ok, the truck has been running rough lately and the other day it did not start, so we jumped it ad that worked. then, it decided it was going to be hard to start, and we thought maybe it was just how cold it has been. it would turn over and everything, but would not start, then after a few times of trying to get it started, it just wouldnt turn anymore. the next day it would turn again, but then wouldnt start and couldnt get it to turn over again, what could this be
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2007-02-09 11:59:15 · 3 answers · asked by collaredfairy0304 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ GMC
if your living in a cold zone like i am (-15 in the mornings). It could be a number of diffrent things. First most of those standard batteries are not rated to start below 0 degrees. Some of the deep cycle ones can start your car at temperature of -40 degrees. If it is not your battery, it could be your alternator is having some trouble drawing out current from your battery. This is really hard just to diagnose yourself. I suggest just going to have your car looked at and have the electrical components that are connected to the started of the car checked. On an older model car if you have never had to replace anything like the starter or alternator or any of the wireing it is deffinatly not uncommon to have trouble in these freezing temperatures. I've had to replace the alternator and battery in my 94 wrangler over after i left it sit out for a good month or 2 in the cold. Also sometimes its just a faulty or looses connection. next time pop the hood, unless its frozen and jiggly the battery cables and try again. Good luck, feel free to e-mail me if your still having trouble or any other questions. I would be glad to help.
2007-02-09 12:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a new battery.Cold weather will kill a old battery.
2007-02-09 21:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your battery may be weak...
2007-02-09 21:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by Tony H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋