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Subject:Re: Cold weather
From:Annie
Date:Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:48:27 -0800

It's a new battery. Well, a year ago. It was put in January 2010. The
connections are solid as far as I can tell, with no corrosion or anything.

As far as I know, it's not a deep cycle battery. Maybe time for one? I don't
know. It's just really frustrating. And it ONLY does this in cold weather.

 *Annie Anderson* Blogger, Designer, Thinker & Mom
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On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 11:33 AM, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote:

> Hi Annie,
>
> What is the voltage at the battery when this happens? How old is the
> battery?
>
> I find that batteries now seem to be very fragile. Unless it's a "deep
> cycle" battery, then after getting fully discharged  3-4 times they won't
> hold a charge any more. If that's happened to your battery then have it
> tested snd replace if necessary.
>
> Happy Trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> Toronto, Ontario Canada
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> 1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (ND Graphics graphics wrap)
> 1988 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (Colleen's ride)
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>
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>
>
>
> On 2/28/2011 2:07 PM, Annie Anderson wrote:
>
>> Hi folks.
>>
>> Having some trouble with cold weather starting problems. Every time the
>> weather gets cold, the van will not start. The battery dies and it has to be
>> jumped.
>>
>> Anyone have ideas what might be the cause? I'm getting very irritated with
>> this issue.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> ~Annie
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>
>
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