Automotive Electrical System - Troubleshooting & Tips

Some reasons your vehicle will not start when the weather is cold outside are

Your battery is completely discharged or to low to turn over the car starter

Solution - Jump Start the car battery to start car - Replace car battery if past expiration date sticker , possible alternator problems ,check voltage when car is running to see if alternator is producing enough voltage to recharge car battery.

Problem:
It is also possible that you have a fault in the fuel or electrical system that needs attention

Solution - Clogged fuel filter, remove and check for obstructions - electrical fuses could be checked to see if they are not blown preventing fuel pump from working

Problem:
If your car or truck is equipped with a carburetor your carburetor may be in need of an overhaul

Solution - Usually shows up prior to cold weather with previous starting problems, rebuild and replace as neccessary

Problem:
Your distributor "if it has one " is damaged or has carbon tracks on the electrodes preventing it from working

Solution - Remove distributor from vehicle and physically inspect the interior of the distributor for small hairline craks in the case - inspect the electrodes on the distributor cap for black carbon deposits preventing the electrical arc reaching the eelctrode and providing contact, scrape and clean contacts to provide a better contact for the electrical arc

Problem:
Carbureted vehicles the choke can become stuck - inoperative preventing it from operatimg properly

Solution: Remove air cleaner assembly and clean/spray choke assembly to ensure proper operation.


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