Honda recently replaced my serpentine belt (2012 Honda Civic, 185k miles).
I noticed that on cold starts, the car takes longer to crank and then eventually starts. Sounds like it doesn t want to start but then does.
I will take it to Honda but I m just curious what this is likely caused by? Loose belt? Tight belt? Pulley issue?
No noticeable squealing, just the crank time. Instead of the usual 1-3 seconds, now my car takes about 3-5.
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Honda replaced my serpentine belt but my car is now taking longer to crank?