When i try to start , it will only crank for a second and then stop, battery is fine . its very cold today, could it be the temperature ?

1. Cold weather: Cold temperatures can affect the performance of the engine and make it harder to start.
2. Battery issue: A weak or failing battery can cause the engine to take longer to start.
3. Starter issue: If the starter is worn or damaged, it may struggle to crank the engine, especially in cold weather.
4. Ignition system problem: If there's an issue with the ignition system, such as a faulty spark plug or ignition coil, it can cause the engine to crank for a long time before starting.
5. Viper DS4+ installation issue: The Viper DS4+ remote start system may not have been installed correctly, or it may have a defect that's causing the issue.

I saw something similar to this on a 1991 dodge van a few days ago.. turns out it was the battery. It was odd, because it cranked over fine and had spark and fuel, but would not start. If your battery is good, then confirm that your fuel pressure is ok

Hello,

There may be water mixed with your fuel. water + cold = frozen fuel. Get some HEET from a local gas station to remove water from your fuel during the cold months.


If your car is Diesel it maybe that the Glow Plugs are not working.


The majority of the time this is due to the "Cold Cranking Amps" in your battery. Most batteries are only good until it gets down to a certain temperature. After the temperature reaches or goes below the minimum temperature, the car isn't going to start. Generally speaking, the battery will tell you on it's sticker or label how many "Cold Cranking Amps" your battery has (aka CCA Rating), and what temperature is the minimum temperature the car will be able to start at. Most of the time, it's limited to 0*F.

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Your problem is common in the RX-8. It occurs when you start a cold engine and shut it off before it reaches normal operating temperature. If your car does flood, you can first try depressing the accelerator completely and holding it (which shuts off the fuel pump) and then crank the motor for about 10 seconds (not longer or you may damage your starter). If this procedure above does not work, here is the technique a Mazda dealership will normally use (to be performed at your own risk): 1. Use jumper cables to connect to another car battery. 2. Unplug Air pump connector (the black circular motor housing to the left of the oil filler cap) 3. Take fuel pump fuse out (number 22, a 20 amp, 3 from the top of the second column of the fuse box 4. Crank for 4 seconds, pause for 2 seconds, repeat for about a minute 5. Leave for a minute 6. Crank for 4 seconds, pause for 2 seconds, repeat for about a minute 7. Put fuel pump fuse back in 8. Crank for up to 10 seconds, if it catches but doesn?t start, stop cranking 9. If not started go back to step 3 10. If started, wait 30 seconds for oil pressure to rise 11. Stand on throttle until white smoke stops coming out of the exhaust 12. Disconnect jump leads 13. Leave to warm up on idle for a few minutes 14. Put air pump connector back on (see note 3) 15. Go for a nice long drive to recharge the battery

Sounds like your battery is on the way out. Have a load test done on battery & voltage check on alternator. If all works well once it starts, I'd bet on the battery, but load test will confirm, which they will do for free usually if your buying the battery from them.

your battery is getting weak from age sounds like to me ..take it and have someone pull a load test on it and see.. but this sounds like an older battery not holding a charge anymore. Jerry and holler if you need more.

Sounds like the EGR valve is bad.

It could be a starter problem. When the starter is cold and is already a little worn. it may not turn at the right speed. Try jumping it with another car. If it still turns sluggish. Replace the starter. A battery has to have enough power to crank the car at a good speed. Even if it tested good.It could not be good enough.

Most vehicles have problems starting when it is cold. Short of installing a block heater, your problem lies in your battery. if it is cold in your area for a few months of the year, my suggestion is to invest in a higher rated CCA battery, and a block heater.

Cold Cranking Amps is a rating used in the battery industry to define a battery's ability to start an engine in cold temperatures. The rating is the number of amps a new, fully charged battery can deliver at 0° Farenheit for 30 seconds, while maintaining a voltage of at least 7.2 volts, for a 12 volt battery. The higher the CCA rating, the greater the starting power of the battery.

This morning it was -19F here, and my new car gave me a fit starting, so you are not alone. Replace the battery, and pay a little higher premium for CCAs and you should be fine.
Good Luck.

starter or battery teat both today!