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astra disel 2lt w reg
I am having problems starting my car when it is cold in the mornings, it takes several attempts before it will turn over. My pre heating light some times comes on, but goes off very quick, it said in the manual book that it operates with the temperature of the weather.
Asked on 9 November 2010 by webbie104
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Your battery is probably shot.
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