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Question: My car will not start in the cold. I get all the electrical but no go

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535cry, Chandler, AZ, January 27, 2012, 16:49
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Once it turns about 60 degrees which is about 12 noon she starts righ up no problem. Anthing below that she will not go. Again I get all the electrical but she will not turn over.

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, January 27, 2012, 18:35
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    Does the engine crank over but just not engage and run or do you just get electrical warning lights on dash to illuminate?
    If it cranks over does it crank over sufficiently fast enough to support combustion and run the engine.Look at the battery and battery connections make sure they are clean tight and secure and the battery is tested good!

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    535cry, January 28, 2012, 07:14
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    I just get electrical warning lights on dash to illuminate and radio. The engin does not crank over till about 12:00 noon when it is warmer outside. Could it still be the battery connection?

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