I live in Minnesota and it's been really cold here lately. My car started yesterday after a few tries, so I ran it for around 20 minutes so it would start again today if I needed it. I went out to it and it wouldn't start at all. There was no clicking sound at all. There was pretty much no change from when it was off to when I tryed starting it. The temp gauge did rise a very little bit but it was noticable. What does this mean? Is my battery really frozen? Should I just get a new battery?
2007-02-06 06:05:27 · 6 answers · asked by Lawrence W 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take it into a warm place to thaw if you really think it's frozen.
Odds are it's just low; Put some jumper cables on it and try to start it; if it starts, run to the nearest Auto Supply and have it checked/replaced
2007-02-06 06:09:05 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the battery is over 3 years old its living on borrowed time . If there is a little power left in the battery (lights, gauge's move,etc.) then the battery won't freeze, but if there is no juice in the battery then it will freeze. If it gets frozen it is scrap. Maybe the battery is good but the connections are bad (strong posabiity).Also the chargeing system might have problems. Get the whole thing checked out by a pro before you buy a battery, it shouldn't cost much ,as it is a easy procedure. Newer cars with computers to control various engine functions must have a good charge on the battery ,to function properly,(fuel injection ,etc) so a bad battery could cause break downs in traffic and inability to restart. Thus an expensive tow to the shop anyway, so you might as well get it checked out.
2007-02-06 08:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by gohogger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your connections and make sure they are clean and tight before you buy a new battery. When you are cleaning place the battery inside for a while in a place that is warm but NO direct heat and well ventilated as well. If the battery is bad the cold crank amps are low the car may start when battery is warmer-go to local parts store most offer free battery checks.You can use a baking soda and water mixture to help clean terminals.Mix up to a watery paste and use a brush-make sure to wear protective eye covering and old gloves because the acid on those terminals is pretty mean.Good luck!
2007-02-06 06:16:37 · answer #3 · answered by Brian P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably isn't frozen, just low on voltage. Cold weather can cause a major drain on batteries. Your best bet is probably going to be to try starting it off another car with jumper cables, and if that doesn't work buy a new one.
2007-02-06 06:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by HotrodCowboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can take it out, put it in the bathtub with warm water for a couple hours.
2007-02-06 06:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring it indoors!!! I live in the frozen tundra also. LOL
2007-02-06 06:13:25 · answer #6 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋