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Originally Posted by Sid Squid
Umm, other way 'round, no? Cold temps reduce battery performance...
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That is what I said in different words.
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Originally Posted by Sid Squid
if it seems flat it probably is...
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Not neccessarily, cold temps reduce battery performance...
It is almost possible to shut a new battery down at very low temperatures and a halfway decent battery does
not lose its charge at those temperatures. The low temperature creates the illusion of a flat battery by inhibiting the battery's ability to deliver cranking Amps. Trying usually just damages the battery. Warm it up and it will deliver full cranking amps.
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Originally Posted by Sid Squid
don't persevere with a knackered part, temperature is undoubtedly important, but you could put it in the oven if you want to it's not going to heal up.
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A little far fetched... No one said anything about a miracle cure.
Chris's battery probably does need replacing but from the description in his original post, I got the impression that temperature could be at least part of the cause of his problems.
Cheers
Matt