Ok-- I replaced my battery this weekend and my truck still won't start in the cold. It has been below zero here three straight days. I park my truck in a heated garage at night and it starts with no problem in the morning, but I get to work and the truck cools off and won't start. However, if I turn the headlights on the truck starts right up. Why does it start when I turn the lights on and what could my problem be?
2007-02-06 11:55:39 · 4 answers · asked by herky928 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Thanks for the lights explanation. The truck is a 1998 V6 4.2 liter and the truck just clicks when I turn the key without the lights. Thanks all.
2007-02-06 23:46:46 · update #1
year model?
2007-02-06 12:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by TonynNC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My electronics instructor told us that when you turn your headlights on for a short time, the internal resistance of the battery heats it up; thus making the battery more powerful in cold conditions. Does it at least turn over without the headlights? if it does i'd say battery amperage.
2007-02-06 20:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by adam a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you turn on the lights,it energises the battery.sounds like you need a battery with more cold cranking amps.
2007-02-06 20:51:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT'S A FORD and in cold weather they are about as worthless as anything made. Time to buy a chevy, the most dependable cold weather starting vehicle ever made.
2007-02-06 20:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by michael_trussell 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋