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sjpatejak@yahoo.com - 13 May 2009 14:48 GMT

I have a problem with cold starting on my '86 951. When I first turn
the key, the engine barely turns as if the battery were almost dead.
If I turn the key a few more times the engine will turn over faster
each time and will eventually start. Once it's warmed up, there's no
problem. The battery is old, but it still holds a charge, usually
about 12.4 volts. Can anyone give me advice on this problem. Thanks in
advance.

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Jack D. Russell, Sr. - 14 May 2009 11:19 GMT

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> I have a problem with cold starting on my '86 951. When I first
> turn the key, the engine barely turns as if the battery were
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> holds a charge, usually about 12.4 volts. Can anyone give me
> advice on this problem. Thanks in advance.

Have it tested. Most places (Auto Zone, etc.) will do it for free.
Just because it will hold a charge doesn't mean it's good.

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Bill Noble - 15 May 2009 07:00 GMT

high probablity that this is a battery problem, and high probability that it
will soon become a starter problem if you don't fix it. to confirm, connect
voltmeter and monitor battery voltage while cranking. If it drops below
about 10V, worry, if it drops below 8V the battery is dead

>I have a problem with cold starting on my '86 951. When I first turn
> the key, the engine barely turns as if the battery were almost dead.
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> about 12.4 volts. Can anyone give me advice on this problem. Thanks in
> advance.

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