Difficulty starting engine in winter

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Having trouble starting car. When I charge the battery and put on the car it starts straight away. It seems to be OK in summer and I have no problem. If I try to start next day it turns over and seems to be struggling a bit. I bought one of these car boosters that has a lithium battery. When I use this it starts no bother. The car battery is 60amp and it's reading 12.62 volt. Any ideas. Thanks.
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raywhit wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:15 pm Having trouble starting car. When I charge the battery and put on the car it starts straight away. It seems to be OK in summer and I have no problem. If I try to start next day it turns over and seems to be struggling a bit. I bought one of these car boosters that has a lithium battery. When I use this it starts no bother. The car battery is 60amp and it's reading 12.62 volt. Any ideas. Thanks.
Hi

You have described the signs or a classic failing battery.

But if you can get it checked, have the alternator output checked first as this can often look like a failing battery.


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