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A surprisingly common problem, at this time of year.

The most likely source of your problem is an old, cold battery, with uneven electrolyte levels and dirty terminals, or any combination of these factors.

Electrolysis can be notoriously temperamental at low temperatures, thus a cold battery may not be able to supply sufficient current, to start the engine.

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