What are the reasons for a car not starting when cold?

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OEliza
07/29/25 9:22am
Car not starting when cold can be due to the following reasons: Battery discharge: Battery discharge does not mean the battery is completely dead, but the voltage is insufficient to start the car. In this case, jump-starting the car or replacing the battery is necessary. Spark plug damage: Damaged spark plugs in the engine are one of the reasons a car may not start, as spark plugs are needed to ignite the gasoline in the cylinders to get the engine running. Distributor circuit failure: The main circuit for ignition is the distributor. If the distributor is damaged, it may also prevent the car from starting. Starter motor damage: The starter motor is responsible for turning the engine during ignition. If the starter motor is damaged, the car will not start.
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