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12-26-2003, 05:03 PM

trey

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starting problems with max.

So for the second time in a week, on a cold start, twice I tried to start my 03 max and it didin't start using the electric (viper 790) starter.

I finally went outside and manually started the max and it barley cranked over and when it did, my rpm slowly rose up to normal idle. I don't know if its my battery, (its only one year old) or something more complicated.

anyone having this problem?

Anybody have there battery go caaput in just one year?

thanks

12-26-2003, 05:09 PM

BUDDHAZMAX

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Are U Parked Outside In The Elements Or In A Garage ?

12-26-2003, 05:15 PM

trey

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Are U Parked Outside In The Elements Or In A Garage ?

Yes outside in the elements, it was about 17 degrees that morning. just kinda worried here, i know if i bring it in, its not going to act up since it doesn't do it often. I mean it can't be right, my FORD ranger started right up everyday for 6 years until i traded it in for the max ahah.

I do a lot of skiing and snowboarding up north and it would just not be cool if my maxy baby didn't start.

12-26-2003, 05:19 PM

BUDDHAZMAX

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Aight...who Did The Install On Your Remote Start ?
Pro Or Side Job ?
ALSO, DID YOUR RANGER HAVE A REMOTE START ALSO ?

12-26-2003, 05:46 PM

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Aight...who Did The Install On Your Remote Start ?
Pro Or Side Job ?
ALSO, DID YOUR RANGER HAVE A REMOTE START ALSO ?

Yes a pro did do my install, (not circuit city either) and yes my ranger did have a remote start, (different kind though) I really doesn't seem to be the remote start but at this point who knows.

12-26-2003, 05:52 PM

BUDDHAZMAX

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Well, Sorry Buddy.
I Really Don't Know What To Tell You. We Both Live In The Same State, But I Choose To Not Get A Remote Start.(that's Just My Opinion) I Guess You Don't Like Sitting In A Cold Car, Huh ? Hehe
To Each His Own, I Apologize I Couldn't Be Of Any Assistance

12-26-2003, 07:37 PM

Zero Deuce SE

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Originally Posted by trey

Your battery only has about 55% of it's cranking power when it's that cold outside. If the car does not start right away, there will be a big drain on the battery. I know this from having my previous Max in Chicago during the coldest winter month of January.

12-26-2003, 07:42 PM

MannyNJ2k2max

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I doubt the remote starter is the issue- 17degrees is a bit stiff-
You may need to change your battery to a higher cold cranking amp battery(aftermarket: optima yellowtop/red top, or a Die Hard Gold/ Quakerstate)

Many people are having cold start probs w/ OEM batteries- I personally havent, but then again the Max sleeps in a garage overnight-