems fine, My last thought could be the fuel pump but idk.

Have had two recent Subarus Both seem to take "longer" to start than other vehicles. I think that is just a Subaru thing. Weak starters and lower CCA stock batteries

Have the same issue with my veloster.

Thanks

I have a brand new 2023 crosstrek and am noticing this already which is freaking me out.

I was so focused on the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator, haven’t thought about the spark plugs and battery, easier fixes first thanks

Thank you I was thinking of doing the spark plugs and see what happens.

We just had a new batter, new plugs, fuel system cleaned, new crank sensor and PCM update and STILL have a hard start issue when warm.

Hey Kurt thanks for the video. My legacy 2013 manual transmission has a similar problem of a long crank but only after the car sits overnight or all day while I’m at work as opposed to you where you’re saying it does it when the car is warm. Battery is new Nothing is draining the battery overnight Starter has enough power Any idea what it could be? Thanks!

Hey man I have 11,000 miles on my 2019 crosstrek and the it left me stranded yesterday, no crank no start all dash light on. Checked relays and fuses, not thinking that’s the issue and the alternator is freespinning and not cranking. Have you heard of this problem before for these starters? Thanks for giving a read any advice halos!

111,000 miles..... I should do the plugs.

My brand new 2023 Outback does this. It wasn't something I was expecting on a new car.

Everything you said happens, got a new battery, but still happens at random when engine is warm… will get the spark plugs next, and then other items

What's a normal crank length? Like 2-3 seconds or 3-4 seconds?

mines on cold days it takes forever or doesn’t crank!!! Alternator and plus and battery are fine on mine!!! Anyone know what it is?

Already happened in my 2022 WRX before 1k miles. Seems like it's a pretty widespread issue

What was the technical bulletin? To say this is an issue withb2014 specifically then say the fix is new plugs or battery doesn't make sense unless your saying that for that year only they used bad plugs. 🤔

Why do I feel like Subaru owners have battered spouse syndrome? Always making excuses why they stay loyal to cars with so many problems. It's like a hobby car. Always something to fix. Almost like it's fun to determine what the issue is and how to fix it.

think it's just Subaru cheaping out on parts