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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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Hard turnover when cold

Whenever the car is butt *** cold.. It doesn't want to start you can hear it turning over but it is sooo slow at first and all the lights on the dash almost go completly out but eventually you can hear it pick up a little speed and it starts up.. so whats the deal? Do I need a new battery or somethign else?
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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You need a battery with more cold cranking amps.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 01:10 AM
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Pump the pedal 3 times quickly with the choke all the way out, and turn the key. Dont touch the gas until you hear it just about start or youll flood it.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 01:14 AM
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Originally posted by exodus82
Pump the pedal 3 times quickly with the choke all the way out, and turn the key. Dont touch the gas until you hear it just about start or youll flood it.
This has nothing to do with that.

His problem is an electical drain because the battery cannot supply enough amps.

Good tip, but not his problem.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 02:25 AM
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personally, i don't find flooding a rotary engine easily, but exodus is on the right track.

and just to second it, yes, sounds like yer battery is drained, and go buy a brand new one.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 03:27 AM
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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What weight oil are you using?
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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20w50 oil.. im here in CA so its only getting down to like 40 right now at the lowest.....
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 02:13 PM
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Your battery may be getting tired, but check you starter too.
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