Good Morning folks!

Had a bit of scare this morning around 630am with my 04 TL. The wind picked up last night and my car was parked outside on the street. Although it wasn't cold this morning high 40's (I'm from Canada...so this isn't cold , the car refused to start. I cranked it 3-4 times, and it would attempt to start, but would die out a few seconds later. The starter seemed fine, the engine was turning over quickly - and I think the battery was ok as all the engine lights were on. On the 5th try, it finally started - with hesitation, and a shudder/shiver - hitting the gas (after starting) got it up and going.

I've read several post's which point to either upgrading the battery, adding fuel additives, or even checking out fuel sensors, etc...has anyone else had this problem? And if so what was the solution?

My vehicle has 50k, it just went out of warrenty. Look forward in your responses. Thanks.

 

It sounds like the battery is going dude. If its the factory battery, it may be time to change it out, as our factory batteries are pretty craptacular. I too am from chicago, and started up my 06 at 6 am. It cranked over slowly, but in one try.

Under the hood, does the battery still have the "green eye". I mean, it may now, since the car started, but tommorow, i would check to see if the "green" charge indicator light is lit before starting up. You cant miss it.


If you would like to try, i would say, do a Chevron Techron treatment to your car. Some may say it time for the ole Seafoam, but its too cold for my likes to be doing that now, lol.

Best of luck to you dude!

 

Damn that sucks. I have an 05 with ~56k miles on it and no issues starting SO far

 

that geen eye is bs, mine froze @ green, 8degrees f last winter... stranded, least I had my north face parka on

 

I wonder if a under hood heater would help.

 

This is true.
Sorry to hear dude.

 

hahaha dude buy a new batt quickly before yours dies. I just bought a redtop from amazon cause it had free ship (Im a cheapo). But it says its gonna take 5-9 days

 

lol actually F that. I canceled my amazon order, it says shipping date estimate Nov 4, est delivery 12-15 HA! Just ordered from summitracing

 

^ vinc, just go to COSTCO dawg. c'mon lol

to the op, most likely a battery problem - cold crank - optima ftw!

 

i dont have a costco card lol

I just called them, doesnt seem like they have 34R which is what I want. I'll can wait for it, just have to drive ugly car for a while.

 

I believe I think I got my optima from batteryjack

http://www.batteryjack.com/cgi-local...1f3+1225205075

Believe thats the one I got. Call them up, they can provide good advice and explain the differences

 

Well I will head out to Costco tommorow and buy a new battery...thanks for all the advice guys, I truely appreciate it!