Occasional problems starting

[Andy_24]

Hi

I have had my 172 ph1 for about 9 months now and have had no problems with it in this time. The only thing that is a bit strange is twice it has struggled to start. Both times it has been after about a 2 mile trip to the gym, where it struggles to start when ive gotton in it to come home. The engine turns over but the last time I did think it wasnt going to start. Its ALWAYS started in the mornings and when I come home from work so does anyone have ideas as to what it could be?

Thanks

Andy

 

[jonny_g]

maybe somethin is draining the battery on standstill. any short circuits or extra audio equipment like subs and amps etc can drain the batt

 

[Sean6545]

Crank sensor is the most likly culprit.

 

[DrR]

TDC i reckon?

 

[powey]

I had starting problems on a 182 and looked into it quite deep

TDC sensor, tucked under the airbox, remove and give the contact a clean with wd40
Battery can cause no end of problems so get that checked

Mine turned out to be a sticky solenoid, few taps and it frees it up, obviously this isnt your problem as it tries to start