Weak Start?

ec2690 · 12-01-2007, 10:02 AM

Everytime, in the cold weather, my V6 is very weak to start. I have to hold the key in the ignition for quite a bit before it'll start, and sometimes it'll take a multiple tries. Does anyone know what could be wrong with it? I have a new alternator and a new battery. Any ideas? Thanks

03DSG · 12-01-2007, 02:30 PM

my money is on the battery, especially if its four or more years old. If its over 5 years old get a new one, its not worth getting stranded in sub-zero temps far from home. Just to be sure you could always get both checked, most chain auto part shops check them for free.

ec2690 · 12-01-2007, 05:48 PM

nope, both alternator and battery are new (purchased new alternator in the past 2 months, and battery in the past year).

ec2690 · 12-01-2007, 05:49 PM

battery is duralast gold if that makes any difference.

*venom* · 12-01-2007, 06:36 PM

Could be weight of oil. You want something lighter during winter.

phil_the_thrill · 12-14-2007, 02:13 PM

how cold is cold?

ec2690 · 12-14-2007, 11:54 PM

well, I live in the midwest so, anywhere from a few degrees below zero every once in a while

12-01-2007, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
ec2690 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 70	Weak Start? Everytime, in the cold weather, my V6 is very weak to start. I have to hold the key in the ignition for quite a bit before it'll start, and sometimes it'll take a multiple tries. Does anyone know what could be wrong with it? I have a new alternator and a new battery. Any ideas? Thanks

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03DSG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 552	my money is on the battery, especially if its four or more years old. If its over 5 years old get a new one, its not worth getting stranded in sub-zero temps far from home. Just to be sure you could always get both checked, most chain auto part shops check them for free. __________________ 03 DSG 2V 5-Speed Mods: Flows, drop in airhog, SCT tune, Motive 4.10 gears (no whine) Dyno(pre-tune): 236 wrhp, not sae corrected Exterior: Mach 1 chin spoiler, Black Bullets (self done), full tint, red calipers(self done), sequential tailights, shorty antenna(self-made) Interior: auto-meter gauges(lunar series), silver center stack and door pieces (self-done, soon to be DSG).

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venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,270	Could be weight of oil. You want something lighter during winter. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

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phil_the_thrill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Troy, Missouri Posts: 246	how cold is cold? __________________ Now accepting donations! If you do the speed limit then get the f*** out of my way! "America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed." -Eleanor Roosevelt Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy.

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12-01-2007, 05:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
ec2690 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 70	nope, both alternator and battery are new (purchased new alternator in the past 2 months, and battery in the past year).

12-01-2007, 05:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
ec2690 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 70	battery is duralast gold if that makes any difference.

12-14-2007, 11:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
ec2690 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 70	well, I live in the midwest so, anywhere from a few degrees below zero every once in a while