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    Default 01-21-2011
    so i wen out to start my car yesterday and it wouldnt start ,then it started and imidiately stopped, then the third time it took a second but it started grumbled for a min but stayed on. i let it warm up for 15 min it was very cold. when i came back out i noticed my radio stations were all unprogramed and the ses was off. it also started doing that thing where the rpms start bouncin down irraticly like its gonna stall. so i shut it off and rstarted it , it ran fine the rest of the day. and started ok today. anyone know why did the cars computer reset?? also i hav a bad radio groun i think i can hear the alt through the radio idk if the 2 would be connected. thanks for any input
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    Default 01-21-2011
    Check out you battery wires to and look if they are well connected. Also, cars have a harder time starting up in cold temperatures...My car did the same thing and since I replaced the battery, it does not do it anymore.
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    Default 01-21-2011
    defiantly sounds like a bad battery, mine did the same thing when it started to get cold, new battery, all better.

    have the alternator checked to, auto zone usually has a tester they hook up to the battery to see if the alternator is charging or not.

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    Default 01-21-2011
    Same story here, accept mine was an optima that failed load tests.Had the battery for 3 months and it didnt act up untill it was cold.
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    Default 01-22-2011
    battery and alternater are new and they been tested they are good.
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    Default 01-22-2011
    You might want to check your bodyground connection then.I havent had any problem in the past but i have heard that these cars dont have the best bodyground.Might b good to check seems how its free to do it.
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    Default 01-22-2011
    Make sure the connections at the battery are CLEAN and TIGHT. No Adjustable wrenches or vicegrips for this job, use the proper wrench or socket. Parts stores sell battery terminal cleaners for around 5 bucks, make sure the terminals are good and clean.

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    Default 01-23-2011
    giong to check that ground as soon as it not this freaking cold out lol! also battery terminals are properly cleaden and tightened. thnks
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