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Posted by michael p [Email] (more from michael p) on Tue, 22 May 2007 06:18:01
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First, V6 is running great with new radiator and bars leaks in the engine, no leaks, great mileage, hasn't run this good in years.
Next problem though: the car WILL start on the first turn of the key. However, esp. on a cold start, it feels like no power is going to the starter. It starts in about 3-4 seconds which is normal, but it has that low battery feel where all the lights dim and the engine cranks once, pauses, then kicks in.
Warm engine starts easier. The battery seems to be taking and holding a charge at 12v but right now its at 11.37 after a short (one mile) trip to dunkin donuts.
History is that the car sat unused from December (cold) to april, and even then its not used too much. Batterty was absolutely dead, needed a jump to get it into the garage. Battery is ultima red top, manuf. 2003.
Thanks for any thoughts. I'm thinking new battery at this point as it seems to have lost its ability to crank a cold engine?
Mike
'95 900SEv6
124,000 miles
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