I have a 2000 Ford Mustang. I replaced my battery one year ago. Last week my car wouldn't start in the freezing cold. I had it towed and the mechanic tested my starter and battery. They said it started when they got the car and they could not find anything wrong with my car. I picked the car up and it ran fine for a week.
I went out and started my car this afternoon and it was fine. I went out this evening and it wouldn't start.
Any suggestions as to what it could be and if I could fix it, since obviously the mechanic couldn't fix it???
2007-02-04 16:22:35 · 9 answers · asked by family problems 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
sometimes ice forms on the spark plugs if it stays in the cold too long. When you tow it indoors the ice will melt and it will start. Or you may just need a more powerful battery. Batteries have less power in the cold.
2007-02-04 16:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by martin h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be that your battery is loose...If it trys to start and just doesn't turn over my best guess is the alternator isn't charging enough to create the spark for the spark plug, have someone stand close the the passenger side of your car close to the ground and if he hears a loud clang and it doesn't start then more then likely it's your starter, if not then it;s either your alternator or alternator connection.
2007-02-05 02:23:43 · answer #2 · answered by MrOneDer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need another new battery. The one you bought last year may still have a prorated warrantee on it.
Make sure there is no corrosion on the cables or connectors before installing the new battery. And check the OEM specks before you buy the wrong one again.
2007-02-05 00:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by wuxxler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your anti-freeze checked and see what temperature it tests down to. It should test to about 40 below zero. If it doesn't and you've been having EXTREME cold like we have here in Michigan, that could be the problem.
2007-02-05 00:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by Vicky L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you see the mechanic test your battery for cranking AMPS?You could have a bad battery or a alternator intermittent failure.
2007-02-05 00:32:31 · answer #5 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a fuel additive, always keep your tank over half full. if it turns over but wont fire, its not a cold battery. Buy a block heater, then you can plug your car in at night
2007-02-05 00:32:19 · answer #6 · answered by graphix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a broken battery terminal inside where you could not tell, sometimes you get juice and some times you don't, check that.
2007-02-05 00:54:10 · answer #7 · answered by jersey city Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and it may have a bad cable on it causing this to happen,and when it gets cod a bad cable wont carry good enough voltage to start it,i have one that does this once in a while ,but that will cause this to happen,you might be able to just loosen it,and clean it up real good,and it may work alright ,but check all of the ones coming from the battery ,including the ground wire,that's usually the one that needs cleaning the most ,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2007-02-05 00:30:41 · answer #8 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
How long has it been since new spark plugs were installed?
People forgot to change them now they last longer, but you still need fresh ones to get fire when its below zero.
2007-02-05 00:51:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋