I don't know what cold weather is where you are.  But, if is failing to start in cold weather compared to warmer where you are, it usually means time for a new battery.  I assume it cranks briefly, but then quickly fails.  Usual weak battery situation.  mcneely

---- Annie <lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 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.
>
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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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> > 1988 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (Colleen's ride)
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> >
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> > www.busesofthecorn.ca
> >
> >
> >
> > 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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David McNeely