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For the last 4-6 months the Camry has taken longer to start. You hit the push button start and it will turn over 3-15 seconds before starting. It has never, not started. Just takes longer to do so. From my recollection, the problem occurs 90% of the time on cold starts. Replaced to starter motor with a brand new one from Rock Auto and didn’t touch the issue at all. Took it down to auto store and the check the battery and alternator and it read no issue. If it’s relevant- the car had been running for about 20min that day once they checked it. This morning I added a can of sea foam to the fuel to see if that helps the issue. I won’t really know until 36 hours pass with enough driving and I have time to let it sit and do more cold starts. Any advice? I’m trying to avoid spending excess amounts of money to fix this by replacing battery, alternator, and fuel pump. Guys at auto parts store found it interesting that it ALWAYS starts. You never have to ask it twice; it just sometimes takes much longer than it should. 254,xxx miles. To my knowledge the battery was replaced 3 yrs ago and fuel pump and alternator have never been changed. I’m 70% sure about that info. Car is mostly used for A to B groceries or running around town as well as her long 1hr drives once a week into a major city (don’t want to damage the Volvo with how people drive in the city)
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