Not starting.

[twnscrw13]

So this morning my SHO wouldn't start.  It was -4 last night and as I was rolling into work the low gas indicator came on. Otherwise it was normal.  This morning I went to start it and it would turn over, it just wouldn't catch. The battery started to get run down so we attached jumper cables and it started but it was running very rough . Then suddenly I start seeming a yellow wrench on the left tft display. I turned it off and had to leave it at work.   Not much to go on but does anyone have any ideas?

[ZSHO]

When you tried to start it this morning was the car still on empty?with such cold conditions and leaving the car on empty is not a good thing in general,probably the fuel system is frozen because gas being on empty,try to grab a bottle of heet to add in the gas,also would check the battery voltage,the oem battery has a short lifespan,changed mine in october under warranty to an upgraded BXT-65-850 which is a better and more powerful battery with more cca.

[twnscrw13]

Good thought.. I grab 5 gal of gas and some heet  and put in the tank. But it wasn't quite empty.. Just low.

When you tried to start it this morning was the car still on empty?with such cold conditions and leaving the car on empty is not a good thing in general,probably the fuel system is frozen because gas being on empty,try to grab a bottle of heet to add in the gas.

[SHOnUup]

Any chance of pulling a code from it?

Rich

[twnscrw13]

Any chance of pulling a code from it?

Rich

I can when I get back to work tonight. I had to get home and get some sleep before my shift tonight  (I'm an ER veterinarian).

[SHOnUup]

Any chance of pulling a code from it?

Rich

I can when I get back to work tonight. I had to get home and get some sleep before my shift tonight  (I'm an ER veterinarian).

Definitely get that rest, them animals need to care too.

Adding fuel can't hurt, but that code is key, if retrievable.

Rich

[SHOdded]

Between a new battery and water treatment for the gas tank (condensation from air too) I think the situation will be handled.  Good luck, hope you can get back 100% to focusing on your occupation

[ZSHO]

One thing the old man always told me was to never leave your gas lower than a quarter of a tank,especially in sub-freezing weather,now with lower gas prices try to keep her full for many reasons.

[SHOdded]

One thing the old man always told me was to never leave your gas lower than a quarter of a tank,especially in sub-freezing weather,now with lower gas prices try to keep her full for many reasons.

And you were actually listening

[ZSHO]

One thing the old man always told me was to never leave your gas lower than a quarter of a tank,especially in sub-freezing weather,now with lower gas prices try to keep her full for many reasons.

And you were actually listening

Only until a few years ago.LOL.

[AJP turbo]

It's probably due to that crappy 3 Bar tune......Just kidding! LOL....Op you said it wasn't empty just low...Well if the gas light came on it was REALLY low...I think you just had some condensation and need a fill up

[ZSHO]

It's probably due to that crappy 3 Bar tune......Just kidding! LOL....Op you said it wasn't empty just low...Well if the gas light came on it was REALLY low...I think you just had some condensation and need a fill up

I was personally ready to give you a thank you and maybe even a HUG,its all good,Z. I guess the combo of having a gallon of gas left with -4 degree temps,go figure!

[AJP turbo]

Mine wouldn't start today either at 2 degrees....I posted in another thread where someone elses car wouldn't start.....I'm starting to think these batteries are just s***...Not surprised, the sub 0 temps are weeding out these weak batteries

[SHOdded]

No cranking at all, or slow cranking?  Batteries need to be professionally tested.  Remote possibility of starter involvement if battery/fuel level are ruled out.

[AJP turbo]

Slow cranking for me. Mine is clearly battery related. THis is the coldest temp I've ever attempted to start mine in