[Dalucas00]

Since the cold weather hit here ive been having a little trouble geting my car to start up in the morning. Its a 2000 lincoln ls. I just replaced the starter about a month ago. when i try to start it after its been sitting outside all night it tries to turn over doesnt do it then next try if i give it a little gas itll start. Is it possible that its my battery on its way out??

 

[CAPRICE2LOW]

Originally posted by Dalucas00@Dec 23 2008, 12:07 PM~12507908
Since the cold weather hit here ive been having a little trouble geting my car to start up in the morning. Its a 2000 lincoln ls. I just replaced the starter about a month ago. when i try to start it after its been sitting outside all night it tries to turn over doesnt do it then next try if i give it a little gas itll start. Is it possible that its my battery on its way out??

does the motor spin as fast as normal when you turn the key or is it sluggish if it's sluggish then its the battery if it spins normally then i wold say its a sensor issue

 

[Ragtop Ted]

How cold is the weather where you live?

 

[Dalucas00]

yeah its turns sluggish so thats what im guessing and its died a couple times soo im pretty sure its shot..weather in the 30's in jersey

 

[CAPRICE2LOW]

Originally posted by Dalucas00@Dec 23 2008, 08:35 PM~12512067
yeah its turns sluggish so thats what im guessing and its died a couple times soo  im pretty sure its shot..weather in the 30's in jersey

yep the batts gone go buy a new one .... highest cca's the better

 

[Dalucas00]

thanks alot

 

[C-Bass]

Originally posted by CAPRICE2LOW@Dec 24 2008, 09:10 AM~12515649
yep the batts gone  go buy a new one .... highest cca's the better

x2

Cold weather is really hard on a battery.

What might work fine in the summer time is almost guaranteed to leave you stranded on a cold day.

Depending on how cold it gets around your way, you might consider a battery blanket.

 

[Ragtop Ted]

Originally posted by CAPRICE2LOW@Dec 24 2008, 07:10 AM~12515649
yep the batts gone  go buy a new one .... highest cca's the better

Yup

 

[Dalucas00]

not real familiar with electrical..the battery is in the trunk from the factory..what is a good number for cca's?

 

[ILUVMY82]

550-750