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2004 Aviator Frequently will not start. Cold weather, lights left on as little as 10 minutes, or for no reason at all. Both battery and alternator check out fine???? Can not locate any obvious shorts/ground issues.
So we need to know what happens. When you turn the key do you get nothing? Do the lights on the dash come on when it does not start? Does it crank over and over and not start? Please give me some more info so I can help you.So we need to know what happens. When you turn the key do you get nothing? Do the lights on the dash come on when it does not start? Does it crank over and over and not start? Please give me some more info so I can help you.
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Not sure I am following your question. If the engine cranks, the battery starter and alternator are working. If you have to crank the engine for an extended period of time, it is not getting spark or fuel or both. If it happens mainly during cold weather, and the first start of the day, I would check fuel pressure before and after you crank it.
the car won`t start in cold weather even when plugged in alternator was changed 4 months ago just changed battery thinking it was the battery but seems like something is draining the battery overnight? Maybe its a bad connection??Plz help!!!
It may have something to do with the cold draining your battery. Cold weather brings out the worst of any minor faults the battery may have, that won't arise in warm weather, so trying to start will take what little juice is left, give your alternator a slight nudge and then give you just enough power to start up. If you do have to replace a battery, it will be during the winter. Hope this helps, if only a little ;)
On my 2004 Aviator, the indicator was lit all the time, and it did kill the battery if I didn't drive it every day. The dealer stated it should only remain lit for 20 minutes, and replaced the shift assembly. Sounds like they shortened the illumination time to 10 minutes.
there's a possibility that the battery is run down. If it's the original battery, chances are you need to replace it. I'd have the alternator checked as well, however the most likely problem is a worn out battery. It's not uncommon for batteries that have been maintaining their charge through the warmer months to go bad once a cold weather comes through. As for the stinky exhaust, in your attempts to start the engine with a run down battery, the engine probably loaded up with fuel, thereby causing it to run rough and stink till excess fuel was expelled from the cylinders. Hope this helps.
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