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If it's really cold, it's most likely battery related. Most batteries, even when brand new and fully charged, do not like cold weather starts. If your battery is older, it makes cold starting even worse. I would recommend a battery charger, or at least getting a jump to get the car started, and when you have a chance, take it somewhere and have your battery tested. It may be time for a new one.
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It could even be a completely dead battery if it's old enough and cold enough. I've seen that happen before. Especially if it's been below/at 0 for several days in a row.
My wife and I went away for the weekend last weekend, and our Subaru sat for Friday-Sunday in cold weather. I had to jump it Monday morning to get it started. If you have another car, I'd pull the battery and take it somewhere and get it tested.
My wife and I went away for the weekend last weekend, and our Subaru sat for Friday-Sunday in cold weather. I had to jump it Monday morning to get it started. If you have another car, I'd pull the battery and take it somewhere and get it tested.
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The average life span of an automotive battery (maintenance free type excluded) is somewhere between 3-5 years, depending on the brand & care.
I would stay away from cheap franchise shop batteries; I would go with the Interstate Battery.
Also, a battery with higher cold cranking amp works well in subzero climate but they have somewhat shorter life.
JPN
I would stay away from cheap franchise shop batteries; I would go with the Interstate Battery.
Also, a battery with higher cold cranking amp works well in subzero climate but they have somewhat shorter life.
JPN
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RE: No Power
Thanks for all the replies. We got the car started. We increased the amps on the charger and it charged right up. The reason it probable died is because of the cold as you guys said, and they driver door has to be closed very firmly to get the interior light to go off. So if that light stayed on, and it was -10F that was why.
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